Checklist for Parents Choosing Childcare

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We found this handy Checklist for Parents Choosing Childcare
Step One

Narrow down your options with a search for childcare providers on ChildCareAvenue.com.

Step Two

Arrange a visit and tour of each facility.

Step Three

At minimum, compare the facilities on the following criteria:

Does the facility have an up-to-date license?
Is it clean?
What are the hours the center is open?
Is there a limit on the number of hours your child can attend during the hours of operation?
Is there enough space for the children to play safely?
Is there enough furniture and play equipment for all of the children?
Is all equipment in good repair and age appropriate?
Are dangerous materials and solutions safely out of reach?
Is there a safety monitoring system in place?
Does the director observe the rooms on a regular basis?
Is there an adequate fire safety system in place including alarms, sprinklers, and alternate exits?
Is there adequate heating, cooling, lighting and ventilation in place?
Are the meals and snacks provided? If so are they nutritious, age appropriate, and served on time?
Are the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of the children met by the staff?
Are the children able to spend time with their friends and alone throughout the day?
Is there time spent outdoors when weather permits?
Is the staff exposed to continuing education so they can grow professionally.
Are there regular communications between parents, children, staff and directors?
What are the centers’ philosophies on discipline and do they correleate with your own?
Spend time with your child at the center to become comfortable with the experience your child will have.

Step Four

Check with the appropriate agency that monitors childcare providers in your area to be sure the centers you are considering are performing at a level acceptable to you.

Step Five

Share your findings with other parents considering the same childcare centers. Browse to the specific childcare center pages at ChildCareAvenue.com and write a review.

We hope this handy Checklist for Parents Choosing Childcare has helpful for you and hopefully you will see KIDflatables at a daycare near you!

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