Questions to Ask When Choosing a Child Care

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We hope this checklist will help you decide confidently when
when choosing a Daycare/Preschool for your child.

	1. How and What Are The Kids Learning?


Is the program based on age appropriate development activities?			Yes / No

Does the curriculum prepare children for Kindergarten based
on the Nevada State standards for school readiness?			Yes / No

Does the curriculum provide opportunities for children to explore
topics in detail, and in multiple ways?			Yes / No

Does the curriculum take into account the various learning styles,
cultures, disabilities and languages of the children and their families?			Yes / No

How varied are the activities?			Yes / No

Does the class follow a daily schedule that offers a variety of
activities?			Yes / No

Are reading and writing skills practiced every day?			Yes / No

Does the program emphasize school readiness skills compliant
with Washoe County?			Yes / No

Will the school provide a record of growth and progress for your child?			Yes / No





1a. WHAT DO YOU SEE/FEEL?


Do you see evidence that the teachers use a variety of methods
to teach letters, numbers, shapes, and new vocabulary words?			Yes / No

Is an activity and lesson plan posted, and is the teacher following it?			Yes / No


Do the children appear to be happy and engaged in the activities?			Yes / No


Is the program basede on age-appropriate development objectives?
Including basic motor skills, senses development, self help skills,
listening, responding and game play?			Yes / No

Do the children seem to be sharing, playing cooperatively and
working well with one another?			Yes / No


		2. WHAT ARE THE TEACHERS LIKE?



Is an activity and lesson plan posted, and is the teacher following it?			Yes / No

Do the teachers participate in 15 hours or more of in-service training
each year?			Yes / No

Does the teacher use a well known quality curriculum to guide what
children are taught?			Yes / No

Do teachers receive program training, support, and on-going training?			Yes / No


Do teachers use educational resources like curriculum guides,
lesson plans and child development resources?			Yes / No


2a. WHAT DO YOU SEE/FEEL?


Are you introduced to teachers on tour?			Yes / No

Are the teachers warm and caring with the children?			Yes / No

Do teachers have one on one conversations with children?			Yes / No

Do teachers work with children individually and in small
groups of three or four?			Yes / No

When the children are outside are the teachers engaged
and encouraging the children to play?			Yes / No


3. HOW DOES THE FACILITY OPERATE?



Are parents welcome to drop in without making an appointment?			Yes / No

Does the teacher have face to face or phone contact with parents
or provide regular e-mail or written reports at least twice a month?			Yes / No

Does the program hold parent teacher conferences at least twice a year?			Yes / No

Are there suggested involvement activities for parents?			Yes / No

Are there daily and/or weekly progress reports sent to parents? Ask for examples.			Yes / No




3a. WHAT DO YOU SEE/FEEL?


Do you feel welcome?			Yes / No

Do the program's sated goals match your own goals for your child?			Yes / No

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 10:27

when choosing a Daycare/Preschool for your child.

Does the curriculum provide opportunities for children to explore

Does the curriculum take into account the various learning styles,

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