Childcare/Babysitters: Fact Sheets and Resources
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Publications
Finding Help to Pay for Child Care - This fact sheet provides information on Federal and private assistance for child care. It also provides information on child care tax credits. http://www.nccic.org/emergency/topic_childcare.cfm
Child Care: Types of Care (Copyright © NACCRRA) - This publication explains the different types of child care and the reasons parents choose each type. The types of child care discussed are child care centers, family child care, in-home caregivers, and care provided by relatives, friends, and family. http://www.childcareaware.org/en/care/
Choosing Child Care (Copyright © NACCRRA) - This publication lists the things you should ask about and check for when considering a day care facility, including child supervision, staff qualifications, and safety. http://www.childcareaware.org/en/child_care_101/choosing_child_care.php
Day Care: Choosing a Good Center (Copyright © AAFP) - This fact sheet provides general information on what you should look for in a child care facility. It lists some of the questions you should ask and the warning signs that may indicate a problem with the facility or staff. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/infants/030.html
Questions to Ask About Caregiving/Baby-sitting (Copyright © Safer Child, Inc.) - This publication discusses how to find a safe, responsible babysitter and what type of questions you need to ask when choosing a childcare provider. http://www.saferchild.org/babyfaq.htm
Questions to Ask About Daycare (Copyright © Safer Child, Inc.) - This publication discusses the questions parents should ask themselves and the daycare provider when considering placing a child in daycare. http://www.saferchild.org/daycarefaq.htm
Questions to Ask at a Prospective Daycare (Copyright © Safer Child, Inc.) - This publication discusses the questions parents should ask of a daycare center when choosing services. http://www.saferchild.org/askthe.htm
Organizations
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Administration for Children and Families
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Child Care Aware
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Child Care Bureau, ACYF, ACF, HHS
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National Child Care Information Center, CCB, ACF, HHS
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Current as of March 2007
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