How to find a childcare centre
Top tips for choosing the childcare that is right for you and your child
Firstly, go in with your top three non-negotiables, those aspects you insist a childcare centre can offer you and your family that you will not budge on.
You are trusting this place and the people in it to look after your most precious possession so you want to make sure you have made the right choice. Also, your baby, toddler or young child isn’t going to be able to go home and tell you what they did all day, so it is important you feel completely happy and comfortable leaving your child there.
The feel of the environment
When you walk in, what feeling do you get? Does it make you feel comfortable?
Is the environment welcoming?
Is your child comfortable in this new space?
Is the environment tidy and clean?
Does it smell nice?
Teaching team
Do all the team members greet you and your child and give you a warm and friendly smile?
Do the team members appear happy? Do they look like they want to be there?
How do the teachers present themselves? Are they clean and tidy, and do they look professional?
Do the teachers interact with your child?
How do the teachers interact with the children in their care? Are they loving, gentle, enthusiastic and energetic?
The children in the centre
Are there enough activities on offer for children to be engaged in?
Are the teachers engaging with children or standing around overseeing their play?
Do the children appear happy in this space as opposed to crying and upset?
Centre philosophy
What does the team at this centre value?
Can you see this in action at this centre?
Do they act in accordance with the centre’s values and your child’s needs?
What makes this centre stand out from the rest to you and why?
About the centre
What is the centre licensed for?
How many teachers do they have to cover the number of children attending?
Who is the owner of the centre? Are they on-site to talk to if you had a problem?
What do other people say about this centre? If you don’t know of anyone to ask, check out the online reviews.
Look over the centre’s website.
Is the centre on social media and how often do they post? What is their content like?
How will daily information be communicated to you?
Please get in touch with us today if you have any questions, we are more than happy to give you a personal tour of our centre and answer any of your queries.