Checklist for choosing childcare

Things to look out

What to look for on your visit, what will your child be doing and how will your child's progress be relayed to you.

Special educational needs co-ordinator

If your child has special needs or a disability arrange to meet with the SENCO when you visit. They will be able to talk to you about the experience and training and the support the staff can offer.

Medication

If you child needs to take medicine...

Behaviour and potty training

How a provider manages good and unacceptable behaviour.
How the childcare provider supports you when the time is right for your child to be potty trained.

Ofsted

Ofsted reports and the role of Ofsted in regulating childcare

Food and feeding

Feeding, Food and Drinks, Menus, Allergies

Settling in periods

What is a Settling in period?

Staff, Contracts, Payments, Policies and Procedures

How many children a childcare provider can care for at any one time?
What does the cost of childcare cover? Questions to ask and consider.
What policies and procedures should be in place so that your child is looked after safely?