For infants and toddlers, optimal care involves loving, responsive, one-on-one interactions, provided either by family or well-trained staff in high-quality day care settings.
Parents who cannot stay home or find family support often have no choice but to rely on daycare, highlighting the importance of knowing what constitutes quality care.
The landscape of early childhood care is politically charged and lacks comprehensive media coverage on high-quality care, leaving parents confused about what to seek.
Licensing is crucial for day care centers, but it should not be the only measure of quality; the interactions between caregivers and children are paramount.
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