Questions to Ask Daycare Infant
Essential questions to help you evaluate infant daycare options, understand care policies, and ensure your baby receives quality care.
1What's your approach to infant development and how do you support it?
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What's your approach to infant development and how do you support it?
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Why this works
Understanding their developmental approach helps you assess if their philosophy aligns with your goals for your baby's growth.
2What's the infant-to-staff ratio and how do you maintain it?
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What's the infant-to-staff ratio and how do you maintain it?
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Why this works
Understanding ratios helps you assess the quality of care and attention your baby will receive.
3What's your approach to feeding and how do you handle different feeding needs?
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What's your approach to feeding and how do you handle different feeding needs?
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Why this works
Understanding their feeding approach helps you see if they can meet your baby's specific feeding requirements.
4What's your policy on naps and how do you handle sleep schedules?
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What's your policy on naps and how do you handle sleep schedules?
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Why this works
Understanding nap policies helps you see if their schedule aligns with your baby's sleep needs.
5What's your approach to diaper changes and how often do you check?
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What's your approach to diaper changes and how often do you check?
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Why this works
Understanding diaper policies helps you see if they can provide adequate care and keep your baby comfortable.
6What's your policy on sick infants and how do you handle illnesses?
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What's your policy on sick infants and how do you handle illnesses?
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Why this works
Understanding sick policies helps you know what to expect when your baby is ill and how they protect other infants.
7What's your approach to comfort and how do you soothe crying babies?
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What's your approach to comfort and how do you soothe crying babies?
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Why this works
Understanding their comfort approach helps you see if they can provide the emotional support your baby needs.
8What's your policy on outdoor time and how do you handle weather?
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What's your policy on outdoor time and how do you handle weather?
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Why this works
Understanding outdoor policies helps you see if your baby will get fresh air and appropriate outdoor time.
9What's your approach to communication with parents and how do you keep them informed?
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What's your approach to communication with parents and how do you keep them informed?
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Why this works
Understanding communication policies helps you know how you'll stay informed about your baby's day and progress.
10What's your policy on visitors and how can parents be involved?
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What's your policy on visitors and how can parents be involved?
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Why this works
Understanding visitor policies helps you know what's allowed and how you can be involved in your baby's care.
11What's your approach to special needs and how do you accommodate different requirements?
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What's your approach to special needs and how do you accommodate different requirements?
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Why this works
Understanding special needs support helps you see if they can meet your baby's specific requirements.
12What's your policy on emergency procedures and how do you handle emergencies?
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What's your policy on emergency procedures and how do you handle emergencies?
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Why this works
Understanding emergency procedures helps you know how they handle emergencies and keep your baby safe.
13What's your approach to cultural diversity and how do you respect different backgrounds?
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What's your approach to cultural diversity and how do you respect different backgrounds?
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Why this works
Understanding diversity approach helps you see if they create an inclusive environment for all infants.
14What's your policy on holidays and how do you handle special occasions?
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What's your policy on holidays and how do you handle special occasions?
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Why this works
Understanding holiday policies helps you know what to expect during special occasions and how they celebrate.
15What's your approach to technology and how do you handle screen time?
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What's your approach to technology and how do you handle screen time?
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Why this works
Understanding technology policies helps you see if their approach aligns with your views on screen time for infants.
16What's your policy on field trips and how do you handle outings?
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What's your policy on field trips and how do you handle outings?
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Why this works
Understanding field trip policies helps you know what activities your baby will participate in and what permissions are needed.
17What's your approach to staff training and how do you ensure quality care?
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What's your approach to staff training and how do you ensure quality care?
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Why this works
Understanding staff training helps you see if caregivers are well-prepared and continue to improve their skills.
18What's your policy on late pickups and how do you handle emergencies?
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What's your policy on late pickups and how do you handle emergencies?
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Why this works
Understanding pickup policies helps you know what to expect if you're late and how they handle emergencies.
19What's your approach to conflict resolution and how do you handle difficult situations?
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What's your approach to conflict resolution and how do you handle difficult situations?
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Why this works
Understanding conflict resolution helps you see how they handle challenging situations and maintain a positive environment.
20What's your policy on bringing items from home and what restrictions exist?
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What's your policy on bringing items from home and what restrictions exist?
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Why this works
Understanding item policies helps you know what your baby can bring and what restrictions exist.
Choosing Infant Daycare
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Making the Right Choice
Observe the Environment
Pay attention to the physical environment, cleanliness, safety features, and how staff interact with infants.
Ask About Staff
Learn about staff qualifications, training, experience, and how they handle different infant needs.
Check References
Ask for references from current or former parents to get honest feedback about their experience.