Navigating Rural Child Care Transitions
Rural Pathways works extensively with rural child care centers, but one key question remains for caregivers: How do you know when child care is no longer needed?
Living in rural areas comes with unique circumstances—longer distances, limited resources, and different safety concerns—that make this decision even more complex.
This February 2025 article from The Daily Yonder explores how rural families prepare children for the transition to staying home alone, ensuring they are safe, confident, and ready for independence.