Finding qualified, experienced, and trustworthy daycare providers for your children can take a lot of patience and hard work, and it requires you to know which questions to ask and what to look for when visiting daycare centers. Your child's health is too critical to make a decision on which daycare provider to choose without the appropriate information. That’s why Kiddie City Child Care & Learning Center has taken the time to compile these helpful questions and tools for our parents to consider when making this important decision. If you need help or want to learn more about our daycare options, give us a call today. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have!
Q: How can I tell if the Vicksburg, Mississippi daycare provider I am interested in is good or bad?
A: A fantastic daycare provider ought to care for your child's growth as much as his or her security and comfort while in their care. There are important components to consider to establish the daycare provider's devotion to the children they care for, such as whether or not the provider has an age-appropriate teaching curriculum, children to daycare provider ratio, frequency and quality of reports and other communications, health, nutrition, and safety.
Q: What questions should I ask when visiting Vicksburg, MS daycare providers?
A: You must always visit daycare providers armed with a list of questions. The most important things to learn are whether or not the daycare center’s staff has first aid and child CPR certifications, what learning activities and games are on the schedule, how the daycare providers handle matters of discipline and conflict resolution, whether or not the daycare center welcomes unexpected visits and observation, and how the daycare providers handle your child’s special needs, like allergies, fears, physical limitations, etc.
Q: How can I make sure that the answers to my questions are true?
A: Unless you stay with your child in the daycare every day, there is no way to be totally sure that the daycare provider you have selected does what they say they will. However, there are a few things you can do that will go a long way towards knowing how trustworthy your prospective daycare may be, like asking for references and checking them, or asking to observe daycare activities. A legitimate and qualified daycare provider will have references ready for you, and should be willing to provide at least three different references. They should also be more than happy to let you observe their daily routines, and welcome your unexpected visits at any time of the day.
When you have made your choice and registered your child, it is important to track their response closely, to ensure that they are comfortable with the daycare providers, and to confirm you've found the best option. Ask your child questions about their day, and be aware of mood fluctuations or a change in behavior.