Daycares help mold a child into a well rounded and happy person. Man is a social being hence from early on, as babies, need interaction with others. Engaging in activities with other children whether they are peers or older children help the child develop useful social skills early on. This interaction eases the child’s first encounter with a radically different environment from his home which is school. In a daycare, the child begins to get used to being around other children whom he will encounter once he enters preschool or kindergarten. It is still quite different from a school wherein the environment is more strict and rigid. The daycare gives a gentler environment with focus on play and interaction. In his interactions with other children, the child learns self control, respect, and sharing. He also begins to build friendships.
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