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Daycare questions to ask?
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LovesMike
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Daycare questions to ask?
Is there a comprehensive list somewhere? Any thoughts? TIA!
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Posted 12/12/14 3:54 PM  |
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Michi
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Daycare questions to ask?
The list I made =)
Day Care Questions
What hours and days is care offered?
What is the base charge? Is there an additional charge for overtime or late pickup?
Must you pay when the child is absent?
Schedule of Holidays – When are they closed? Any week long closures?
Are emergency numbers posted?
What is the first-aid protocol?
What are the rules regarding the handling of child illness?
How does the center handle giving medications?
Can you administer medication with a doctor’s note?
Is a form required to authorize medical services?
What type of backup care can be arranged in case of provider or child illness?
How many providers actively care for the babies? (One for every three infants is ideal, even if state requirements allow more infants per provider.)
What is the staff turnover rate?
How many shifts while the baby will be there?
Wipes, Diapers included?
What is the training of the center director and staff in early childhood development, first aid, infant CPR and choking?
Is the center bright, attractive, clean, safe, big enough?
Are the babies separated from the older children?
Does each baby have her own crib?
How long do the infants stay in their cribs?
Crib linens provided?
Are appropriate safety and prevention measures in place?
What is a typical day like?
Are many different types of learning experiences offered?
What types of discipline techniques do the providers use? (There should be no discipline used on infants.)
Policy on biting and notification?
Is there "life" in the center or home? Do the providers seem to enjoy their jobs?
Are staffers friendly and warm toward the children?
Are babies held when fed? How often are they held and rocked?
Are babies regularly played with, cuddled, taken outdoors?
What is the staff's approach to soothing a crying baby?
How frequent are diaper changes?
Is the provider willing to take notes on a baby's daily schedule and activities?
Will the center store breast milk and feed it to your baby?
Food? Provide formula or give breast milk?
Potty Training/Table training?
How do you clean the toys?
Do parents participate? How?
Are parents encouraged, and able, to visit any time during the day?
How well do the director and staff seem to communicate? Do your communication styles mesh?
How does your baby respond to the caregivers?
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| Posted 12/13/14 8:33 AM |
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alli3131
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Daycare questions to ask?
IMO the questions above are great but you should never even have to ask them. A good daycare with answer 99% of your questions without having to ask them.
If you do have to ask a million questions I would move on because IMO it means they are not even doing these things as a normal routine.
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| Posted 12/13/14 9:41 AM |
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AKD
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Re: Daycare questions to ask?
Posted by alli3131
IMO the questions above are great but you should never even have to ask them. A good daycare with answer 99% of your questions without having to ask them.
If you do have to ask a million questions I would move on because IMO it means they are not even doing these things as a normal routine.
I agree - the one day care we did like, I barely had any questions because they ended up giving us all the details before we got to even ask them anything while on the tour. It was very assuring. The other day care that sucked badly, they told me no info and I had to ask everything.
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| Posted 12/14/14 5:45 PM |
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