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QUALITY CHECKLIST
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Select Quality Childcare For Your Child
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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 School to other childcare
centers.
Use this
handy Quality Checklist as a guide.
You will find that having your child attend the Little Miracles School
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 care giving 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?
PRIMARY
Learning & Nurturing
ADD…
Select Quality Childcare for Your Child…
Little
Miracles School
Nurturing Miracles One Child at a Time
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