A Safe Environment in the Care of Others 

It’s disturbing to think about, but the fact is, children are usually abused by someone they know and trust. A critical safeguard for protecting children is getting to know the people who spend time with them. Most families rely on some kind of child care, from full or part-time to occasional. Whether a day care center, preschool, private babysitter or family member, you can help insure your child’s wellbeing by making sure those who care for him or her are experienced, capable and caring.  While you can’t always be with your child you are in control of who spends time with him or her.   

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We recognize many people have limited child care options due to their financial, job or personal circumstances.  However, we believe you will find the best child care possible if you’re educated about the safety issues existing with different types of child care and use that knowledge to help you make important child care decisions. We've provided guidelines and tips for three common situations to assist in the decision making process. 

Choosing a Child Care Center 

In-Home Babysitting (daily care or occasional)

Playing Away from Home 

Often an abuser is the last person you would expect.  Remember  -  in 90% of sexual abuse cases, the child knows the abuser.