According to Rouse, the anxiety felt by parents is not surprising given the frightening stories about child care which we read and hear in the news. She cautions, however, that parents should understand that good child care settings are more common than substandard settings.
Most people working in child care facilities are there because they genuinely care for children.
Another issue concerning many parents is a belief that using outside child care hurts the growth and development of children. Rouse points out that research has shown that children in such settings do well in all measures of development, and, that as long as the care is good, it doesn't matter whether it is given at home or at a child care center. Needs are different for different children at different ages. Such practices help them learn about people, words, and objects, and how to relate to others and express emotions. According to Rouse, during infancy, children develop trust in their environment, which will affect the type of attachment to parents or other caregivers.