Safety is the most important factor. The area where kids stay and do their
activities, including the front and back yard, has to be child-proof with
safety gates etc. Check if the living area, kitchen, and bathroom are as
clean as you can accept. Talk to the teacher and make sure she is trained
and has appropriate license. See if she knows all the rules and regulations
about family care facilities. Can she perform CPR? Does she know what to do
in case of emergency? Is the facility covered by any kind of insurance
policy?
See if you like her personality and her way to run the family care. Is there
a schedule for the day? What kind of themes she has in the recent weeks?
Dose she allow kids watching TV? If so, how long? Will there be any backup
plan if she is not available due to personal reasons? Would she be glad if
you want to talk to other parents? Also check the age distribution of kids
in the daycare. How long the kids have been in her facility? If allowed, you
should observe the behavior of other kids.
Finally, if you’re happy with the family care you probably will want to
bring your little one for a tour before you get her enrolled. Good luck!