Choosing a child care program for your child is an important decision. You need to feel comfortable with your choice and be confident that your child is in a safe and caring environment.
When looking for child care, start early and visit a lot of places and types of settings. Does the program feel like a good fit for you and your child? Visiting allows you to see firsthand how the program operates, what your child will experience during a typical day, and how the teachers interact and work with children. Visiting also allows you to see what the classrooms and play spaces look like and gives you a chance to ask questions.
The Look, Listen, and Ask tip sheets are short tools to help guide your child care program visits. They are designed to help you learn more about the program. There is a tip sheet for each kind of child care setting.
