Are the ratios and group size appropriate for my child’s age?
Is the setting appealing with comfortable lighting and an acceptable noise level?
Is the environment sanitary, safe and accommodating for the special needs of children?
Are toys and materials well organized so that children can choose what interests them?
Is a daily schedule posted, using pictures and visuals, so that children can anticipate what will happen next?
Do they answer children’s questions patiently? Do they ask children questions?
Do caregivers lower themselves to the child’s level to engage with them?
Do the caregivers seem happy? Are they positively interacting with each other and you?
Do caregivers speak, sing and read to the children?
Are the ratios and group size appropriate for my child’s age?