You will need to find care that is affordable. Cost and quality do not always go hand in hand. The most expensive is not necessarily the best. On the other hand, it may be better to spend a few more dollars to get superior care. Remember to consider hidden costs, like extra gasoline to get to a center clear across town.
Accessibility is the second factor to keep in mind.
If you have to leave home an hour early and fight traffic to get th the center, your emotional energy as well as your gasoline may be in short supply. A third factor is reliability. The fourth and last factor is consistency. It is important for your child s sense of security to have at least one consistent caregiver, someone that you and your child can count on. When you have narrowed your list, be sure to visit, using the checklists in this series.