There are numerous daycare options available in Lorain County. Use the following tips to choose the best daycare center for your child:
• Look for a state-licensed facility. Licensed daycare centers must meet state requirements for health, safety, staff education and child/staff ratios.
• Ask about child/staff ratios. Minimum Ohio staffing requirements for licensed daycare facilities are: infants 1:5; toddlers 1:8; and preschoolers 1:12.
• Visit daycare centers while classes are in session.
• Ask about available transportation if your child will also be attending school.
• Ask if the center closes for holidays, vacations, staff training or other reasons.
• Ask about the sick child policy and whether sick care is available.
• Look around the facility. Is it clean, colorful and in good repair? Are there a variety of toys and activities to engage children? Is there a safe outdoor play area?
• Caregivers should be calm, friendly and actively engaged with the children.
Summer Tip: Enrolling your child in upcoming fall programs is a good way to plan on starting out the school year right with Horizon Education Centers and introduce your child to our caring day care staff. Fall classes are enrolling soon; click here to schedule your Horizon Education visit online and save $100!