In-Home Provider Services New
Is home daycare the right option for your child? What are the pros and cons of using a family member, close friend, neighbor, au pair or nanny as your care provider?

Daycare Centers: An Overview New
Daycare centers extend an effective care solution for many families, as they are typically regulated, structured, and reliable. But finding a quality facility is the key.

All About Preschools New
Would your child benefit from an academic-enrichment program found at many preschool preparatory programs? Preschools often offer a more rigorous learning environment and additional enrichment activities designed to better prepare a child for school. Would your child benefit from such a program?

Children with Special Needs New
Caring for a child with special needs may require specially-equipped facilities and additional training of staff. Or, it may just mean extra attention from staff at meal times or when introducing a new topic. Here are ideas of what to consider when making a care decision for a special needs child.

Occasional / Flex Child Care New
Whether a full-time working parent or one who has elected to stay home, there is always a need for occasional child care services. How reliable and safe are programs such as Mothers' Day Out, Drop-In Care, or even your neighborhood babysitter?

Cost of Child Care: How Much? New
The cost of child care is an important factor when deciding what type of service and option works best for your family.

Involvement/Volunteer Ideas New
Becoming involved in your child's life is one of the easiest, fun and most productive ways of keeping up with your child's daily routine and those special magical moments. Volunteer opportunities are endless, and both you and your child will benefit equally from the experience.

Educational Philosophies New
Is it better to practice reading, writing and math skills or to have fun in ball crawl? Child care providers have differing views about how to approach learning. But face it, your child IS learning something each and every day!

Provider Accreditation New
Accreditation helps to ensure quality family care and certain standards. The National Association for Family Child Care organization works with more than 400 provider associations across the U.S.

Your Child's Health New
If you didn't have to worry about everything else with raising a child, experts also are encouraging parents to become health-savvy about certain symptoms and lifestyles that could impact the well-being of your child.

Childhood (Mis)Behaviors New
"Not MY child!" is a typical first response of a parent when a provider expresses concern over a particular behavior. For good, bad or otherwise, most children will go through phases of biting, hitting, pouting, and simple unpleasantries. So, what's normal and what's not?

Evaluating Your Child's Caregiver New
Every child care provider--whether in-home or at someone else's residence or at a day care facility--should be frequently evaluated by the parent. After all, you are the ultimate authority in determining whether your child's provider is right for your family and is meeting your expectations!

Become A Child Care Provider New
In-home career can be a tremendous career and also requires significant responsibility and commitment of time. There are certain requirements surrounding in-home care that must be met.

Child Enrichment Activities New
Whether it's dance or T-ball, art lessons or music, there is seemingly unlimited options in determining whether to place your child in enrichment activities. And, if your answer is yes, which ones and how many?

Raising Children New
Everyone has a suggestion on the best way to raise a child...and mostly, all have merit! Parenting requires lots of love, patience, guidance, and learning. Picking up some parenting tips along the journey won't hurt any either.