Dear Parents

It will be beneficial to you, in your search for quality childcare, to print the following checklist to assist you in your search for a quality early childhood program.

Checklist

01

It is Important to research your childcare

• Has the center been in service at this location for multiple years?
• Do the hours of operation meet my working needs?
• Does the center accept infants?
• Does the center accept preschool?
• Does the center accept kindergarten?
• Does the center accept school aged?
• Has the center maintained long-term staff?
• Are all staff members trained in First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Recognition and Communicable Disease Recognition?

02

Some more things to look for

• Are the lead caregivers qualified?
• Are the caregivers college degreed?
• Is the Administrative staff degreed?
• Is it true that your tuition rates are an outstanding value?
• Does the center provide a.m. snacks, hot lunch and p.m. snacks and are they included in my weekly tuition rate?
• Is breakfast available?
• Does the center offer a developmental program?
• Is your school in complete compliance with Ohio Department of Education’s rules and regulations?

03

Don't just trust anybody with your children

• Has the center maintained a consistent administrative staff?
• Is your center recognized by the state as a Drug Free Workplace?
• Are the playgrounds developmentally appropriate for various age groups?
• When you visit, do the staff and children sound happy?
• When you visit, does the indoor and outdoor areas appear safe?
• When you visited, were you impressed by the knowledge and personality of the director?
• Is your curriculum approved by the Ohio Department of Education?
• Is your curriculum in alignment with the Early Learning Content Standards?