Tips to choose right day care for your child

Being a teacher, I have spent a lot of time with children of varying age. In India I used to run a home day care and all my clients were very much satisfied. Mostly both of the parents work so there's a lot of demand in this field., as the parents need a responsible person to take care of their child.

After all nothing is more important than your child, and you are the one to make selection and take proper decision for them. A good child care service will not only supplement your parenting but will also improve the life and thinking of your child.

Its a tough process to decide where to keep your child. No matter what ever you decide just keep in mind, your child should be comfortable. Infants and toddlers need more care and attention, so a few things to keep in your mind before you enroll your child.

• The location should be near your house or office. This would save your time and money. At the same time you will be easily accessible at the time of need.
• What is the ratio of staff or teacher to the kid? This varies with the age of the kids and potential of the teacher.
• How qualified or certified is the teacher? But this is not the only criteria to judge a teacher, experience matters too.
• What age range they take?
• How safe is the place? Check out, if it has open balcony or lawn, it should be grilled or fenced.
• Check out the cleanliness and hygiene of the place.
• How spacious, ventilated and lightened the place is?
• Do they have enough toys for the number and different age group of kids they handle? Make sure they don't have toys with sharp edges or the ones which makes them violent.
• How often do they wash the toys?
• Do they have adequate number of beds for kids to relax or sleep?
• The language they use.
• Are they flexible in working hours? Can they help you if you require extended hours?
• Activities they conduct. Both indoor and out door.
• Do they have enough collection of books, audio, video materials?
• Do they potty train?
• Is the provided food healthy and hygienic?
• Do not go just by name or brand.
• You should even inquire and check the references.

It is necessary to visit the day care and interview them, to take correct decision. Discus with them and let them know about your child, which would help him settling down your child better and faster. Spending long duration of time it would be the kids second home. He would start grasping things faster and would become socialized.