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Are there vacancies for when you need care to begin? |
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What is the total number of children attending the
program? |
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What is the general philosophy of the program? |
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How is discipline handled? How are conflicts between
children handled? |
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What snacks or meals are provided, if any, and what
kinds of foods are offered? If parents provide snacks or meals, what are the
guidelines? Does the program participate in the Child and Adult Food
Care Program? |
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How long has the program been in business? |
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What are the fees? What do the fees include, and
when is payment due? |
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What are the hours of operation? |
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Are there scholarships (subsidies or voucher
programs) available? |
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What kind of training do the providers have? |
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What is the adult-to-child ratio? Who are the other
people who might provide care to your child (e.g., aides)? |
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What are the ages of the children currently in care
in this program? |
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Does the provider have children of her own as part
of the group, either during the day or after school? |
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What kind of training has the provider received in
child development and/or early childhood education? Is she receiving ongoing
training? |
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What happens if the caregiver gets sick? Does she
have alternate providers who can care for your child, or is it your
responsibility to find back-up care? |
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Are there pets in the home? What kind and how many?
Are the children in contact with the animals? |
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Does anyone in the home smoke? |
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Are any firearms kept in the home? If so, how are
they stored? |
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Are there teens or other adults who will be present
when your child is in the home? Who are they and when will they be present? |
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What is the vacation and holiday policy? |
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Is transportation provided? |
