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tour a tour of the daycare will tell you a lot. don't be shy about asking for a full tour. think of it, however, as an inspection. look for the following: ? are all areas that are used by or accessible to children
thoroughly childproofed? ? are there safety
plugs in all electrical outlets? ? are stairways securely blocked off? ? do kitchen and bathroom cabinets have child locks? ? do exterior doors have safety locks up high? ? is there a pool or hot tub in the area? if so, it should be completely fenced off with a childproof gate. ? is there a fenced outdoor play area? ? is it tidy aside from toys children are playing with? ? do the bathroom and kitchen appear sanitary? ? is the heating or cooling set at a comfortable temperature? ? are there adequate toys and equipment for the number and ages of children? ? do cribs, playpens, and other baby equipment meet safety standards? ? is the number of children present within the capacity the daycare is licensed for? does the daycare meet the appropriate ratio of caregivers to children? ? does it smell clean? or do you smell neglected diapers or cigarette smoke? ? are the children happy and content? ? is there ample space for the children to play? ? how does the staff . interact with the . children? 2017-18 cover kid boston b. m a y 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 5 9
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