![]() ![]() One example is that some daycares will enforce the rule of no media or characters displayed on clothing and others will not) Waldorf is a low tech and media education philosophy, but each school enforces this to different levels. What is the plan in case of a natural disaster, school shooting and/or if cell phone use is limited?Īre they licensed, regulated, accredited? NOTE: you can (should!) contact licensing in your area to inquire about violations or complaints BEFORE YOU ACCEPT AND GIVE A DEPOSIT! What is their sunscreen policy (do you apply at home? do they apply or reapply? can you send your own brand?)Īre there any locks, keypads, cameras, etc.)? Safety protocols that are unique to the school or location? The school should have some knowledge in prevention. ![]() What do you wish you knew before you started at this school?ĭo the school and teachers have training in identifying ticks? What precautions do they take to prevent tick bites when outdoors? Lyme disease and other tick illnesses are ALL OVER now, not just the east coast of North America. How is the communication from director/teachers? What’s your favorite and least favorite thing about the school? They are probably going to send you to families they know are happy, of course… Here are a few things to ask them: Better to know now than be surprised later…!ĪSK TO SPEAK TO CURRENT FAMILIES!! Most schools are happy to provide references upon request. However, it’s important to be really clear on who your family is and how your family/child may or may not fit into the culture at the daycare or preschool you’re interviewing. Is your child going to be moved from “bucket seat” to “bouncer” to a very small space to crawl around in?īe honest: sometimes parents feel that they need to answer questions during tours and interviews a certain way. ![]() Look around for “container baby” red flags, especially at daycares that take smaller pre-crawling kids. Get clear on what (if any) education philosophy you prefer and make sure to research ahead so you can ask any questions specific to it during your tourĭecide if you’d like a home based daycare / preschool or a center based program Tour the facility without kids there AND try to observe when kids are in session as well MORE than 12 months ahead in big cities like NYC, LA, SF, CHICAGO etc.Īsk a mix of open ended and specific questions Start touring or researching 9-12 months ahead so you aren’t stressed or rushed in your decision making down the line. I’ll start with some general tips and then list the questions by category. However, I’m not going to edit it down! This childcare facility you choose will essentially be CO-RAISING your child with you! It’s good to be thorough (if you want to be)! You may not need to ask ALL of these questions in person, and some of the answers may be on the facility’s website, but I think it’s super important to at least skim this list so you can think about your OWN FAMILY PREFERENCES and desires before you start touring daycares and preschools!Īfter typing this whole post, I felt a little embarrassed by how many questions are on this list. Ask as many questions as you can before you start! It will help you feel a bit more at ease when you leave them on day one. Leaving your child in a childcare facility is incredibly difficult for many, but it can be a little easier if you know what you’re in for and find a good fit for your family. Doing this twice was NO fun the second time around I had a lot more questions given our first, awful experience. If only I had thought of all of these questions the first time I put my daughter in group childcare, I wouldn’t have had to pull her out and then find another placement for her. ![]()
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