[header] How to balance work and parenting [title] Choose a job with flexibility. [step] Having a good daycare or school for your kids can set your mind at ease. You don't want to be at work worrying whether the kids are okay, so choose the best options in your area. 
Research schools and daycares and read online reviews, talk to other parents, and set up visits to choose what's right for your family. [substeps] You can access a list of local accredited daycares online via the national association for the education of young children (naeyc).