Check list

Quality Checklist

Use this checklist to help you evaluate the best childcare program for your child. Answer yes or no to the following questions:

• How will you promote my child's health and nutritional needs?
• Are all areas cleaned regularly by a professional cleaning service?
• Are toys and materials disinfected on a regular basis?
• Are consistent, classroom-specific efforts made to limit illnesses from spreading?
• Do caregivers wash hands after diapering, toilet training, blowing noses, and before handling food?
• Are medications stored out of the reach of children and administered properly?
• Does the facility serve nutritious snacks and meals? Are menus posted?
• Do caregivers sit with children at mealtimes to model appropriate manners, interactions, nutritious choices, and the positive social nature of mealtimes?
• How will you respond if my child behaves in inappropriate ways?
• Is positive guidance used as the guiding philosophy in the classroom?
• Do parent participation and communication play an integral role in the guidance process?
• Are disruptive reactions responded to quickly and with the goal to maintain a positive atmosphere in the classroom?
• Will my child be safe?
• Is the environment clean, safe, and appropriate for children?
• Is there an open door policy that encourages parents to visit the facility at any time?
• Do teacher/child ratios meet or exceed state requirements?
• Is there a security system in place that restricts access of strangers to the facility?
• Are there well-defined written emergency procedures in place?
• Are thorough reference checks conducted on all staff members at the time of hire?
• Is there a strict and enforced policy in place for releasing children to people other than their parents/guardians?
• Does the program include a quality management system that monitors specific criterion in support of consistent high-quality education and care for children?
• How will you promote my child's self-esteem, confidence and independence?
• Will my family's cultural values be respected and incorporated in the curriculum?
• Are children encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things?
• Do children receive positive reinforcement for accomplishing goals?
• Does the program have a new child orientation program in place?
• Who will take care of my child and what will my child do all day?
• Do the children in the program seem relaxed and happy?
• Are children offered a variety of meaningful learning choices throughout the day?
• Are field trips offered for preschool and school age children?
• Are the appropriate resources, training opportunities, and materials available to support the caregivers?
• Are there activities and learning programs that are developmentally appropriate and geared to the needs of children of different ages, abilities, and learning styles?
• Are caregivers involved with children in a variety of roles: direct instruction, facilitation, cooperative learning, etc?
• Is there frequent and consistent communication between staff and parents regarding the developmental progress of children, as well as regularly scheduled conferences?

 

Carousel Cottage Child Development Center, Inc.

(931) 648-3908 • Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM

 

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