Some questions you should ask yourself when considering a child care provider are:

• Does the caregiver seem to really like children?
• Does the caregiver get down on each child's level to speak to the child?
• Are children greeted when they arrive?
• Is the caregiver trained in CPR, first aid, and early childhood education?
• Does the program keep up with the children's changing interests?
• Will the caregiver always be willing to answer your questions?
• Will the caregiver tell you what your child is doing every day?
• Are parents' ideas welcomed?
• Are there ways for you to get involved?
• Is there enough staff to serve the children?  Ask local experts about the best staff/child ratios for different age groups.
• Is there a daily balance of play time, story time, activity time, and nap time?
• Are the activities appropriate for each age group?
• Is there a variety of toys and learning materials for the number of children?
• Are toys clean, safe, and within reach of the children?
• Does the program have a qualified child care health consultant on staff?
• Do you agree with the discipline practices?
• Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
• Are children comforted when needed?
• Is the program licensed or registered?
• Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?
• Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?
• Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with a variety of safe equipment?
• Can the caregiver see the entire playground at all times?
• Are there different areas for resting, quiet play, and active play?
• Is there enough space for the children in all of these areas?

Click here for a list of all licensed Child Care Facilities in Yadkin County.