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Checklist for Choosing a Daycare

Checklist of questions to ask yourself, the center and care providers before making a decision on which daycare suits best for you and your child.

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10th December 2016 in family & parenting

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Questions to Ask Yourself and The Center

Questions to Ask Yourself and The Center

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Tour Inside The Center

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Is the license displayed in a visible location?

2

Are separate spaces available for the different age groups?

3

Is the quantity of toys and materials sufficient for the number of children in the classroom?

4

Are the toys and materials developmentally appropriate for the different age groups?

5

Is the classroom arranged in a way that toys and materials are accessible to children?

6

Are the furnishings in the classrooms child sized?

7

Are there obvious hazards accessible to the children such as:

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dangerous substances

9

electrical cords and/or uncovered electrical outlets

10

cleaning materials or medications

11

Are fire extinguishers on site?

12

Are fire escape plans/emergency evacuation plans posted?

13

Are the sinks and bathroom stocked with appropriate supplies?

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What Will My Child Do During The Day?

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Are there planned activities that help my child learn (quiet and active, indoor and outdoor)?

15

Will my child have time every day to run, catch, climb and throw?

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Do children have time to play on their own and can they get to toys and activities?

17

Is TV and computer time limited?

18

Is the space comfortable, organized, child‑friendly and safe?

19

Is rest time based on the needs of each child (infants sleep on their own schedule, quiet activities for children who don’t nap)?

20

Are there plenty of books for children?

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Are books available to children in their own languages and for different ages?

22

Is there circle time, storytelling or reading?

23

Are families’ cultures respected in activities and celebrations?

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How Are Parents Included?

24

Is the schedule of daily activities posted and current?

25

How will I hear about my child’s day?

26

Am I encouraged to spend time as a guest for lunch or as a volunteer?

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Do I feel respected as my child’s first and most important teacher?

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Child's Health and Safety

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phase
Tour Inside The Center

1

Is the license displayed in a visible location?

2

Are separate spaces available for the different age groups?

3

Is the quantity of toys and materials sufficient for the number of children in the classroom?

4

Are the toys and materials developmentally appropriate for the different age groups?

5

Is the classroom arranged in a way that toys and materials are accessible to children?

6

Are the furnishings in the classrooms child sized?

7

Are there obvious hazards accessible to the children such as:

8

dangerous substances

9

electrical cords and/or uncovered electrical outlets

10

cleaning materials or medications

11

Are fire extinguishers on site?

12

Are fire escape plans/emergency evacuation plans posted?

13

Are the sinks and bathroom stocked with appropriate supplies?

phase
What Will My Child Do During The Day?

14

Are there planned activities that help my child learn (quiet and active, indoor and outdoor)?

15

Will my child have time every day to run, catch, climb and throw?

16

Do children have time to play on their own and can they get to toys and activities?

17

Is TV and computer time limited?

18

Is the space comfortable, organized, child‑friendly and safe?

19

Is rest time based on the needs of each child (infants sleep on their own schedule, quiet activities for children who don’t nap)?

20

Are there plenty of books for children?

21

Are books available to children in their own languages and for different ages?

22

Is there circle time, storytelling or reading?

23

Are families’ cultures respected in activities and celebrations?

phase
How Are Parents Included?

24

Is the schedule of daily activities posted and current?

25

How will I hear about my child’s day?

26

Am I encouraged to spend time as a guest for lunch or as a volunteer?