What Are the Benefits of Daycare for Infants?
Though it has been a long debated issue, it is now generally agreed that there are many benefits to sending your infant to daycare. From learning development to interpersonal relationships, there are many advantages to having an infant in daycare.
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IQ
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There is often a drop in an infant's IQ between 12 and 30 months, and it has been proven that daycare can help prevent this drop. Daycare also can help children with their communication and problem-solving skills. According to ongoing research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, children in daycare also may perform better on tests than other children.
Development
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Because daycare centers offer a very structured environment, and infants who attend daycare easily adapt to a set schedule. Daycare centers employ teachers who are generally educated about early childhood development, so they are able to nurture your child's growing skill set. Infants who have been in daycare have shown more curiosity and better concentration in some tests, and are often more task oriented.
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Social Relationships
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Children's social relationship skills are nurtured in daycare centers. Daycare children are often seen as more socially competent and more independent from their parents than other children.
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