In the literature these "off-time" youngsters have been termed "early" and "late" developers (Petersen and Taylor, 1980).
In general, those lifeeventstaking placeearlyoff-time have greaternegativeimpact than those taking placelateoff-time.
Day careprovides that crucial off-time for the caregiver, and it can be a fun, low-pressure, social experience for the carerecipients if the olderpersonenjoyssocializingand if the clientele are compatible with the olderperson.