Finding the ideal day-care centre for your child could be one of the most tiring things to get done.
Apart from having to entrust your child in the care of someone you barely know, I never thought that there are so many other things to consider, especially if you are a working mom.
Here are some tips to consider and a few questions you could ask yourself:

1. How much can you afford to pay?
2. Is there a transport service?
3. Does the day care centre need to be close to your home or work?
4. Enquire about the activities your child will be doing.
   
5. If its important for your child to receive religious education, ask if its being offered.
   
6. What do you as a parent need to provide/pack in the child's bag on a daily basis?
7. How many sets of extra clothing you should pack.
   
8. What do they provide in terms of dietary requirements, meals and snacks?
9. The day care centre's operating hours
10. How many children will be in the class for your child's age-group?
11. How many teachers per class if the group is big?
12. How often will the children get to play outside?
13. What happens when your child gets sick?
14. Is there any other things you should budget for throughout the year?

These are just a basic guideline of a few things you could consider asking.
The questions above will help you narrow down what you are looking for.
Once you know this, you can use that information to continue your search for a day-care centre that can cater to either all or most of your specific requirements.
It really is about personal preferences and if you can find one that match your criteria, it can provide you with a great piece of mind while you are at work, knowing that your child is in good hands, getting the best care and education at an affordable price.