Daycare interview questions
One of the most important decisions a parent can make is who they leave their children with during the day. Their mind could 
be put at ease by simply having a conversation with the provider before signing on the dotted line.
First, find out if they even have any openings or if there is a waiting list. Is access to the location easy enough or would you be facing a nightmare getting to and from there every day? Will you be late to work every day just because the location is in a busy area?
What are the center's hours of operation? Many providers, but not all, are open for twelve hours during the day. What happens if you are late? Do they offer part-time or occasional care if you just need care for a few hours each day. It is also important to find out when the center will be closed for a holiday. There may be some holidays where they are closed and you still have to work. If you are looking at an in home based care, what happens if the provider is ill?
Know what you will be charged up front and make sure that the provider will not hand you a surprise in any hidden fees. Be sure you know who will be taking care of your children and if the teachers know basic First Aid and CPR? All teachers should have background checks run and turnover rate should be low, as this indicates a happy staff. The staff to child ratio should be low so that one person doesn’t have to take care of too many children.
Most importantly, will your child be happy there? Ask about activities and thematic units. If your child is an infant, make sure the place is a licensed daycare for infants. While it won't be "home", you want your child to be as happy as they can be away from you.
Trudy enjoys writing about a variety of children's topics. She is also the owner of a licensed daycare center in Houston.
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Daycare interview questions
One of the most important decisions a parent can make is who they leave their children with during the day. Their mind could be put at ease by simply having a conversation with the provider before signing on the dotted line.
First, find out if they even have any openings or if there is a waiting list. Is access to the location easy enough or would you be facing a nightmare getting to and from there every day? Will you be late to work every day just because the location is in a busy area?
What are the center's hours of operation? Many providers, but not all, are open for twelve hours during the day. What happens if you are late? Do they offer part-time or occasional care if you just need care for a few hours each day. It is also important to find out when the center will be closed for a holiday. There may be some holidays where they are closed and you still have to work. If you are looking at an in home based care, what happens if the provider is ill?
Know what you will be charged up front and make sure that the provider will not hand you a surprise in any hidden fees. Be sure you know who will be taking care of your children and if the teachers know basic First Aid and CPR? All teachers should have background checks run and turnover rate should be low, as this indicates a happy staff. The staff to child ratio should be low so that one person doesn’t have to take care of too many children.
Most importantly, will your child be happy there? Ask about activities and thematic units. If your child is an infant, make sure the place is a licensed day care for infants. While it won't be "home", you want your child to be as happy as they can be away from you.
Trudy enjoys writing about a variety of children's topics. She is also the owner of a licensed daycare center in Houston.