Finding quality child care is a major concern for working parents. Many areas have child care referral services and resource assistance.  The Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Office for Children publishes facility lists for School Age Child Care (SACC), Group Day Care (GDC) and Family Day Care Homes (FDC) sorted by region.  Contact the Office for Children at Room 1111, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108 - (617) 727-8900.

Formal daycare provider referrals are available through the Child Care Connection - (508) 757-3880.  They provide referrals to licensed daycare, licensed family daycare, nanny in-home service, camps, nursery schools, and play groups.

Links to Internet sites devoted to daycare:

Care Guide   http://www.careguide.net
Search a national directory of child care centers, preschools and family care providers. On-line bulletin board for parents to exchange ideas and experiences about child care and parenting. Things to think about and issues to consider when searching for child care.

Parent’s Place   http://www.parentsplace.com
Operates under the belief that parents are the best resource for other parents. “We offer articles on pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby, adolescence, parenting twins, step-parenting, single parenting, fathering, children's health and education, family activities, and more. PLUS, we offer opportunities for parenting dialog and for shopping.”

The Child Care Referral Center     http://www.ccrcinc.org
providing parents with referrals to child care providers, access to child care publications, training opportunities for providers, dependent care services for employers, and legislative updates concerning families and children.

Plan to visit selected day care facilities and ask the following questions:

Are the hours of service available compatible with your work schedule?

Are the full range of services you need offered by the facility?

Is the facility clean, safe, and stocked with adequate supplies (books, art materials, games, blocks, etc.)?

Is there an outdoor play area that is safe and protected?

Are the staff/child ratios reasonable?

Have the staff had training in early childhood development?

Have the staff been trained in CPR and infant care?

Is there adequate insurance?

Is there a daily schedule with activities planned that give a balance to physical and quiet time?

Are nutritious meals and snacks available?

Do the activities planned seem appropriate for the ages of the children?

Are the care givers open and friendly?

If you can, arrange your visit to coincide with arrival or departure time to see how the staff interact with children and parents. Spend an hour to see how the children participate and interact and if they seem involved and comfortable.  You are best equipped to judge what is right for your child.

Be sure to ask for the current prices and inquire about registration fees and waiting lists.

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