Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:19 pm Post subject: Interview Questions-For Parents-
Availability:
• Are there any openings?
• Is there a waiting list? How long?
• Hours of operation?
About the dayhome:
• Are they a licensed or private dayhome?
• How long have they been in business?
• How long does the provider intend to be in business?
• How many children are currently enrolled and what is the age range?
• What is the licensing capacity? (How many children are they legally allowed to have enrolled)
• Do they have an Open Door Policy or do parents need to schedule times to drop in and see their child?
• Do you go on field trips?
• Do you drive with the children?
• Where will the children sleep at nap time?
• What do the children who don’t nap do?
• What is the provider’s daily routine?
• How much outside play do the kids get?
• What are the rules about children watching TV?
• What type of crafts, art, and other activities do you do with the children?
• What is the provider’s discipline policy?
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Why has the provider chosen to open a dayhome and provide childcare as their present job?
• Will other adults be present in the household during the day?
• What type of meals and snacks does the provider serve?
• Is there smoking/pets in the home?
• What is the dayhome’s sick policy?
• What are the rules about having someone who isn't a parent pick up my child?
• Does the provider have a fire evacuation plan?
• What would the provider do in the event of a serious injury or other emergency?
• Does the provider carry a cell phone when away from the home with the children?
• Is there a back-up provider incase the primary caregiver is ill or away due to appointments or vaction?
Cost:
• What are the fees for each age category? (Often infant and toddler care is more expensive)
• Does the fee include meals? Snacks?
• Is there an extra cost for field trips or other extras?
• Is there still a charge when a child is sick? On vacation?
• Extra fees such as supply fees? Registration fees? Late fees?
• Is subsidy available?
Suggestions to parents from providers:
• We recommend holding off asking the fee question. This can turn a provider away as they may feel that your number one concern is the price not the quality of care for your child.
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