One of the toughest decisions that you may have to make as a parent is allowing someone else to care for your child. We all seek a safe, loving, and stimulating environment, but how can we guarantee it? The truth is that you can’t, unless you carefully research and examine potential child care providers, and continue to monitor your child on a daily basis.

This child care starter kit provides key considerations and information to help you in starting your search for child care. Useful child care links and resources are also provided.

Primary components of the child care search include:

#1 - Making the Decision

#2 - Conducting the Search

#3 - Staying Informed

#4 - Useful Child Care Articles and Resources