{"id":7404,"date":"2020-08-11T20:24:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T04:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thrm.msiak.net\/thread\/families\/choosing-quality-care\/tools-checklists"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:43:46","slug":"tools-checklists-quality","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/families\/choosing-quality-care\/tools-checklists-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
thread<\/strong> provides tips, tools, and information on high-quality child care that you can use to make the best decision for your family. The following resources are designed to support your understanding of the standards of high-quality care, making your search for child care as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your family\u2019s child care needs are where quality care expectations begin. When interviewing for an early childhood education program, consider this checklist of quality indicators:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is this a safe and healthy place for my child?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Is the program a clean and secure environment?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Is there an emergency preparedness plan?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Group Sizes, Ratios and Learning in Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Will my child receive one-on-one attention in a group?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Will my child be able to grow and learn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Early Educator Training and Staff Turnover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Is the program set up to promote quality care?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Family Involvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does the program work with parents?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Bring a copy of the Interview Checklist with you.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n