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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VI, Issue X Page 15 September 1, 2002 Tips on Finding the Right Child Care Facility – Asking the right questions Basic Information about the Center Does the center meet your require ments for available hours? Is the childcare affordable? Are meals and snacks age appropriate and nutritional? Is transportation available if needed? Is their licensing information available? Is the classroom group size acceptable? Do they have adequate insurance? Do they have references available? The Facility Do the children seem happy? Does your child seem anxious about returning to the center? Do the staff and children get along well? Is the setting cheerful? Is there a daily schedule or monthly calendar? Is the facility clean, orderly and safe? Are there age appropriate toys and activities? Where are the fire extinguishers, first aid treatments, and emergency exits? Are there exit signs and evacuation diagrams posted? Do the children get comfort or oneon-one when needed? Can the children get things for themselves? Are there a good variety of materials and activities available for the children? Are there separate quiet and active play spaces? Do they have fieldtrips and other outings? Do they have an education program that is age appropriate for your child? Do they encourage reading, arts, language, etc.? Parent Involvement Do they have training and experience with children? Do they have an ongoing continuing education program for the staff? Are they friendly and cooperative? Are disciplinary methods acceptable? Is each staff member CPR and First Can parents be involved in decisionmaking, and in activities? Is a monthly calendar provided with themes, allowing parents to share your child’s excitement of the day’s events? Can parents visit unannounced at any time? Tips The Staff Aid trained? Are the children treated as individuals, and treated with respect? Ask for the center’s licensing agency phone number. Make sure the providers or facility do not have any violations on their record. Always check a facility’s references. Ask the director if s/he could give your phone number to a few of the parents that have children enrolled. Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral center. There is one located at Weber State University at 626-7837. Go with your “gut feeling.” If you are the least bit hesitant about the facility, then keep looking for another. Children are life’s most precious gift, they should be treated as such. Take the time to find quality care for you child. Note: Information courtesy of Old Fire House Child Care. Some of the information used in this article was taken from the Athen’s Family website. Remember September 11 Take time to pause and reflect . . . Your Valley Realtors Eden Office 745-8800 Dick Payne Sue Hansen Ken Turner Camille Sitton Dick Dixon Broker Sales Executive Sales Executive Sales Executive Wendy Anderson Sales Executive 726-9335 710-3833 940-9000 791-5300 Associate Broker 940-4040 430-7064 Price Reduced $20,000 EDEN Owner needs to sell fast! 1.39 acres, Wrap-around deck. Open kitchen & great room. Two gas log fireplaces, wet bar. Tons of inclusions! Call Wendy Anderson 430-7064. Spectacular lake and mountain views. Allergy-free home features many specialties. Radiant floor heat, gas fireplace in master bedroom. 4 BR, 3 BA. Home warranty. Call Sue Hansen 710-3833. $250,000 Just Listed! $269,900 Just Listed! Incredible extras in this 1+acre horse property with 40x60 outbldg. Private well. Spa w/Jacuzzi built in. Don’t miss it! 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Call Sue Hansen 710-3833. Come in and let us help you find your dream home. Coldwell Banker Just Listed! $325,000 Perfection in a Valley home. 3 BR 2 BA This incredibly beautiful home is minutes from a Golf Course, Pineview Lake and 3 ski areas. Additional land available. Call Sue Hansen 710-3833. Eden Office 801-745-8800 $209,000 Adorable! 4 BR 3BA home nestled on 1 acre in a prime location of Eden! Central air, gas log fireplace, extra large patio. New sprinkler system. Call Wendy Anderson 430-7064. EDEN Just Listed! $59,900 VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! Beautiful .55 acre lot overlooking the Valley. Build your dream home here! Call Wendy Anderson 430-7064. LAND Beautiful 26 acres in Huntsville. Prime location, can be subdivided. Close to water. Incredible views! Call Wendy Anderson for details! 430-7064. |