Angela's Child Care Service Quality, loving care for your precious child Things Parents Should Observe at the daycare/home Is the center/home well maintained? Are there paint chips from walls or windowsills? How clean is the house? (Avoid unusually messy and disorganized environments) Babyproofing: Is the furniture safe? Are sharp edges covered? Are electrical outlets covered? Are safety gates used? Are cabinets locked? Does each child get his/her own bedding? Are doors to napping areas left open or will a monitor be used? Is the daycare well lighted and cheerful? Is the center/home a comfortable temperature? Does the center/home have a yard with some shade? Is the provider energetic, patient and calm around the children? How does the provider interact with your child? Are you happy with the number of children in the daycare? How do the children interact with one another? How do the children interact with the provider? Are the children happy and respectful of rules, or do they seem uncontrollable or unusually detached from activities? Are the children well monitored and closely watched, or are they lacking supervision? Do you see infants that are awake and in a crib, playpen or infant swing for a long time? Are toys developmentally and age appropriate? Does the home/center avoid small toy parts? Does the caregiver provide books for children? Does the caregiver read to the children regularly? Is there evidence of children doing art projects? Is music played during the day? How would you describe the environment: happy, calm, hectic, organized or messy? Is this a positive environment for your child?