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Call or email the Referral Service at the Child Care Council of Westchester. This free and confidential service will provide you with information and referrals to early care and education programs based on the specific needs of your family. |
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Learn about the various types of care. |
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Learn the difference between state regulations and accreditation. |
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Call each program on the list of referrals you receive. Confirm the information on the profile and ask if they have an opening for your child. |
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Some additional questions to ask are:
What is the daily program for the children?
How many children does the provider care for?
What are the ages of the children in the group?
What are the fees and what do they include?
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Visit at least three potential programs and providers:
Allow at least 30-45 minutes for the visit and be sure children are in care during your visit. Use the checklist to ask questions and to make notes on what you see at each program. |
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Ask for references from parents whose children are currently in the program. Ask if their children enjoy the program and what they like most and least about the program. |
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In the end, trust your instincts and enroll your child in the program that you feel most comfortable with. |
