While hunting for new daycare facility provider, you must find out the answers for your essential queries. Here are some questions to ask daycare facilities before you decide on one.

 

The first thing you should know of while talking to a daycare provider person is their operating hours. Usually hours with most day care facilities are 9 am to 7 p.m. or 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m. Facilities which have entered into agreements with corporates or educational institutions may have different working hours. Also keep in mind how long you will leave the child there. Also make it clear what will happen if you are late any day.

 

Another point of utmost importance is the location of daycare facility. In the morning hours, when everybody is in rush, any facility locating far from your residence or having heavy traffic in the nearby road, will make your task tougher.

 

If the first two things suit you, the third question should be whether openings are available in the facility and when. You could also ask about a waiting list or other contingency plans, if opening is not available when you want it.

 

Enquire about the age of the children in the facility, ratio of adults to children, and any special room arrangements available. These factors also carry importance.

 

It never hurts to know the exact amount you are going to pay. So don’t hesitate in asking the fee or additional charges.

 

It is also useful to know in advance the days when the daycare facility will be closed. Some facilities are closed during some festivals while some are off on other days. It is good if you know about the off days in advance.