Parent decision checklist
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- Confirm current license status on the official city or state site
- Ask about ages served, hours, and holiday closures
- Visit in person; observe arrival and outdoor space if possible
- Ask about waitlist length and deposit terms (in writing)
- Clarify who is authorized for pickup
- Request the program’s illness and medication policy
- Compare commute time for drop-off and pickup
- Document questions and answers in your own notes