Quality is the major difference.
Your local child care resource and referral agency will help you examine all your options and make an informed choice that is best for your child. A capable, loving child care provider is in control, but shows flexibility in responding to the needs of different children. Keep visiting from time to time, even after you've selected child care. Look at Things from Your Child's Point of View To really understand the child care environment, look at the space from your child's level. Less is More Know what ratios are allowed and what ratio you prefer.