When selecting a day care provider, clients are usually most concerned about finding a place where they can meet and interact with their peers and participate in stimulating activities. But other concerns—such as getting access to dependable transportation or nutritional meals–may be equally or more important for a particular individual. Start by determining what’s most important in your situation. Here are some suggestions.
- Visit the centers closest to youtalk with the staff to see of they are curtious and friendly
- Talk to families that use the centers to determine if the facilities and programs available meet your individual needs.
- Number of years in operation - look for stability
- State license or certification if required
- Days and hours of operation
- Financial costs - be sure to look for any hidden costs (such as extra charges for transportation or special meals). Do they have any financial assistance available
- Meet the staff and ask for credentials - can health needs be met?
- Is transportation provided?
- Look at the menu - can special needs be met? It is a good sign if they ask you to stay for lunch.
- Can they deal with conditions such as incontinence or dementia.
- Ask for references - if you can talk to the family of a client that is even better.
- Ask to see a schedule of activities
- Find out whether the center takes field trips, uses volunteers or invites in children for special programs
- Find out whether the staff will help participants use the restroom, and how they handle episodes of incontinence
- Find out what type of training the center requires for employees and whether it provides ongoing training
- How do I pay for Adult Day Care
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