Key questions to ask when inquiring about child care.
Is the center licensed?
- What is the student/ staff ratio?
- What are the operating policies the cover enrollment, tuition fees, hours, illness, and vacation?
- What are the necessary qualifications to be a staff member?
- Is staff training available (i.e. CPR, First Aid)?
- Is the day care center insured?
- What is the daily schedule of activities/ curriculum?
- What is the discipline policy?
- What is the policy for games/ toys from home to day care?
- What precautions are in place to ensure safety in and outdoors?
- To what extent are parents involved in center activities?
- Is there and open-door-policy?
- Are references available?
- Is the center open during inclement weather?
- What is included with tuition?