to do (one’s) homework

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 919 – Visiting Child Care Centers.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 919 – or backwards: 919.

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This episode is a dialogue between Adam and Noelle about trying to find a place where they can put their young child while the two of them work. Let's get started.

Adam: What’s that?

Noelle: It’s a list of questions I’m going to ask at the childcare center when we visit today. I want to be prepared.

Adam: We already know that it’s licensed and has a good reputation. What other questions are you going to ask?

Noelle: Lots. For instance, I want to know what the ratio is of children to each childcare worker and what their staff turnover rate is.

Adam: Okay, I guess those are important questions.

Noelle: And I want to know what their policies are