Child Care

YOU ARE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER!

You want your child to succeed in school and life. If you have to put your child in child care, you want the best option that fits your and your child’s unique needs. Choosing a high-quality child care program is important to ensuring that your child is healthy, happy, and on the path to be ready for school and life.

5 Steps to Choosing a High-Quality Child Care Program

 

 

Visit and Ask Questions

Make sure you visit the child care programs you are considering.  Look for the Key Indicators of Quality.  Print and take with you a copy of the Family Child Care Home or Child Care Center checklist to help guide you as you are looking for a high-quality child care program.

Make a Choice

Think about what you saw at each visit, and make the best choice for your child and family. 

Stay Involved

The work isn’t over when you find good care for your child. You and your child’s caregiver are partners now.  Ask your child care provider how you can be involved and make an effort to talk to your child care provider every day.