Questions to ask daycare references?

Calls to people's references are normally brief, but you could always ask-

"If you had to name one, what area of child care would you say is '??' weakness"?

I would make sure there is some kind of security system to get into the building. You don't want just anybody to be able to walk in off the street. Also I would check to see if they have a fire alarm system that is monitored by an alarm company or do they have to take the time to dial 911, you don't what them taking the time to call 911 before they your child out. They should leave the calling to the alarm company so you can put your attention to getting the children out of the building. The best thing for me when my daughter went to daycare was the ones that provided food for them, that was one last thing I had to do in the morning.

The only question you can ask legally of an employer about a former employee are questions pertaining their job, You can't even ask the reasons they are no longer working for that particular employer..(i.e.) Did this person work for you? How long did this person work for you? Was this person prompt or tardy getting to work?

That's it, you can not legally ask about any conflicts or job performance. If the employer volunteers that information you can make note of it but you can not ask. All the former employer has to give you is that this person worked for them and the length of time they did so.

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Questions to ask daycare references?

We are in the process of choosing a new childcare provider for our daughter. I've narrowed it down to 2, whom I've interviewed thoroughly and am comfortable with. Now I'm checking out their references. Presumably, the names they've given me are people who will vouch for them. ...

Generally speaking you aren't going to be given the number of a reference who has anything bad to say, and references usually don't have all day to talk to you. I would just ask the references why they trust said person and how long their children were watched by said person, say thanks for your time and hang up.

how did employment end--by sitter, or by employer? what kinds of conflicts were there, and how were they resolved? was there an open line of communication between mom and sitter? (can you tell mine quit not too long ago and in not a very nice way?) make sure you get everything in writing and addend it if need be. i like the "if you could change one thing" question.

If you could change one thing about the way they treat or care for children, what would it be?

This is one that could bring out some uncertainties.