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Chapter 4: Interview Potential Candidates

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Once you have done the leg work and have gone through all of the recommendations you will have surely met some potential candidates. You need to interview these candidates and make sure that they fulfill every one of your standards when it comes to the care of your child. Remember you are the parent and you do not have to flex to meet other people’s standards. You are the parent so that makes you in control of this interview process.

It is important to remember through this process that some people can be quite deceitful and no matter how sad the truth is, you have to keep an eye out for people who are good at hiding their true self.

The following chapter will go over the importance of interviewing your potential candidates as well as the questions you should ask them.

What Should You Ask?

I cannot express how important it is to conduct an interview with a child care provider before you enroll your child in their services. There are some very important questions you should ask during the interview or during the tour of the daycare. These questions will not only ensure the safety of your child but they will also help you feel more relaxed about the whole situation as well.

The following are seven examples of the types of questions you need to ask the child care provider during your interview.

What is the Provider’s Qualifications?

You need to ask the child care provider what their qualifications are. You need to ask them how long they have been in business for. As well, you need to get professional references from them. Ask them if they have any reviews they can submit. Find out if they are CPR certified because you never know when an emergency may happen and you want to make sure that the person caring for your child is qualified enough to handle the situation. Another important thing to ask is if the child care provider is licensed and if they are not I would start looking elsewhere. Another important thing to ask if your child will be going to a daycare center is if the center is accredited.

How Safe is the Center?

When conducting your interview with your child care provider you need to ask them how safe their facility is. You need to ask them if electrical sockets are blocked with child protectors and if corners on

tables are rounded or covered by child protectant material. Another important question to ask is if cleaning supplies are locked up. A huge and very important question to ask about safety is what the policy is on people picking up children. You want to make sure that the child care provider has a strict policy on only approved people picking up the children and also requiring identification. It is advised that you take a tour of the facility to see the safety measures they have taken for yourself. One good idea is while on the tour to look for a certification of safety from inspectors because most places will place these on the wall in a visible area.

What happens if Your Child is Sick?

It is important that you ask the child care provider if there is a clear plan in place in the case of a child becoming ill. You need to ask if there are policies on when and if a child will be sent home. It is also important to ask this question because you do not necessarily want your child to spend hours in a place where children can be sick and not sent home. The last thing you want is for your child to be perfectly healthy and then come home sick. Another important question to ask is if you will be charged for the days that you have to keep your child at home because they are too ill to go to the daycare.

What is the Ratio When it Comes to Children and Staff

If you are choosing to enroll your child in a daycare facility rather than home care it is important that you ask the provider what the staff to child ratio is. You do not want your child to be in a place where they will be lost in the crowd. You typically want to try and find a child care provider that can offer smaller room sizes and less children per staff. This will ensure that your child is still receiving attention and that all of their needs are being met. Keep in mind, a child needs a lot of attention and needs to feel like they matter.

What is the Parenting Style and What Curriculum is used?

It is important that you ask the child care provider what type of curriculum will be taught and what form of parenting will be used. You need to find out if there will be structure and what type of methods will be used to redirect your child negative behavior.

Do They Offer Transportation?

Some child care providers offer transportation if it is needed and this can be a great convenience for some people. Make sure you ask if transportation is available.

What is the Visitation Policy?

Plain and simple, stay away from child care providers who require prior notice to you coming to see your child. It is your child after all and you should be able to visit them whenever you please. Child care providers who require prior notice to visitation usually have something to hide and that is why they want to know when you are going to come. You want to try and find a place that has an open door policy for parent. Better yet, you want to try and find a child care provider that not only allows you to drop by unexpectedly but encourages it. Parent participation in child care services and crucial so the parents should be there visiting as much as possible.

The process of trying to find child care services that fulfill your every desire can be quite time consuming and seem hopeless at times. As long as you keep searching and keep questions like the ones listed above in your mind you will surely be successful with your efforts. Just remember, no matter how hard it may be, it is important that you find the best care possible for your child as you will trust this person with your child.

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