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Child care options for ill children.

S E Landis1, A Chang

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Pediatrics
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Caring for sick children in out-of-home child care is challenging for working parents. This paper reviews programs for ill children and discusses solutions to support parents and ensure quality care.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Care Policy
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Working parents face challenges when children in out-of-home child care become ill.
  • Children in child care centers experience higher illness rates, leading to increased parental absenteeism.
  • Existing child care arrangements do not adequately address the needs of ill children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform practicing pediatricians about available and potential programs for ill children in child care settings.
  • To explore solutions that support working parents economically while ensuring children receive nurturing care.
  • To address the intersection of child health, parental employment, and child care services.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing ill child care programs.
  • Discussion of community-based and potential care models.
  • Analysis of economic implications for working parents and employers.

Main Results:

  • Various programs for ill children exist or can be developed within communities.
  • Increased illness in child care centers directly correlates with higher parental work absence.
  • Solutions can balance parental economic needs with children's care requirements.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians need to be aware of and advocate for supportive ill child care options.
  • Policy and community initiatives are crucial for developing effective care solutions.
  • Addressing the care of ill children in child care settings benefits children, parents, and employers.

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