Advice of Interviewing

[frugalmama4]

So your still up? LoL Me too pulling a all nighter

I think I'm done for now with my handbook...so tired of second guesting myself...I have sat here and convince myself that I no longer like my name .

I will start a new thread and post my handbook there hopefully the season vet's don't shred me to pieces.

And remember if your thinking it now...some one has already thought over it and posted it....do a tag search. I found a lot of helpfully information on phb's.

Oh, and get so sleep...I'm done fried/cooked/baked ::::::

[Pout]

Lol Frugal, I know just what you mean. I've been second guessing myself lately too! I'll definitely look up some threads about phb's!And i'll be sure to check out your thread when it's posted!! There so much helpful info on this forum! lovethis So how are you feeling today after your all nighter?!

[frugalmama4]

Oh I was good up until 1:00 this afternoon, I started feeling the burn

I can't wait til the hubby drives up at 4:30...I'm running up stairs off to bed I go.

Who needs a shower ::::

I tagged my post under handbooks, you should find it once you start searching.

Good Luck!

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Thanks frugal! I hope you have a very good night (well, day/night, ) sleep!! I'm going to look for your thread right now

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I greet at the door and introduce myself. (I only interview after hours) I tell them "Let me start showing you around. If any questions pop into your mind, please ask me!" I then start explaining our different areas etc. They usually relax and ask questions and so do I.

Once we have strolled through the day care we THEN sit down and continue talking.

I find this so much easier than inviting a stranger in , having them sit down immediately.... feels very awkward!

The most important thing is to be confident. Confident in your policies and your program.

If someone doesn't like something.......they can look elsewhere to find what they want. It is not a reflection on you if they don't decide to buy your services. I wish someone had told me that when I first started..... that I didn't have take the first person who came along and I didn't have to bend my rules to make it more convenient for them. I ended up getting resentful and frustrated.

YOU are your boss. They are NOT employing you. You are offering them a service. They can purchase A, B and C.

They do not get to decide to have half of A, plus D and E. You don't sell that.

Good luck! It will get easier every time! HUGS!

That was very helpful for me to read.
I have gotten a few people this week who wanted A, D & E when I don't even offer a D & E. I already offer three Preschool options, but it seems as though there are some parents that need it even more customized (which I really cannot do).

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Thanks everyone!!! happyface I would also like an example of a parent handbook. Would that be the forms they need to sign? I was planning on giving them a folder with the contract, the paper work that needs to be filled out by them, the daily schedule and the weekly menu. Is that good? :confused:

My Parent Handbook is 9 pages long.
The parents have to fill out an Enrollment Form, Assessment about their child (allergies, comforting techniques the child prefers, likes/dislikes, etc.), a paper stating that they read and are held accountable for abiding by the Parent Handbook, signature on my guidance and discipline policy, Statement of Health form, and an Agreement form.

Your folder idea is good.
I provide my parents with a folder that contains a welcome letter and the Parent Handbook in the actual brads, and the paperwork that needs to be filled out and returned in the left pocket.