C - Choices available: Daycare or family daycare are the most popular choices. Many of them will fill quickly, so start shopping early. You might need to get your name on their waiting list, should they have one. Visit many day cares and ask questions. The hours, fees, location of day care and services will differ from one to another. You might also have friends and relatives with some recommendations.
H - Health and safety Issues: Does the facility have measures in place to ensure a safe environment indoors and out? What is the policy for sick children? What's the temperature like? How's the ventilation? Does the day care smell clean? Can they get medications out to your child? What's the nap situation? What happens to the child who doesn't want to nap? Are the toys washed on a regular bases? Are the bathroom kept clean?
I - Interaction of educators and other staff members: Adults who work with children still have a little child left inside them. How else could they have the patience, sensitivity and the energy to plan and stimulate children all day long? Are these adults interacting pleasantly with the children or are the children off by themselves? Are the educators friendly and full of life? Can you hear songs and music? The educator might be busy but take a few minutes to get to know her. How long has she been in this field? What her favorite activity with the children?
L - Lunches and snacks: Are the lunches and snacks prepared on site? Do they include a well balanced among meat, fruits, vegetables and dairy products? Do they have fried food and offer junk food? How do they handle food allergies, and personal preferences? How many snacks are offered during the day?
D - Developmental areas of you child: To ensure a global development of your child, day cares plan their activities according to developmental areas.
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The Physical - Body development: Do they encourage
running, jumping, dancing and moving their bodies?
The Fine development - Do they encourage drawing, cutting, painting, and other games/activities to develop their hand-eye coordination? The Emotional - Do they help develop their self-esteem and learn to love themselves?
The Intellectual - Do they encourage talking, singing,
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