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Different Checklists for Quality Care
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Look here for checklist options in looking for quality care.

Quality Child Care Checklist!
Child Care Services Checklist
Background Checks
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Did you know that background checks are not required to be a licensed child care provider in all states?
NACCRRA has a lot of information on how your state adds up including tables on how your state's requirements work in comparison to other states, a flyer on why background checks are so important and links to the most recent policy updates.  Click here to learn more about background checks!  

Picture from National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
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What is a CCR&R?
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Child Care Resource and Referrals agencies are not-for-profit organizations that help parents and child care providers find each other.  There are many resource and referral agenices nationwide that provide various operations.  Some of these include:
  • Referrals to parents for local child care
  • Assistance with child care subsidies
  • Offering workshops and hotlines as well as other resources
  • Helping the parent understand what quality child care is and how to find it
Click  here for the complete list of ways these organizations benefit child care and find the one closest to you!  Click here for Child Care Aware's "About Child Care Resource & Referral" information.
FEATURED
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What do all of these acronyms stand for?
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Benefits of Licensed Providers
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Licensing Requirements vary by state.  Here are some of the many things you can ask of a licensed provider.
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Child Care Aware has a list of state licensing addresses and other contact information, click here
ChildCareInfo.com also  has each state licensing website home pages, click here
Considerations when seeking Quality Child Care -- Suggestions from Providers in the Child Care Profession
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Child Care Aware and NACCRRA should be one of your Number One Resources
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Talk to other mom's to find products that work or hear about products that don't work on Amazon's "Amazon Moms" website.
?'s to Ask
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Some ?'s To Ask When Seeking Child Care
Suggested by Center Teacher and our
ECE expert, Summer

- Is the center licensed and accredited?
- What is the staff to child ratio? (how many children can be in one room?)
- What are the qualifications of the teachers/providers? degrees? permits?
- What philosophy does the program adhere to? play-based? teacher-directed?
- How do the teachers deal with behavior problems? discipline?
- Do the teachers assess the children? how often and with what tool?
- How much outdoor time do the children get? indoor time?
- Does the center serve snacks? are they healthy?
- Does the program use curriculums? lesson plans?
- How long does a child stay in one classroom? (continuity of care)
- Does the center have an open door policy for parents?
- Does the center charge when parents pick up late?
- What is the sick policy?
- How does a child transition into the program?
- What kinds of materials/ toys does the program have? Are they good quality?
- Is teacher turnover high or do teachers usually stay with the program?
  
Parent Tips in Finding Child Care!
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When looking for child care providers or even after you have chosen, don't forget to ask them about their 1099 process!  Make sure you have this understood between the two of you so you don't have to sweat tax time! -- A Dad from Ventura, CA
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