What a licence tells you
Ask providers about the kind of licence they hold, the age range it covers, and how families can review public licensing information.
Health, safety, and staffing
Tour questions should cover sanitation, emergency preparation, caregiver training, required ratios, and safe sleep practices where relevant.
Why 24-hour care deserves extra questions
Families looking for extended-hour care should also ask about overnight staffing, sleeping areas, routines, and how emergencies are handled after normal business hours.
Use a tour to see the details
A visit lets families observe the setting, ask practical questions, and decide whether the care environment feels safe and workable for their child.