Quality child care abounds in most communities: the key is knowing where to look and what to look for. Child care (often referred to now as early education) options can include day care, in-home child care, nannies, au pairs, pre-school, or a parent or grandparent as the primary provider. Here are quality options and things to consider, as well as reasons to avoid certain types of care, before making that ever-important decision as to who will provide that quality child care for your loved one!

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