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My 7-month-old son's in-home daycare provider is closing her doors, so we're in the market for a new one. I was hoping to find someone with substantial experience (10+ years) and a clean record with the state. Unfortunately, the people I found with those qualifications don't have any spots open.
Now I'm looking at providers who either 1) have plenty of experience but have received various citations (accepting drop-ins that push them over their ratio, not having health statements on file, etc.), or 2) have a clean record but have been licensed for less than a year.
Would you look at people from category #1 first or category #2? What kind of questions would you ask to make sure potential citations and/or lack of experience won't affect your child's quality of care? I realize there are a lot of variables here, but I'm feeling a little lost. Thanks!
Now I'm looking at providers who either 1) have plenty of experience but have received various citations (accepting drop-ins that push them over their ratio, not having health statements on file, etc.), or 2) have a clean record but have been licensed for less than a year.
Would you look at people from category #1 first or category #2? What kind of questions would you ask to make sure potential citations and/or lack of experience won't affect your child's quality of care? I realize there are a lot of variables here, but I'm feeling a little lost. Thanks!
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