Deciding to place a child or children in daycare is a difficult decision for most parents. There is often guilt and anxiety associated with having someone else care for you child. Taking the time to find the right day care facility will help with your concerns and will make the transition as easy as possible.

Plan to go in person to several day care facilities in your area and compare them with each other. Look to see if the day care appears clean, organized and safe. If you have concerns about any one of these issues this is probably not a day care you should consider for your child or children.

Make a list of questions that you would like to ask the director or leader of the daycare. Take the time to note down his or her answers to your questions, then compare them with the answers of the other day care centers. You may have to call back for clarification on an answer, but it will help you feel confident in your choice if you clearly understand the policies and protocol of the facility.