Make sure that the child care provider, service or agencies has all the most up to date phone numbers and contact information. This means cell phones, work numbers and home numbers for Mom and Dad plus emergency numbers. Don’t rely on the child to pass this information along, contact the child care center yourself to make any changes.

Many child chare facilities are after school only placements that will provide fun and educational activities for kids between certain ages. If you are planning on placing your child in an after school program find out about their homework policy and if they will assist the child.

If your child has any health issues including breathing problems, food allergies or even has a cold or is complaining of not feeling well be sure to communicate this information to the child care provider. Some child care facilities will not allow ill children to come into the center for safety to the rest of the child and will require a doctor's note before the child can return.