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What are the names and ages of the children?
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What are the interests and needs of the children and how can these be incorporated into the after-school care?
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Will the siblings be present?
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Do the children have any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of?
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Do the children have special needs or require specific attention?
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What meals or snacks are provided? How are sweets handled?
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Do the children have any dietary restrictions or food allergies?
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What are the drop-off and pick-up arrangements? What is the latest pick-up time?
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How will the children be transported?
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Can other children from school also come along to play?
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What are the contingency plans in case a child is sick or parents are unavailable?
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Can grandparents take over childcare if necessary?
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Do you swap days with other parents/families?
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Is hiring an outside sitter an option for supervision?
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What are the guidelines for television, tablet and media use during childcare?
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How are children addressed about unwanted behavior?
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How do you deal with costs that a parent incurs during childcare (for example during special outings)?
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What are the emergency contact details for each child?
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Is there a first aid kit available and are there medications that need to be administered?
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Do the parents have liability insurance?
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How will parents communicate with each other?
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How can the parent reach each parent immediately if necessary?
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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
