Don’t Sweat Summer Child Care

The end of Georgia’s traditional Pre-K- 12th grade school year is fast approaching and that means SUMMER BREAK! If you are the parent of an infant or toddler, you may already have summer child care taken care of as part of your year-round child care plan and have no need to fret. However, if you have older children and still need to reserve your child care and/or summer camps spots, reality – and a small dab of panic – may be setting in regarding your summer schedule.

While starting early is always our first tip for finding fun, nurturing and high-quality child care, it’s not too late for you to find summer care that will work for your family and keep your children safe and happy. Our second tip? Call Quality Care for Children’s (QCC) child care referral specialists at 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS (1-877-255-4254) for help with your search.

Before starting your search, take a few moments to jot down what is important to you in finding a great summer child care or camp for your child. See below for examples:

• What kind of activities does your child enjoy? Sports, music, art, nature are all popular summer camp themes.

• What is your weekly budget?

• How far from your home or business are you willing to drive for drop-off and pick-up each day?

• What hours do you need your child in camp every day?

• Do you prefer that meals and snacks are provided or will you send your own?

• What else is important to you when it comes to child care?

Below are some general and COVID-19 specific questions to ask camp and child care directors when doing your research.