Finding a good, reputable daycare for your child is a big decision that requires time and energy. You want to make sure that your kiddo is getting the best child care possible while learning and getting to know other children. And most of all, you want to them to be safe, seen, and well taken care of. No matter what the reason is that you need to find a daycare service, there’s no doubt that you want to make sure that it’s the right fit for your little one.

In today’s blog post, we’re going to be sharing a few tips for what to look for when picking out a child care service. Continue reading to learn what you should be aware of and what you should look for when a finding a provider you feel comfortable and happy with, as seen in an article from Parents.com.

Keep These Things In Mind When Child Care Service Shopping…

Visit The Location Yourself

Before you decide on a child care service, you’ll want to drop by the facility to get a feel for the environment and to talk to staff members. While recommendations from other families and friends are important, the best way to see if the center is a good fit for your child is to visit it yourself. Call the center and see if you can make an appointment. This way, you can see how well-kept the facility is, how clean the rooms are kept, and how the other children behave there.

Does The Staff Interact With The Children?

When you go to the child care center for a tour of the facility, one of the first things you should look for is if the staff of child care providers are interacting with the children. Take a look to see if they are playing with the kids on the floor, giving them attention, and talking with them. If you have a baby you are looking for child care for, look to see how the staff cares for babies. Are they holding them? If not, are they standing near the babies? Another important thing to look for is how many children one staff member is in charge of. It is best for at least one adult to be overseeing three children up to two years old.

Ask A Lot Of Questions

It is your child who will be spending a lot of time is the child care facility without you there with them. In order to get a good feel for the overall environment, it’s essential that you ask as many questions as you can straight off the bat. Don’t let anything slip through the cracks and don’t hold back any questions or concerns you may have. When you lay it all on the table from the get-go, you’ll have the honest answers you need to make a transparent and well-informed decision.

Listen To Your Heart

If something doesn’t feel right about the center, don’t push it. You are the parent and you should trust your instincts. Perhaps you didn’t jive with the staff or the kids themselves. Maybe you didn’t think the facility was up to par, or it could be the case that it just simply isn’t a good fit. Listen to your heart and your instinct — this is where your child will be spending a lot of time, and while they need to feel comfortable in the environment, you also need to feel good about the facility that your child is in.

Just For Kids, LLC

As Chicago’s Top Rated Local® Before & After School Care, we take pride in serving our community and the children who walk through our doors. Our mission is simple: to maintain a dedicated staff to the social, physical, psychology, and academic state of the children that are enrolled in our program. We ensure that our environment is safe, relaxing, nurturing, interactive, and fun for those involved, and we encourage community service, arts, technology, sports, and academic foundations.

If you live in Chicago and are looking for a child care service provider, take the time to learn more about Just For Kids, LLC. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to speak with a staff member about our facility, our mission, and our commitment to the children here. Give us a call today.