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When I needed a daycare and a preschool for my girls, I spent days on Google, phone, and visiting in person. I toured 16 centers before settling for the one that felt right for us. Here are 10 tips to help you find quality child care more easily.Here are 10 tips to help you find affordable and quality child care.
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During a child care seminar for parents and parents-to-be, I realized the differences between child care centers and home-based daycares were unclear to a lot of families. I was asked which environment was the best, center or home. My answer was simple...Which environment is better, a child care center or a home-based daycare? The answer is simple...
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For years, parents have debated what seems like a simple enough question: is daycare bad for kids? There is still no definitive on the long-term effects of daycare, but there are steps parents can take to give their children the best daycare experience.For years, parents have debated what seems like a simple enough question: is daycare bad for kids?
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Entrusting your child to someone else is a big deal. In fact, is there a bigger deal? So, how do you choose the right people to care for your child? How do you know if a child care center is actually good? How can you tell, when your child is so young?Entrusting your child to someone else is a big deal. So, how do you know if the center is actually good?
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For many full-time working parents, whose children are in day care for long stretches of the day, your child's activities are somewhat of a mystery. How can you know what your little one has been up to? Here's how to know...How can you know what your little one has been up to in daycare?
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How much does full time daycare cost? Is home daycare near me more affordable than a center? Use our Daycare Tuition Calculator to find out average daycare tuition rates in your zip code.How much does full time daycare near me cost? Is home daycare more affordable than a center?
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