Continuity Of Care

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Based on attachment research, continuity of care is a highly recommended practice in which children (especially infants and toddlers) remain together with their team of caregivers for long periods of time.

Children thrive when they are with the same teachers and group of peers over time. The time together promotes the growth of deep and meaningful relationships.

Benefits Of Continuity Of Care

Research indicates that continuity of care:

Deepens caregiver’s understanding of individual children and their development
Smooths developmental progress
Decreases stress for children, caregivers, and families
Builds stronger relationships between children and caregivers
Empowers parents as advocates for their children

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Dig deeper into continuity of care with these resources:

(Ahnert et al. 2006)
(McMullen et al. 2015)
(Raikes 1993)
(Ruprecht, Elicker, & Choi 2015)
(McMullen 2017)
(Longstreth, & Alwashmi 2016)

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