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Child Care Checklist

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By Laura Cooper Peterson

Child Care Checklist

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Initial Impressions
- Is your initial reaction upon entering the site a positive one?
- Is the atmosphere relaxed and happy?
- Is this a place my child would enjoy?
- Would my child be safe here?
- Do you and your child feel welcome?
- Can you hear laughter and the sounds of children playing?
- Do staff members seem interested in your child and did they make an effort to talk to him or her?
- Do the rooms seem well organised, clean and tidy?
- Is the reception area clean, tidy and organised?
- Is there anything that appears to be out of place?
- Were you offered introductions of all staff and a tour of the centre?
- Would I/we feel comfortable using this program?
- Would my child learn new things every day at this program?
Facility
- Is the provider certified by the Department of Public Welfare and is the certification notice posted?
- Is the building light and pleasant to be in with good ventilation and/or air conditioning?
- Does the building seem modern and well maintained?
- Is there plenty of space for the children to play?
- Are there plenty of corners where children can go for quiet play?
- Are the sleeping areas separate to the play areas?
- Are separate spaces available for the different age groups?
- Is the quantity of toys and materials sufficient for the number of children in the classroom?
- Are there appropriate toys and materials for children of all age groups?
- Is the classroom arranged in a way that toys and materials are accessible to children?
- Are the furnishings in the classrooms child sized?
- Are there obvious hazards such as dangerous substances, electrical cords, uncovered electrical outlets, cleaning materials, or medications accessible to the children?
- Are fire extinguishers on site?
- Are fire escape plans/emergency evacuation plans posted?
- Are the toilets and sinks clean and easy for the children to use?
- Are the sinks and bathroom stocked with appropriate supplies?
- Does the provider encourage you to drop in and visit at any time?
The Outside
- Do the children have an opportunity to play outside each day?
- Does the outside play equipment accommodate children of all different ages?
- Is the outside area free of litter and obvious hazards such as broken glass?
- Is the outdoor play equipment sturdy and in good repair?
- Are children being supervised by the child care provider?
- Is there an outside area with plenty of shade?
- Do children two years and younger play separately from the older children?
- Are the child care providers interacting with the children?
- Does the center encourage use of the outside area for learning activities as well as free play?
Management, Staff and Supervision
- Who manages the child care centre? Can you meet him/her?
- Does the manager also supervise the staff?
- What are the child to carer ratios at the centre?
- What background checks are completed on staff?
- What qualifications do staff members hold?
- What is the staff turnover rate?
- What is the centre's procedure for dealing with complaints against staff?
- Does the centre hold adequate insurance?
- Are children supervised at all times?
- How do staff members deal with behavioural issues?
- Are children supervised when they go to the toilet?
- Does staff communicate daily with parents about their child?s progress?
- Does staffing allow for each child to receive individual attention?
- Does staff sit and read to the children?
- Does staff seem patient and receptive to children?s needs?
- Is staff respectful of children?
- Is staff respectful of parents?
- Does staff encourage children?s sharing, manners, and other good behaviors?
- Does staff appear lively, smiling, and interacting in a positive manner with the children?
- Does staff involve children in daily learning activities?
Planned Activities and Programs
- Do the children have a consistent routine that they can understand and follow?
- Does the centre offer a range of programs for the children to participate in?
- How are these programs developed? Are they designed to be educational? Do they take into account the cultural and religious diversity in the group?
- Do the children seem occupied and engaged?
- Are the children involved in activities that promote learning?
- Is there a policy on discipline?
- What percentage of your child's day will be spent on planned programs and what percentage will be spent on free play?

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