Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Day Care: Questions to Ask Your Prospective Caregiver
- Can you tell me more about your background and
experience?
- What are some reasons you enjoy taking care of children?
- Do you have children of your own?
- How will you get to and from work?
- How will my child be transported if you leave the house?
- What are your expectations regarding length of
commitment?
- Do you smoke?
- Do you have any health problems?
- Have you had training in first aid?
- What kinds of activities might you plan for my child?
- What are your views on discipline? Meals? Television?
Playmates? Other?
- What would you do if . . . ? (Give examples relevant to
your situation: medical and personal emergencies, common
problems with child.)
- Can you give me several references, preferably from
former employers?
- What questions do you have for me?
- May I have a tour of your home or center?
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Written by Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.
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Copyright 1999 Clinical Reference Systems
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