FCS Home

Parenting Home
Ages & Stages

Child Care
Co-Parenting
Contact Us
Discipline
Parenting Links
Parenting Issues
Positive Development
Publications
Relationships
 Search
 

 

 

CHILD CARE

Paying | Choosing | Grading | Providers | Parent Educators | Locator

Print this checklist out and take it with you when you visit child care programs. It will help you notice important things about the place where your children will spend their days.

Yes No BASICS
Is the facility licensed by DHS?
Is the group size okay for my child?
Is the caregiver trained and experienced?
Have I checked the program's records at DHS?
 
Yes No THE PLACE
Are there different activity areas?
Is the outdoor play area safe and interesting?
Do I hear happy children's voices?
 
Yes No DOES THE CAREGIVER
Seem patient and help the children with their needs?
Enjoy playing and talking with children?
Use positive discipline?
Talk with parents about their child's day?
Answer my questions?
 
Yes No ACTIVITIES
Is there quiet and active play, inside and outside?
Are toys and other materials readily available for my child's use?
Is there no, or very limited TV time?
 
Yes No PARENT'S ROLE
Can I visit my child's class at anytime?
Are there ways for me to be involved in the program?