FAQ's for parents

After visiting the potential childcare facility here are a few questions to ask yourself.

Health and Safety

What evidence was there of security on the premises?
Were the number of children present within the limits of the registration certificate?

Atmosphere

Were you and your child made welcome?
Did the other children look happy, interested, and lively?
Were there opportunities for your child to have individual attention?

Activities

Were the activities plentiful, varied and imaginative?
Did they take place outside and indoors?
What type of indoor/ outdoor equipment did they have?

Premises

Were the premises clean, well ventilated, warm and safe?
Was the food healthy and varied?
How were children with special needs catered for?
How was the children's behaviour managed?
Was there parking for parents?

Staff

Were the staff friendly and approachable?
What were the adults doing?
How did the adults talk to /listen to /interact with the children?
Were the children respected and understood by the adults, or ignored?