One effective way to evaluate a day care facility is to schedule an unplanned visit. Keep in mind that most day care providers are well prepared for scheduled visits. But, if you really want to see the way the day care provider operates, you need to drop in surprisingly. Even if they will not allow you to tour the facility at that time, you can still schedule your visit then. Your purpose for a surprise visit is just to assess for evident flaws that may be hazardous to your child’s safety.
There are some things you should check for when evaluating day care facilities. First, make sure that they require identification for those picking up the children. When someone, other than the parents, is going to pick up the child, they should have an identification checking policy in place. When you tour around the facility, look carefully and ensure that there are no problems that you can see in terms of child safety. Check also for the cleanliness of the center. There will be toys that the children are playing with, but obvious dirt and stains can be a sign that the teachers and staff are not dutiful of cleaning spills quickly, which could expose your child to germs and other health problems.
If you are seeking day care for a child who is potty training, check their schedule for that. Make sure there are set times every day that the children are taken to the restroom to potty train. Also, make sure the children have constant access to the bathroom. Your child will be extremely embarrassed if they accidentally didn’t make it to the bathroom during their playtime. Responsibility is another thing to look for in a day care facility. If your day care facility is located at your work, look for places where you can sneak a peek at your child. Many centers are now offering internet based video monitoring systems so you can see your child’s classroom whenever you are at your computer. This not only ensures your child is safe, but it also gives you piece of mind about leaving your child at the day care center. Have a talk to the teacher of the day care center you are considering. You should feel comfortable with her personality and temperament, if not, then choose a different day care center.
Finally, check to see that the childcare center has educational programs built into their routine. While small children need plenty of time for free play and social interaction, their minds need structured learning times as well. See if you can look at sample papers or worksheets that the children do, so that you can get an idea of the things your children will be learning. Check for the availability of their curriculum Even if you are not educationally trained, you should know if the curriculum is quality or not.
With these guidelines, you can find an excellent day care facility for your children. You will feel confident that they are in a safe, structured environment while you are at work. When you pick them up, they will be having fun and learning in their day care facility.
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