Two NEW books with everything you need to know when it comes to finding quality child care in Sydney and Melbourne.

There is no doubt about it, finding child care is one of the biggest challenges facing parents today. All parents want to find the best possible care for their child and finding a balance between quality, cost, location and availability can be an emotional process. These guides have been written to make your life easier.

In these handy guide books, you'll find information and ideas to make your child care search an easier one. These guides will demystify the process of finding the right child care facilities in the right location at the right price.

Features include:

• A complete reference guide for those parents thinking about, or actively looking for care for their children
• What you can expect from different forms of care and what financial assistance is available
• Tips for ensuring you get the best care for your child
• Detailed information on government child care policy and how it affects you
• How to keep your child healthy in child care
• Advice and accounts from other parents
• Plus comprehensive listings of child care services in your local area