Taking a young child to day care can be very challenging. It's impossible not to think about this child throughout the workday. You can try a few things to make this process better, both before and after you make your selection of day care centers for toddlers Redwood Road, UT.

Before Your Decision

• Set Up a Visit: Some day care facilities offer a clean, fun environment for children, while others are in dire need of an upgrade. Take a good look inside to know what you are in for. You should also familiarize yourself with the instructors.
• Review Accreditation: Accreditation organizations help with the selection of a day care program. Look for the seal of approval by the the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC), the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), or the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Check Adult-to-Child Ratio: Too many children per instructor will result in poor care or even unsafe circumstances. A ratio of one teacher for every ten children is fine for four-year-olds, but the ratio should be lowered to 1:4 for infants.

After Your Decision

• Meet Regularly: Have regular follow-up visits with the day care employees. This is the best way to stay up to date with your child's behavior patterns, what they are learning, and what is happening at the facility.



• Volunteer: Volunteer appointments are available at all day care programs. This doesn't just mean reading to kids. There is also a need for parents to come on the weekend to clean or repair the facility.



• It's OK to Change Your Mind: If you change your mind about the provider you have chosen, it's your right to choose a new one. Your child's well-being must be paramount and difficult conversations should not stand in the way.