The history of childcare is a universal practice that has existed for centuries and was only initially practiced usually among relatives. However, in recent decades, as female employment, single-parent homes and the economy have grown, mothers and families have begun to regularly enroll their children in daycare. As a result, child care became the norm in society, and by the 1990s, 6 million infants and toddlers were regularly cared for by nonparental parents (Phillips & Adams, 2001). Now that there was a high demand for child care, parents were faced with the problem of looking for suitable care facilities that conformed to certain standards, their budget, values ​​and other factors that were preferred and suitable for their their needs. Since there are so many different types of child care, principles, programs, etc. options for parents to choose from, it can be difficult to know what to look for and decide what is best for your child. This document will briefly review costs, the variety of child care arrangements, child care regulations and staff qualifications, as well as other factors to consider when choosing appropriate care for your children and their development. The first factors parents should consider when deciding that child care is necessary are affordability, availability, the type of care desired, and the quality of the center they might choose. These three factors directly impact parents' ability to manage their work and family lives, which is why they need to be decided first. Child care for infants and toddlers is more expensive than care provided for older children. Average child care prices in urban areas across 47 states found that in more than half of the cities surveyed, full-time care for an infant was more than $6,032 per year… middle of paper ... ..only 13% had a two-year college degree (Hofferth, 1996). In addition to choosing a quality child care center, a child's mental, cognitive stimulation, and emotional development don't just come from child care, but are a blend of what happens at home. together with the child in the care context. Parents and the home environment are believed to have a predominant influence on children's adjustment, well-being, and development (Phillips & Adams, 2001). Ensuring these factors are implemented helps improve positive cognitive outcomes. References Hofferth, S. L. (1996). Child care in the United States today. Financing Child Care, Vol. 6, no. 2, page. 41-61.Phillips, D., & Adams, G. (2001). Care of children and our youngest children. Caring for Infants and Toddlers, Vol. 11, no. 1, 35-51. Scarr, S. (1998). American child care today. American Psychologist, vol. 53, no. 2, 95-108.