McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Women's Health Advisor 2002.2

Day Care: Questions to Ask Your Prospective Caregiver

  • Can you tell me more about your background and experience?
  • What are some reasons you enjoy taking care of children?
  • Do you have children of your own?
  • How will you get to and from work?
  • How will my child be transported if you leave the house?
  • What are your expectations regarding length of commitment?
  • Do you smoke?
  • Do you have any health problems?
  • Have you had training in first aid?
  • What kinds of activities might you plan for my child?
  • What are your views on discipline? Meals? Television? Playmates? Other?
  • What would you do if . . . ? (Give examples relevant to your situation: medical and personal emergencies, common problems with child.)
  • Can you give me several references, preferably from former employers?
  • What questions do you have for me?
  • May I have a tour of your home or center?

Written by Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Published by McKesson Clinical Reference Systems.

This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.

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