How to Find Quality Child Care
Choosing Child Care for your young child should be a positive experience for your family. Always remember that you are buying a service to meet both your needs as a busy parent and the developmental needs of your child.
The Working Your Way through the Child Care Maze publication in partnership with Bright Beginnings Colorado is a tool for parents to use when searching for quality child care.
It includes information about types of child care, licensing information, why quality child care is important, questions to ask child care providers, and much more.
Below, you can download the entire publication. We have also divided it into sections, so if you are interested in a certain topic, you may download sections separately.
Working Your Way Through the Child Care Maze 
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Steps to Finding Care
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What Are My Choices
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Licensing Information
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Why Quality Matters
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Questions to Ask Providers
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Observation Checklists
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Look for a Qualistar Rating
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Match Your Child's Style to the Right Child Care Setting
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Choosing Care for a Child with Special Needs
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When and How to Change Providers
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Child Care Assistance for Families with Low Incomes
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Local and National Resources
In addition, if you would like a free hard copy of the brochure mailed to you, please fill out the order form below.
Order Working Your Way through the Child Care Maze
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