There are a number of ways to locate child care providers. One is to ask your friends, neighbors, and co-workers about their child care arrangements.
All services are free.
Once you have identified several possible programs, use the telephone to eliminate services which don't fit your needs and requirements. The timing of your phone call is important. If you call during the lunch hour when care givers are feeding the children, or at the end of the day when parents are arriving to pick them up, the person who answers the phone may not have the time to adequately address your questions. Family day care providers can also be reached in the evening. Visit any program you are seriously considering for your child.