Whether you are a new parent needing child care for the first time or an experienced parent looking for a new daycare centre, this Choosing Daycare Workbook Kit is for you.

Child care plays a major role in your child's emotional, intellectual and physical growth, not to mention your peace of mind. To choose child care wisely you need an awareness of what quality child care is and how to recognize it. That means you need relevant, empowering information.

1. Gain important knowledge about what quality child care is and how to recognize it.
2. Learn how to screen a provider and centre.
3. Learn what your options are and how to choose what's best for your family.
4. Gain an insight into the best techniques for interviewing and checking references.
5. Find out where to begin looking for child care.
6. Get tips for ensuring the safety and well being of your child.
7. Learn the importance of a well-balanced child care program.
8. Get your questions and concerns about daycare answered and addressed.
9. Gather interesting tips to help your child care plans run smoothly.
10.Learn how to recognize the warning signs of poor child care.

Ready-to-use questions to ask a reference person (verifying what the caregiver or director told you during the interview)