While there has been considerable research investigating the factors involved in the selection of different types of formal child care, very little is known about factors that are associated with the routine care of children by their fathers and grandparents while mothers are working. The current paper identified variables that were associated with routine father and grandparent care in a sample of children who are also using long day care or family day care. Consistent with theoretical models of father involvement and the recommendation that psychosocial variables be used in the child care selection studies, this paper tests whether child and paternal psychosocial variables as well as family demographics were significant correlates of father and grandparent care. In addition, differences in the affordability, convenience, accessibility and child focused considerations were compared to understand the reasons for the choice of father, grandparent and other multiple care arrangements.