Today's parents are aggressively looking for any information they can find which relates to the development, safety and well-being of their children.

......Please consider:

• Most young couples venture into the world of  Daycare, Dance, and Gymnastics with little more than intuition, hopes, dreams and some hand-me-down information to guide them through the selection of a proper school.

• Although daycare is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare and kindergarten is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, dance and gymnastic schools do not have to be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Consequently, for children, there are no state approved curriculum guidelines or safety regulations. Anyone may put up a sign and begin teaching children how to dance or do gymnastics.

• Because dance and gymnastic schools do not have to comply with state standards, many children do not receive a proper or safe education.

Recognizing the dilemma that most parents experience in trying to find the best information and services we suggest the following when searching for dance and gymnastic classes or childcare:

• Do not believe everything you see and read in advertising.

• Do not simply register with a phone call.

• Visit the school and inspect the facility.

• Observe the most advanced dance and/or gymnastics class the school offers.

• Observe the childcare class in which you intend to register your child. Attend on a day of inclement weather and observe the facility to ensure that there is ample room for play as well as learning.

• Ask about the credentials of the teachers and staff.

• Ask for parent referrals.

• Do all the above with at least 3 schools in your area.

• Compare all of these issues and then make a decision for the long term.

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