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Is the center state licensed? Look for the license.
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Is the center accredited by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC)?
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Have background checks been conducted on the staff?
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Have the staff received CPR training?
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What are the emergency procedures regarding immediate care for child
and parent contact? Is there a written manual?
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What health and safety measures do they take? Is the place
child-proofed? Is the playground fenced in? Are all hazardous
materials out of reach of children? Are windows and doors
securely locked? Do members of the staff wash hands regularly?
Is the facility regularly inspected?
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What is the staff turnover rate?
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Who is the
contact person for the center if you have a problem or
question?
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How do you communicate with
parents?
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What is the
philosophy of the
center and its staff?
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What is the child-staff ratio?
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What is the age range of
children?
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How many years do the children
stay at the center?
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Is there supervision at all times
including nap time?
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What activities are provided?
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What is the time for structured
vs. unstructured play?
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Do they ever take children
off-site?
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How do they handle diapering and
toilet training?
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How is feeding handled?
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What are the fees for service?
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How long has
the center been in business?
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Do
stated fees cover all costs or will there be hidden charges?
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What is the
payment policy?
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What are the policies if the
child is sick?
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How is vacation handled?
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What is earliest for drop off and
latest for pick up -- are schedules flexible?
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Can parents drop in anytime?