Choosing the Right Care

Choose the right care

Trusting someone else to care for your child is a huge decision. There is also a lot to consider in choosing the right care for your child. Balancing your child’s needs and your busy schedule as a working parent can be tough. Early Stars is here to inform you how you can find quality care because quality matters.

Browse the Early Stars rated sites

First, browse for potential caregivers through the Early Stars rated sites, where an easy-to-understand star rating system will give you a sense of their strengths.

Consider the type of care

Family care providers use their own private homes to care for children. The number of children is usually smaller than other types of care. Centers can be owned by individuals or organizations, and usually have larger groups of children and more staff. What kind of environment do you prefer for your child?

Visit and ask questions

Visit more than one provider. Talk with the staff, teachers, or director. Ask them questions. Make note of what you see. Trust your intuition.

Talk to a professional

The experts at Central Valley Children’s Services Network can answer your questions and help you find the best early care and education for your children, including care for children with special needs.
(559) 456-8195
http://www.cvcsn.org

Concerns

Do you have a concern about the care your child is receiving at a center or from a family-based provider? Call the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division - Fresno office: (559) 243-4588.

Find quality care now!