Group Child Care Center Policies
Group Child Care Center PoliciesSkip to the navigationWhat to Ask AboutIf you are considering a group child care arrangement, ask for a
complete written list of policies. Ask questions if you don't find all of your answers in the documents. Learn the basic facts about the center
as well as details about safety, rules, activities, and what's expected of the
parents. General operations- Payment, including amount, due date, and reasons why extra fees might be charged
- Hours of operation and
holiday closures
- Security procedures, such as sign in/sign out of
children
- When a child must be kept home or sent
home
- Notice requirements for ending arrangement
Emergency procedures- Fire
- Medical
emergency
- Bad weather
- Severe contagious illness (such
as meningitis)
- Staff training: First aid and CPR
Food preparation- Is any food prepared on-site? If so, in what area?
- Are meals and snacks nutritious?
- Are there restrictions on
what food can be brought in?
Hygiene practices- Hand-washing
- Diapering
- How often
are toilets, sinks, and countertops disinfected?
- How often are
floors and carpets cleaned?
- How often are toys disinfected?
Rules for children- Are there behavior policies and rules in place?
If so, what are they?
- How are children disciplined? How is physical
aggression handled?
- Are toys from home allowed?
Other information- Record-keeping: Are the children's records kept
in a private but easy-to-access place?
- Parent involvement and
expectations: Are parents invited to be on committees or on the governing body
of the child care center?
For examples of questions to ask, see: CreditsByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Current as of:
May 4, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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