Southwest Iowa

Child Care Resource & Referral

 

 

Checking References

References can help you make your final decision about a caregiver. Request references the caregiver. When you call the references ask the following questions:

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How long has your child been in the home or center?

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How does your child feel about the caregiver?

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What do you like about the caregiver and his or her methods?

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Is there anything you do not like about the caregiver's methods?

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Is it easy to talk to the caregiver?

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Is the caregiver open to your child's individual needs?

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How does the caregiver deal with problems or concerns?

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What kind of discipline does the caregiver use?

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What would you like to see the caregiver do differently?

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Would you choose this caregiver again?

 

                               

 

Click here to learn more about the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

Click here to learn more about Quality Assurance.

Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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Last updated: 8/20/2008