Saw this really good article on Circle Of Moms and wanted to share this.
I am so fortunate to be able to stay home with my little Daphne. This was not the case with Isaac. We went through several daycare centers before we found one we were happy with. Some of our experiences were seriously scary. They ranged from low to NO security to no background checks, topped with filthy conditions. It is amazing the some of the things that they hide from you when you are touring. Read this!
Making the decision to put your child in daycare is never easy, but knowing what to look for in a daycare can make a tough situation a little bit easier. Here’s a checklist of factors that Circle of Moms members recommend considering, and why.
1. Were you asked to make an appointment to tour the facility or did you feel encouraged to drop by any time?
Though an appointment might mean they wanted to have extra staff on hand for your tour, you want your child at a facility with an open-door policy. As mom Hanna P. mentions, dropping in at time when it’s usually just kids and staff there can help you “catch” if something out of the ordinary is going on.2. Did someone check your ID when you came into the building?
One of the questions on mom Sharon L.’s list is “Do you check ID of the person picking up my child if they are not on my approval list?” If you, an unknown person (potential client or not) were not asked to provide ID, it’s a sign that they may not be strict about asking for identification when someone else picks up your child.3. Is the daycare’s license posted somewhere visible?
Circle of Moms member Sam C. advises to “make sure that [daycare centers] have all the necessary licensing and accreditation requirements.” You can double check the requirements on your state’s Health and Human Services website. If the center doesn’t have their license available to be examined, don’t hesitate to ask.Read the rest HERE @ Circle of Moms
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