Child Development Center Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Are you only open to Rutgers employees and students?
Q: I’ve heard that it is impossible to get into the Child Development Center! How long is the waiting list?
Q: What makes the Child Development Center different from other early childhood programs?
Q: What is your staff:child ratio?
Q: Are the teachers certified and specially trained?
Q: Do the teachers have first aid training?
Q: How are the teachers screened?
Q: Do you offer discounts for families with multiple children?
Q: Is there a lot of staff turnover?
Q: Are meals included?
Q: Can I send in my own food for my child to eat?
Q: What is a typical day like?
Q: How often do you take the children outdoors?
Q: May I request that my child stays indoors at any time?
Q: Do you apply sunscreen to the children?
Q: Do you provide care for mildly ill children?
Q: Do you administer medication?
Q: How much TV or screen time do the children have?
Q: Are the children offered a nap-time?
Q: Do children have to be toilet-trained?
Q: Do I need to send in diapers and wipes for my child?
Q: Do the children go on field trips?
Q: Can children attend part-time?
Q: Do you offer drop-in care?
Q: Are you a year-round program?
Q: Do you require a tuition deposit?
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
Q: Do you take infants?
Q: Do you offer evening care, weekend care, or baby-sitting services?
Q: Do you limit access into your facility?
Q: What kind of research takes place in your program?