When parents are trying to determine which care facility they should place their child in, they may be inadvertently pushing their children's communication skills.

A new study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that children who were in a formal day care were early talkers compared to those who were taken care of by a parent, child care professional or placed in a nursery.

The study also found that there were fewer late-talkers in children who were in day care centers full-time as opposed to those who attended part-time.

These findings could be good news for parents who have decided to put their children in a form of full-time day care, as they may be at a lower risk for language delays.

Additionally, a child's language development could ultimately affect their performance in school. The study reports that although a delay could disappear as the child moves on to preschool, the student will often continue with writing and reading difficulties during their early academic years.

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