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5 Warning Signs Your Child's Daycare Is Not Right for You

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Vague or Undocumented Policies


Not only should your daycare center have specific policies regarding discipline, your child's goals, and the center's finances, but they should be in writing and thoroughly gone over with you before you make a commitment. If your center does not have their policies documented in writing, you should be wary.

In addition, the center's certificate of compliance from the Department of Public Welfare should be prominently displayed. A center cannot legally operate if it does not possess this license.

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