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Blackcat to start creating DC
Handbooks
Contracts
Forms
and so on.
I'd pay for all of them............
TGIF
Handbooks
Contracts
Forms
and so on.
I'd pay for all of them............
TGIF
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LOL!! I was just talking to a provider friend about this.....
I would LOVE to have a job providing handbooks, contracts and forms, but I tend to be VERY business like and I think a lot of providers really like the "warm, fuzzy" approach...which is sooo NOT me.
I tend to be more factual and less human when writing my policies.
However, ANY time anyone would like for me to help them out with wording or anything like that...I am ALWAYS happy to help.
If providers are in need of specific forms or help creating one, I am happy to help with that too.
THIS really truly is the part of this business that I LOVE! I love the interviewing, the paperwork and the business end of this.
All the "normal" reasons providers got into this line of work are not things that ever crossed my mind....
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you and I would make the PERFECT provider if you combined us....I hate paperwork, I hate the business side of it.LOL!! I was just talking to a provider friend about this.....
I would LOVE to have a job providing handbooks, contracts and forms, but I tend to be VERY business like and I think a lot of providers really like the "warm, fuzzy" approach...which is sooo NOT me.
I tend to be more factual and less human when writing my policies.
However, ANY time anyone would like for me to help them out with wording or anything like that...I am ALWAYS happy to help.
If providers are in need of specific forms or help creating one, I am happy to help with that too.
THIS really truly is the part of this business that I LOVE! I love the interviewing, the paperwork and the business end of this.
All the "normal" reasons providers got into this line of work are not things that ever crossed my mind....
I want to sing, dance, shake, play, hug, kiss and squeeze all of my little friends.
and all of that is BS, everyone here LOVES youComment
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I'm actually in the process of doing this now. My wording is also more business-like than most providers, but I think a lot of issues with parents can be helped by taking out all of the fluffy over friendliness... that and backbone obviously
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I second this. My issue is I am the warm & fuzzy person who becomes a you-know-what when it comes to someone questioning or breaking or pushing policies so my handbook sounds like a cold, calculated tome compared to my demeanor. :
: I recall one parent questioning a policy on bringing in outside food. I responded curtly and professionally - the dck looked in awe at their dcm "What did you do to make Miss Ashley mad???" 
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And a dc advice consultant!
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I would totally buy copies of your policies, handbooks, and contracts! Not even kidding. Mine need an overhaul. ::
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I would love BlackCat, NannyDe and MV on my shoulders during my moments of unprofessionalism. If I am not rolling my eyes, I am shaking my head, ignoring or laughing at the ridiculousness.Comment
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Blackcat what is a good way to add a policy? I am not redoing all my policies right now, just want to add in the no bringing kids after immunizations rule. How should I present it to parents? I was thinking of writing up a handout that would basically be another page to my polices book and having them sign it and add to their file.Comment
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Yes!!! BC and NannyDe have helped me SO much! I too, hate the business end of the business. The whole reason DH is now business manager. He often tells me go ask Blackcat! She is a household name here. NannyDe is the baby God here!Comment
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You ladies are funny!
You are totally making my day though!!!!! :hug: lovethis :hug: lovethis :hug: lovethis :hug:
@ Craftymom, That is exactly what I do.. I write up a "Notice of Change" on one sheet of paper.
I state the new rule/policy and then give a short explanation of why there has been a change (state/licensing change, it has become an issue, just because etc) and then add a place for parents to sign and date.
I also include a withdrawal form, in case the new rule is a deal breaker for them and they are wanting to give notice.
Once they return the new rule form signed and date OR return the withdrawal form, I make a copy..give one to the parent and add the other to the child's file.
Rules and policies can change at any time due to several different reasons and I certainly wouldn't want to re-write my whole handbook just because I have tom add an amendment.
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I agree, from all my lurking.
I am sending home so much new stuff this week that is WAY less fuzzy than before. I guess, "please don't bring your kids sick or give them tylenol without telling me" translates to... "OH yeah! She has a fever, but don't worry I brought it down so she should be okay, by the way it's in the bag if you need more! TTFN!!!"
Not to mention the 39408094 times me and my family have caught "Teething".
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