Quality care--what to look for in the childcare

Over the years I have worked in a   many childcare programs I have also visited many. Some of these centers do not have all the components in order to ensure that the children that they  will meet their  developmental mile stones. I currently help to set up centers and  I ensure that the components are there that will give the quality  care that the children need:
The staff should be well trained in Early Childhood Development (0-3) When staff are trained they will be able to create age appropriate activities. The environment should be interactive. There should  use routines to promote learning.There should be time for messy  activities/active play /small group and individual play. items should be at eye level and children should have easy access, this teaches independence and they  begin to make choices.Group size is very important(ratio)  this allows  care givers and children to have one on one.
It is also important for children to have continuity of care. Infants and toddlers thrive in worm relationships. Programs that have a new teacher every   few months  is  not healthy emotionally for your infant,this is true for a baby sitter also.
Family involvement is a very important component  of a good childcare program.Does your program respect your cultural norms.Your program should have a comprehensive support system because you need to educate the whole child.Your program should also empower the parents to become advocates for their children.