CHOOSE CHILD CARE CHECKLIST
Choosing the right child care, a free checklist...
Choose Child Care Checklist
By Vanessa Rasmussen, © 2006-2008, All rights reserved.
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some of the other articles we talked about interviewing a childcare provider
to ensure that your child gets the quality care he/she deserves. Given here
is a checklist that lists certain attributes you should always look for in
the care provider. This will make it much easier for you to select the right
childcare provider / program.
- Do the caregivers/teachers seem to really
like children?
- Do the caregivers/teachers and children
enjoy being together?
- Is there enough staff to serve the children?
- Are caregivers/teachers trained and experienced?
- Have they participated in early childhood
development classes?
- Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?
- Is the program licensed or regulated?
- Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?
- Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with
a variety of safe equipment? Can the caregivers/teachers see the entire
playground at all times?
- Are the caregivers/teachers trained in CPR,
first aid, and early childhood education?
- Are the caregivers/teachers involved in
continuing education programs?
- Does the program keep up with children's
changing interests?
- Will the caregivers/teachers always be ready
to answer your questions?
- Will the caregivers/teachers tell you what
your child is doing every day?
- Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways
for you to get involved?
Are there different areas for resting, quiet play and active play? Is there
enough space for the children in all of these areas?
- Do the caregivers/teachers get down on each
child's level to speak to the child?
- Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
- Are children comforted when needed?
- Are children greeted when they arrive?
- Are children's needs quickly met even when
things get busy?
- Is there a daily balance of play time, story
time, activity time and nap time?
- Are the activities right for each age group?
- Are there enough toys and learning materials
for the number of children?
- Are toys clean, safe and within reach of
the children?
- Do you agree with the discipline practices?
- Will your child be happy there?
Copyright 2001, 2006-2008. All rights reserved. Any reproduction of this article in
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Vanessa Rasmussen, Ph.D,
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