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Staff/Child Interaction
- Observe the interaction between the providers and the children - Does the staff seem
happy and attentive to the children? Do they instill confidence in the children?
- Do the children get individualized attention?
- How does the staff physically handle the children?
- Are the providers the kind of people you would enjoy being with outside of the facility
setting?
- How capable do the providers seem at being able to resolve conflicts between children?
- How long has the staff been working at the facility (average tenure of staff)?
- What is the staff-child ratio?
Does the classroom staff have experience and skills in child-care methods and
developmental learning?
Are your questions, comments and visits welcome?
Does the center have strict procedures for hiring caregivers?
Are applicants interviewed by management, fingerprinted when required by state law and
required to take a medical exam in compliance with state licensing regulations? Are
background checks and written references mandatory?
Activities
- What is the emphasis of the activities? To have fun? To learn? Both?
- Are the learning programs designed for each age group?
- Are the educational programs designed to prepare a child for primary education?
- Do the activities emphasize physical fitness as well as mental development?
- How big are the activity groups?
- How noisy is it?
- Are the activities the kind your child enjoys?
- Are the toys used in the activities safe and appropriate for the children's ages?
- Do the children have sufficient rest?
- Will the children be watching television? Is so, what programs and how much time
each day?
What is the exact arrangement for
payment?
When are the fees due?
- Is there a charge if you pick your child
up late?
- How much notice is required for your child to leave the facility?
- Does the facility provide financial assistance?
- Does the facility accept government subsidies?
- Does the facility provide receipts for income tax credits?
- Can you take a copy of the contract home in order to study it?
Emergencies
- How is the facility set up to handle emergencies?
- What are the procedures for contacting you?
- Is the staff CPR and First Aid certified?
- Which hospital are they affiliated with?
- Is the staff prepared or trained for possible allergic reactions or other special needs?
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