{"id":738,"date":"2015-05-13T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2015-05-13T11:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giraffe.pointblank.ie\/?page_id=738"},"modified":"2020-03-03T12:45:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T12:45:30","slug":"choosing-childcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/giraffe.brightness-demo.com\/why-giraffe\/choosing-childcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Childcare"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many families today childcare plays a vital role in helping to balance work and family life. Childcare enables parents to return to work or education and help build a future for their family. However, choosing childcare can also be a time of conflicting emotions, especially for first time Mums and Dads.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, it’s important to remember that quality childcare will open up a range of exciting and positive experience for your little one. Your child will discover new ways of having fun, make their first friends and socialise on a daily basis with other children. With the right childcare provider your little one will engage with a world of creative, messy and musical activities and find a warm and nurturing home from home.<\/p>\n

Childcare options<\/h2>\n

Finding suitable childcare can feel daunting at first, so be sure to allow enough time so that all the options can be considered.Most cr\u00e8ches will be happy to arrange for a visit, and it’s well worth the effort. At Giraffe, we’re really proud of our team<\/a> and our settings and are keen to show you around and help get a sense of what your child’s day will be like should you choose Giraffe.<\/p>\n

At our cr\u00e8ches you’ll find children engaged and busy, engaging in a whole range of activities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. You’ll have a chance to meet with our carers and manager.<\/p>\n

During your visit we can arrange for you to have quick informal chat with other parents so that you can get their perspective. Indeed, one of the added advantages of childcare is the support network that develops as Mums and Dads sharing the same experiences meet every day.<\/p>\n

Helpful questions<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to but as a rough guide, consider asking the following when you visit:<\/p>\n

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