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Has anyone read about this????https://childprotection.party/blogs/...es-goes-online
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Looking for suggestions!
I have just signed up for a program in our state and it's time to add things (some mandatory with the program) to my... -
My daycare provider has not provided me with her list of policies after my child has attended for 3 months. The only agreements we have seen are related...
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I was wondering what should go in a contract. My contract is separate from my handbook and right now my contract contains the starting date, days and... -
Hello,
I just got an inquiry about an opening. I asked her if she had any questions and she wrote me back.
1st question- Could I... -
Do you ever give your handbook before an interview?
I am currently messaging back and forth with a potential new family. Last night, after... -
I have learned so much from this forum and all the wonderful and insightful providers on here.
Can anyone help me with some wording? I... -
I've had the same info sheet forever. I'm going to attach it here and see what everyone thinks. What am I missing, can it be reworded better, anything...
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I am setting up a FAQ section for our website, but would love some more ideas!
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I have started to compile my 'Parent Handbook' with policies and contracts, but I'm wondering how to present all of this information to future clients....
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Hello it's me again! Sorry hope this isn't too long.
I am working on finalizing my new handbook to give to parents on Monday. I have a... -
I'm tweaking page by page but my policies handbook isn't that long so I know I'm missing tons of important stuff that could become problematic.
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What is a more professional way to say "Full-time trumps part-time?"
-supercedes?
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I am just curious to know what other providers nap time guidelines are? what does your parent manual/ agreement state?
I am curious as... -
Currently in the process of filling out my paper work and doing my required classes. So happy to have had found this site because I have so many questions....
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Anyone have a friendly portion in their parent handbook about requests for babysitting? I'm trying to figure out how to word what I wish to communicate....
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How many pages are your handbooks? I feel like I've been writing forever! I looked up a few on Google and it seems the shortest was probably 13 pgs (?).... -
Hey y'all! This is only my second post but I have been reading posts on here for quite some time. I love reading through here and seeking help from y'all... -
I have been searching and searching for Parent Handbook Examples in order to build my own should I be able to go that route. There have been a few posts...
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I am wanting to add two new things to my handbook:
1. No showing up after 9:00
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So currently (and in the past) I've had Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after, New Years Eve, and New Years Day all paid holiday's. I noticed though... -
Good morning!
Two questions:
1. Should I be sure to include a clause in my contract that states something about my right... -
At what age do you stop allowing pacifiers?
I am working on my parents handbook and want to say once a child is toddling pacifiers are... -
I thought there was a sticky just for posts/questions on handbooks and contracts... Where is it? :confused:
Did I make it up?
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ok, am new here. please bear with me. suppose I charge a spot hold fee which can be applied to last week of care when proper notice (2 weeks written)...
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Here are some Handbook Cover Pages I whipped up. They're different colors of the same quatrefoil/font design. The links go to Google Drive, but in order...
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I will be starting my handbook soon. Where to start??? Need some guidance. Does anyone have examples that could be shared, and things that need to be...
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When you all mention your parent handbook do you actually have a book or is it just your policies typed up on paper .
I currently have... -
Does anyone have staff/employee handbooks they would like to share? I'm needing to create one and eventually will have a small center so I need to get...
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I am changing a bunch of things on my contract/handbook for new families and i want to add under my vacation section, not to call, text, email or facebook...
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Can someone give me an example of your handbook wording on your policy for payment on holidays and missed days.
I do not discount for closed... -
Does this sound ok to you? I have a part about curriculum in my handbook and have been reading it and changing it and I'm to the point where I'm not...
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I was thinking of adding a section to my handbook that had a short paragraph about group care. A nicely worded reminder about what group care means...how...
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Hi! I'm a new member here and I already LOVE this site! Found it a couple of days ago and have been reading and gathering lots of great advice and other... -
How many pages is your hand/policy/rule book and contract?
Just curious
Mine is about ten pages with a bigger font... -
I have three questions actually. (1) Do you all recommend making my handbook as short and to the point as possible, or explaining parts of it to make... -
I believe it was your policy I read on here recently when you posted a link to it. I'm in the process of revising mine and thought I might look yours...
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I know I need to make changes to my parent information. Would any of you be willing to send me a copy of your's? I really appreciate it!
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Can someone please email me a copy of there parent handbook so i can have an idea of what is should look like. (jonestammy18@gmail.com)
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How would you nicely word in your handbook that you do not hold infants all day. Lately this seems to be my biggest issue with the infants that I have... -
This one is for those of you with employees.
I'm looking for sample contracts for an employee hopefully containing things like duties and... -
do you keep a copy of the handbook that parents signed or just have the contract saying they received the handbook???
I've been talking... -
I am going writing out my Parent Handbook right now. This is what I have in my Parent Handbook regarding my rates:
I need... -
I'm re writing my parent handbook...how do you organize yours?
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your have to add to your handbook again. I feel like typing a letter to my parents and letting them know the reason my handbook is the way it is, is because...
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Hello my name is Courtney,
I'm currently an assistant teacher at a preschool and taking CD classes. I actually found this forum while looking for... -
I need some opinions here please. I just found out my whole handbook has been copied by another state provider. The licensor loved some of my entires...
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I recently created a parent handbook it is 15 pages long, before I had a 5-page contract.
So when the girlfriend of a... -
Ok, so I have been working on re-doing my handbook (posted under other thread) thanks to all for the feed back.
I decided to due as so many... -
Ok season vet's please be kind I a newbie!
So after reading so many threads and checking out others handbooks, I think I've covered all... -
If your handbook states that you may not be present at drop off if the family is late with no phone call, how long do you wait? Totally hypothetical of...
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yeah its 9 and i still dont have any kids i wish i could just leave i could have been sleeping in. Everyone im supposed to have is scheduled for 7 and... -
I am starting to enter my food expenses/reimbursements for 2011 in mmk.
I entered the reimbursements as 'other incomes' so my total income... -
Does everybody have to have the same handbook with the same information? I was thinking of making everyone's handbook revisions and new contract on their...
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I am finishing up my contract/handbook today. (heaven willing). Can someone share a comprehensive about me/child information form that they use? I... -
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I finally finished my new handbook. I have been saving all of the little changes that have come up in the last year and just added them all. PHEW
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I'm totaly revamping my handbook. A few of the major changes are parents are gunna have contracted hours with flat weekly rate and they will pay overtime... -
Anyone have an employee handboook that they're willing to share? Or know of any websites I can get one from? Just need examples and ideas on what all...
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Finally handed out new PHB and boy do I feel good!!!!
I think I had finally reached rock bottom & revised some of my policies. ... -
I came across these websites and thought maybe some of you could use it, enjoy!
http://www.thedaycarelady.com/form.htm
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Okay, so I changed my handbook over the summer. I changed a little about the holidays. I put in that if a holiday falls on a Sat, I will be closed Fri...
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What a great resource! I've been an in home child care provider for nearly 4 years now, and after browsing this site for an hour, I have already made...
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Does anyone have it in their contract/handbook that children are not allowed back to childcare within a certain amount of time after receiving a immunization,...
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Policy Changes (The layout may be a bit strange as I only copied/pasted the changed parts in my handbook for the thread):
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Just wondering what most do here. My handbook is approx 7 pages. I am tired of handing it out to potential clients, only to not have them become part... -
What exactly do you put into a parent handbook? I'm thinking of making one but not sure what to put in it. Also, do you have them sign it and then you...
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Hi Guys, I was wondering what I would do if I decided to offer DCP's "date night Fridays" or half day Saturdays at an additional cost. Would... -
I'm putting together my first handbook! Wow, things have changed since I first started eons ago and you just had a contract. So I have some questions...
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I would like to implement a deposit into my PHB, I'm kind of learning as I go, since I'm still in my first year of care. I had a family that I interviewed... -
Next month a new family is starting and I know the mom from a previous job I worked at. I am making some changes to my handbook specifically for her copy...
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about a week ago my wife complained to the daycare about our son getting bit twice in one day, after several previous incidents in his new classroom....
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I am curious as to how the rest of you conduct cancellations/time offs and maternity leave. I am struggling with when to charge when not to charge. if...05-19-2011, 08:58 PM -
I usually post unregistered for these kinds of issues but I am just fed up and done with neglectful parents! I don't care if they see this and start making...
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I have been in the middle of revising my PHB for months. I have yet to finish it because every time I think I am done one of you more experienced ladies...
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Just wondering if you can list the outline of your handbooks. Trying to start mine and feeling very overwhelmed by everything I need to put in it.
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Wow, I am a little suprised. I was reading thru a handbook that someone had posted on here, and it says what kind of laundry soap, and bath products you...
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I have been using the same handbook I created 5 years ago but I add to it every year. Now it is 9 pages long with 33 topics. Something is off so I wanted...
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Hi everyone,
My name is Rachel. I tried to register to use this forum but am having technical difficulties. If and when I do my user name will be... -
My last day of daycare is Friday and today I had a family no show, no call. I figured this would happen with this family because she wanted the copy... -
After today's craziness I've updated my handbook. I would love from yall to take a look and tell me if I'm missing anything. ...b/c parents can and will...
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I have just updated my handbook but I'm not sure how to go about letting parents know. It will be on my website. Should I just print out a letter stating...
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Do you have your handbook, policies, other necessary paperwork, etc. posted anywhere? I am trying to get mine ready and could soooooo use some help!!!...
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How long is too long? How detailed is too much? I'm almost done writing a through parent's handbook. I've operated up until now with a bare bones one... -
I am in the process of switching from having parents provide all meals and snacks to me providing everything. The daycare kid that started in Jan was...
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I have a 15 month old who I have had since he was 9 months old. He has ALWAYS been a difficult child since he started with me. He has HORRIBLE separation...
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I gave termination letters to 4 families because I am going to nursing school and need to lighten my load. Only one family was here on Friday, so I gave...
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Ok, I know this sounds silly, but here I go...
I've decided that since all of my parents have located me online, that means they have internet... -
What do you think of this to start out my medication administration policy? Is it too much? Too wordy? Anything missing? Finally...does anyone have...
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I want to celebrate all children's birthdays on or near their birthday and have this in my handbook. I have it under the same category as holidays. ...
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Do you have a preference on how you refer to the family you provide care for in your handbook and contract and other paperwork? I have been using "client"...
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I gave all of my day care parents ( 10 different families) my new Policy Handbook and Contract 2 weeks ago...Only two families have returned them to me... -
I am so overwhelemd with all of the paper work I am doing I cant think straight...Can someone tell me if they feel this is fair and worded properly, if... -
I am adding house rules to my handbook. How do most of you post your house rules? If you put them in your handbook do you also put a list somewhere that... -
I am in the process of rewriting my PHB..... I could use some advice...
I want to make sure I cover the important things, but now my PHB is almost... -
so i have just completed my first yr in business. I have a daycare parent handbook that I wrote up at the start of my business. Of course, not knowing...01-05-2011, 02:46 PM
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I'm hoping to start a preschool (daycare?) soon and was wondering what I should call it. I already have the name chosen, I just don't know whether to...
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As some of you may know I'm almost finished with my handbook! I've got a few things here and there I will work on this week to tweek it up as I want...
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I've decided to re-do my handbook/contract for 2011, based on all the the things I've learned/dealt with this past year, and all the great ideas I've... -
How do you set up your contract?
I have an 8 page handbook and was told to have anything on payments and times of care to only be in the... -
I'm feeling a bit nosey today....anyone in? Add your own????'s too..it is always nice to gather new methods/ideas and support in knowing it isn't just...
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to see if I'm missing any major points?
My contracts are all being renewed 1/1 and I'm giving them the handbook and paperwork this week.... -
I have an existing handbook - but as my first year of daycare is coming to an end there are a lot of things I want to adjust.
But I am... -
This is what I started out with on my handbook. Please let me know what you think so far. I need to add information about no sibling discounts, late...
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I've posted pictures of the place that I'm converting into child day care, question now is how do i build a clientele? I understand I have to start from... -
I've been doing this for a little over a year now. For awhile I enjoyed but lately, I'm just ready for the day to be over & the weekend to get here....
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I feel like I am the only one here! I am not a preschool teacher, or a teacher of any kind! We do things like crafts, read tons of books, I print worksheets...
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Hi! Does anyone have an example of a contract you use for your families? Thanks!
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I am thinking about opening my daycare in September. So far I have bought some supplies and almost done with my handbook and policies. What do I do next?... -
Is a parent handbook the same as a contract?
What order should I put the information into the contract?
I have a list so... -
hi there...i'm new to this forum and so happy to find it! i've done child care in my home for two years now and until now, i've just given parents a... -
Wed was kids last day for the week. G-pa "forgot" and didn't have money. He said he would be here yesterday. (of course, yesterday was payday...
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The mom of my 4 year old daycare boy was fully aware when I took her son back in a month ago that I close at 5p.m. I had her son back in Jan. for 2 weeks... -
I always give a handbook and contract out to parents to look over before they start their children in daycare. They sign a copy on their first day of...
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I am looking for a simple contract but I couldn't find anything online. I dont know what to say about fee. I have one question. I would charge $75 per... -
Can anyone share info on how to handle making changes to my policy so that I can get paid vaca or sick days?
Ive been providing care for some... -
Do you have a policy about hair clips? I have an 18 month old who always comes with a chokeable hair clip (dad doesn't know how to do pony tails). Generally...
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So I regularly look through my handbook and contract to make sure that I have everything covered and will give all parent's newly updated one's every...
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I have 4 dckids from the same family. I've had them since January and I only have 3 of them (school-aged) on Wednesday's for early release day. The 3...
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Today, I said to grandpa about next week's schedule as his youngest grandchild has a b-day next week and I'm planning a little party. His said that I...
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We have been hit with a few snow storms in the northeast these past couple of weeks, my daycare closed for two days last week and two days this week....
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I just recently started providing care for my second family. So far it's going well although it certainly keeps me hopping! In so doing it has made...
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I've had a home daycare for 5 years now. I've been watching a 1 year old boy for about 6 months. Every morning his mom drops him off, still in his pajamas!...
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Hi!
I found this very interesting peice of info- I have many contracted parents that come late all the time. I have a family, and need to be at... -
Hi,
I am a former Head Start teacher who wants to start my own child care business. I want to start out as a large child care home before jumping... -
I am updating my handbook. I want to put in a registration fee that will be due at signing. The fee will be used towards first week's payment. The...
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I noticed a posting on a parent taking away a bottle at dc but not a home.
Here are my rules...period. Everyone gets this in the handbook... -
This past week was the 2nd week since my rate increase. I have basically one family. 2: 1/2 siblings and 1 cousin. The mom of the 2 and the grandpa of...