A checklist before your visit:
- Is the facility licensed?
- Licensing ensures adherence to the Child Care Act and its regulations
- What is the age range of children attending?
- What are the hours of operation, daily and seasonally?
- Does the facility close down for Christmas or summer holidays?
- What is the payment schedule?
- Does the price include extras like meals, diapers, special programming
- e.g. swimming lessons, coverage for professional development days, etc.
- Does the program have a parent handbook?