Handbooks/Policies

[Mary Poppins]

My handbook & contract can be found on my website

I love your handbook and if I hadn't JUST re-written mine I'd totally steal it. Still considering doing just that. ::

[melissa ann]

I love your handbook and if I hadn't JUST re-written mine I'd totally steal it. Still considering doing just that. ::

Thank you. Help yourself. Mine is a combination of my own plus tips from others here.

[countrymom]

do they sign each page

on a contract, or do you have one form at the end. Also, what part of the contract do you keep, the handbook or do the parents. Mine is 14 pages long, not including forms.

also, do you have a water play form, a trampoline form a transportation form (remember I can have a trampoline and a pool--only the big tramp. is for the older older kids, my littles have an excerise one)

[Mary Poppins]

on a contract, or do you have one form at the end. Also, what part of the contract do you keep, the handbook or do the parents. Mine is 14 pages long, not including forms.

also, do you have a water play form, a trampoline form a transportation form (remember I can have a trampoline and a pool--only the big tramp. is for the older older kids, my littles have an excerise one)

I have a handbook which I have them read and sign and date, acknowledging that they have read, understand and agree to abide by my policies. I have a contract that they sign that re-states this and has spaces for all of the personal info. I keep both of these in my file and give them a copy of them if they ask. My handbook is posted on my website for them to look at anytime.

[Checkinkids.com]

Indiana University Daycare Handbook

Here's a good resource for this http://www.indiana.edu/~ccc/for-parents/handbook/

[Beach Baby]

Anyone else care to share their handbooks/contracts? I need some serious help coming up with one asap!

[NiNi.R.]

Contract didnt attach

Here is mine! This is what I will be giving the parents this coming up spring with some tweeks (my state just implemented some new regulations so if those change much then so might some of my handbook)

I've been looking to add in a policy somewhere stating children will need to arrive dressed and ready for the day. I haven't decided if this is something I want to change for new enrollees or all families. It will probably depend on the demands that the new regs will bring on. Currently I have two girls that show up in their jammies and slippers. With a sack of clothes and shoes for the day and a brush. Most recently they brought toothpaste and a toothbrush to leave here. Even though they are old enough to do it on their own the amount of stuff they bring everyday is ridiculous.

Anyways off topic I know. If any of you have a being dressed and ready for the day policy I would love to see it!

Guess my file was too big and didn't realize it. I'd be happy to email my handbook to whoever would like to see it. Just PM with your email.

[Texasjeepgirl]

Mine is on my website...

https://www.tammyschildcare.com

[Checkinkids.com]

Yes - I would

Here is mine! This is what I will be giving the parents this coming up spring with some tweeks (my state just implemented some new regulations so if those change much then so might some of my handbook)

I've been looking to add in a policy somewhere stating children will need to arrive dressed and ready for the day. I haven't decided if this is something I want to change for new enrollees or all families. It will probably depend on the demands that the new regs will bring on. Currently I have two girls that show up in their jammies and slippers. With a sack of clothes and shoes for the day and a brush. Most recently they brought toothpaste and a toothbrush to leave here. Even though they are old enough to do it on their own the amount of stuff they bring everyday is ridiculous.

Anyways off topic I know. If any of you have a being dressed and ready for the day policy I would love to see it!

Guess my file was too big and didn't realize it. I'd be happy to email my handbook to whoever would like to see it. Just PM with your email.

I can't STAND it when kid show up in pjs. Daycare is not so parents can just roll out of bed, throw the kids in the car and go. Funny thing is - those are usually the ones that show up first! grrrr. I would definitely make that a policy ALL if I were you. And no donuts or pop tarts in hand when they walk in the door either! And wipe their face...

[GrannyJ]

I have redone my handbook so many times over the years. I remember back in the day I didn't even need one! Now I wouldn't think of not having one.

Anyway I am in the process of redoing mine again and would really appreciate any help I can get.

Also, I have never found a contract that I have been happy with so I could use some help with that also.

[Touch of Love]

employee handbooks

I am in the process of opening and am having trouble wording some of the items in my employee handbook. could anyone maybe help me out there?

[jokalima]

Mine is on my website...

https://www.tammyschildcare.com

I am looking at different handbooks and taking from here and there to update mine, will you mind if I use part of yours?

Thanks

[Michael]

I am looking at different handbooks and taking from here and there to update mine, will you mind if I use part of yours?

Thanks

Use the tags on the bottom left to find more handbooks and contracts samples and ideas.

[jokalima]

Sorry if the questions sound silly but I really want to be sure of what to say.

If a parent asks why I don't receive children after 9:30 what would be the reason for an in home day care? And also, if they ask why the hours of care provided are based on their schedule, what should I say?

Thanks

[Blackcat31]

Sorry if the questions sound silly but I really want to be sure of what to say.

If a parent asks why I don't receive children after 9:30 what would be the reason for an in home day care? And also, if they ask why the hours of care provided are based on their schedule, what should I say?

Thanks

I usually discourage but not deny drop off after 9:30 because it is disruptive to our daily curriculum and activities. I sometimes take the kids on walks too and having to wait to go for a walk or begin an activity is difficult. Most parents understand that if we are going to finger paint, for example, having to stop and take a child in for drop off once the activity is already underway is not only tough but dangerous to the other kids since my eyes are no longer directly supervising the activity.

As far as explaining contracted hours I tell my parents that it is vital that I have their contracted hours so that I can maximize my day. Make plans, schedule appts and make use of my day in the best way possible. If I know I only have 4 kids scheduled at a specific time, I make snack or activity plans accordingly. Parents also need to understand that if they are using 8 hours of care then they are billed differently than someone who uses say 10 hours per day.

I usually avoid having to explain to parents the whole long out explanations but if they do ask, I simply say this is what I have found works best for my business so this is how I do it.

Hope that helps answer your questions.