Little Feet Child Care and Preschool

The following points are good ways to measure the quality of a child care home or center.

Caregivers/Teachers

• Do the caregivers/teachers seem to really like children?
• Do the caregivers/teachers get down on each child's level to speak with the child?
• Are children greeted when they arrive?
• Are children's needs quickly met even when things get busy?
• Are the caregivers/teachers trained in CPR, first aid, and early childhood education?
• Are the caregivers/teachers involved in continuing education programs?
• Does the program keep up with children's changing interests?
• Will the caregivers/teachers always be ready to answer your questions?
• Will the caregivers/teachers tell you what your child is doing every day?
• Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways for you to get involved?
• Do the caregivers/teachers and children enjoy being together?
• Is there enough staff to serve the children? (Ask local experts about the best staff/child ratios for different age groups.)
• Are caregivers/teachers trained and experienced?
• Have they participated in early childhood development classes?

Setting

• Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?
• Is there a fenced-in outdoor play area with a variety of safe equipment? Can the caregivers/teachers see the entire playground at all times?
• Are there different areas for resting, quiet play and active play? Is there enough space for the children in all of these areas?

Activities

• Is there a daily balance of play time, story time, activity time and nap time?
• Are the activities right for each age group?
• Are there enough toys and learning materials for the number of children?
• Are toys clean, safe and within reach of the children?

In General

• Do you agree with the discipline practices?
• Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
• Are children comforted when needed?
• Is the program licensed or regulated?
• Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?
• Will your child be happy there?

Little Feet Child Care and Preschool is committed to providing quality child care in a loving, nurturing environment. Our gently-guided learning activities are designed to challenge and stimulate each child’s individual interests and talents. Our mission is to form a cooperative partnership with every family to provide a comfortable environment for your child to grow a healthy mind, spirit and body.