https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/childcare-checklist The search for a child care center can be daunting, but it does not have to be. Check out our checklist that will guide you in making the right decision for you and your child. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> First Impressions <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Did you have a positive first experience?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> If your child was with you on your tour, did your child feel comfortable?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Do you feel your child would enjoy their time at this center?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Do you feel your child would be safe while at this center?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Was the center and the classrooms clean and organized?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Did the overall environment of the center seem pleasing and welcoming? (Sights, smells, sounds)?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Did the Director take the time to meet with you themself?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Were you able to meet your child’s potential teacher?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Were you given a tour of your child’s potential classroom and other areas in the center?    </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What will your child learn? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Were you told about what your child will be learning while at the center?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Were the Lesson Plans posted outside the classroom?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Were the Lesson Plans age appropriate and child centered?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Did the children seem occupied and engaged?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Were the children involved in learning activities?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Was there child created art on display in or outside the classrooms?  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Daily Care </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Did the staff seem knowledgeable about how to best care for the children in their classroom?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Are their daily schedules posted and/or available for the classrooms?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Is the daily schedule age appropriate?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Is there outdoor time scheduled for each age group?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Are the toys and materials available to the children age appropriate?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Is the center respectful of the language, culture, and values of the families who attend?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Did the staff seem pleasant and welcoming?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Did the staff seem receptive and responsive to the children’s needs?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Are their daily procedures in place for cleaning and sanitizing toys, classroom furniture, and other classroom items?  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Staff </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> What background checks are required of staff?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> What are the minimum required qualifications for staff?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Are staff CPR/First Aide Trained  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Are there MAT (Medication Administration Training) staff?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Are children supervised by staff at all times?  </span> </li> <li> <span> How do staff communicate with parents daily?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Is the Director available and open to talking to parents?  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Overall Center </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Is the center state licensed?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Have you looked at the center’s previous state inspections?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Is the center clean and organized?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Is there appropriate lighting throughout the building?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Is the overall building clean and well maintained?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Do the rooms and other spaces for children allow ample room for them to play?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Are the toys and other materials available to the children age appropriate?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Do the classrooms appear to have all the materials they would need to foster and promote learning and development?  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Outside </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Is there time for children to play outside in the daily schedules?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Are there age-appropriate playgrounds?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Are the areas available for outdoor play in good and safe working condition?  </span> </li> <li> <span> Are children supervised at all times during outdoor play?  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Is the opportunity for shade available in the outdoor play areas?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Do the teachers play with and engage with their students while playing outside?  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Is space available indoors for children to still exercise and participate in large motor and group games when weather does not permit outdoor play?  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:19:32 GMT https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/childcare-checklist thumbnail main image https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/classroom-life We would love for your family to be a part of the SFLC family. If you would like to register your child at our center, please review this blog that details the important documents needed for each child. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:15:11 GMT https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/classroom-life thumbnail main image https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/your-future-is-now Are you interested in possibly joining the staff at SFLC? At SFLC we look for staff who love Jesus, love children, are passionate about teaching, and want to make a positive influence in the lives of children and their families. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Blogging is a great way to stay engaged with site visitors and keep your site content relevant and fresh. Here are great reasons to start blogging today. </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> It’s an easy way to engage with site visitors </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:09:39 GMT https://www.salemfieldslearningcenter.com/your-future-is-now thumbnail main image