At Wee Care Day Care, we understand how many concerns you have as parents trying to find the very best alternative for your child to being at home with you. That is why we have developed a list of questions for you to consider in your quest to find the optimum day care environment for your child.

In your search for the highest quality day care provider, we believe you will find that we are the best choice in our area.

We confidently invite you to schedule a tour and visit one of our facilities. At Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centres, we pride ourselves on affirmative answers for all of the following questions:

Does the facility have non-toxic play materials? Are there two first-aid kits available? Are the hand washing procedures posted & observed after toileting & before eating/serving? Are the meals and snacks provided of nutritious quality with attractive and appropriately-sized servings of “Kid-friendly” foods? Are bibs, pacifier strings and other items of safety concern removed from the cribs? Is there a cot cleaning procedure? Is there a medication policy? Are all medications kept out of the reach of the children? Are the children’s personal belongings labeled? Are broken toys removed from the play areas? Are the electrical outlets covered? Are extension cords prohibited from use? Is there a diaper changing policy? Is there a strict pick-up policy that is adhered to for the children? Do the children have clean faces & hands? Where is the garbage kept in the classroom? Is this area odor free? How often is it taken out? Is there a policy to eliminate children sleeping in swings or pumpkin seats unless they have a note from the doctor? Are infants fed by an attendant, so that bottles are not propped in baby’s mouth? Does the teacher take classroom attendance? Do the indoor/outdoor areas appear safe and well-kept? Are there orderly and clean play areas? Does the facility design include bright, pleasant rooms with child-created art? Are the bathrooms & diaper areas sanitary and odor-free? Are the equipment & diaper areas well supplied? Are the fire & tornado and emergency preparedness plans posted? Is the facility license & current state inspections posted? Does the facility look and smell clean? Are there ample and clean windows for a naturally light and bright environment? Are the toys sanitized daily and more often as needed? Are the entrances locked? Are the carpets & floors swept and free of items that increase risks of falls? Do the individual staff members demonstrate good personal hygiene? Is the staff professionally dressed? Are the caregivers sitting, squatting or kneeling down at the children’s eye level during activities? Do the caregivers sit with the children and maintain positive interaction and order during activities? Are the planned activities age-appropriate? Do they spark the children’s interest and hold their attention for a reasonable amount of time for their age? Do the caregivers listen closely to each child & use positive language? How do the caregivers deal with the children’s difficult behaviors? Do the caregivers know and abide by the state mandated teacher-to-child ratios? Do the caregivers look happy & genuinely like caring for the children? Are the children & the parents greeted warmly when they enter the classroom? Were you acknowledged when you came into the classroom? Is it easy to see that the caregivers put a “KIDS FIRST” motto in everything they do? Do the caregivers comfort the children when necessary? Do the caregivers speak in a kind voice with no demeaning tone? Are the caregivers certified and degreed teachers and day care providers? What are the adult-to-child ratios that you are observing today? Does the facility have a formal curriculum? Can you see a copy of it? Is the curriculum being followed? Are parents and guardians made aware of the curriculum objectives regularly for reinforcement of lessons at home? Does it appear that the curriculum is being followed? Does the program appear to be organized? Is there supervised rest time in a calm, quiet space? Are there plenty of diversified materials for the children to play with? Are dramatic play, learning stations, science, music, art & math coordinated into the curriculum? Is there lots of laughing, caring and sharing between children and staff? Do the children look happy and engaged in their activities? Are the children allowed to have supervised free time to simply play? Can the parents/guardians drop by for a visit at any time? What is the facility discipline policy? Can you and your child have a “trial run” together to initiate day care at the facility? Does it appear that good behavior is encouraged with positive reinforcement? Is there a “sign in/sign out” procedure? Are parents involved with the facility and kept informed of events, policies, and opportunities for interaction? Does the facility appear to have parenting information readily available? Are the classroom routines posted in each classroom? Does the facility have a policy for video time?