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Child Care Information

For more information on choosing a childcare provider or assistance with locating a provider that meets your family’s needs, contact:
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Call the Parent Referral Specialist at 855-244-5301
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Conduct an on-line search at
Finding childcare can be a very difficult task and yet it is one of the most important decisions you will make during your child’s early years.
Here are a few keys to success:
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Start early
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Check out potential child care providers
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Conduct a phone interview
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Check references
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Interview them in person at the child care so you can see the environment, interactions between the childcare provider and children, etc.
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Have a predetermined list of questions or a checklist such as: “Is this the right place for my child?” to guide the interview and focus your eyes on the type of care that is provided.
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Check compliance reports at DHS Compliance Reports.
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Don’t ignore your gut instinct. If you don’t feel right about it or are unsure, it is probably not a good fit for your child or you.
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