Resources for Parents

All young children need quality care no matter where they are; at home with a parent, being cared for by a relative, or in a child care setting. Quality care is care that promotes the optimal growth and development of children in a safe and healthy nurturing environment.

What to look for in Quality Child Care

Health
Safety
A Good Physical Environment
Caring Adult Interactions
Activities to Promote Healthy Growth & Development
Well Trained Caregivers
Optimal Adult-to-child ratios

Parents as Partners in Promoting Healthy and Safe Child Care

For further information please visit the Healthy Kids, Healthy Care Websit e

Many excellent resources for parents are available online. At the Office of Child Care website you can find:

Quality child care guide Information for parents

Financial assistance for child care School-age services

The Bureau of Licensing recommends that after receiving a list of potential providers, you visit them to assess the services they offer. After you have selected a potential child care provider for your child/children, you can call their southern regional office at 800-894-2588 to find out the inspection results for that provider.

Parenting Tips

All parents need a little advice now and then. Here are tips on some parenting basics.