This checklist is to be used as a guideline only and should not be used to determine a
final decision on a childcare center.
Health and Safety |
Yes | No |
| Are the children consistently supervised at all times? | ||
| Notes: _______________________________________________________ | ||
| Is the discipline of the caregiver to the children: | ||
| Positive | ||
| Clear | ||
| Consistent | ||
| Fair | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do all the caregivers wash their hands often, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom, assisting a child that is using the bathroom, and/or changing diapers? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Are all of the children instructed to wash their hands often, particularly before eating and after using the bathroom? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Is the facility clean, particularly around diaper changing stations, the kitchen, and the bathrooms? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do caregivers keep one hand on the child while the child is on the changing table? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Does the caregiver remove the soiled diaper without dirtying any surface not already in contact with stool or urine? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Are the hands being washed, washed for at least ten seconds then rinsed and dried? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Is the faucet turned off with a paper towel? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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Director Qualifications |
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| Does the director of the childcare center have a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Has the director worked in the childcare industry for at least two years? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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The Facility and Staff |
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| Is the staff qualified and responsive? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Is the caregiver qualified, responsive, loving and patient? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do the caregiver and staff communicate with every child clearly and concisely and in a positive way? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do I feel confident about the character of each staff member, caregiver, and the director? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Is each classroom age-appropriate with safe measures taken (i.e. all prescription medications out of reach, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, First Aid, etc.) | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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The Environment |
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| Is the environment warm and inviting? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Does the environment facilitate activities for learning and fun? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do the activities include individual and group learning and play? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Does the caregiver encourage the child’s individual personality and allow the child to learn and explore in their own way? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do the children have scheduled time for outdoor play? |
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| Is there a shaded area for resting and play outdoors? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Are the classes small enough to where the children can receive individual attention? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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| Do they facilitate creativity and problem solving of the child? | ||
Notes: _______________________________________________________ |
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