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The
Referral Service team of the Child Care Council of Onondaga County, Inc. does
not give recommendations, endorse or inspect any programs/providers listed for
referral purposes. It is important to carefully evaluate the program or
family child care provider you visit.
As
a parent you should visit as many programs as possible. The Child Care
Council believes that you are the best person to choose and evaluate care for
your child(ren).
The following
is a guide you may use while visiting and evaluating child care settings:
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| Health
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| Does
the program/provider have working smoke detectors and fire
extinguishers? |
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the program/provider have an emergency/evacuation plan and
practice drills with the children? |
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| Does
the program/provider child proof the area: electrical outlets
covered, stairways protected, poisons kept away from children,
guns locked in cabinets? |
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| Does
the program/provider have access to a working phone? Are
emergency numbers posted near it? |
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| Is
the furniture and equipment safe and in good condition? |
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| Does
the program/provider have first aid supplies available? |
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| Is
the environment clean? (especially eating, diapering and bathroom
areas) |
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| Does
the program/provider encourage good health habits such as washing
hands before eating, after toileting or outside play? |
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| Does
the program/provider have a policy to sleep infants on their
backs? |
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| Is
the program/provider certified in Medication Administration, CPR
& First Aid? |
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| Environment: |
| Does
the program/provider have a safe place for infants to crawl and
explore? |
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| Does
the program/provider have space indoors and out for active play:
running, jumping, climbing? |
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| Does
the program/provider have a separate space for quiet times:
homework, naptime? |
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| Does
the program/provider have equipment and supplies to accommodate
the needs of various ages: blocks, books, games, toys, creative
art materials? |
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| Does
the program/provider allow children to choose activities based on
their own interests and abilities? |
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| Does
the program/provider have a space that is clean, bright and child
friendly? |
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| Is
reading to the children part of the daily activities? Do
children watch TV? How much and what? |
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| Policies
& Procedures: |
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parents responsible for giving medication or is the
provider/program certified to give medications? |
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| Were
policies explained regarding illness, fees, discipline, hours, and
any days on which the program will be closed? |
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| Is
there a written contract or handbook that explains policies? |
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| Were
child rearing issues discussed: feeding schedules, toileting,
sleep position? |
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| Are
nutritious meals provided? Does the provider participate in
the CACFP food program? |
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| Are
children transported for any reason? Who provides the car
seats? Is there a written permission form? |
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parents allowed to visit at any time? |
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| Are
references provided? |
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| Will
the program/provider share information regarding your child with
you on a regular basis? And how? |
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