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If you have to find daily child care for your newborn or toddler, follow these tips to find the child care option that best meets your needs and the needs of your child.

First, identify your needs. Ask yourself some questions like: How many days a week do you need child care? Do you prefer to take care of children close to home or close to your work? Do you want to enroll your child in daycare or do you want to find daycare at someone's home?

Second, decide on a budget. Your budget will play an important role in the option you choose. Knowing what you can afford or are willing to pay early in the process can eliminate work on your part, as you won't waste time looking for options that are out of your price range. If you are looking for child care services in Sydney Olympic Park then you can search over the internet.

Third, do the prep work. Once you've answered some of those questions, you can start building a list of child care centers by looking them up in the phone book, asking for references from other parents, and researching them online. Be sure to ask the experts as well. The Childcare Aware Hotline can refer you to a local child care resource and referral agency. Then that local agency can refer you to licensed child care providers in your area.

Lastly, check the references. Request a list of references from the parents of the child care center or provider. Follow up and call parents. Ask them if they are happy with the nursery. Does your child enjoy it? Is the child happy there? Ask for details like what exactly they like or don't like. Be sure to also call your state's Better Business Bureau to find out if complaints about the center have been filed with the state.

Following these tips will help you find a child care option that works for you and your child.

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