From Business: Kids Kampus is one of the licensed child care centers in Huntington County in Indiana. It offers various early intervention programs for children who have develop…

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9. Kingdom Kids

4040 E Church StHamilton, IN 46742

(260) 488-3821

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10. Kids Learning Place

813 N Franklin StVan Wert, OH 45891

(419) 238-0822

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What are some questions to ask a daycare as part of the selection process?

In addition to questions about cost, ask any potential daycare provider about licensing or accreditations and qualifications. Other questions to consider:

What is the staff-to-child ratio?
How long have they been in business? (Longevity and stability are highly desirable)
Can you get references?
How safe is the center?
What plans are in place if a child gets sick?
What (if any) is the curriculum?
If transportation is necessary to get a child to or from the facility, what is the vehicle arrangement?
What are the visitation rules?
Are you closed during holidays?
What is your cancellation policy if we leave?
What if my child gets hurt while in your care?

What is a good caregiver-to-child ratio?

Having enough staff may be the most important part of any daycare provider. Having a staff-to-child ratio of 1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool-aged children is considered ideal. Generally the rule is, the younger the children the higher the caregiver-to-child ratio. Having more than that can be fine, but less than that is not.

How much does daycare cost?

The typical cost of full-time daycare is around $1,000 a month. That’s the average – you can spend more or less depending on your location, the type of daycare your child is attending, and if it is full or part-time. Also be sure to ask if it’s a year-round daycare. If it’s not, or they are closed for certain holidays, you will need to arrange for additional childcare coverage.

What steps do daycares take to keep children safe?

Daycare safety should start with:

Adequate supervision of the children – having an appropriate staff-to-child ratio (1:3 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:9 for preschool-aged children).
A regular training plan in place for health and safety issues, including pediatric CPR and having first-aid certified staff present at all times, and that procedures are in place for handling medications and dosages carefully and accurately.
Making sure all poisons, drugs, and medications, as well as all toxic substances are safely removed from children’s reach.
Ensuring all toys and playground products are safe (and regularly cleaned) and age-appropriate.

Daycares should maintain a clean and sanitary environment to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses, including confirming with parents that kids are properly immunized, and having parents keep sick kids at home to prevent spreading illnesses. Many daycares also have stringent sign-in and sign-out procedures to make sure they know who is picking up (and dropping off) your child.

What is the difference between a licensed vs. an accredited daycare provider?

Licensed means the daycare program meets the minimum licensing standards that are set forth by the state – and licensing laws vary state-to-state. Accredited means the program meets the standards set forth by national groups like the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) or the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Usually the standards set forth by accreditation are higher than state-licensing regulations.

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