Pine VillagePreSchool Checklist - Interview with Center Director

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Pine Village PreSchool
Interview with Center Director

Basic Information
Director's Name _____________________
Normal Hours _______________________
Days Closed ________________________
Fees for care Full-time __________	Part-time __________
Other fees (Registration, Deposit, etc.) ______________________________
Payment Policies (including when your child is out sick or on vacation, and late fees) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Meals & Snacks Provided Yes No
Diapers & Wipes Provided Yes No
Can parents drop in any time? Yes No (The answer to this question should be an enthusiastic "Yes." If not, seriously question why this isn't an option.)
Sick Policy (including when your child is sick and you cannot be reached) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Teachers & Staff
What is the retention rate of your staff? _______________
How long do staff members usually stay here?
Less than 1 year 1-2 years More than 2 years
3. Do you perform criminal background checks? Yes No (If the answer is "no," ask what kind of background checks are performed.)
Please detail your requirements for teachers/caregivers, assistants and support staff. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Is staff training ongoing? Yes No
How many staff members have CPR and first aid training? _____________________________________________________________________________
What emergency procedures are in place? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Group Size & Ratios
How many teachers/caregivers are employed in total? _____________________________________________________________________________
On average, how many children are in the center? _____________________________________________________________________________
What are the age groupings? _____________________________________________________________________________
How many children are in my child's group and what is the caregiver/child ratio? _____________________________________________________________________________
Does this meet or exceed state requirements? Meets Exceeds
Does this meet or exceed NAEYC requirements? Meets Exceeds
Are you NAEYC accredited or will you be pursuing NAEYC accreditation? Accredited Pursuing
Are your pursuing another type of accreditation? What type? _______________________ Accredited Pursuing
How are caregiver/child transitions handled? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Is child's progression from one group to another based on age, or developmental stage? _____________________________________________________________________________
Center Philosophy
What is the center's educational philosophy? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
How does that philosophy translate into your caregiving approach? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
What is your background and how long have you been at the center? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Please describe what a typical day would be like in my child's age group. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
How is a sad child cared for? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
How is discipline handled? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Please provide three parent references and their phone numbers. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Observation/Tour Checklist
Speak kindly and firmly. (No yelling or demeaning tone.)	Yes No
Sit with children in various activities.	Yes No
Appear affectionate.	Yes No
Respond to children's needs quickly.	Yes No
Appear to enjoy children.	Yes No
Always wash hands before food preparation and after diapering.	Yes No
Children:
Children seem happy and relaxed.	Yes No
Interact well with their caregivers.	Yes No
Activities are age appropriate.	Yes No
Facility : Interior
Looks and smells clean.	Yes No
Toys, materials and furnishings are in good condition.	Yes No
Toys are washed after they have been in a child's mouth.	Yes No
Used toys are washed daily.	Yes No
Electrical outlets are covered.	Yes No
Hazardous materials are in locked storage areas.	Yes No
Kitchen is physically off limits.	Yes No
Staff can see entire room from any vantage point.	Yes No
Children cannot leave a room undetected.	Yes No
Entrances are secure.	Yes No
Spaces for children's personal items.	Yes No
Facility : Outside Play Area
Generally appears safe.	Yes No
Impact absorbing material around play structures.	Yes No
Play structures are well-maintained.	Yes No
Area is fenced in.	Yes No
Sandbox is covered when not in use.	Yes No
Adequate staff on hand at all times.	Yes No
Toys and equipment are in good condition and age appropriate.	Yes No
Enough room for all the children who would normally use the area together.	Yes No
Other Observations & Gut Feelings: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ This was printed from printed from www.PineVillagePreSchool.com