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African-American children playing with watering can and plastic toys.

For additional child care information for parents, visit YoungStar or our complete listing of child care resources.

 

Summary of the Child Care Rules

English: Your Guide to Regulated Child Care - Summary of the Child Care Rules

Spanish: Su guia para el cuidado infantil regulado - Su resumen de las reglas del cuidado infantil

 

Your Child Care - Is it Legal?

English: Your Child Care - Is it Legal? - Information that will help you determine whether a child care center must be licensed.

Spanish: Cuidado infantil -  ¿es legal?

 

Choosing Child Care

English: Your Guide to Choosing Child Care

Spanish: Su Guia Para Elengir un Programa de Cuidado Infantil

 

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