QUALITY CHECKLIST
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Select Quality
Childcare For Your Child ...
We are very confident in the quality, safety and
stimulating environment that we offer children in our care that we ask you to compare the
quality and standards of the Little Miracles Childcare Center to other childcare
centers.
Use this handy Quality Checklist as a guide.
You will find that having your child attend the Little Miracles Childcare Center is
the best decision for your child and your family.
INFANT & TODDLER
Learning & Nurturing
- Are
teachers specially trained for the age they teach?
- Are
groups small enough to provide young children the attention they need?
- Are
teachers loving and responsive?
- Are
play and caregiving routines viewed as opportunities for learning?
- Is
there daily communication about your child's day?
- Do
toys and materials offer interesting and challenging activities appropriate for your
child's age?
- Is
there a written, planned program you can see in action?
- Are
there positive methods of discipline and realistic expectations for children of this age?
Health & Safety
- Is
the center registered?
- Is
the classroom environment safe, clean, and well maintained for the needs of infants and
toddlers?
- Are
doors secured?
- Are
sick children who are contagious kept at home?
- Are
immunizations required?
- Are
toys sanitized?
- Do
teachers wash hands before and after diapering and eating?
- Do
teachers supervise sufficiently when children are socializing?
- Are
you allowed to visit your child anytime you want?
- Are
sleeping and eating schedules personalized for your child?
- Do
children get to play indoors on soft, safe surfaces like carpet (instead of concrete) to
prevent sores and scars?
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PRESCHOOL &
KINDERGARTEN
Learning & Nurturing
- Are
teachers specially trained for the age they teach?
- Are
classroom sizes small and allow one-on-one time between children and staff.
- Is
there a written, planned program you can see in action?
- Are
phonics and math basics emphasized through everyday experiences?
- Is
the curriculum adapted for children at different levels of development?
- Do
teachers interact with children in both small and large group activities?
- Do
children have access to a variety of engaging activities throughout the day?
- Are
children read to throughout the day?
- Is
the classroom decorated with the children's artwork, handwriting and stories?
- Do
children have ample time to play and explore?
- Do
children get to play outside every day (weather permitting)?
- Do
children get to play outside on soft, safe surfaces like grass instead of concrete?
Health & Safety
- Is
the center registered?
- Is
the building safe, clean, and well maintained?
- Are
doors secured?
- Are
sick children who are contagious kept at home?
- Are
immunizations required?
- Are
caregivers trained in first aid?
- Do
teachers supervise sufficiently when children are socializing?
- Are
all outdoor play areas fenced in and monitored?
- Are
you allowed to visit your child anytime you want?
- Are lunches and snacks provided daily?
- Do
children get to play indoors on soft, safe surfaces like carpet (instead of concrete) to
prevent sores and scars?
Select
Quality Childcare
for Your Child…
 Little
Miracles Childcare Center
Nurturing Miracles One
Child at a Time
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