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How much does childcare cost? How much do daycare centers cost? How much does home daycare cost? How much does nanny care cost? Should I pay a relative to care for my child?
www.babycenter.com/0_how-much-youll-spend-on-childcare_1199776.bc
Upside: Detailed article on understanding various childcare costs
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Paperback) by Benjamin Spock No parenting library is complete without this childcare classic.
www.amazon.com/Dr-Spocks-Baby-Childcare-Seventh/dp/0671537628
Upside: Site selling popular parenting book with many positive reviews
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When you start to look for child care, you may wish to contact a group such as Child Care Aware by phone at 1-800-424-2246 or online at www.childcareaware.org
www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ3IIGC44D&sub_cat=0
Upside: Very good article includes advice and resources on finding child care
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The child care that you choose for your family will play a key role in your child's health and development.
www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ6X8OYA7C&sub_cat=13
Upside: Article helps you explore childcare options
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Childcare Basics Building a good relationship with your child's caregivers Checklist: Emergency numbers Childcare contract Childcare contract (printable) Childcare options: Pros, cons, and costs
www.babycenter.com/childcare-basics
Upside: Links to various helpful articles on childcare
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A new baby brings a new dilemma: how to pay for child care. There are more options than you might realize.
articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/RaiseKids/7waysToCombatCrazyChildCareCosts.aspx
Upside: Advice on managing child care sots
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* Affordable Daycare? * Home-based Day Cares and Preschools for under-3s * Nannies * Parents & other relatives * Teenage Babysitters * Occasional Babysitters
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/childcare/cost.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on childcare costs
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
Care Ask the Child Care Provider:
www.med.umich.edu/1libr/wha/wha_dcqincen_pep.htm
Upside: Very good overview of questions to ask child care providers
Downside: Limited additional links
Though your due date may be weeks (or months) away, it’s not too soon to consider what’ll work best for you and your (growing) family.
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/work-issues/your-return/child-care-options.aspx
Upside:Good explanation of various child care options
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
Building a Relationship with Caregivers Childcare: Age by Age Choosing Childcare Baby Sitters Acquainting Your Baby With A Sitter Choosing Babysitter and Childcare: Checklist Child Care Centers ...
parenting.adoption.com/parents/newborn-and-infant-care.html
Upside: Links to various childcare articles
Downside: Need to scroll about two-thirds down