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The Parent Handbook
The Parent Handbook
Parent Handbook Description
This comprehensive guide is designed to provide detailed information about childcare provider policies and procedures, ensuring parents have a clear understanding of how the childcare program operates and what to expect regarding their child’s care while enrolled in the program.
The handbook covers various aspects from mission and values to specific policies regarding admissions, payment, curriculum, and emergency procedures. This handbook is fully customizable, allowing childcare programs to make it uniquely their own.
While this Parent Handbook is comprehensive and designed to provide detailed information about policies and procedures in a childcare provider setting, it is essential for childcare providers to carefully review and modify the content to adhere to their specific state's licensing requirements and regulations. Each state has unique guidelines and mandates that must be followed to ensure compliance and maintain the highest standards of care.
The Parent Handbook Contents
1. Acknowledgment
2. Who We Are?
- Mission Statement
- Our Values
- Our Goals
3. A Look into Our Program
- What We Do and What We Believe
4. Description of Age Groups
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Older Toddlers
- Preschool and PreK
5. Our Curriculum
- Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
- Language Development
- Cognitive Development: Science, Math, and Social Studies
- Social Emotional
- Physical Development: Fine and Gross Motor Skills
- Sensory Exploration
- Art, Music, Dance, and Creative Expression
6. Admissions
- Enrollment Requirements
- Registration Documents
- Enrollment Fees
- Special Discounts
- Sibling Enrollment Program
- Waitlist Information
- Classroom Playdate and Facility Visitation
- Annual Enrollment Fee
- Items To Bring on Your Child’s First Day
- Updating Forms for Your Child’s File
- Vaccination Policy
- Unenrollment Notification Policy
7. Payment Policies
- Program Options
- Requesting a Change of Enrolled Days
- Rate for Added Date
- Payment of Monthly Tuition Fee
- Field Trip Fee
- Late Payment Fees
- Returned Payments
- Absence Fees
- Evaluation Of Tuition Rates
- Vacations
- Late Pick-Up Fee
- Weather
- Payment Fee for Non-Attendance Policy
8. Withdrawal and Discharge Policy
- Withdrawing From the Center
- Discharge Policy
- Termination For Threat Policy
9. Arrival and Departure
- Arrival Procedure
- Cut-Off Drop-Off Time
- Departure Procedure
- Pick-Up Authorization
10. General Employee Information
- Staffing
- What Makes Our Staff Special?
- General Employee Classifications
- Staff Training and Continuing Education Policy
11. Yummy It’s Time to Eat!
- Preparation of Food
- Mealtimes
- Menus
- Water And Mealtime Fluids
- Children With Special Diets
- Facility Celebrations
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Meal Service Policy
12. General Facility Policies
- Type Of Insurance
- State Regulations and Licensing
- Smoking Policy
- Alcohol Policy
- Equal Employment
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Inclusion Policy
- Inclusive Accommodation Policy
- Plan for Serving Students With Additional Needs and Chronic Illness
- Sexual Harassment
- Child Neglect and Abuse
- Social Media
- Confidentiality
- Hazardous Items
- Toy Policy
- Toy Cleaning and Sanitation Policy
- Biting
- Diaper Changing
- Transitioning A Student to The Next Age Group
- Screens And Media
- Attire For Children
- Special Events
- Field Trips
- Video Surveillance Policy
- Limited Access to Camera Footage in Childcare Facility
- Lice Policy
13. Potty Training
14. Outdoor Play Policies
- Sunscreen and Insect Repellent
15. Animal Handling Policy
- Introduction
- Guidelines and Policies Regarding Animals
- First Aid
- Risks
16. Guidance and Discipline Policy
- Challenging Behavior Process
17. Assessments, Observations, Evaluations
- Assessments
- Professional Evaluations
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
18. Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Consent Forms
- Emergency Handbook Onsite
19. Emergency Procedures
- Immediate Medical Attention
- Fire
- Tornado
- Missing Child
- Poison Procedure
- Illness Policies
20. Inclement Weather Policy
- Closure due to Inclement Weather
- Early Dismissal
- Late Arrival Policy
- Emergency Contact Information
- Make-Up Days
- Safe Transportation
- Childcare Supplies
- Communication
- Review and Revisions
- Compliance
21. Medication Policies
- Prescription Medication
- Non-Prescription Medication
22. Acknowledgement of Parent Handbook