What are the 5 most important attributes your child care provider should have ?

Question

Given that it is such a difficult decision for parents/guardians to leave their children in the care of another- what are the five most important attributes or qualities that you look for in those that will be caring for your child?

Answer 1

Loving

Patient

Creative

Clean

Organized

Answer 2

Intelligence

Maturity

Kindness

Strong personal ethics

Inclination to teach

Answer 3

Responsible, honest, educated in child development, mature, and dependable

Answer 4

Responsible, Honest, Experienced, Intelligent & Mature  

Answer 5

Must be Honest, Smart, Caring, Have a sense of humor, and be dependable.

Answer 6

Intelligent, Engaging, Clean personal appearance (not slovenly or obese) Kind, Patient.

Answer 7

flexibility

love of children - someone who actually enjoys playing and being with my children

kindness

responsible/reliable

experience  

Answer 8

Caring!!!!! (your child needs hugs, kisses and cuddles)

Patience

Trustworthy

Experience

Happy (if a person isn't happy within their own life, how can they make your child happy?)