Quality Checklist

This is the checklist posted on the Oklahoma Department of Human Services website that they recommend that you take with you when you visit a child care program. It will help you notice imp ortant things about the place where your children will spend their days.

Basics

Yes   No  - Is the program approved as a one, one star plus, two or three stars program by OKDHS?

Yes   No - Are there enough teachers to respond to my child’s needs?

Yes   No - Is the caregiver trained and experienced?

The Place

Yes   No - Are there different places for different activities?

Yes   No -  Is the outdoor play area safe and interesting?

Yes   No - Do I hear happy children’s voices?

Do the Caregivers…

Yes   No - Seem patient with the children and responsive to their needs?

Yes   No - Enjoy playing and talking with children?

Activities

Yes   No - Is there quiet and active, inside and outside play time?

Yes   No - Are toys and other materials available for my child to use?

Yes   No - Is there no or very limited TV time?

Parent’s Role

Yes   No - Can I visit my child’s class at any time?

Yes   No - Are there ways for me to be involved in the program?