The Daycare Directory

The decision desk · Free worksheet

Compare daycare options.
Keep the evidence in view.

Separate what you observed, what staff reported, and what you still need in writing. Use one attendance schedule when comparing quoted costs.

01 Start with the same brief02 Document answers & unknowns03 Download your comparison

Your entries stay in this page and are not sent to us. Download before leaving; entries are not saved automatically. Use public business details, not medical records, account numbers, or other sensitive information. “Documented” means you received an answer; it is not independent verification.

01 Option 1

Evidence & scope

0 of 6 questions documented

Quoted amounts

Use one scope and currency. Enter 0 only when no charge is confirmed.

No amounts entered

Three amounts unanswered.

02 Option 2

Evidence & scope

0 of 6 questions documented

Quoted amounts

Use one scope and currency. Enter 0 only when no charge is confirmed.

No amounts entered

Three amounts unanswered.

03 Option 3

Evidence & scope

0 of 6 questions documented

Quoted amounts

Use one scope and currency. Enter 0 only when no charge is confirmed.

No amounts entered

Three amounts unanswered.

Make the comparison fair

Use the same brief, dates, and payment basis for all three options. Leave an amount blank until it is answered, and mark zero only when the absence of a charge is confirmed. The upfront subtotal adds the three entered amounts; it excludes recurring quotes and anything not entered. It is not a complete estimate, currency conversion, provider rating, or recommendation.

Record where each answer came from and the date. Resolve unanswered must-have requirements before choosing. Use the step-by-step comparison guide for a detailed checklist, then browse daycare options to build your shortlist.