Key Questions

• Have all caregivers been trained how to prevent child abuse, how to recognize signs of child abuse and how to report suspected abuse?

• Do caregivers get regular breaks during the day, so that their own stress is manageable?

• Has the program developed prevention measures to help reduce the likelihood of abuse and neglect?

• Have all caregivers (including substitutes) had a background check? (See Background Checks section for detailed information)

Note: Child care programs with good child to adult ratios (fewer children per adult caregiver) are less likely to have situations that lead up to abuse or neglect.