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Childcare Centres%u2022 Childcare centres are regulated and must meet licensing standards.%u2022 There is a minimum age for enrollment.%u2022 The main advantages of childcare centres are the hours of care and licensed staff. Subsidized rates may beavailable, depending on your income.Home Childcare%u2022 These are care providers who look after babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers in their own home. Some arelicensed, while others are not.%u2022 Licensed childcare providers must meet certain requirements and children attending may be eligible for subsidiesor rebates.%u2022 Home childcare providers, whether licensed or unlicensed, also have to respect certain adult and child ratios.Home child care providers appeals to some parents because their child will be in a home environment with fewerkids. The quality of home day care may depend on the individual providing the service.Care in Your Own Home%u2022 You are responsible for interviewing, screening, and selecting a person to come into your home to look afteryour child.%u2022 This can be done privately or through an agency. Qualifications may vary depending on what you are looking forand willing to pay.%u2022 Advantages are that your child stays in a familiar environment, has one-on-one attention and there is no morningrush.