Of course it is important to check if the provider is capable of doing a good job.
But documentation like these
* What person(s) will be in close contact with your Child (regularly or on occasion)?
* RCMP criminal background checks?
* First Aid?
* Supervision, Transparency, Accountability?
* Relevant Certifications?
* Experience?
* Insurance?
* Business license?
* How long in business?
* References, referrals?
* Vehicle suitability, safety, certifications, government commercial transport inspections?
* Back up vehicles? Could your child be stranded somewhere? Vehicle properly equipped?
* Can the vehicle survive an impact from another vehicle?
* Driver certification, professional, ICBC manifest, health?
* Documentation?
are important and is one way parents can refer to see whether you are up to date.
At the end of the day the day care providers are running a business - a very sensitive business .
I do not think it is an unreasonable request from parents.
It is rather funny that providers always reverse it on the parents saying " do you guys have this?".
Day care providers are running the business and this is their professional portfolio.