Off Campus Child Care

WorkLife Programs encourages Purdue University faculty and staff to use the following resources below to assist you in your research for selecting child care in the Lafayette and West Lafayette area. Information provided by WorkLife Programs does not indicate endorsement of any particular child care provider and may change at any time. Employees should contact providers directly for details regarding the most current information and services.

Finding Quality Child Care

Choosing a child care provider can be one of the most important and influential decisions a parent makes. The National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies provides five steps for choosing quality child care. 

Accreditation

Many states have rules for child care centers, child care ministries, and child care homes. These rules are set and monitored by local agencies. Licensing rules may help parents judge the quality of local child care. Learn more about accreditation from the Child Care Aware Web site.

Program Quality Checklist

This checklist provides guidelines when choosing a child care provider. It is recommended that you visit several different programs before choosing which one is the best for your family. Stay at least an hour to watch activities, check the surroundings, and ask questions. You can use the right side of the checklist to make notes on up to three child care programs.