Also, local colleges or universities often have high-quality child care facilities open to the public. Narrowing Your Options One option does not automatically guarantee a better standard of care than the others. Some large facilities provide little more than baby-sitting services. Others, along with many family home caregivers or in-home caregivers, are dedicated to providing your child with individualized attention and learning experiences. In other cases, the reverse may be true.
Parents have to search carefully for the right situation.
To help narrow your choices, begin by conducting telephone interviews with potential caregivers. Describe a child in your care. Listen to the tone of voice used and think about whether you would like your child talked about in that way. This indicates that the facility meets special, higher criteria than licensing standards.