What to look for, what to ask, and the warning signs, so you can leave your child somewhere you trust.
Visit in person, check that the space is safe and clean, meet the staff who will look after your child, ask to see the daily routine, and find out how they will keep you updated. Choose a daycare close to home or work, with clear rules on illness, food and pick-up.
Safety
Padded play areas, covered sockets, safe exits and CCTV.
Cleanliness
Clean floors, toys and washrooms, and a sanitising routine.
Staff
Trained, patient caregivers, and enough of them for the number of children.
Routine
A clear day plan: play, snack, rest and learning time.
Activities
Active play, stories, crafts and early learning, not just TV.
Food
Whether meals are from home or provided, and how allergies are handled.
Communication
How you'll hear about your child's day.
Location
Close to home or work, with easy parking for drop-off.
- What ages do you take, and what are the timings?
- How many caregivers are there per child?
- What training do the staff have?
- What does a typical day look like?
- Where do the children nap or rest?
- Do I send food from home?
- How do you handle a child who is unwell?
- Who is allowed to pick up my child?
- Is there CCTV, and can parents see it?
- How often are toys and surfaces cleaned?
- How will you tell me about my child's day?
- What are the fees, and what's included?
- You're not allowed to see where the children spend the day.
- Children are mostly watching screens.
- Staff can't explain the daily routine.
- The space is crowded or not clean.
- No clear answer on illness or pick-up rules.
Our daycare in Sudama Nagar is run by a Montessori-certified educator and a mother of young children.
- Active play in our padded indoor play zone
- Snack break, quiet time and stories
- Little lessons: colours, letters, numbers and crafts
- CCTV, trained staff, sanitising and first aid
- A note on your child's day at pick-up
At what age can a child start daycare?
It depends on the daycare. Ask about their age range and how they settle in new children.
How do I help my child settle in?
Start with short days, keep goodbyes quick and warm, and send a familiar toy or blanket.
Where is Atru Patru's daycare?
In Sudama Nagar, Indore, near 60 Feet Road. Ask us about age eligibility, timings and fees.
328-A, First Floor, Sudama Nagar, near 60 Feet Road, Navkar Home, Indore. Monday to Saturday 10 am – 8:30 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 9 pm.