Since children settings can be a primary learning environment for children, the quality of the childcare setting is very important.
What Can Parents Do?
- Take an active role in selecting the best childcare for your child
- Visit the childcare center with your child to determine your child's comfort level
- Ask yourself these questions when selecting childcare:
- Do they serve nutritious food?
- Do the childcare providers appear to enjoy interacting with the children?
- What are the ratios of caregivers to children?
- Do the adults speak respectfully to the children and encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings?
- Are the adults down on the floor playing with the children?
- Does the center welcome parental involvement?
- Do the children appear happy?
