What has your experience been if you couldn't get your kids into on-base childcare? Has it been tough to evaluate a new place before actually arriving at your new post?

I work with KinderCare (full disclosure), and have been impressed with their new program partnering with NACCRA to offer really outstanding programs for military families. Their reputation and care is top-notch. They use the same curriculum across all of their centers, which means that the program is very consistent. Even if you are moving from one post to another, the LOs can pick up their lessons right where they left off.

So, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with these types of programs, and how you evaluate them?

There are more details here: http://www.kindercare.com/militaryfamilies