After you have chosen a child care service, listen to what your child tells you about the program. You should also keep in contact with other parents to find out how their children are doing and how they feel about the program. Make sure that you ask for feedback from the child care provider about how your child is doing. Pay special attention to how encouraging the child care provider is about talking with you and answering your questions. Return to Top Parent's Rights Parents have the right to unlimited access to their children at any time during operational hours, as well as the written records concerning their children except where prohibited by law.
Parents also have the right to inspect the child care facility at any time during operational hours.
The following guidelines are some examples of what to look for during an inspection of the facility. Return to Top Building and Equipment Bedding arrangements must be made for each child under five years of age who spends more than four hours per day in the child care facility. Porches, decks and steps must have railing and posts that should be structured close together to prevent children from falling through them. Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces should be free of damaged paint or plaster. Return to Top Fire Protection and Safety Fire alarms and extinguishers must be available at all times.