When you’re ready to go back to work, finding the perfect infant day care can be a challenge. How do you know you’re making the best choice for your baby? Cherokee Academy at Clayton in Canton, GA, has been providing top-notch childcare for years, and they have excellent advice on selecting the infant day care that’s right for your family.

Here are four important considerations to keep in mind as you look for an infant day care you can trust:

• A Joyful Atmosphere: A hallmark of excellent infant and toddler care is a warm, loving environment. Your baby needs to feel safe and loved in your absence, so visit the prospective day care in person to see if the staff members are emotionally invested in their children.
• Knowledge Of Early Childhood Development: Ask potential day cares about their philosophy on education and their views on infant development. They should clearly articulate basic tenets of educational psychology and have a mission statement that includes the needs of infants.
• Designated Infant Areas: Any daycare offering infant care should have a place for diaper changing and secure, up-to-date cribs for naps. They should also have age-appropriate toys so babies get the educational and motor stimulation they need throughout the day.
• Appropriate Licensure: A quality infant day care will have all of its licenses in order and ready to present to you. You can also ask about teacher training and experience—it’s all part of the vetting process, and the staff should be happy to provide you with this basic information.

When you’re ready to find out more about infant day care at Cherokee Academy at Clayton, call (770) 479-4404 to schedule an appointment for a visit. You can also visit their website to learn how their programs will grow with your child through the years.