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Conduct a
Telephone Interview |
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Availability |
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What ages are accepted? |
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Are there any openings? |
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Is there a waiting list? |
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Hours & Location |
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What are the hours for
full or part time care? |
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the child care close to home? |
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| Is
the child care close to work? |
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transportation provided for before or after-school programs? |
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Cost |
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| When
are fees due? How much? |
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there different fees for part-time or full-time care? |
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| Are
there different fees for children of different ages? (Infant care usually
costs more) |
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| Do
fees include lunch and/or breakfast? |
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| Is
there still a charge when a child is sick or on vacation? |
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| Are
there discounts for siblings? |
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| Are
there extra fees – supply fees, picking-up late fees, etc.? |
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Quality Issues |
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| How long does the
Provider/Director plan on remaining in business? |
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| How
many children are cared for and what are their ages? |
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| How
many adults are there per child? |
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| What
type of education or experience do the caregivers have? |
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| Is
it OK to visit the site and when? |
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| Are
you licensed? For how long? |
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| Do
you smoke? |
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Do
you have pets? |
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