{"product_id":"daycare-tour-toolkit-guide-checklist-comparison-tracker","title":"Daycare Tour Toolkit — Guide, Checklist \u0026 Comparison Tracker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital download. No physical item is shipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep daycare tour questions, observations and costs together so you can compare up to five childcare programs. This editable guide and tracker bundle covers 48 criteria across 11 categories, including safety, staffing, food and allergies. Bring the one-page checklist on each visit, then review your notes and scores side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree files supplied together in one ZIP download. This is a digital product; no physical item is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-page Daycare Tour Walkthrough \u0026amp; Q\u0026amp;A Guide (.docx): a phone pre-screen, room-by-room observations, a 14-category bank of approximately 70 questions, green\/yellow\/red flag tables, weighted decision scorecard and post-tour follow-up lists. Covers daily routines, behavioral expectations and family priorities. Editable in Word, Google Docs, Pages or LibreOffice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaycare Comparison Tracker (.xlsx): compare up to five programs using 48 criteria scored 1–5, automatic color coding and custom weights. Includes program rankings, an annual cost calculator for tuition and fees, a 42-question Q\u0026amp;A log and notes pages. Use in Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers or LibreOffice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-page Quick-Reference (PDF): all 48 criteria, checkboxes, a 1–5 rating scale and red weak-signal cues. Print on US Letter paper for your tour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the guide and tailor the editable questions to your family's priorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd one daycare per tracker column and print the quick-reference checklist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord scores, observations and follow-up questions during each visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the weighted scores alongside your notes and cost estimates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents starting a childcare search, comparing centers or home daycares, or relocating to a new area. Childcare providers can also use the questions to prepare for parent meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDownload \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiles are available after purchase as a ZIP folder. Download and extract the files, then open the guide, spreadsheet or PDF you want to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor personal use only; not for resale or redistribution. Colors may vary slightly between screens and printers. Because this is a digital download, all sales are final — but please message me if anything isn't right and I'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real MKOI Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663374319930,"sku":"ETSY-4587484649","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/2745\/9898\/files\/etsy-4587484649-1.jpg?v=1791577822","url":"https:\/\/realmkoidigital.shop\/products\/daycare-tour-toolkit-guide-checklist-comparison-tracker","provider":"Real MKOI Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}