Choosing Childcare

Peace of mind is everything when choosing a childcare center. To help make that all-important decision for you and your child, consider these seven factors:

Reputation: What are people saying about the center?
Staff: Are care providers enthusiastic and positive? What is their educational background?
Environment: Is the facility safe and clean?
Rules: Has the center established operating policies and procedures? What are the staff/child ratios for each age group?
Curriculum: Is there an age-appropriate educational plan? Does the daily schedule include activities that are stimulating and creative?
Accreditation: Has the center gone beyond state licensing requirements to achieve national accreditation?
Instinct: When you visit, do children look happy? Do you feel the environment reflects your values?

Compare child care providers using this handy printable worksheet to help you discover the right child care for your family.

"I've always appreciated your open-door policy with parents, and I hope you will continue to share your many experiences and extended knowledge with others."

– Heather

"Lucas has loved his school and gets excited every time we drive by. Lakeview has a terrific toddler team and Lucas was very fortunate to be in that classroom."

– Lisa

"Every day they're at Lakeview, I am confident my kids are learning not only about letters and numbers and months and music, but also how to be a friend, how to be healthy, how to play and how to ask for help when they need it."

– Alyson

"The Interactive Fun for Your Tot Plus One program has given our daughter an extremely positive introduction to school. Our daughter certainly looked forward to school days."

– Susan & Joseph

"Our daughter's happy memories sold us on Lakeview. Now, Johnny is another happy and proud Lakeview Hamilton graduate."

– Kristine

"I am proud of the environment you maintain at Lakeview, and for the training and supervision you provide your staff."

– Heather

"Thank you for always being there and making the work-life balance process a little easier. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you and thank you!"

– Heather

"I've been going to Lakeview's camp for many years and can't wait to return and see my friends, and help the younger kids again."

– Summer Camp Attendee

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