Finding good child care is a challenge. Most parents know what they want from their babysitter or child care center, but settle for something less. With more research into what each of your options offers, you'll be better prepared to find the perfect place for your child.

A tour of a child care facility is a must. Don't skip this step and simply choose one center over the next for other reasons. You need to walk around and find out where your child is and what he or she will do all day. Indeed, making sure that the location is clean and friendly is a must.

One question that you should ask of anyone that you are considering getting child care from is what type of education they have. Do they have a degree? And, have they dedicated their lives to giving children an education? If not, they may not be a full time provider.