Evaluating a Daycare

Things to consider when looking for a daycare:

Do you want the center near work or home?
Make sure the daycare is accredited by the National Association for the Education for Young Children or the National Association of Family Child Care.
Ask about their policies, hours, fees, activities, and philosophies on teaching children.
Are they flexible to help you with your schedule?
What is their teacher to child ratio?
Do they change activities frequently?
Do they have experienced teachers?
Is the center clean and safe?
What was your gut feeling after you and your child visited the center?