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| Centers provide care in a group setting. The benefit of centers is the requirement of licensing which varies from state, but does require agencies to meet minimum health, safety, and provider training standards. These standards must be maintained and inspected by the state at least once a year. | |
| The reason parents often choose centers over other options is the belief that larger agencies provide more stability for the parent's schedules and their children's lives due to the multiple caregivers and the state inspections. Parents respect the reputation and the efforts providers assert toward their accreditation(s). It is often believed that the more equipment, toys, space, and caregivers the better the learning environment is for their children. |