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  • Calikate
    New Daycare.com Member
    • Dec 2013
    • 40

    Handbook

    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 included? Any help would be appreciated!!
  • CraftyMom
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jan 2014
    • 2285

    #2
    Here is one on one of the threads

    Sample forms that members upload so that others can use. Note: Please do not upload copyrighted material. Original Content only.

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    • CraftyMom
      Daycare.com Member
      • Jan 2014
      • 2285

      #3
      You can find some other forms on this page, forms and uploads

      Sample forms that members upload so that others can use. Note: Please do not upload copyrighted material. Original Content only.

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      • NoMoreJuice!
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jan 2014
        • 715

        #4
        Calikate, I sent you a pm. Hope it helps!

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        • Second Home
          Daycare.com Member
          • Jan 2014
          • 1567

          #5
          I found lots of helpful info here http://www.thedaycarelady.com/form.htm
          under forms .

          I am just choosing the parts that I need / like and re wording things that I need to apply to my daycare policies .

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          • rebekki78
            Daycare.com Member
            • Sep 2013
            • 137

            #6
            When I started, I Google searched contracts, printed them out, highlighted the part I wanted to put into mine, and retyped it.

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            • Childminder
              Advanced Daycare.com Member
              • Oct 2009
              • 1500

              #7
              If you want to PM your email address I would be happy to send you mine.
              I see little people.

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              • Blackcat31
                • Oct 2010
                • 36124

                #8
                Originally posted by Calikate
                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 included? Any help would be appreciated!!
                If you'd like to see mine too, just PM me

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                • Unregistered

                  #9
                  daycarelady.com

                  i used this many times.....

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                  • craftymissbeth
                    Legally Unlicensed
                    • May 2012
                    • 2385

                    #10
                    Here's mine...



                    I got the majority of my policies/wording from this forum.

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                    • MarinaVanessa
                      Family Childcare Home
                      • Jan 2010
                      • 7211

                      #11
                      Here is mine ... but I have to warn you, it's long.

                      Helping Hands Childcare Handbook

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                      • tehck_1013
                        Provider In Training
                        • May 2014
                        • 96

                        #12
                        I'm new, but thought I might be of some help. My parent handbook is 23 pages long... I am trying to be extremely thorough and no, I'm not done yet.

                        Here's my parent handbook contents

                        cover page with photo, purpose of the book, address, phone number, and license number
                        a letter to parents regarding my philosophies and other things
                        registration checklist
                        definitions
                        state licensing requirements (and how I follow them)
                        non discrimination policy
                        child care philosophies
                        ages accepted
                        daycare hours
                        paid holidays/closed
                        sick/personal days
                        extended leave - children
                        extended leave - provider
                        weather closures
                        loss of utilities
                        vacations
                        back up child care
                        payment policy/attendance
                        non-sufficient/canceled checks
                        enrollment tuition
                        security deposit
                        termination policy
                        advance notice
                        holding policy
                        late pickup policy
                        damages
                        health matters
                        Guidelines for Children Requiring Exclusion from Daycare
                        contagious illnesses
                        immunizations
                        medication
                        reporting child abuse/neglect
                        safety
                        emergencies
                        diaper policy
                        toilet training
                        toys
                        open door policy
                        behavior management and guidance
                        cleanliness
                        birthdays and other parties
                        arrival and departure
                        supplies needed at daycare
                        proper attire
                        meals and snacks
                        special diets
                        religious activities
                        SIDS
                        smoking
                        pets
                        transportation
                        learning and fun
                        activities
                        nap time
                        daily schedule
                        Guidelines - What Is Asked Of Children
                        communication
                        records
                        referrals
                        taxes
                        privacy policy
                        miscellaneous
                        contract/handbook adherence
                        a final note

                        I am not done yet and won't know for sure if there will be anything else I add but that is what I have so far. For each thing listed, I have a paragraph or more if needed and list all pertaining info on that particular subject. You are better off being extremely thorough and specific than not because people will walk all over you and use your lack of policies to their advantage.

                        There will be specific state required forms that will need to be signed separately from your handbook. These will be listed under the checklist at the beginning of the handbook. Make sure you keep the original of EVERYTHING, and the parents get a copy of everything. If possible, make sure you keep the signed handbook and have them initial everything as you go through it with them. Keep the initialed and signed one, and have them take a blank one.

                        It is very important to have all of the proper forms that you will need, have everything very organized, and make sure each form is filled out completely and filed away properly. Keep all records for the proper amount of time. When you are inspected, your licenser looks at all of this and you will be cited if there is a missing form or if it is not filled out properly.

                        Good luck :hug:

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