Good daycare centre programs involve children’s families. If you choose to go with out-of-home care-in a private centre or a home-based centre-here’s a primer on what qualities to look for when you conduct your search and go for an in-person tour: (do and don’t) (toddler-look-like) Strong relationships between teachers and families-and teachers and toddlers. There are many options-in-home care, home-based centres, private daycare centres-and each makes sense depending on your family’s needs. When the time comes for your toddler to start daycare, knowing where to start the search for a daycare provider can feel impossible.