Certainly, in a perfect world, every child would be home with an adult family member educated in child development and committed to helping him develope to his full potential. Unfortunately, this is an impossibility for some families (and an inconvenience for others). The best alternative, I feel, is a center dedicated to giving the child and the family the best start possible. It would be great if parents could afford to stay home for the first year, but for most that's not an option. my center does primary care, so an infant bonds closely to a caregiver, or team of 2 caregivers. I think this is an excellent substitute.
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