Other Care
SEARCHING FOR OTHER QUALITY CARE?
1. SEARCH EASILY BY LOCATION: LARIMER CHILD CONNECT
2. Colorado Shines (Important: Ratings do not accurately indicate the quality of a place, so be sure to search by location and not by ratings!)
3. CO SHINES CHILD CARE REFERRAL: 1-877-338-2273
4. Other Options – Facebook Groups
(Both licensed and non-licensed providers are on these groups, so ask great questions. Include your child’s age, schedule, hours, and location preferences.)
Childcare Resources of Weld/Larimer County
Front Range Licensed Childcare Resources
Colorado Caregivers and Families Seeking Childcare
Be selective and choosy about who provides care for your child!
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEARCH FOR AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS QUALITY (ENGAGING, SAFE, AND CLEAN) WITH FEWER CHILDREN IF YOUR CHILD IS AN INFANT! LITTLE ONES NEED LOTS OF ONE-ON-ONE QUALITY ATTENTION AND CARE!
GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK PROVIDERS:
1. Is your program licensed by the State of Colorado? Do you have any violations?
2. What days and hours are you open?
3. What is the age range of the children in your care? How many children do you serve? What is the teacher-to-child ratio?
4. What training have you and your staff had? What educational background do you/they have?
5. How is technology used with my child?
6. May I have a list of current parents to contact about your program?
7. What kind of daily communication do you provide?
8. How are behavioral concerns handled?
Checklist of Things to Look For:
Health and Safety
Equipment is clean and in good repair.
Electrical outlets are covered.
Emergency route and emergency numbers are posted.
The doors are locked and visitors sign in.
Toys are clean and in good condition.
The playground has safe surfaces and is fenced.
Daily Activities
Puzzles, blocks, music and make-believe stations are provided.
Children have a time to choose their own activities.
Activities are varied and include active and quieter times.
Environment Basics
The room is inviting.
The children are happy and involved with other children.
The furniture is child-sized and the materials are at the children’s level.
Materials are age-appropriate, and there are enough supplies to play alone or to share.
Teacher/Child Interactions
There is shared respect between teachers and children.
Children are asked questions.
The teacher attends to the children.
Children's cultures and traditions are welcomed.
