What are some strategies to help me understand how a childcare centre environment runs on a daily basis?

Question

What are some strategies to help me understand how a childcare centre environment runs on a daily basis?

Answer 1

You could search for childcare centres online, and see if any have their programs/ schedules available. That would give you some insight into what happens.

Also, for some information on guidelines that most centres in Australia follow, got to http://www.ncac.gov.au to see the accreditation information, or from Department of Community Services, http://www.community.nsw.gov.au and search for the NSW Curriculum Framework. This is more for information about what guides practice in centres, but you may find it helpful.

Answer 2

Either find a job at a daycare center or pick a daycare center you like and ask to do an internship. That should give you a good understanding on the day to day activities.