How to choose quality care

Here are a few suggestions to help you choose quality care for your children:

• Is the atmosphere warm, fun, stimulating, accepting and inviting? 
• Are the rooms clean? 
• Are the toys neatly arranged and easily reached by children? 
• Are the staff actively engaged in respectful conversations with the children?
• Is play initiated by the children? 
• Are meals and snacks nutritious and appealing?
• When you read the planning sheets, does it look like a day your child would enjoy? 
• Read the most recent licensing inspection report.
• Read the discipline policy to ensure that you are comfortable with it. 
• Review qualifications of all staff. 
• Are the children hearing positive behaviour suggestions, or do they often hear "no"?