Choosing childcare - Ann Mooney

Are you planning to use, or already using, some form of childcare? Most of us are or will be at some point. - - Nine out of every ten children have been in non-parental care of some sort before starting school. - - Many people still believe that young children are better off at home. But most experts believe that it doesn?t matter whether a child is in the care of a parent or another adult as long as they receive good quality stimulating care. - - When choosing a nursery, play group or childminder, what should you be looking for? The options and the issues can be puzzling. Choosing Childcare will help you make your choice. - - The book is divided into three parts. - - Part 1 deals with: - ? different types of childcare service - ? the different needs of parents, children and childcare providers - ? choosing the best type of care for your child - ? how the law tries to ensure that parents and children obtain good childcare. - - Part 2 describes: - ? 13 important features of childcare that can help you to decide if a nursery or childminder is offering a good quality service. - - Part 3 discusses: - ? the practical problems of finding childcare - ? how to find good childminders and nurseries - ? how to choose a place that suits you and your child - ? how to decide whether the childcare provider offers good quality care - ? how to make the arrangement work.