Daycare Checklist

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Basics:

• Ask what ages are accepted in daycare;
• Ask them if they have space available to accept your child;
• Observe if the children are treated with respect, patience and individual attention;
• Check if they have a receptionist to answer and address phone calls promptly and if the director can be easily accessed if a need for some consultation arises;
• Check if they have a well-equipped Emergency Room to handle any possible first aid issues;
• Make sure that their program of daily activities and games is rich enough to meet your child’s developmental and emotional needs;
• Make sure that balance between indoor and outdoor activities is properly kept;
• Inquire them about kinds of developmental and entertainment pastime provided (for example it may include sport lessons for boys, fancy-work for girls, excursions, etc);
• If your child has some special needs, make sure they can undertake them;

Setting:

• Make sure that premises appear bright, comfortable, warm, cheerful and safe;
• Check if the indoor and outdoor space looks clean and adequate to its purpose;
• Watch if children attending the daycare seem happy and having fun from things they do;
• Check if the toys, furniture and other equipment are safe and age appropriate;
• See if the interior and its items are clean, well-maintained and well-organized;
• Check if sanitary and kitchen areas look safe and clean;
  No chemical substances, medicines or sharp utensils should be within children’s reach.

• Make sure if the kids are supported to keep individual hygiene before meals and after toileting;

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• Make sure that the daycare provider and educators look well-groomed, accurate and friendly;
• Make sure daycare facility is properly licensed and accredited with the state authorities;
  If it is properly licensed then you can check their permit number, also up-to-date copies of certification and licensing documents should be posted on a visible place.

• Inquire the director of facility about qualification of their educators to know if they are properly certified as specialists in early childhood education and development;
• Check the history of how long and successfully that facility stays in business;
• Make sure that their staff is properly trained and certified in terms of first-aid and CPR;
• Make sure that this provider regularly conducts background checks on their employees to prevent hiring lay workers or criminals;
• Know if they maintain a parent board (or parents committee) to address any issues;

Timing:

• Check if they can provide you with selection between full-time and part-time schedules;
• If you need a part-time solution, ask what they can...

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