Questions to Ask When Choosing a Daycare Provider

Interviewing the childcare provider is a critical step and should take place when children aren’t there, says Judy Kriege, technical assistant to childcare facilities at Bananas in Oakland, CA. To get to know the caregiver, parents should ask open-ended questions. “Parents shouldn’t be afraid to ask about anything that they’d want to know,” Kriege says.

This is a time for parents to listen, not to talk about their child. 

Caregivers
Why do you do childcare?

How long have you been doing childcare?

What are your favorite activities with children?

How would you work with my toddler when school-age children are present?

Is staff trained, experienced with children?

 
Naptime, diapering. feeding, sick kids
What are naptime procedures? Can a child nap quietly and comfortably?

What if a child won’t sleep?