Decision Guide
Questions To Ask Any Childcare Center
KinderCare® Learning Centers are committed to helping you make a fully informed decision about your child's future. Below are some resources that may help you evaluate the quality of the providers you are considering.
Choose an age group for a checklist that you can take along as you visit the centers in your area. Each provides a list of essential criteria to ensure high quality learning and care for your child.
Download and print KinderCare® Learning Centers' free childcare checklist here.
Infants Checklist
| KinderCare® Learning Centers | Center 1 | Center 2 | Center 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are there individual cribs for each infant? | ||||
| Are toys sanitized daily? | ||||
| Are the care, meals, and nap times personalized for your infant's needs? | ||||
| Are play and daily routines used as opportunities for nurturing and learning? | ||||
| Are the toys safe for your infant? | ||||
| Do the toys and materials offer interesting and challenging activities? |
Toddlers Checklist
| KinderCare® Learning Centers | Center 1 | Center 2 | Center 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are there individual cribs/cots for each child? | ||||
| Are toys sanitized daily? | ||||
| Are the care, meals and nap times personalized for your child's needs? | ||||
| Are play and daily routines used as opportunities for nurturing and learning? | ||||
| Are the toys safe for your toddler? | ||||
| Are the toys safe for your child? | ||||
| Do the toys and materials offer interesting and challenging activities? |
Preschool and Prekindergarten Checklist
| KinderCare® Learning Centers | Center 1 | Center 2 | Center 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Does the curriculum prepare your child for school? | ||||
| Are there activities to do at home that connect parents with what is happening at school? | ||||
| Is there high quality children's literature available? | ||||
| Are children read to at least twice a day? | ||||
| Are writing materials available to children? | ||||
| Are a wide range of instructional methods used, such as small-group learning, whole-group learning, and individual learning? |
Kindergarten & School-age Checklist
| KinderCare® Learning Centers | Center 1 | Center 2 | Center 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is safe and reliable transportation provided to and from school? | ||||
| Is there an area where children can do homework after school? | ||||
| Is there a variety of fun, engaging activities for children to choose from? | ||||
| Do both the classroom and outdoor play area encourage creativity and independence? | ||||
| Are extra activities, such as karate, dance, and gymnastics, offered? |