What are the qualities of a good childcare centre?

Question

What are the qualities of a good childcare centre?

Answer 1

That varies based on what type of center you would want your child to be in! They are several types of childcare centers available, from christian, montessori,head start etc.  Try searching on the web for the different criterias.  Overall, a good childcare center should consist of; safe and healthy environment, as well as nuturing; check not only the teachers background but the whole staff, their education and expeirence levels; the type of activities which should be D.A.P. (developmental appropriate practice-child's age, background, culture etc); the area, inside/outdoor environment! the list could go on! also check the centers mission statement and goals, check to see if they are meeting their goals and expectations of the other parents, set up a conference;

Answer 2

You can find this list as well as a list of questions parents should ask when they visit a center at naeyc.org.  Naeyc is the voluntary accrediting agency in the states.  Their standards are much higher than the "minimum standards" of any state.

Answer 3

Clean and hygienic surroundings.  Caring and professional staff.

Answer 4

where are you from you can call your local referal agent for daycare and they can give you a booklet on what to look for when you are looking for childcare they are free most the time

Answer 5

Save Environment.

Lots of Entertainment.

Good Healthy meals and snacks.

Outdoors and Indoor activities.

Great employees/references.

Flexible hours for working parents.

Reasonable rates.

Lots of other children to play with (different ages)

Answer 6

One that caters for and respects the needs of children as individuals.

Colourful displays (including children's own work)

Correct lighting, temperature & noise level

Child size furniture

Ample resources

Effective layout (seperate areas)

Planned activities

Safe and hygenic

Positive childcare workers

Maintain confidentiality