Children & Adolescents Clinic

 Home Parent's Guide

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?

Written by Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Copyright 1999 Clinical Reference Systems