Quality Child Care Checklist
- Part I - The Physical Center
- Is the center licensed? If yes, by whom?
- What is the center's licensed capacity? How many are actually in attendance? Does there appear to be enough room?
- Is the center clean and organized?
- Are the equipment and program area age appropriate?
- Is the equipment maintained and in good condition?
- Is the center attractive?
- Is there an outdoor playground? Does it have appropriate equipment? Is it safe?
- Part II - The Daily Program
- Are the child's activities well-planned and organized?
- Does the program provide for the child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development?
- Does the program offer a variety of activities?
- Does the program have large and small group activities?
- Is there a balance between structured and unstructured activities?
- Do the children receive individualized attention?
- Is the children's art work displayed and available to parents?
- Does the program make the parents aware of the child's activities?
- Does the program offer field trips and special events?
- Does the center offer nutritious meals and snacks?
- Part III - The Child Care Professionals
- Are the child care professionals trained and experienced for appropriate age groups?
- Are the child care professionals provided with continuing education programs related to early childhood development?
- Do the child care professionals receive regular training in first aid and fire safety?
- Do the child care professionals appear to be warm, considerate, and caring?
- Do the child care professionals encourage children to express themselves?
- Part IV - Parent Involvement
- Does the center meet with the parents periodically?
- Are parents welcome to visit or contact the center at any time?
- Does the center conduct periodic parent/teacher conferences?
- Are parents opinions and needs considered in center planning?
- Part V - Other Important Issues
- Is the center's parent handbook comprehensive and easy to understand?
- What are the center's emergency procedures?
- What types of insurance does the center carry?
- What are the fee schedules?
- What is the center's mission?
