Finding childcare for your baby or toddler - and helping him or her transition into this new adventure - definitely ranks among the top parenting stressors. (It's definitely more fun to plan your child's nursery or first birthday party, for instance!) Fortunately, doing your research and thoroughly examining all of your childcare options can reduce your anxiety considerably. There are pros and cons to choosing a nanny, homecare provider or a childcare center. You'll want to meet with and visit as many childcare providers and daycares as possible and ask about their programs, training, licensing and accreditations. Ultimately, however, your instincts and friends' recommendations will help you make the right choice for your little one. Whether you have a baby, or a toddler well past his first birthday, all of your research will help you prepare him for childcare, too.