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title: What to Consider When Choosing Child Care
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# [What to Consider When Choosing Child Care](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/rtbyb-what-to-consider-when-choosing-child-care)

 Written by [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) | Mar 31, 2023, 2:27:55 PM

In this video, you will hear from child care providers speaking about how they communicate the importance of early childhood education to prospective families, as well as what families should consider during this stage of the child care decision process. 

You might also find this handout about “Questions to Ask and Things to Consider” helpful during these conversations:

<https://mochildcareaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Questions-to-Ask-Child-Care-Programs-v121521.pdf> 

If you have additional questions, Referral Specialists are also available during business hours and can be reached at [referralcenter@mochildcareaware.org](mailto:referralcenter@mochildcareaware.org) or by calling 314-535-1458.

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