If you decide to go to work or back to school and need to leave your child with someone other than a relative, give some thought and time in locating a provider.  Talk to the individual and plan a visit to the home before taking your child there.  See where the child will be playing, napping, etc.

Questions to be asking:

1. Is the provider licensed or registered?  Ask to see their license or certificate of registration.
2. Is the overall environment safe for the child?  Is it similar to the child's home setting?
3. Is there open communication?  Is the provider asking questions of you and answering your questions?
4. Chat with her/him for awhile.  Does the provider seem interested in children or is she/he just interested in money?
5. Is the home relatively clean and is there proper eating, sleeping and play space for your child?
6. What plans has the provider made for emergencies and is there a telephone in the home?
7. What kind of nutritional food/snacks are served and who will provide them?
8. Are medications, dangerous chemicals, household cleaning supplies, and sharp objects locked away, or if in a home, out of reach of children under 10 years of age?
9. Is outside play area safe, fenced, and free of hazards?
10. What is the charge and are you charged for days your child is absent?
11. Who (besides yourself) will be authorized to pick up your child?
12. Will an adult be with your child at all times?
13. Ask to see all areas of the home/center your child will have access to.

If you have questions, complaints, or if you are concerned about your adult or child care provider, please don't hesitate to give us a call. For more information about the Adult and Child Care program, please contact:

Teri LaMetterey
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8382

Stacey Stroh
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8339

Dottie Davis
Adult & Child Care Facilities Program Aide
(913) 477-8068

Eldonna Chesnut
Adult and Child Care Facilities Division Director
(913) 477-8366