Questions to ask a Provider...

1. Is there a waiting list? How long is the wait?
2. How many children you take care of and what are their ages?
3.What hours are you open?
4. What holidays and vacation times is the daycare closed?
5, What are the fees and what does it include?
6. Is there a discount for siblings?
7. What can you tell me about your previous experience and background?
8. Why did you become a child care provider?
9. Can parents drop in anytime? What if want to breastfeed during my lunch break?
10. What would a typical day be like for my child?
11. What is the policy regarding naps, meals, and outside play?
12. What type of activities and field trips are involved?
13. How do you handle a child who is sad about leaving home or parent(s)?
14. What if I am late picking up my child?
15. Do I pay for care when my child is sick or on vacation?
16. May I have the name and phone numbers of 3 references?
17, Call the Office for Child Care to check complaints of perspective facilities...
18. The OFCC address and phone number is:

OFFICE FOR CHILD CARE
75A GROVE ST.
WORCESTER, MA 01605
508-791-3136

This is, by no means, inclusive of the questions an inquiring parent may want to ask. These are just a few to get you started when interviewing perspective providers.