Environment
___ 1. Do you feel good after visiting the child care setting?
___ 2. Do the children in care seem to be comfortable with the provider?
___ 3. Would you want to come here if you were a child?
___ 4. Are you comfortable with the cleanliness of the child care setting?
___ 5. Do you feel the child care setting is safe?
Size Of Group And Age Of Children
___ 1. Is the group size within the limits of DHR?
___ 2. Will your child fit in comfortably with the other children?
Caregivers
___ 1. Do you like the caregiver?
___ 2. Is the caregiver warm and caring with the children?
___ 3. Does the caregiver appear to be able to handle the children in her care?
___ 4. Do you feel comfortable with the way discipline is handled?
___ 5. Do you feel comfortable with the way potty training/diapering is handled?
___ 6. Does the caregiver respond to all the needs of the child?
___ 7. Is the interaction between caregiver and children warm and caring?
___ 8. Does the provider attend training?
___ 9. Do you and the caregiver have similar family values?
___ 10. Does the provider use substitute care when he/she is unavailable?
___ 11. Does the provider have his/her current DHR Registration posted?
___ 12. Is the provider participating in a Food Program?
Meals
___ 1. Is the menu posted?
___ 2. ARe you comfortable with the kinds of foods served?
___ 3. Is the menu well balanced?
___ 4. Does the child have to eat everything on his/her plate?
___ 5. May the children have second helpings?
___ 6. Is the meal time pleasant?
___ 7. Is the kitchen clean?
___ 8. Are you comfortable with food handling procedures?
Program
___ 1. Are the children allowed individual play?
___ 2. Are there sufficient and appropriate toys and equipment?
___ 3. Does the child have a choice to participate in activities?
___ 4. Is the level of activity suitable for your child?
___ 5. Does the provider run personal errands with the children?
___ 6. Is the transportation safe?
___ 7. How often is the TV used?