Nonparental child care: Inquire about current child care arrangements. High quality child care is associated with improved paediatric outcomes in all children. Factors enhancing quality child care include: practitioner general education and specific training, group size and child/staff ratio, licensing and registration/accreditation, infection control and injury prevention, and emergency procedures.
Guide to child-care in Canada (CPS): Well Beings
Child care: Making the best choice (CPS Caring for Kids)
A parents’ guide to quality child care (Childcare Resource and Research Unit)