This parent-owned online directory of childcare options includes in-home providers, nannies, childcare centers, and babysitters, serving infants through school-age children. The website also offers links to helpful articles on parenting, state oversight agencies, and more.

The database is searchable by zip code, children's ages, and type of care required. Results include contact information; a description of the services offered; the staff, philosophy, licensing, and facilities of the provider; and hours of operation. Helpful icons beside search matches indicate which providers offer drop-in services and off-hours care; some listings include photos.

A very minimal amount of information can be gathered from a free search of the site - name of daycare, how many children of various ages are cared for by the provider, address, and phone number. To get additional information - hours of operation, website address, photos, etc. - parents must subscribe.

A note of caution: Listed providers are not screened, so while the site is a great starting point in a search for childcare, it's imperative that parents check out claims regarding licensing, staff, and facilities.

Offering full-time and part-time care for children from three months old to Kindergarten. First Friends provides an on-site Natural Playground, structured hands-on learning opportunities, and daily e-mail communication with parents - including photos!

Green Ninos provides Spanish language, yoga, fitness, and organic gardening instruction; environmentally-conscious programming; field trips; organic snacks and meals; and Earth-friendly products for learning, play and cleaning. Drop-in, full-time, and part-time family childcare is offered, with room for toddlers and preschoolers, and afterschool care for older children.

Gretchen's Family Childcare is a licensed home childcare operation for kids ages 18 months and up with a preschool curriculum including plenty of outdoor time everyday, Spanish classes, field trips, and special party days.

Infinite Miracles offers fun and learning for little minds through a preschool and kindergarten readiness program that stresses education, nutrition, and safety, and homework assistance for school-age children.

Teresa Anderson provides home-based licensed childcare for up to 10 children ages six weeks old to 12 years old.

Drop-in care is offered when space is available at the rate of $35/day.

Owned and operated by a preschool teacher with over 12 years of experience, Little Sprouts Child Care offers individualized learning opportunities in a nurturing environment. Daily activities include group time, art or cooking projects, music and movement, outside play, and more.