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When looking for a quality child care facility, we, at Golden Wings
Academy, recommend you use this check list. It will help answer many of
the questions and concerns you may have when visiting child care centers.
Use this checklist to help rate each area. Print out this handy reference. Facility  Warm and inviting
atmosphere Greeted with
a friendly smile Area for isolation
for ill Children security
cameras Posted current
licenses and permits Two separate,
fenced outdoor play yards Smoke detectors
and fire extinguishers Adequate indoor
space for activities Separate diaper
changing areas Bathroom with
child-size commodes No signs of
needed repair or maintenance Learning Environment Positive communication
with children Developmentally
appropriate activities Staff appear
calm, patient and loving Staff easily
identified with name badges and/or uniforms Teachers are
certified in first aid and CPR Overall sound
of group is pleasant A planned schedule
of activities Parent Communication Parents are
informed of accidents and unusual incidents Enrollment includes
written discipline policy standards On-going school
event notices available Newsletters
are available Safety Children are
under adult supervision at all times · Learning materials are age-appropriate
in size and usage Drinking water
and hand washing facilities are easily accessible All dangerous
products, such as medicine and chemicals are kept out of reach of children
Interest Areas Specially designed learning centers are accessible, which include: Quiet areas
(library, small manipulative, etc...) Dramatic play
areas Problem solving
areas Creative areas
Construction
areas Learning about
our world Computers that
are equipped with appropriate software for young children |