There is a lot involved in child care, from professionals to institutions, to cultural conventions and more.
I guess that cultural conventions are important for young kids also
let me tell you something... childcare is so expensive!! Is it? I know that quality care at a young age can do a lot to help a child's future. i agree and that's why i'm a stay at home mom. I used to work at a daycare and there is so much negligence! That's too bad. Child care providers are often a child's first teachers. unless you home school :) then you are the first teacher Quality care can mean everything in the world to future success of a child. i strongly agree!
Child care is a broad topic covering a wide spectrum of professionals, institutions, contexts, activities, social and cultural conventions.