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Child Care Provider Checklist

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Here is a list of important information to measure the quality of a child care provider or center.

Name of Child Care Provider:____________________________________________

Phone Number:________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Date(s) Visited:________________________________________________________

The Caregivers/Teachers:

• Are children greeted when they arrive?___________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are children's needs met quickly even when things get busy?___________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Do the caregivers/teachers have training in CPR, first aid, and early childhood
  education?________________________________________________________
• Are the caregivers/teachers involved in continuing education programs for
  themselves?_______________________________________________________
• Will the caregivers/teachers always be available to answer your questions and deal
  with your concerns?_________________________________________________
• Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways for you to get involved?___________
  ________________________________________________________________

The Setting:

• Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?___________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with a variety of safe equipment? Can the
  caregivers/teachers see the entire playground at all times?___________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are there different areas for resting, quiet play, and active play? Is there enough
  space for the children in all of these areas?________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________

The Activities:

• Is there a daily balance of play/activity time, story time, and rest time?___________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are the activities right for each age group?________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are there enough toys and learning materials for the number of children?_________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are toys clean, safe, and within reach of the children?_______________________
  ________________________________________________________________

In General:

• Do you agree with the discipline practices?_______________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Do you hear the sounds of happy children?_______________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are children comforted when needed?___________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Is the program licensed or regulated?____________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________
• Will your child be happy there?________________________________________
  ________________________________________________________________

Content last updated March 5, 2009.