This document provides guidance on questions to ask when selecting a child care center. It lists important factors such as the center having safe, healthy standards and an environment that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. It also emphasizes that the center should respect families' beliefs and cultures. The document then gives specific questions to ask the center around their qualifications, security procedures, family involvement, menus/meals, teacher training, and safety certifications. Overall, it stresses the importance of finding a child care center that will properly care for and meet the needs of a child.

1. References
Chianis, A. (2013). Selecting a Child Care Center: 8 Questions You Might Not Think to Ask - SafeWise. Retrieved from
http://www.safewise.com/blog/selecting-a-child-care-center-8-questions-you-might-not-think-to-ask/
Famous Quotes about Children. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.compassion.com/poverty/famous-quotes-about-
children.htm
NAEYC. (2005). Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment. Retrieved from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
RnlMusings: How to Pick a Daycare for your Baby. (2013). Retrieved from http://rnlmusings.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-
pick-daycare-for-your-baby.html

2.  The Center has safe and
healthy standards.
 They create a place for social,
emotional, cognitive, and
physical development. The
center also has respect
 The Center lets children play
as well as learn. The
environment is for children
with or without disabilities
 The center welcomes all of
your family members and
wants them to be a part of the
education of the child
 The Center respects you and
your beliefs and culture
 The Teachers in the center
work well together and get
along with each other.
"If you want your children to be
intelligent, read them fairy tales. If
you want them to be more intelligent,
read them more fairy tales."
— Albert Einstein, theoretical
physicist
(NAEYC, 2005)
("Famous Quotes about Children," n.d.)
 How long has the center been
around? ( Years of this center, is
there other locations)
 Is the center NAEYC (National
Association of the Education of
Young Children)? (The NAEYC
cares about the education of your
child. This is important.)
 How is the center secured?
Check in or outs? Video
Cameras? ( You don’t want a
random person picking up your
child, You want to make sure
they can show how your child
could of got hurt)
 Can I drop in and check on my
child? ( You may just want to see
if they are fitting in or feel safe
and being treated well by a
teacher)
 Would you be able to provide a
menu or can my child bring their
own lunch? (You will want to
know this if the child has any
food allergies)
 How much play time will my
child receive?
 How much training do the
teachers go through? (Do you
think they are qualified enough to
teach your child)
 Is anyone CPR Certified? (This
important if any issues arise
(Chianis, 2013) ("rnlMusings: How to
Pick a Daycare for your Baby," 2013)
"While we try to teach our children all
about life, Our children teach us what
life is all about."
— Angela Schwindt, home schooling
mom
("Famous Quotes about Children," n.d.)
Everyone understands that you have a
busy life! We also understand that
you love and care for your child.
Looking for a daycare that is going to
fit your needs and wants for your
child. We are here to provide you
with the help and the reassurance of
trying to find the right place for your
child. We also understand that you
may not know what you should ask
the facility. We will also include
some of the ethical issues that may
arise. We want you to feel confident
in the place you choose.
"We worry about what a child will
become tomorrow, yet we forget that
he is someone today."
— Stacia Tauscher, dancer and artist
("Famous Quotes about Children,"
n.d.)
Could It be this place or Not?
Tammy Fickler
References
(Chianis, 2013)
("Famous Quotes about Children,"
n.d.)
(NAEYC, 2005)