1.
Look.
Visit several child care providers more than
once. Observe if the caregivers enjoy talking
and playing with the children. Are there plenty
of toys and learning materials within a child's
reach? Even after you start using child care,
continue to visit 
from
time to time.
2. Listen.
Do the children sound happy and involved? Do
the caregivers' voices seem cheerful and patient?
A place that is too quiet may mean not enough
activity. A place that is too noisy may mean
that there is a lack of control.
3. Count
the number of children in the group.
Then count the number of staff members caring
for them. Obviously, the
fewer the number of children for each adult,
the more attention your child will get. A
small number of children per adult is more important
for babies and younger children.
4. Ask
about the background, experience, and training
of all staff and for details about their program.
5. Be Informed.
Find out more about child care in your community.
:
To find out about child care licensing and regulations
in S.C., please see: http://www.state.sc.us/dss/forms/category.html
For Regional office contact information, please
see:
http://www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/index.html.
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