Why have no parents responded to this thread? This question was directed at parents and only providers have answered. Anyways, I'm a parent and if a provider states that she takes the kids in the car on field trips I wouldn't choose them. My son is 20 months old and I feel he is too young to be traveling in a provider's car around and about. I don't care if the provider has a perfect driving record; it's other drivers on the road that can cause a problem. The two providers my son has been with have been great. They travel by stroller or wagon to the park, mall, restaurant. There is no reason for my child to be traveling in a provider's car. Once my son reaches school age, that's when I would allow field trips through the school bus.