Teddy Bear Learning Center™

Teddy Bear Learning Center

11 Middletown-Lincroft Road | Lincroft NJ 07738 | 732-747-8583

Four Aspects to Selecting a Child Care Provider

FACILITY
LEARNING & NURTURING
COMMUNICATION
TEACHERS

Print the below questionnaire as a guide before visiting Teddy Bear Learning Center or other local preschools.

		Teddy Bear Learning Center	Alternate School
FACILITY	Is the building safe, secure, and on a private campus?	Located in a residential setting Not attached to any other public building Set back from the road On a large private campus Key-code entrance Camera monitor Monitored fire sprinkler system
	Is the building clean and well maintained?	New carpeting and floors throughout the building Freshly painted Bright spacious classrooms Plexiglas windows throughout the building and between classrooms Bright and airy classrooms
	Are entrances and outdoor play areas secure and monitored?	Play yard secured by double gate system Ample room for active movement and exercise Four separated play areas Children play outdoors daily (weather permitting) One and one half acre campus in a park-like setting Emergency safety plan in place Pick-up and drop-off procedure in place Back To Top ^
LEARNING & NURTURING	Are children provided with the skills they need to succeed in their future?	Life long love of learning Encouraging creativity and curiosity Enjoyment of reading Confidence and self-esteem
	Is there a structured learning program for each age group?	Academic curriculum for all age groups Personal attention to group activity Individual time Large classrooms – small groups
	Are children provided an opportunity solve problems and accomplish their goals?	Exploration Experimentation Curiosity Confidence building Proudly advancing at their own pace Back To Top ^
COMMUNICATION	Is there ongoing communication about daily and monthly activities?	Website Monthly calendar / curriculum Daily interaction with teacher Directors on site Daily reports for infants and toddlers Newsletters Monthly book lists Current articles Open door policy Phone calling time Home-based activities sent home for parents to use Parents allowed to visit any time Parent-teacher conferences Open school night Progress reports Director’s observations Teacher’s observations Back To Top ^
TEACHERS	Do teachers engage children in creative and academic learning?	Group activities Learning centers Individualized instruction Curriculum flexibility Children’s thoughts and ideas enhance the curriculum
TEACHERS	Are teachers mature and experienced?	Average employment time with the school is eight years Low teacher turn-over Friendly interaction with parents Responsible Caring and nurturing Knowledgeable and resourceful Trained in early childhood first aid and CPR Back To Top ^