When it comes to making compromises, none is more uncomfortable than one that affects our children's well-being and prospects. As our series on child care makes clear, parents here face tough choices when it comes to finding child care.

Everyone agrees that children should start the first grade with the social and intellectual skills needed for success. Both certified day care centers and public kindergarten programs contribute to the needed preparation.

Neighborhood House Inc. is expanding a program aimed at improving the economic viability of child care businesses.