When new parents return to the workforce, many are apprehensive about enrolling their little one in child care. In addition to leaving their child in the hands of someone unfamiliar, many parents wonder if day care offers any real advantages. However, after years of careful study, experts have found that child care can help your kids in more ways than originally believed. Here are three significant benefits of child care that will make you feel better about your decision. 

Better Social Skills

Kids who attend child care at an early age have the chance to interact with their peers on a daily basis, improving their social skills. Children who learn and play alongside kids their own age have more opportunities to resolve conflict and create lasting relationships with people outside their immediate family. These skills will continue to benefit your child throughout their academic and professional careers, helping them adapt to any social situation.

Improved Immunity

Many parents worry about their child coming into contact with germs from other children in preschool and day care, but this early exposure strengthens their immunity. Research shows that kids who attend large group child care centers before they are 3 years old experience fewer colds and earaches than those who don’t attend day care.

Enhanced Academic Performance

Early exposure to a high-quality learning environment can help your child prepare for school and master skills like attentive listening, cooperation, and basic number and letter identification. The more familiar your child is with the classroom setting, the easier it will be for them to adjust to kindergarten and elementary school.   

 Great Beginnings  is devoted to creating a fun, comfortable in-home atmosphere where your child can master early learning concepts. With convenient locations in St. Charles and Cottleville, MO, this innovative child care center blends traditional and progressive teaching styles to cater to kids’ specific needs. To read recent parent reviews or to learn more about their program, visit them online or call (636) 724-5048 for the St. Charles location or (636) 936-8400 for the Cottleville location.