Visit to Child Care Center

I went to visit another child care center and I was amazed to see what a beautiful garden the center had. As usual, I was very impressed to see how spotless the center was. I had the opportunity to be there just when the children were going to lie down for a nap. Each child had his own pillow and a light blanket; they lie down without any problem there were 32 children and one teacher. I also was surprised that the care providers let me go in without any appointment and they were so friendly and wanted to talk to me. The curriculum that they implement is mainly teacher directed activities and the children follow directions. I visited the center in the morning and in the afternoon, and I had the opportunity to see when the parents came to pick the children up. It was interesting to see that at 4:30 pm the children were dismissed and most of the parents came into the center to get their children. Most parents stay and play in the playground with their children at least for 10 or 15 minutes. I thought that it was nice that the parents stay in the center and share some time with their children. I didn't see the parents signing out the children which was strange for me since in the United States we have to make sure that the parents sign in and out their children. I got the impression that the Vietnamese parents are not worried about safety issues or anybody taking their children.