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What should I ask when touring a daycare?

Short answer

Ask about adult-to-child ratios, staff background checks and training, safe sleep, illness and emergency policies, and whether parents can drop in.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

ChildCare.gov: find child carechildcare.gov
Head Start: find a programeclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
IRS: child and dependent care creditirs.gov