Ask Questions When Looking For The Right Childcare Provider

Ask if the childcare provider is home or center licensed. If
they state they are not licensed, again, you are better to move
on to someone who is better qualified.

Another important question to ask them is how many children they
currently care for. You obviously want the childcare provider to
have enough time to attend to your child's needs, as well as
spend quality time with your child. 

Ask them about what type of training they have had and if they
have documentation. Don't worry about offending them. This is
the career path they have chosen and should understand that you
want someone qualified to take care of your child.

Next, ask them if they participate in any type of food program
for childcare providers. There are several programs that help
the childcare providers with the cost of feeding the children
they take care of and they require them to serve nutritious
food. 

Once these questions are out of the way and you're feeling
pretty comfortable with the answers you've received, ask them
what their fees are. If the fees are within your price range,
set up an interview with them. This will allow you to not only
speak to them in person, but also see what type of facility it
is, how sanitary it is, and the general mood of the children the
childcare provider is currently taking care of.

Keep in mind that finding someone to watch your child can be a
very scary process, but there are wonderful childcare providers
out there. Make sure you ask these questions and if there is
something you feel uncomfortable about, move on to the next
possible provider.