How to get the right Child Care center by asking right questions

This article gives you tips to a better Day Care Center

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper
• Pen

1. Research on internet to find a daycare center near your home, or near your work for convenience. Or You can ask your friends, or family who might know a day care center that has a good programs near your home.

2. Make an appointment with the Director at the daycare. It is better to speak with the Director than the staff because the director has knowledge and is able to answer all of our questions to satisfy us than the staff.

3. Take your time to ask several questions to the Director of the daycare. The best questions to ask are
   
   1. Is this daycare certified or approved by state?
   2. What is the cost of part/full time attendance?
   3. What kind of food plan do you provide for children?
   4. What is the ratio of teacher to children?
   5. How do you discipline the children?
   6. What is the policy on friends/family to pick up my kids?
   7. What kind of activities do you provide for children?

Tips & Warnings

• You can show up unexpectedly to check on your children, or call beforehand to let them know that you are coming by to check on your children. I usually come by unannounced.
• Check on internet for the Background History of the Child Care Center for any list of violations. You can call your Department Of Health from your state, and they can assist you with the website to check on the background history of the Child Care Center.
• Don't be shock when you see the background history, they are required to list them on the internet for many reasons. I haven't seen anything bad yet. I have seen many careless mistakes, but it should be taken seriously to avoid violations, or fines. Just be prepare if you see anything worse.

Resources

• Better Business Bureau