Denver Association of Family Child Care

Telephone Interview Questions for Child Care Homes

Sep 30, 2000

Telephone Interview Questions for Child Care Homes

Name of caregiver:

Phone number:

Address:

Tell the caregiver your name and the age of the child needing care. Ask if he or she has time to answer a few questions. If not, ask when it would be a good time to call back.

1. Do you have any openings?
If not, do you anticipate having openings in the near future?

2. Is your home licensed?
By whom?

3. Is your home accredited?
If not, do you plan to pursue accreditation?

4. What is the cost?
What does this include? (e.g., snacks, meals, diapers)
Are there any extra costs?

5. What days and hours is care available?

6. If you are sick or on vacation, are there provisions for backup care?

7. What do you do when a child is sick?

8. How many other children are cared for in your home?

9. What meals are served?

10. Is there a safe outside play area?

11. What are some sample activities that my child would be involved in?

12. Are parents permitted to visit unannounced any time during the day?

Add other questions you may have:

If the basic information sounds like it will meet your needs, ask when you can visit. Be sure to make your appointment for a time the children will be present.

Sounds O.K.

Maybe

Not for me

Date and time for visit

Directions