4 Signs Your Child’s Daycare is Great

No matter where you are on your journey to find quality child care (researching, comparing options, waitlisting, or enrolling), identifying the signs of good child care can put your mind at ease (or help you choose). Here are a few signs that a daycare is great.

License and accreditation

Not all daycares require a state license to operate, but possessing a child care license indicates that the provider is committed to meeting the state’s minimum operating requirements. Licensing requirements may include background checks for staff, first aid or CPR training for all child care professionals, sanitation and safety standards, emergency planning, and ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance.

The best child care providers will also secure an accreditation from an institution like the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation indicates that the child care provider meets standards for teaching, progress assessment, staff competency, management, and more.

Experienced and well-trained staff

Good Bethesda daycares will usually have teaching or caregiving staff with strong credentials. Caregivers may possess a formal education in the early education field or relevant certifications/workshop experience. A good daycare will also support their teachers and caregivers by providing opportunities for training and higher education. Apart from this, good daycares also ensure that their staff are trained in first aid and CPR.

Good reviews and testimonials

Don’t underestimate the value of positive reviews and referrals! Positive reviews online are a good sign, but you can also talk to parents of other children in the daycare to get an idea of what their experiences look like. Friends and family who have also used the same daycare service may also have positive things to say.

You can also get opinions from local parent groups (online and in person) and consult your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R) for more information. Mostly positive reviews across the board suggest that you’ve chosen a great child care center.

Strong health and safety protocols

All parents and guardians want a safe and healthy environment for their kids. Your child’s daycare should be:

• clean and regularly sanitized
• well-maintained and in good repair
• appropriately childproofed (with no small objects that could be choking hazards)
• free of hazardous substances around (like cleaning products or medications)

These signs indicate that the daycare staff has your child’s wellbeing as their top priority. Additionally, a good daycare will have robust emergency and fire safety protocols in place, as well as clearly defined sick policies to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

Early childhood education (preschool) environments have a huge impact on your child’s growth and development. Choosing the right daycare can make all the difference.

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