Child Care

How to choose a Childcare facility

Questions to Ask

• Is there an opening for my child?
• Where are you, the provider located?
• What are the days and hours that you are open?
• How much does care cost?
• Do you accept children who are subsidized by the state?
• How many children are in your care? What ages of children do you serve in your program?
• Do you provide meals and snacks?
• Do you provide transportation?
• When can I come to visit?

Things to Observe

• Look to see if the caregivers are nurturing and responsive to the children. Do the caregivers seem to enjoy talking and playing with the children?
• Look to see if there are a variety of toys and learning materials that are interesting and which will contribute to the children's growth and development.
• What is the discipline policy of the program?
• Do you accept children who are subsidized by the state?

Things to Consider

• Is the child care accessible and affordable for my family?
• Look to see if there are a variety of toys and learning materials that are interesting and which will contribute to the children's growth and development.
• Are the caregiver’s values similar to my family’s values?

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