EVALUATING
A CHILD CARE PROVIDER |
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| Caregivers/Teachers
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Do the caregivers/teachers seem
to really like children? |
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Do the caregivers/teachers get down on each
child's level when they speak? |
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Are children greeted when they arrive? |
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Are children's needs quickly met, even when
things get busy? |
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Are the caregivers/teachers trained in CPR,
first aid, and early childhood education?
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Are the caregivers/teachers involved in
continuing education programs? |
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Does the program keep up with children's
changing interests? |
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Are the caregivers/teachers ready to answer
your questions? |
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Will the caregivers/teachers tell you what
your child is doing every day? |
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Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways
for you to get involved? |
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Do the caregivers/teachers and children
enjoy being together? |
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Is there enough staff to serve the children?
(Ask local experts about the best child:staff
ratios for different age groups.) |
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Are caregivers/teachers trained and experienced?
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Have the caregivers/teachers participated
in early childhood development classes? |
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| Setting |
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Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant? |
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Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with
a variety of safe equipment? |
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Can the caregivers/teachers see the entire
playground at all times? |
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Are there different areas for resting, quiet
play, and active play? Is there enough space
for the children in all of these areas? |
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| Activities |
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Is there a daily balance of play time, story
time, activity time, and nap time? |
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Are the activities right for each age group?
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Are there enough toys and learning materials
for the number of children? |
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Are toys clean, safe, and within reach of
the children? |
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| General |
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Do you agree with the discipline practices?
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Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
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Are children comforted when needed? |
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Is the program licensed or regulated? |
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Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?
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Will your child be happy there? |
