Tips for choosing a child care provider
or preschool for your child
These questions will get you ready for your search for the right child care for your family.
A call to the specialist at R&R can provide you with additional tips and check lists:
Will in-home, family child care or center-based child care meet my child’s needs as well as mine?
Is the environment safe, clean and child friendly?
Is the environment inviting for both children and adults?
Are children supervised at all times and who supervises?
Are positive techniques for care and supervision used?
Are there a lot of planned activities for the children?
Are there options for both quiet and active play?
Are there plenty of age appropriate books and art and writing supplies?
Does the provider offer nutritious meals and participate in the Child Nutrition Program?
Is the equipment in good repair and appropriate for the developmental age of the children?
Are you invited to visit the program at any time?
Are the children, parents and staff treated with respect?
Is each child treated as an individual?
Are your values, culture and the unique needs of your child respected and supported by the staff?
