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Caregivers/Teachers
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Do the caregivers/teachers seem to really like children? |
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Do the caregivers/teachers get down on each child's level
to speak to the child? |
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Are children greeted when they arrive? |
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Are children's needs met quickly, even when things get busy? |
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Are the caregivers/teachers trained in CPR, first aid, and
early childhood education? |
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Are the caregivers/teachers involved in continuing
education programs? |
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Does the program keep up with children's changing
interests? |
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Will the caregivers/teachers always be ready to answer your
questions? |
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Will the caregivers/teachers tell you what your child is
doing every day? |
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Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways for you to get
involved? |
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Do the caregivers/teachers and children enjoy being
together? |
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Is there enough staff to serve the children? (Ask local
experts about the best staff/child ratios for different age groups.) |
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Are caregivers/teachers trained and experienced? |
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Have they participated in early childhood development
classes? |
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Setting
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Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant? |
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Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with a variety of
safe equipment? Can the caregivers/teachers see the entire playground at
all times? |
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Are there different areas for resting, quiet play and
active play? Is there enough space for the children in all of these areas?
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Activities |
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Is there a daily balance of play time, story time, activity
time and nap time? |
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Are the activities right for each age group? |
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Are there enough toys and learning materials for the number
of children? |
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Are toys clean, safe and within reach of the children? |
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In General |
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Do you agree with the discipline practices? |
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Do you hear the sounds of happy children? |
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Are children comforted when needed? |
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Is the program licensed or regulated? |
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Are surprise visits by parents encouraged? |
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Will your child be happy there? |
