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Make a Decision
Remember that it is OK to be choosy.  Review the information you have gathered and call back if you have questions that were not answered.  Trust your gut instinct.  If you are not comfortable with what you have found thus far, keep looking.  If a child care arrangement you like is full, put your name on a waiting list.  Even if you must use another program temporarily, you will have this as an option if things don’t work out.
If Problems Arise

Sometimes child care programs that are wonderful take a sudden turn for the worse.  That’s why it is important to keep a watchful eye and to continually monitor your child care situation.  If you believe that your child care arrangement is not safe, take immediate action.  If the situation is serious, do not hesitate to find alternative care right away.  After all, you alone are most responsible for your child’s health and safety. 

Remember also that you have a responsibility to other children to see that they are well cared for.  Express your concerns to the caregiver and report concerns to the Child Care Licensing Officer for your county.  It may feel uncomfortable at first, but it is the right thing to do.  Our children deserve the very best that we can give them.