Every parent deseres the best childcare info. To a parent, what could be more important than how your child spends his or her days? Very little else. So finding the right childcare, finding skilled care providers and a place that you can really feel good about -- where love, joy, curiosity and growth are experienced in abundance -- is one of your most important tasks as a parent. In this well researched, user-friendly guide, we'll be looking at the major childcare options available to you: Care in your own home by a nanny, friend or relative; care in a family home, and care in a nursery, preschool, or childcare center. We'll discuss the advantages of each option and give you tips for finding a daycare provider that's right for you. We'll also answer the most frequently asked day care questions that concerned parents have about children in day care, such as: What are the most important factors to look for? What are some questions to ask a daycare provider? What kind of childcare provider would best suit my child? How do you pick the best child care? How do you go about finding care providers who are genuinely warm, enthusiastic and interested in children? For instance, did you know that the most important predictor of high quality care is the level of the care provider's education? It's a fact. Children cared for by adults who have formal training in early childhood development perform better in language competency, verbal fluency, and memory and intelligence test scores. Did you know that children in smaller groups of 12 to 14, as well as in groups that have a greater number of care providers per child, feel more connected with their care providers and receive greater one-on-one attention? In this informative video, we'll cover important health and safety issues, and explain why you should be looking for a "child directed program," which encourages children to exercise their imagination, curiosity and natural sense of exploration. We'll talk about how to gaug