Palm Beach County Choosing Quality Child Care
Choosing a quality child care arrangement is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.
Family Central is committed to helping you with this decision every step of the way.
Helpful Guides in Selecting Quality Child Care
Quality Care Guides
Quality Checklist
- Quality Checklist for Evaluating Early Care and Education Programs
- Spanish Version
Print the checklist out and take it with you when you visit centers in your area to help you make the best decision possible regarding care for your children.
VPK Information Resources
- VPK Parent Handbook
- VPK Readiness Rate Information Booklet
- VPK Readiness Rates- Customize Search Options for Provider Readiness Rates (NEW)
(Kindergarten children in public schools are screened. The screening results of a child who was in VPK are used to compile a readiness rate for the VPK preschool class in which the child attended.)
Other Resources
- Understanding Your Growing Child
Be your child's first teacher- Sunrise Skill Builders from birth to 5 years of age. (Please note- downloading may take everal minutes if you are not using a high-speed connection- 64 pages) - Child Care Calculator
The Child Care Calculator allows families to examine their financial situation both with and without the cost of child care. Factors such as cost of child care, work related expenses, monthly bills, and savings or retirement contributions are all included in the calculator. Families will be able to get an idea of their monthly budget and how child care will impact that budget