Childcare FAQs - ask a question here
A list of questions that should be asked to find good quality childcare. This list is composed by Sharon Taylor of Little Darlings Wilmslow Day Care. Sharon is an Ofsted registered NVQ 3 qualified childminder with over 13 years experience. Please note, this is only a suggested list, and is NOT a definitive list of questions by any means. At all times as a parent you should exercise your own judgment in deciding the placement of your children. Always ask as many questions as you need to ascertain the suitability of any childcare provider.
- How long have you been working with children?
- What training and qualifications do you have?
- Is your training on going?
- Do you enjoy being with children and why?
- Can I look around at the rooms used for childcare?
- If their isn't an outside play area ask how the carer provides opportunity for the children to play outdoors?
- Where will my child rest /sleep?
- What food / drink do you provide?
- What will my child do all day?
- How do you deal with bad behaviour and encourage good behaviour?
- Will my child be your only charge, if not what will the ages of the other children be and how many?
- Will you be attending such groups as toddler or mums and tots, to give my child social opportunities?
- How will you inform me how my child is getting on?
- What are the working hours of your setting?
- How much is your basic charge?
- What are your rates for hours outside of the contract i.e. a fee for late pick up?
- Do you work bank holidays, if so what is the fee?
- If you don't work bank holidays do you still charge?
- Do you charge for absences due to a child being ill or on holiday?
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