Childcare Checklist

Staff

  • Acts in partnership with children to foster appropriate child

    leadership and voice.

  • Includes children in establishing rules

  • Provides guidance and attention while developing each child’s

    sense of independence.

  • Ensures the safety and wellness of children 

  • Builds respectful relationships with families


Environment

  • Offers ample indoor and outdoor space for various activities.

  • Provides materials that are reflective of children’s interests and skills.

  • Provides materials that are clean, accessible, and in good repair.

  • Supports children choosing to work on homework.

  • Provides resources for continuous learning.


Program 

  • Cultivates a learning environment which implements age-appropriate

    enrichment activities meeting the multiple needs of children.

  • Actively promotes respect for cultural diversity by providing an inclusive,

    welcoming, and respective environment that embraces diversity.

  • Provides written policies that support communication specific to their

    family, and collectively to all families of the program.

  • Provide opportunities to promote family involvement and feedback.

  • Hires staff qualified to work with school-aged children.

  • Supports a flexible schedule.