Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Moe: Making an Informed Childcare Choice From All The Options

I am a tried and true childcare expert. Not as a provider of childcare, mind you, but as a consumer. As a mom to three children, I have had years of experience in choosing the right option for my particular child and my family's needs at the time. My portfolio of care options have included: in-home care at an accredited provider's home, in-home care at my home, four child care facilities, after-school child care at an elementary, and endless babysitters. So, how do you choose a care setting that is safe, affordable, and meets the needs of your child? The Department of Health and Human Services offers A Parent's Guide with options to consider.