"Parent's Handbook" - Policy Kit

Product Description

This kit includes all policies, procedures and forms that should be included in a parent’s handbook.

The intent of this kit is to give you a format with which to build your very own handbook that fits your center and your needs. The kit includes a CD disk that allows you to pull the policies up and change the things necessary to tailor your handbook to your center. You can add or delete policies as you see fit.

A. Welcome

Welcome all Parents	A-1
Note to Parents	A-2
Welcome Letter for Parents of Infants	A-3
NOTE TO KIT OWNERS	A-4
Example #1 Center Mission	A-5
Example #2 "Who We Are"	A-7

E. Parent Handbook (includes Discipline Policy)	E-1

YOUR CENTER NAME Mission Statement	E-1
Statement of Services	E-1
Hours and Days	E-1
Snow Days	E-1
Other Closures	E-1
State Licensing	E-1
Admission Requirements	E-2
Admission and Withdrawel	E-2
Guaranteed Start Date	E-3
Paperwork, Florms and Annual Renewall	E-3
Drop-Off	E-3
Pick-Up	E-3
Parking Policy	E-3
Pick-Up Permission Form	E-3
Emergency Medical Consent Form	E-4
Information Change	E-4
Immunization Requirements	E-4
Medication	E-4
Allergies	E-4
Illness and Continued Health	E-5
Accident Reports	E-5
Children Requiring Special Accomidations	E-6
Discipline	E-6
Toilet Training	E-6
Toys	E-6
Clothing	E-6
Diapers	E-7
Supplies	E-7
Curriculum	E-7
Infant Curriculum	E-7
Preschool Curriculum	E-8
Daily Schedule	E-8
Accreditation	E-9
Class Divisions and Class Size	E-9
Student to Teacher Ratios	E-9
Mixed-Age Grouping	E-9
Transition Plan	E-10
Summer Camp	E-10
Our Staff	E-10
Staff and Client Relationships	E-10
Written Communication	E-11
Verbal Communication	E-11
Parent Involvement	E-11
Policy for Parents Who Cannot Participate in Special Events	E-12
Children's Birthdays	E-12
Visiting the Center	E-12
Classifications	E-12
Volunteers	E-13
Intruders	E-13
Meals and Snacks	E-13
Food for Infants and Crawlers	E-13
Bringing Food from Home	E-13
Portraits and Pictures	E-14
Registration and Material Fees	E-14
Weekly Tuition Fee	E-14
Payment Policies and Procedures	E-14
DES/State Paid Tuition Clients	E-15
Discounts	E-15
Refunds	E-15
Receipts and Statements	E-16
Late Pick-Up Fee	E-16
Vacations, Absences and Leaving the Center	E-16
Quiet Time	E-16
Child Abuse Reporting Policy	E-16
Transportation Policy	E-17
Insurance Requirements	E-17
Additions and Changes	E-17
Discipline Policy	E-18, 19
Behavior Intervention Policy	E-20
Biting Policy	E-21

F. First Aid/Meds Policy

Sending a Child Home	F-1
Sick Child	F-1
Injury with Blood	F-1
Injury without Blood, Head Injury	F-1
Broken Bones	F-1
Bite Marks	F-2
In an Emergency	F-2
Head Lice	F-2
Contagious Disease	F-2
Receiving and Storing Medication	F-3
Administering Medications	F-3
Disposing of Medication	F-3
Recording Information	F-3
Guidelines When a Child Can Return	F-4

G. Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse	G-1

H. Child Care Centers and Preschools Licensing Standards and Procedures	H-1

I. Field Trip Policy	I-1,2

J. Emergency Plans

Fire and Bomb Threat Evacuation Procedure	J-1
Tornado and Earthquake Procedure	J-1
Blizzard and Power Failure Procedure	J-1
Chemical Spill Evacuation Procedure	J-1
Intoxicated Parent Procedure	J-2
Intruder Procedure	J-2
Lost or Abducted Children Procedure	J-2

K. Transportation Policy	K-1,2

S. Scholarship Policy	S-1

Z. Forms – New Student Information

Classroom Database	Z-01
Pick-Up Permission Form	Z-02
Child Information	Z-03
Children's Profile	Z-04
Developmental Level	Z-05
Emergency Consent Form	Z-06
Emergency Contact and Medical Information	Z-07
Emergency Card	Z-08
Medical Statement	Z-09
Health Status Statement	Z-10
Immunization Law for Parents	Z-11
Immunization Law for School Aged Children	Z-12
Transportation Permission Form	Z-13
Photo Release Form	Z-14
Fee Agreement	Z-15
Guaranteed Start Agreement	Z-16
DES Start Agreement	Z-17
Summer Fee Agreement	Z-18
Summer Camp Sign-Up	Z-18b
Childcare Agreement (Contract Format)	Z-19
Parent Awknowledgement Form	Z-20
Allergy Medical Statement	Z-21
Non-Food Allergy Medical Statement	Z-22
Medical Authorization Form	Z-23
Look Who is Coming to Our Class	Z-24
All About Me	Z-25
Parent's Vacation Notification	Z-26
Termination Form	Z-27
Scholarship Application	Z-2