Women's Health Advisor 2002.2: Day Care: Questions to Ask About the Staff or Caregiver

McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Women's Health Advisor 2002.2

Day Care: Questions to Ask About the Staff or Caregiver

Does the staff or caregiver:

genuinely seem to enjoy cuddling, holding, and talking to my baby?
welcome my questions and suggestions?
hold regular parent/teacher conferences?
share my childrearing philosophy?
take time to share my child's experiences with me?
seem to enjoy children?
remain gentle, yet firm? consistent, yet flexible?
have low-turnover?
sensitively handle feelings of fear, shyness, upset, and anger?
respect each child's unique background and interests?
guide rather than direct behavior?
really listen and talk to the children?
seem cheerful, affectionate, and warm?
have training and experience in early child education?
participate in continuing education programs?
kneel or sit at child's eye level?
spend individual time with each child?
actively play with children, indoors and out?
emphasize children's strengths and accomplishments?
cultivate children's natural curiosity?
handle discipline positively?
establish and consistently maintain limits?
have a sense of humor and acceptance?
seem to be able to give all children quality attention and supervision?
provide consistent care so my child has a stable predictable daily routine?

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.