Provider Support Services

Childcare providers who are members of the Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network are eligible for the following support services. These support services are intended to help build and maintain high quality home-based childcare slots in Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

- Maintenance of a centralized application and referral system.

- On-site mentoring and support on administrative procedures.

- On-site mentoring and support in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate daily activities and learning   experiences.

- On and off-site enrichment programming.  Enrichment programming is currently available in Spanish, music &   movement, sign language, creative art, and pre-literacy.   

- Professional development seminars & workshops.

- Assistance in obtaining substitute care.

- Assistance with licensing and accreditation procedures.

- Maintenance of a lending library that includes: children’s books, reference books, toys, musical instruments & CDs,   art supplies, puzzles, and a variety of other early childhood educational items.

Enrolled Family Support

Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network personnel also provide support for families whose children are enrolled at Baby Ph.D. Network home daycare sites.  Most enrolled famlies will have an Affiliate Membership (see Family Membership ) with the network.  

For more information on becoming a childcare provider member of the Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network, please see: Provider Membership