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Home » Child Care 101 » Types of Care

Types of Care

How do you know what type of care is best for your child? There are many options available...

• Child Care Centers
• Family Child Care
• In-home Caregivers
• Care Provided by Relatives, Friends and Neighbors

Choosing quality care is important, no matter which kind of provider you decide upon.

Please review our Five Steps to Finding Quality Child Care, or learn more about accreditation for child care programs.