"The early years are the most important years of child development. Select the right program for yourself and your child. A quality child care journey does not have to break your bank account." In this book Patricia Kelly Lofton invites you to embark on a journey of becoming knowledgeable about different types of free-to-fee child care programs. By taking the time to read this book you may be able to save money when selecting a quality early childhood program for your child. This book is helpful for new and veteran parents. Don't wait. Read this while you are pregnant and start mapping out your child's early education experiences.