Child Care When You Can’t Be There
Published February 2011: eHow Family & Relationships
Child Care When You Can’t Be There
What Parents Need to Know When Selecting a Daycare
Article Excerpt:
Julie Wells, a St. Louis mother of two, removed her son from a day care when staff members fed him snacks made from peanut products despite his peanut allergy.
“They knew about his allergy, and I even packed his own snacks,” Wells said. “But they were too lazy to get them out.”
Unfortunately, Wells’ story isn’t unique. Day care disasters can haunt even the most careful parents. Something to which Brandy Hamann can attest. Continue reading →
February 2, 2011 Posted by sphilpott | Feature Stories, Magazine Writing, Sample Work | brandy hamann, childcare options, collinsville IL, finding quality daycare, lilypad learning center, parenting | Leave a comment
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