Key Questions

• Do the director and the lead teacher of a child care center have a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field?



• Has the director worked in child care for at least 2 years?



• Has the teacher worked in child care for at least 1 year?



• Does the director understand what children need to grow and learn?



• Does the teacher give children activities and toys that are right for their ages?



• Have caregivers been trained how to keep children healthy and safe from injury and illness?



• Do they know how and when to perform first aid and rescue breathing?



• Have they been trained to understand and meet the needs of children of different ages?