NWA Child Care

The Program
Find out what type of program if followed. Some aspects of the center/home you may want to look at include:

• Is there a daily schedule? Does the daily schedule include experiences you consider important?
• Are a variety of materials and equipment on hand to help the children learn and grow mentally and physically?
• Do the activities encourage the children to think things through?
• Do the children experience success frequently?
• Is there time for children to work as a group?
• Is there time to play alone and also to interact with friends?
• Is there a posted, written schedule that is flexible?
• Does the schedule show active and quiet times throughout the day?
• Is there enough staff to gibe individual attention?
• Is the cost within your budget?
• Can you visit at anytime?
• Are the values of the program compatible with your values?
• Are the parents involved in the program?
• What is the educational program and philosophy?
• Does the facility close for vacations or holidays?
• What is included in the fee? (For example: lunch, snacks, diapers)