Use the following questions to interview a family child care professional you admire to help you learn more about the values and philosophy of a family child care professional. You may want to add your own questions to this interview.

1. In your daily work, what are some things you do to earn respect and trust from families and children?
2. What professional behaviors have helped you maintain families’ and community members’ trust?
3. How have you created a safe environment for children’s family members to speak honestly about concerns and issues?
4. What advice do you have for becoming a more professional family child care provider?
5. What resources have you found helpful in maintaining a trusting, respectful, and safe family child care home?
6. Other question(s) you may want to add: