Pomperaug District Department of Health
What to Look For in a Day Care |
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While the following
may not be a complete list, it will give parents a starting ground of
what to look for when choosing a day care.
- Does the child feel safe?
- Is the child comfortable with the surroundings and staff?
- Is the staff to child ratio adequate?
Connecticut regulations require 1 staff person for every 10 children
over 3 years of age or 1 staff person for every 4 children under 3
years of age.
- Does the staff help with separation anxiety when the parent leaves
for the day?
- Does the center appear clean? Remember to look at this from a child's
level such as the floors, toys etc.
- Is there child-sized furniture available?
- Do the other children appear happy?
- Are there enough activities and toys for children to have choices
throughout the day?
- Are the activities and choices age appropriate?
- Are there group and individual activities to help the child feel
as part of a team while allowing for their independence?
- Is personal expression encouraged?
- Is the staff interested in the child's at home tendencies?
- Are parents allowed to visit unannounced? Are parent visits encouraged?
- What are the discipline policies?
- What is the handwashing policies for children and staff to prevent?
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