Child Care
Most infants and toddlers spend some part of their day with caregivers other than their parents.
This diverse group of caregivers includes relatives, friends, neighbors, family child care providers, and center-based child care providers. How to choose caregivers and how to recognize “high-quality” child care are some of the most important questions parents ask.
Learn how to find the best child care setting for your child.
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Resource | Disponible en español
Matching Your Infant's or Toddler's Style to the Right Child Care Setting
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Podcast | Disponible en español
How Partnering With Your Child’s Caregiver Supports Healthy Development
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Series
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative Resource Archive
This Project of the Federal Child Care Bureau at ZERO TO THREE that is designed to support Child Care Development Fund administrators in their efforts to effect systems-wide improvements in infant an…
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Resource
Will my child develop social skills if he's not in preschool or child care?
Q: My toddler has been at home with me since he was born. Do you think it is necessary that he begin preschool or child care in order to develop social skills?
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