Selecting Quality Child Care
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent faces. In order to assist you in making this decision consider the following tips. For more information, contact your child care resource & referral agency.
- Is the facility registered or licensed by the State of Montana?
- Does the caregiver appear to be warm, friendly and to enjoy being with children?
- Is the provider knowledgeable about children's emotional and physical development?
- Are nutritious meals and snacks provided? If the facility participates in a child care food program, meals must meet minimum nutritional requirements.
- Are there planned activities? Does the provider read to and engage with the children?
- Do you agree with the caregiver's attitudes and methods of discipline?
- Are there safety provisions such as a locked cabinet for medicines, household cleaners and a play area safe from traffic and water hazards?
- Does the provider respect your family and cultural values?
- Does the facility or caregiver have a history of documented problems? Contact your local Department of Public Health and Human Services Quality Assurance Division for information about individual providers th at you may be considering.
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