This is a printable guide for you to use as a tool when interviewing a child care facility over the telephone.

Date __________ Facility Name__________________ Address________________________

Telephone Number __________________ Director Name ______________________________

1. How many years have you been in business? _________________________________


2. Are you licensed with the state? Yes/No


3. If yes, what is your license number? _________________________________________


4. If no, do you belong to any professional accreditation organizations? Yes/No


5. If yes, do you currently have any violations? Yes/No


6. If yes, what are they and what are you doing to resolve them?______________________


7. If no, when was the last time your facility was inspected? _________________________


8. What age groups of children do you serve? ____________________________________


9. What are your hours of operation? ___________________________________________


10. How much is your cost for care monthly? ______________________________________


11. What does this cost include? _______________________________________________


12. Are there any additional costs? Yes/No


13. If yes, what are they and how much? _________________________________________


14. Is financial assistance available? Yes/No


15. Do you provide meals or snacks? Yes/No


16. If so, what are they? ______________________________________________________


17. What is your child/teacher ratio? ____________________________________________


18. What is the total number of children for whom you currently provide care for? __________


19. Are you closed for any periods of time throughout the year? _______________________


20. If so, when are you closed? ________________________________________________


21. Can I drop in anytime during business hours for a visit to see the facility?Yes/No


22. Do you offer references? Yes/No


23. If yes, can I have that information? ___________________________________________


24. What is the daily routine and types of activities planned for the children? ______________


25. What are your methods for discipline? ________________________________________


26. Do you provide transportation? Yes/No


27. If so, from what time to what time & how for what distance? ________________________


28. Do you currently have any openings for my child/children? Yes/No


29. If no, do you have a wait list? Yes/No


30. If yes, can I be added to your wait list? Yes/No