Family - The First Provider

At Once Upon A Time, We embrace, salute, and encourage the family. Your active involvement in your child's care and learning activities is a primary determinant in their subsequent success. We invite you to tour our facilities, ask all the questions that you need to, and schedule time to spend here with us.

 

Tips on Selecting a Child Care Center

 

1. Caregivers/Teachers
   • Does the caregiver seem to really like children?
   • Are children greeted when they arrive?
   • Are children's needs met quickly even when things get busy?
   • Is the caregiver trained in CPR and first aid?
   • Is the caregiver involved in continuing education programs?
   • Is the caregiver willing to answer your questions?
   • Does the caregiver communicate with parents about the child's "day"?
   • Are the parents' ideas welcomed and are there ways for you to get involved?
   • Is there enough staff to meet the needs of the children?
2. Setting
   • Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?
   • Is the environment clean and well maintained?
   • Is the outdoor play area safe and offer a variety of equipment for different ages?
   • Can the caregiver see the entire playground at all times?
   • Are there areas for resting, quiet and active play with enough space for the children?
3. Activities
   • Is there a daily balance of playtime, story time, activity time, and naptime?
   • Are activities appropriate 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?
4. In General
   • Do you agree with the discipline practices?
   • Do you hear the sounds of happy children?
   • Is the program licensed or registered?
   • Are surprise visits by parents encouraged?