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How to select child care Advice of a friend Cost Location Type of program Call the Director Tour facility during operation Ask about staff experience and background Licensed or accredited

The Selection Process Ask about staff turnover – children need consistent, dependable care 35 sq. feet of space for each child Equipment sufficient for the number of children present Group size, child/staff ratio Safe and sanitary Meals and snacks

Staff patient and responsive to kids Daily and weekly schedule posted Observe children’s art work displayed Right’s of others, self-esteem promoted Did you feel welcome

Center Accreditation Accredited – certifies that a set of standards has been met by a child care center NAEYC – administers a voluntarily accreditation Programs birth to age 5, before and after school programs

Purpose of Accreditation Improve the quality of programs for young children in group care. Assist parents in search of quality programs

Elgibility Conduct a self study of the 10 components identified by NAEYC Great opportunity for professional development

Components Evaluation Curriculum Administration Health and Safety Physical Environment Nutrition and food services Staff Qualifications and Development Staff children interactions Staff parent interactions staffing