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Lee Gullens of Raynham places a coat on daughter Abbey, 4, as they leave school early.

Ten questions that parents - as well as licensors - looking at day care centers should ask:

Are day care staff trained in CPR and first aid?

Do they know to detect, prevent and report child abuse?

Are there different areas set aside for different types of play, such as books, blocks, art, etc.?

Do infants and toddlers have interactive toys that “do something” when played with?

Is there a schedule listing what the children will do, eat and learn on a given day or week?

Have background checks been conducted on all adults who work in the center?

What’s the plan if a child gets injured, sick or lost?

Have all the children in the program gotten required immunizations?

What’s the condition of the playground equipment?

Are medicines, cleaning supplies and other poisonous materials kept well out of children’s reach? Source: National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies