Steps to finding care for your child 

1. Determine your child care needs

  • individual needs of the child (ie: availability of required supports)
  • family needs (ie: subsidized child care, cultural needs)
  • child care philosophy

2. Explore your child care options

  • licensed centre care
  • informal home day care
  • licensed home day care agencies

3. Assess your child care options

  •  telephone interview potential caregivers
  • visit and interview potential caregivers
  • check references

4. Finalize arrangements

  • make your choice
  • determine ground rules
  • sign releases/contracts
  • provide background information (ie: family, medical information)

5. Maintaining quality care

  • support your caregiver
  • participate in your child's care
  • monitor child care arrangements
  • ongoing, open communication