This study addressed the child care needs and utilization patterns of Latino low-income parents and factors that influence parental choice of care. Specific research questions were: (1) How are family characteristics associated with Latino low-income parents' choice of care for their preschool age children?; (2) How are program characteristics associated with Latino low-income parents' choice of non-parental care?; and (3) What are Latino parents' views about the characteristics of quality care?, and to what extent do the type and quality of child care used by Latino families meet their child care needs? The study examined these issues in the Southern United States where changing demographics are challenging the way in which child care services are provided.