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Questions to ask your daycare provider.
By Aggie L.
on Fri Dec 6, 2013
at 5:20 PM EST
Is childcare fees based on enrollment or attendance?
What are you rates per child? Do you offer a family discount?
What age range do you cater too?
Is a staff member with certified pediatric first aid training always present with each group of children?
"How they keep track of children when they transition to the playground or another classroom?
Do providers implement cleanliness and health standards for themselves (especially hands), surfaces and toys?
"Are the snacks and meals that are served nutritious, and is food prepared and stored safely?"
Does the program have policies in place regarding regular hand washing, routine cleaning and sanitation of all surfaces in the facility?
What are the about policies for bringing labeled food, diapers and bottles/sippy cups?
*What Happens if Your Child is Sick?* "Is there is a clear plan for responding to illness, including how to decide whether a child needs to go home and how families will be notified?"
Are children asked to stay home if they're sick? Will you be charged for days you need to keep your little one at home?
*What is the Staff-to-Child Ratio?*
*What is the Curriculum and Parenting Style?*
What is the feeding and sleeping schedule?
"Are there opportunities for active physical play and movement as well as more quiet activities?"
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