About the Provider

Questions to Ask

Does the provider:

• Appear organized and provide a routine and rules that children can understand and follow?
• Appear patient and friendly?
• Encourage parents to observe, discuss policies, make suggestions, and participate in the program?
• Have methods of dealing with behaviors that agree with your own?
• Have other people who will be caring for your child?
• Have previous experience / training in working with children?
• Make arrangements when she has an emergency that takes her away from the children?
• Seem to be someone your child will enjoy being with?
• Seem to enjoy her work?
• Seem to have enough time to look after all the children in care?
• Show an interest in your child, family, and your expectations?
• Understand what children can and want to do at different stages of growth?