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Checklist: How to Find Good Childcare
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Choosing someone to care for your children while you work is one of the most important decisions you will make. The following checklist can help you determine whether a particular home or center meets your criteria, so that you can be more informed and more confident with your decision, and your child can be in the best possible hands.
| While (or immediately after) visiting each potential childcare facility, consider the following questions: | Yes | No |
| Do you have a positive first impression as you walk through the front door? | ____ | ____ |
| Is the home or center licensed? | ____ | ____ |
| Do(es) the caregiver(s) have appropriate education, experience, and training? | ____ | ____ |
| Does the home or center provide a handbook that covers important rules and policies? | ____ | ____ |
| Do you feel comfortable with the rules and policies? | ____ | ____ |
| Does the caregiver-to-child ratio meet state requirements and your expectations? | ____ | ____ |
| Does the home or center look and smell clean? | ____ | ____ |
| Do the caregivers wash their hands after changing diapers and helping children in the bathroom? | ____ | ____ |
| Do the children wash their hands after using the bathroom? | ____ | ____ |
| Do the caregivers wash their hands before handling food? | ____ | ____ |
| Do the children wash their hands before eating? | ____ | ____ |
| Is the home or center safe and child-proof? | ____ | ____ |
| Are small toys kept away from infants and toddlers? | ____ | ____ |
| Are outlets covered? | ____ | ____ |
| Are doors to stairways closed, or are stairways gated? | ____ | ____ |
| Is there the required number of operational smoke detectors? | ____ | ____ |
| Are fire extinguishers handy? | ____ | ____ |
| Are cupboards containing harmful substances securely latched? | ____ | ____ |
| Are emergency numbers posted by all telephones? | ____ | ____ |
| Are outdoor areas fenced and/or away from traffic areas? | ____ | ____ |
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- What should a parent do if a child has received obscene photos or a sexual solicitation via e-mail?
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