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How to Help Children Wear Masks During the Pandemic
While it may be hard for a child to get used to wearing a face covering, doing so helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has the following advice to help children wear masks during the pandemic. Wearing masks is an important way...
Tips for Swimming Safely This Summer
Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United States. Explain swimming safety to children when young, and reinforce its importance regularly. Knowing how to swim and following these tips will help keep you and your children...
Fireworks Safety Tips for the 4th Of July
Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free. Although they may be legal in many parts of the Capital Region, there are still risks. Here are some...
Suspension of Work Visas Creates More Opportunities for Nannies
A recent executive order has extended the suspension of work visas for many types of immigrant workers, including the J-1 Visa, which impacts au pairs looking for child care employment in the U.S. On June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the order to halt...
The Nanny Share Alternative to Daycare
Many families that utilized daycare centers before the coronavirus pandemic may be wary about sending their children back, now that those facilities are reopening. One reason families like to send their kids to daycare is for the social aspect - the children learn to...
Nanny or Daycare in a Post-Pandemic World?
Many parents are returning to work as businesses begin to reopen. Some may not feel comfortable sending children to a facility with teachers and other kids. Our payroll partner GTM Payroll Services has provided guidance for families looking to decide on a nanny or...
Summer Caregiver Spotlight
With daycares and camps at limited capacity or closed this summer, child care options for parents are fewer than usual. If you're looking for help with child care this summer, we'd like to introduce you to our summer caregiver spotlight! Meet Adriana Adriana is new to...
Capital Region Summer Child Care During COVID-19
The pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for parents, particularly regarding their plans for summer child care during COVID-19. Our agency's director Melissa Schoonmaker spoke with WNYT about the questions and concerns we've heard from families, and what options...
Homeschool Caregiver Spotlight
If you're looking for help with child care, particularly a homeschool caregiver during the pandemic while schools and daycares remain closed, we have a couple of caregivers we'd like you to meet! Meet Lee Are you looking for help with homeschooling your children? How...