The author of this book,
Dr. Ron Capps, would like to introduce the world to his youngest granddaughter
Zoë Capps. Zoë was born at 9:30 pm on October 16, 2007.

During the past sixty
years, the challenges confronting parents and grandparents have expanded beyond
all expectations.

With increasing mobility,
the contemporary American family lives a lifestyle very different from that
experienced by their ancestors.

As a parent of two sons
and Grandfather of three, I found it important to develop this "Parent's Guide
to Locating Responsible Child Care: Discover How to Create a Safer Environment
for Your Child" as a guide to share with his youngest son and his wife as they
awaited the birth of their first child.

I would like to dedicate
this book to my grandchildren - Zoë, Mckenzie and Johnny and to all of the
parents, grandparents and others who are interested in creating a safer
environment for the children of the world.