https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 17:47:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183400 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:49:37 +0000 Periwinkle 183400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so helpful, thanks so much. We will need to start looking at day care/child care options pretty soon and these lists will be great in getting me focused. Much appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183339 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:06:20 +0000 CarrieLouWho 183339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt slightly crazy w/ all the questions, but most of them they actually answered while we were meeting with a tour guide. I put everything in a spreadsheet afterwards and it made it easy to compare. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183331 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:03:23 +0000 CarrieLouWho 183331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here were mine:<br /> Daycare: ________________________________________<br /> Date Visited: ______________________________________<br /> Who Visited: ______________________________________<br /> Met With:_________________________________________ </p> <p>1. What is the cost per week/month? At what age do the rates change?<br /> 2. How much do you charge if I’m late to pick up my child?<br /> 3. What is a typical day like?<br /> 4. What is the adult-to-child ratio?<br /> 5. Does each child have their own “cubby”? Crib?<br /> 6. How often to do you sterilize changing tables &amp; toys?<br /> 7. When would an infant “move” up to the next room?<br /> 8. What is your policy regarding sick kids? Do you send kids home at the first hint of a sniffle, or do you wait until a child has a fever?<br /> 9. Do I have to pay for days when my child is absent due to sickness or vacation?<br /> 10. On which holidays do you close? Is there a backup provider?<br /> 11. Can I make unannounced visits to see/ observe my child? Is there a nursing room?<br /> 12. What are your security and emergency policies? How will my child be checked in and out each day? What would you do if my child fell? Do you practice fire drills How would you handle an emergency situation (earthquake, tornado, national security threat)?<br /> 13. Does staff have first-aid training? Infant and child CPR?<br /> 14. What is your staff turnover rate?<br /> 15. What is the policy for background checks when hiring employees? Is this ever done periodically after they are hired? Do you check other states?<br /> 16. Are staff allowed to smoke on site?<br /> 17. How much notice is needed if I decide to switch day cares?<br /> 18. What is your billing policy? Do you provide receipts for income tax credits?</p> <p>These are more at-home daycare related:<br /> 19. May I please have a list of references?<br /> 20. What would you do if my baby cried inconsolably?<br /> 21. What do you like most about caring for infants/children? What do you like least?<br /> 22. Why did you decide to become a child-care provider?<br /> 23. Do you drive the children anywhere? @ What age?<br /> 24. What education do you and your staff have?<br /> 25. Are you certified/ licensed/ accredited?<br /> OVERALL IMPRESSION??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183283 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:29:47 +0000 Mommy Finger 183283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great list! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183231 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:59:00 +0000 regberadaisy 183231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here are the questions (they're more notes to jog my memory so if you want clarification just ask me!) I asked:<br /> Teacher &amp; baby ratio<br /> What happens in a typical day<br /> Do we bring diapers, wipes etc<br /> Nap time / feeding time<br /> Full time or m w f?<br /> What happens if we go in vacation? Refund $<br /> Sick policy $<br /> Do most staff member have child education degrees<br /> Pick up early / late / other adults<br /> Hours<br /> Outdoor outings if it's nice<br /> How many infants in class?<br /> Stop by for breast feeding<br /> Religious affiliation<br /> Holidays </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/interviewing-daycares#post-183209 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:49:18 +0000 Mommy Finger 183209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are now realizing that we need to start researching daycare options for our little one. I've started emailing a few in our area and will be setting up tours soon. I was wondering if anyone can help us develop our list of questions that we should be asking each place. I can think of the obvious ones but since this is our first child, I just know I'm not going to think of everything. Thanks for your help!!! </p>