Tips for Selecting a Child Care or Preschool
 
Choosing a child care or preschool is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will have to make as a parent. It is now clear that the intellectual development of a person begins during infancy. Further, there is evidence to suggest that the intellectual and environmental stimulation received during the first few years of life plays a crutial role in building intelligence and sets a blueprint for all future intellectual development. It is for this reason that we have developed LAChildCare.com, enabling parents the opportunity to view the widest possible selection of child care options available in Southern California. We have included a list of related links below.
Single Parent Central - Childcare Checklist Childcare checklist for single parent families
National Network for Child Care An internet database of over 1000 useful publications and resources and email listserve to connect with others who care about children and child care.
Childcare - Moms Online From exploring child care options, how to interview a prospective provider.
National Child Care Information Center The (NCCIC) has been established to complement, enhance and promote child care linkages and to serve as a mechanism for supporting quality.
What To Look For In a A Childcare Provider What To Look For. Choosing a Daycare Center. Choosing a Quality Child Care Program Information from the Office of the New York State Attorney General
CHILDCARE RESOURCES - Childcare Resource and Referral Network A national childcare resource and referral service
Child Care Information (links) Child Care Information. Options in child care.
Quality Daycare How to choose a quality daycare There are many variables that a parent must look at before choosing a daycare.
Choosing Child Care Choosing Child Care. Research your choices and know what to look for.
Tender Times Family Home Daycare Created for parents and providers of family home day care, user can review questions to ask a prospective care giver, tips for picky eaters, activity ideas, sample forms, recipes, menu plans, theme-based education ideas, and more. 
Child Care Resource and Referral Network Summary of various options with a few sample questions.
   
   
 
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