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Child Care Options in Aberdeen, South Dakota<\/strong><\/h5>\n

In the United States, women and men both work outside of the home. In order to have enough money to live here, you may have to work, especially if you are a single-parent household.<\/p>\n

Sending your children to daycare can sometimes be sad or confusing. Some refugee parents do not want someone else to watch their children. This can be hard for both mothers and fathers.<\/p>\n

If you are married, you and your spouse may be able to work different hours so that you do not have to send your children to daycare. This can save you money but it also means you might not see each other very much. Depending on what country you are from and your cultural background, this can also be hard for male refugees who are not used to caring for their children at home.<\/p>\n

Here is some information to help you understand the different types of child care options available in the U.S. By learning about different types of child care, and learning how to research child care options, you can feel more comfortable sending your children to daycare.<\/p>\n

Daycare<\/h4>\n

This means the daily care of your children by someone other than you, typically outside of your own home. There are different types of daycares.<\/p>\n

One option is an in-home daycare. This means you send your child to somebody else\u2019s home who watches the kids. Another is institutions \u2013 these are daycare centers in buildings that typically have more children at them. Most daycares require you to register and pay weekly or monthly. Some cities have drop-in daycares where you can bring your children for just a few hours.<\/p>\n

Most states license daycares. This means they monitor if the daycare is safe or not. The RCO recommends you choose a daycare that is licensed. Most states also have programs to help you find a daycare in your area. You can search the RCO My State page to find resources about daycares in your state.<\/p>\n

Babysitters<\/h4>\n

A babysitter is an individual that you pay to watch your children. Most babysitters will come to your house. Sometimes teenagers will babysit.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a babysitter, try to find someone you know and trust. You can also ask friends if they know of any babysitters. You should ask your babysitter to take a CPR and First Aid Class.<\/p>\n

Child Swaps<\/h4>\n

You may be able to find another parent who will \u201cswap\u201d children with you. This means you will watch their children one day and they will watch your children one day. This is a good idea if you have family or friends who have children close in age to your children.<\/p>\n

Preschool<\/h4>\n

Starting around age 2, you can send your children to preschool. Preschools help prepare kids for school. The U.S. has a national program, called HeadStart<\/a>, which offers lost-cost preschool for low-income families.<\/p>\n

You can find a HeadStart program near you by searching the HeadStart webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Summer Camps and Day Camps<\/h4>\n

During the summer, you may be able to find camps to send your child to. Camps normally focus on a particular activity. For example, you can find sports camps, art camps, drama camps, etc. A lot of time summer camps and day camps will offer scholarships for low-income families.<\/p>\n

After School Programs<\/h4>\n

If you need child care for a child that is already in school, you should look into after-school programs. Many schools will offer low-cost or free after-school programs for kids. There might even be specific programs just for refugee youth. Ask your child\u2019s school to see if they know of any after-school programs that would be a good fit for your child. These types of programs can help your children adjust to their new schools, help them with their homework, and help them meet new friends.<\/p>\n

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