Put up notices on your church or synagogue bulletin board, in grocery stores, local community centers, or at the employment office of local colleges or universities. Look for notices that other people have put up. If you are looking for a family day care provider, a local licensing agency can provide you with local listings. Many communities have resource and referral agencies that help parents identify the options that best meet their needs. Start looking early , particularly if you have a special program for your child in mind.
Some programs have long waiting lists.
Some may even require you to get on a waiting list before your child is born. Gather information . If you are looking for a family day care provider or for a person to come into your home, interview the person at length and check references. Before you meet with them, develop a list of questions. Just because a person or a program worked for someone else doesn't mean it's right for you.