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  • What are the names and ages of the children?

  • What are the interests and needs of the children and how can these be incorporated into the after-school care?

  • Will the siblings be present?

  • Do the children have any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of?

  • Do the children have special needs or require specific attention?

  • What meals or snacks are provided? How are sweets handled?

  • Do the children have any dietary restrictions or food allergies?

  • What are the drop-off and pick-up arrangements? What is the latest pick-up time?

  • How will the children be transported?

  • Can other children from school also come along to play?

  • What are the contingency plans in case a child is sick or parents are unavailable?

    • Can grandparents take over childcare if necessary?

    • Do you swap days with other parents/families?

    • Is hiring an outside sitter an option for supervision?

  • What are the guidelines for television, tablet and media use during childcare?

  • How are children addressed about unwanted behavior?

  • How do you deal with costs that a parent incurs during childcare (for example during special outings)?

  • What are the emergency contact details for each child?

  • Is there a first aid kit available and are there medications that need to be administered?

  • Do the parents have liability insurance?

  • How will parents communicate with each other?

  • How can the parent reach each parent immediately if necessary?

  • If a conflict arises, what is a good way for each family to address such issues? How would you like to find solutions together?

Initial Parents Conversation - Input for a Flying Start

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Below is a list of questions to help guide your initial conversation. Feel free to explore additional topics or adjust the number of questions based on your needs. The key is to ask the questions that will give you confidence in the other parent(s) when it comes to the care of your child(ren). Be clear about what you consider essential and what would be a nice bonus.

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