UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 7, Page 14
October 12, 1995
United Way: Making it work

     I've had an ongoing relationship with the Newark Day Nursery
since 1987, first as a parent and now as both a volunteer and parent.
I began serving on the board about five years ago. The nursery has
always encouraged parents to get involved, and I'm serving as one of
two vice presidents.
     "Much of my work is with the executive committee of the board,
managing and creating the overall budget for the nursery, looking at
the pricing structure, setting up fees and taking on some special
projects.
     "The nursery was founded in 1961, and is very well-established
within the Newark community. Some of the staff have been there since
it opened. For child care, it's a very important feature to have a
well-established staff that doesn't turn over constantly. As a parent,
this was one thing that concerned me. Young children make attachments
to the teacher, and it's really hard for them if they start out with
one teacher and that person leaves. Our teachers are loyal, dedicated
and really enjoy what they are doing.
     "Diversity also is important to the nursery. We try to attract
families of diverse incomes, ethnic backgrounds and students with
disabilities. Child care is a very important yet underrated service in
this country, and I think the Newark Day Nursery does an excellent job
of providing it."
                                  Carol Rudisell, associate librarian,
                                 reference department, Morris Library,
                                      board member and vice president,
                                                   Newark Day Nursery,
                                                   a United Way agency