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Is the provider's license posted or available? |
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Does the environment appear clean and safe for children? |
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Is the interaction between child and caregiver one of mutual respect and enjoyable for all? |
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Does the caregiver get down to the children's eye level when talking? |
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Does the caregiver sit with the children, rather than far away from them? |
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Is there sufficient equipment for all children to play with? |
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Is there sufficient staff for the number of children being cared for? |
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Are children kept busy with fun and developmentally appropriate activities? |
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Are there smoke alarms and an emergency disaster plan posted. |
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APPROACH WITH CAUTION IF: |
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Parents are limited to visiting hours and are not encouraged to drop in unannounced. |
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Caregivers are unwilling or unable to tell you about your child's day. |
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The caregivers do not act as if they enjoy their work. |
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Health and safety concerns are not attended to, for example, hands are not washed after diapering and before meal times. |
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License is expired. |
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References from current consumers are not available. |
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ASK |
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If no license is posted, ask if they have a license. |
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What training and experience does the caregiver have? |
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Does the training include first aid and CPR? |
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How does the caregiver deal with behavior? |
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Will they provide you with a list of parents that you can contact for references? |
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Are you welcome to drop in unannounced? |
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On what dates is the site closed, i.e., for holidays? |
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Does the caregiver offer alternative care for times when the program is closed? |
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Do children go on field trips? If so, who drives and what vehicles are used? |
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How much, if any, time do children spend watching television or videos? |
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What happens in case of a medical emergency with your child? |
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How does the caregiver handle prescribed medicine for children? |
