Quick Thread: One thing I think we should start saying more loudly: the solution to the child care teacher shortage CANNOT BE COMPROMISING QUALITY.
This is, unfortunately and predictably, what panicked providers and policymakers are increasingly starting to consider.
This is, unfortunately and predictably, what panicked providers and policymakers are increasingly starting to consider.
https://twitter.com/ehaspel/status/1400467122720055299
The very next paragraph in that article from Iowa is:
One solution might be lowering the minimum age of staff members, said Bill Robinson, president of the Garnavillo Day Care in Clayton County. He asked DHS to consider it.
“Currently, you can’t have children younger than 16...
One solution might be lowering the minimum age of staff members, said Bill Robinson, president of the Garnavillo Day Care in Clayton County. He asked DHS to consider it.
“Currently, you can’t have children younger than 16...
...[working] unless they’re with an adult supervisor. But you currently have kids driving cars at 14, and babysitting much younger,” he said.
Similarly, though I don't know local context, we just saw NE providers revolt against a plan to lower ratios.
klkntv.com/dhhs-major-chi…
Similarly, though I don't know local context, we just saw NE providers revolt against a plan to lower ratios.
klkntv.com/dhhs-major-chi…
Quality is enormously important to child development. Running a group care classroom requires enormous skill. Trading quality for spaces should be an absolute non-starter.
I know it's easier than raising wages. But it's building a house with straw amid a hurricane.
I know it's easier than raising wages. But it's building a house with straw amid a hurricane.
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