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Date of Information: ___________________________________

General Review:

Is the building in good repair (circle one) : YES      NO

Are the surrounding walk ways in good repair (circle one) :  YES      NO

Does the Neighborhood appear safe (circle one) :  YES      NO

Are there any undesirable neighbors (sewer plant, adult book store) (circle one) :  YES       NO

Is there adequate parking (circle one) : YES      NO

Is the facility on the 'morning' (right) side of the road (circle one) : YES       NO

Is there adequate administrative support: (note 1)  (circle one) : YES       NO

Is there a parents committee (circle one) : YES       NO

Is there a monthly newsletter (circle one) : YES       NO

Is there a suggestion box (circle one) : YES       NO

Is there a guest story teller program (circle one) : YES       NO

Are parents encouraged to just drop by (or is the open door policy just stated and not meant) (circle one) : YES       NO

Did you see the State License:  (note 2) (circle one) YES       NO

Did you check to see if any violation notices were apparent: : (circle one) YES       NO

Does the facility appear clean: (circle one) YES       NO

Does the facility SMELL clean: (circle one) YES       NO

How do children being picked-up act: (wanting to complete an activity or stay is a very good sign)

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Do they happy greet the parent and then try to complete their activity (circle one) : YES       NO

Do they try to get the parent to come play (circle one) : YES       NO

Do they say good bye to their friends or just run out the door (circle one) : YES       NO

Do they say good bye to the staff (circle one) : YES       NO

Do they rush right out the door (like they cannot wait to leave) (circle one) : YES       NO

What level of information are parents provided:  ___________________________________________

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Do the parents receive a written sheet on their child's eating/sleeping/diapering   (circle one) : YES       NO

Does the staff proactively inform parents about the child / days activities (circle one) : YES       NO

When ask, does the staff provide one word / "canned" type responses (circle one) : YES       NO

Does no parent ask and no staff volunteer information (i.e. it is long standing that no information is exchanged) (circle one) : YES       NO

What level of information is sought when parents drop their children off: __________________________

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Do parents provide written information on child's mood, last meal, diapering (circle one) : YES       NO

Does staff ask parents for information  (circle one) : YES       NO

Do parents volunteer information & does the staff appear to be listening (circle one) : YES       NO

How do most children react to coming in: ________________________________________________

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Does staff actively greet children (circle one) : YES       NO

Does the staff help the child to integrate with ongoing activities (circle one) : YES       NO

Do children seem happy (circle one) : YES       NO

Does the staff seem happy (circle one) : YES       NO

Note 1: If a facility has more than 55 children in care, then it is suggested there be at least one administrative support besides the director (who should not be caring for children). If there is not adequate administrative support checks / payments are lost, supplies are not ordered (the bathroom is without toilet paper, the teacher is without paint, etc.

Usually, a lack of administrative support will greatly increase the stress level of the staff and have a rippling effect to the children.

Note 2: In child care centers and group homes, and family environments which are required to be licensed, most States require the license be hung on the wall, in plain view.  However it is usually not easy to read (place a little too high). Check to ensure it is current - if it is not current the facility does not have any insurance coverage (all providers lapse coverage when the license lapses!). If later things do not appear or "feel" 'right' you will know where the licenses is and you can look at it to ensure it is still current.

Most States also require any violation notices be hung near the license.  Check for them.  Most States will allow the facility a period of time to correct any non-life threatening violations.

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