Daycare Checklist

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Daycare Checklist

Name of Provider:

Hours of Availability: Monday: Tuesday: ___ am to ___ pm ___ am to ___ pm ___ am to ___ pm

Wednesday: Thursday: Friday :

___ am to ___ pm ___ am to ___ pm

Tuition Rate: Full-time rate _____________ Part-time rate: ____________ Drop-in rate: _____________

When is payment due? What forms of payment are accepted? Sibling discount?

Requirements for Full-time? _____ days/week Requirements for Part-time? _____ days/week Holiday Schedules: On which days is the center closed? Do I pay for these days?

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Daycare Checklist Vacation/illness policy: Does the provider have a back-up in place for illness or vacation time?

If so, does the back-up provide care in his/her own home, or will I still take my child to the usual location?

Do I pay even when he provider is ill/on vacation? If so, do I pay the full amount?

Do I pay when my child is ill or on vacation? If yes, do I pay the full amount? Illness: Vacation: Does the provider have a vacation allowance for my child? How many days/weeks?

Must vacation days bet taken in certain increments (i.e. 1 week at a time)?

Illness policy: What symptoms are not allowed at daycare?

How long does my child need to be symptom-free before returning to daycare?

If my child gets sick at daycare, is there a certain window of time by which he/she needs to be picked up? If so, how long?

Who administers medication? What is the process? Forms to be filled out?

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Daycare Checklist Supplies: Who supplies diapers? Who supplies wipes?

How many spare outfits must be provided each day?

Capacity: How many children is the provider licensed for?

How many other children are generally there?

What is the maximum number of children the provider will accept?

Caregivers/Staffing: What is the caregiver-to-child ratio?

Will the same caregiver(s) be with my child daily?

Are caregivers certified in CPR/First Aid?

Are background checks done on staff members and volunteers?

What is employee turnover like?

Behavior: How are children disciplined?

How does the provider handle disagreements between children (sharing/hitting/pushing/etc)?

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Daycare Checklist

Sanitation: How often are toys and pacifiers washed/sanitized?

Are children allowed to bring toys from home?

How often are diapers changed? What is the process?

Is there adequate handwashing/sanitization nearby?

Are parents required to remove shoes before entering the center, or before entering certain areas?

Security/Safety: What security system is in place for the building? How is this enforced?

Are children ever taken off-premises?

If so, what is the procedure for granting/denying permission?

Are there any registered sex offenders in the area?

Am I required to leave a car seat with the provider for emergency purposes?

Is there video surveillance in the center? If so, how is security managed?

Who is allowed to pick my child up? How does the provider manage pickups by someone other than those listed on the registration form?

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Daycare Checklist

Naptime: What is the routine/schedule?

Where do children sleep? How far apart?

Does the provider offer white noise (i.e. music, fans, noise machines, etc)?

Do I need to provide a pack & play, pillow, or crib sheet?

Food/Mealtime: Who supplies food/formula?

If the provider supplies food, is there a planned menu? Where is this posted? How often is this updated?

If my child has a special diet, how does the provider accommodate?

How does the provider handle picky eaters?

For nursing infants: will the provider use breastmilk provided by the mother?

Can a nursing mother come in during the day to feed her child?

Are children taught to brush their teeth after meals?

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Daycare Checklist Potty Training: When does this start? How is this managed?

Will the provider follow through with my system at home?

Religion: Are lesson plans religion-based? What if I have concerns with this?

Will the provider support my religious beliefs (holidays, pre-meal prayer, etc)?

Outdoor Recreation: Is this a requirement in my state? If so, how does the provider adhere to the state guidelines?

Is there adequate shade in the outdoor play area? Is there a fence? Are there dumpsters or busy streets nearby?

TV: How much time (if any) are children exposed to? What channels/movies are watched?

Language: Are children taught sign language? Are any other languages spoken at the provider?

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Daycare Checklist Schedule: Does the provider have a schedule for me to review?

What is the policy if I have concerns with the schedule?

Will my child be sent home with a daily report card? If so, what information is included?

If I wish, will the provider include additional information on this report?

Location: What school district is the provider located in? What school district are most of the children in? What is the distance from home? _____ miles How long is the morning trip from home to center? _____ minutes

How long is the afternoon trip from center to home? _____ minutes What is the distance from Moms work? _____ miles How long is the morning drive from center to work? _____ minutes

How long is the afternoon drive from work to center? _____ minutes What is the distance from Dads work? _____ miles _____ minutes

How long is the morning drive from center to work?

How long is the afternoon drive from work to center? _____ minutes

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