Knowing what to look for will help you become an informed consumer and increase your success in finding a stable, nurturing environment for your child.
Here you will find information about the various types of child care and early learning environments available in our community and the standards to which each are held, as well as links to practical guidelines and checklists to help you in your search.
You might like the home-like feel of a family child care home, or maybe you want your child to have opportunity to socialize with peers in a larger child care center. You might be looking for after school care for your child, a summer camp experience or a program that can accommodate his or her special needs. It will help you in your search to learn more about what can be expected in each type of child care setting.
Child Care Centers
Preschool Programs
Family Child Care Homes
Out-of-School Time Programs
Programs vary in terms of requirements for licensing, certification or registration, and some exceed the required standards by becoming nationally accredited. To learn more click here.
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