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Childcare

What kind of childcare should you choose?

 Open to see popular questions and keywords

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How much you'll spend on childcare

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

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Upside: Detailed article on understanding various childcare costs
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking

Site for general users to engage in online discussions also referred to as groups, social networking, online discussion and chat rooms

Childcare: How Much Do You Pay?

* 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

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Upside: Summary of user advice on childcare costs
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific

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Work Issues- Child-Care Options

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

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Upside:Good explanation of various child care options
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information

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Signs of a bad daycare center

A so-so reputation Loose rules A questionable curriculum An inadequate staff Dirty, unsafe facilities An expired license

www.babycenter.com/0_signs-of-a-bad-daycare-center_6066.bc

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Upside: Detailed article on assessing if a daycare center is not good
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking

Site for general users to engage in online discussions also referred to as groups, social networking, online discussion and chat rooms

About Nanny Shares

* Taking off for maternity leave in nanny share * Liability in nanny share situation * Logistics of a Share * Child Not Adjusting to Nanny Share * When the Share isn't Working * Trouble Finding ...

parents.berkeley.edu/advice/childcare/nanny/nannyshare.html

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Upside: Summary of user advice on sharing a nanny
Downside: Range of answers

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Questions To Ask A Potential Child Care Provider

You've made the decision that you need a care provider for your child. That's sometimes the hardest part. Now, it's a matter of finding a qualified provider that meets the needs of you and your ...

babyparenting.about.com/b/2004/09/14/10-quick-questions-to-ask-a-potential-child-care-provider.htm

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Upside: Good question to prepare for finding child care
Downside: Cluttered page

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Dr. Spock's Baby and Childcare: Seventh Edition (Mass Market

Paperback) by Benjamin Spock No parenting library is complete without this childcare classic.

www.amazon.com/Dr-Spocks-Baby-Childcare-Seventh/dp/0671537628

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Upside: Site selling popular parenting book with many positive reviews
Downside: None

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Child Care

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

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Upside: Links to various childcare articles
Downside: Need to scroll about two-thirds down

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Childcare

Choosing a Babysitter Choosing a Daycare - Infant Care Choosing a Nanny Babysitting Co-ops Nanny Sharing

family.go.com/parentpedia/baby/childcare/

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Upside: Good articles and advice from experts and parents
Downside: Hard to navigate from topic to topic

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Comparing In-Home Childcare Options

The Difference Between Nannies and Au Pairs We must realize that the choices we make in regard to childcare will affect our entire family.

www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/stlouis/childcare.htm

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Upside: Helpful advice and information about nannies and au pairs
Downside: Text heavy page