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| Questions for interviewing Child Care Providers: |
| About the provider |
| Is the provider State licensed? |
| Is there a state license posted near the daycare entrance? |
| How long has the provider been in business? |
| Is there training in first aid and CPR? |
| What are the hours of operation for the center? |
| Does the facility have scheduled vacations and are you charged for them? |
| What holidays are observed? |
| Is before and after school care offered? |
| Is there a late fee? |
| What kind of meals are provided? |
| What kind of discipline is used when a child misbehaves? |
| Is the provider trained in Early Childhood development through a college or university and do they participate in CDA? |
| Is there a waiting list? |
| Does the provider have a written child care contract to give you? A philosophy? |
| Does the provider call each child by his/her names? |
| Does the provider get down on the child's level to speak and play with them? |
| Why does the provider work with children? |
| Is the center child friendly and inviting? |
| What kind of correspondence is provided for parents to keep up with a child's progress? |
| About the children |
| How many children are enrolled and what are their ages? |
| Do the children seem happy and content and involved in activities? |
| Do the children nap, for how long and where? |
| Are they helped with potty training? |
| Is there a daily schedule followed with the children? |
| Do the children wash their hands throughout the day? |
| What is the policy for a sick child? |
