| Choosing a Daycare can be a one of the most | | | | Hand Washing and Diapering |
| important decisions in your life. As a loving parent, | | | | * Do caregivers and children wash their hands before |
| you need to take a few extra days to research | | | | eating? |
| daycares to find the one that fits you and your child. | | | | * Do the caregivers wash hands after changing |
| Supervision | | | | diapers? Do the caregivers wash their hands after |
| * What is the child per caregiver ratio? | | | | restroom use? |
| * How many children are in the daycare? | | | | * Is there a place where diapers are changed? |
| * How many caregivers do they have? | | | | * Do the caregivers always keep a hand on child |
| * Are the children supervised during the whole day | | | | while changing diapers? |
| (restrooms, sleep time, getting drinks, and the like)? | | | | Playgrounds |
| Director Qualifications | | | | * How often are your playgrounds inspected for |
| * Does the Director have a bachelor's degree in a | | | | safety? |
| child related field? | | | | * Is there a fence surrounding the playground? |
| * What is the Director's experience with children? | | | | Emergency Plans |
| Teacher Qualifications | | | | * Does the daycare have an emergency plan? |
| * Are the caregivers required to have certification in | | | | * Do you have information on who to contact in an |
| a child related field? | | | | emergency? |
| * How long has the caregiver worked with children? | | | | Fire Drills |
| * Do you offer classes for your caregivers'? | | | | * Does the daycare have plan for weather issues? |
| Medications | | | | Toxic Substances |
| * Who dispenses the medication to the children? | | | | * Are there cleaning supplies and pest killers kept |
| * Does the daycare keep all medication out of the | | | | away from children? |
| reach of children? | | | | * Where is your poison control information posted? |
| * Are all caregivers trained on how to read labels and | | | | Child Abuse |
| dispense medication? | | | | * Are caregivers seen at all times by others? |
| * What documents do you need for prescriptions | | | | * Have all your caregivers had a background check? |
| and other medications to be dispensed? | | | | * What are the steps you use to report child abuse? |
| Immunizations | | | | You may want to visit the daycare several times to |
| * Are the children in your daycare up-to-date on all | | | | make sure all your questions have been answered. |
| their immunizations? | | | | Keep in mind your ultimate job is to keep your |
| * Do you have records to prove that they are | | | | children safe and healthy. |
| up-to-date on their immunizations? | | | | |