We have spent years refining these products and trust that you will find them quite useful in your program. Please note that, as regulations change from state to state or area to area, you need to check these documents against your local regulations to ensure compliance. Additionally, we provide these documents to you in "Word" (or "Excel", if indicated) format so that you can add your own program name and change them as you see fit. However, we cannot be responsible for the validity of any product once it has been changed.
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Contracts & Handbooks
Contracts make sure everyone is aware of, and in agreement with, policies, procedures, etc.
Admission Agreement / Statement of Policy (Parent Contract), Contract--1001 
This is your contract with your parents--your chance to ensure that they understand and agree to your policies and procedures. This is probably your most critical piece of information--a good contract can save you much heartache and a bad contract can kill you. (2 pages) $5.95
Cleaning Contract, Contract--1002
Make sure that you and your custodial service provider understand and agree exactly what types of cleaning and maintenance services will be provided, on what schedule, and for what price. (1 page) $4.95
Handbooks--this is the definitive place to tell parents and employees everything you need to tell them...and to ensure that it's in writing. (Make sure that they sign to acknowledge receipt of, and agreement with the handbook.)
Employee Handbook, Handbook--1002
Ensure that your employees are empowered, from their first day of employment, to meet and exceed your expectations of them. Includes pay procedures, nondiscrimination practices, performance appraisal, etc. (11 pages) $14.95
New Employee Orientation Guide--1003
Make sure every new employee receives all of the information for them to be successful in their jobs. This guide will serve as an orientation program for your manager to implement as well as a "job book" for each employee to maintain to remind them of the expectations of their employment. (29 pages) $24.95
New Employee Orientation Guide Inserts--1004
Addendum to the New Employee Orientation Guide- -includes all of the recommended inserts for the Guide: Employee Standards of Conduct; Release of Child From Facility Policy; Child Illness Deferral Letter; Cleaning Schedule; Handwashing Policy; Emergency Evacuation Policy; Accident / Incident Reporting Policy; Customer Relations Policy; Child Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting Policy; Daily Classroom Schedule; Lesson Plan Form; Child Guidance Policy; Touch Policy. $48 if purchased separately. $24.95
Parent Handbook, Handbook--1001
Make sure parents are aware of all of the "in's and out's" of your program--basic operating information, philosophy, health procedures, etc. (15 pages) $14.95
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Developmental Checklists
Developmental Checklists--track the developmental milestones of the children in your care. Good tools to use for planning your daily program and prior to parent conferences. (Excel format)
"Package Deal", Checklist--9999
Get all 9 checklists for more than 30% off! Instead of $44.55, pay only $29.95
Birth through 4 Months, Checklist--0004
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
4 to 8 Months, Checklist--0408
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
8 to 12 Months, Checklist--0812
Excel format. (2 pages) $4.95
12 to 15 Months, Checklist--1215
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
15 to 18 Months, Checklist--1518
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
18 to 24 Months, Checklist--1824
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
Two Year Olds, Checklist--0002
Excel format. (3 pages) $4.95
Three Year Olds, Checklist--0003
Excel format. (4 pages) $4.95
Four and Five Year Olds, Checklist--0405
Excel format. (4 pages) $4.95
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Fiscal Management
Monthly (Annual) Budget Worksheet, Forms--1051 (Center) and 1052 (Family Child Care)
Develop a budget for a new child care program or test the efficiency of your current budget against industry norms. Includes budget line items for revenue, care and services expenditures, staffing expenditures, general administration expenditures, and facility expenditures. Provides for easy calculations of parent fees, food program expenses and revenue, and staff expenditures. Includes generally accepted percentages to show how much of your budget you should be expending in which categories. Also includes an annual budget roll-up. (2 pages, $5.95)
Child Care Center Budget Worksheet, Form--1051
Family Child Care Budget Worksheet, Form--1052
Hourly Ratio Tracking Sheet, Form--1017
Make sure that you are staffing each of your classrooms correctly. Provides you with one strategy for managing your staffing costs. (1 page) $3.95
Labor Cost Worksheet, Form--1012
Keep track of where you are incurring staffing expenses. This worksheet will help you track weekly labor costs for regularly scheduled hours, training hours, and overtime. Daily tracking with a weekly roll-up. (Excel--7 worksheets with formulas enabled) $5.95
Late Fees--First Notice, Form--1009
The only way for your program to stay financially viable is to be able to collect your parent fees in a timely manner. This is your first reminder for parents that their fees are overdue. (1 page) $2.95
Late Fees--Second Notice, Form--1010
When the first notice doesn't result in parents reconciling their account with you, this will provide your second notice that their fees are overdue. (1 page) $2.95
Petty Cash Tracking Form, Form--1011
Keep track of your petty cash fund--what you have spent (where, why and how much) and what you have remaining. (1 page--Excel Workbook with formulas enabled) $2.95
Rate Sheet, Form--1008
Ensure that parents understand the fees that they will be charged for their child care arrangement. (1 page) $2.95
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Food & Nutrition
Family Style Dining, P&P--1011
Mealtimes are a great time to learn self-help and social skills. (1 page) $2.95
Food Service, P&P--1013
Ensure that your food program meets USDA Child Care Food Program requirements. (5 pages) $4.95
Food Service Requirements, Form--1013
Make sure that your program is following USDA guidelines for healthy and appropriate meals and snacks. Plan menus, anticipate amounts of food needed and track actual usage. (Excel Workbook--2 pages without formulas) $4.95
Infant Feeding, P&P--1018
An infant feeding policy is critically important for protecting the youngest children in your care. Make sure that your staff knows how to food young children and how to safely store their food. (1 page)
$2.95
Meal and Snack Planning, Form--1019
Do you need help planning nutritious meals and/or snacks for the chilren in your daycare? This form will help you ensure that your menus are nutritious, plan the correct amount of food to prepare, track actual consumption, and control your food costs. (3 pages with formulas) $4.95
Menu--Weekly Sample, Form--1023
Need help understanding how to plan an appropriate menu? This sample weekly menu provides 5 days worth of breakfasts, lunches, and morning and afternoon snacks. (1 page) $3.95
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Forms & Letters
Your forms are the backbone of your system. Consistency is one of the keys to a quality program
Accident/Incident Report, Form--1001
An Accident/Incident Report is completed any time a child sustains an injury or demonstrates unusual behaviors. Ensure that all accidents or incidents are documented correctly. (1 page) $2.95
Child Care Inquiry, Form--1006
Capture the necessary information from a parent or guardian considering enrolling their child in your program. (1 page) $2.95
Child File Update Form, Form--1041
Use this form to request updated information for each of the children in your care. (1 page) $2.95
Child Illness Deferral, Form--1018
Do you have problems with children returning to care too soon after you send them home sick? This form, that goes home with the child when they are sent home sick, will help make sure that the parent knows when the child can return. (If you don't use our Health Policy, make sure the criteria on this form matches your Health Policy.) (1 page) $4.95
Cleaning Schedule, Form--1020
Keep your staff constantly aware of their cleaning responsibilities by having a flyer posted in each classroom to detail who is responsible for what cleaning tasks at what time each day. (1 page) $2.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Two's, Form--1035
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Three's, Form--1036
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Four's and Five's, Form--1037
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Custody Order Summary Form, Form--1002
Custody orders and parental rights can be very confusing. Give your staff a tool to help them track which parent or guardian has custody of the child at which times. (1 page) $2.95
Daily Classroom Schedule, Form--1045
This daily schedule will provide a guideline for each of your classrooms to ensure that there is an appropriate routine established. Make sure that meals and snacks are provided at the right time and that there is a good balance of indoor and outdoor, planned and free activities. (1 page) $4.95
Daily Sign-In Sheet, Form--1025
Keep your staff constantly aware of their cleaning responsibilities by having a flyer posted in each classroom to detail who is responsible for what cleaning tasks at what time each day. (1 page) $2.95
Emergency Drill Log, Form--1048
New--September, 2011. Keep track of your emergency drills--when you conducted them, who was present, and how things went. (1 page) $2.95
Emergency Release, Form--1026
In case of emergency, be sure that you have all of a child's emergency contact information and permission to obtain medical care for that child. (1 page) $4.95
Employee Evaluation, Form--1028
Every employee in your program should have their performance evaluated at least once per year. This form will help you make sure that the evaluation is in line with their job description. (2 pages)
$5.95
Employee Health Insurance Reimbursement Request, Form--1003
Ensure that proper documentation is in place before your provide a health insurance reimbursement to your employees. (1 page) $2.95
Employee Self Evaluation, Form--1029
Before evaluating your employees' performance, give them the opportunity to evaluate their own performance. (2 pages) $5.95
Employment Agreement, Form--1027
Make sure that each of your employees understands, and agrees to, the standards they will be required to meet in order to be successfully employed in your program. (1 page) $3.95
Employment Offer Letter, Letter--1001
Use this letter to make a formal job offer to an applicant. Includes starting date, pay and benefits, and what the employee needs to provide as part of their employment. Have your new employee sign and date this letter and return it to you as their formal acceptance of employment. (2 pages) $5.95
Food Service Requirements, Form--1013
Make sure that your program is following USDA guidelines for healthy and appropriate meals and snacks. Plan menus, anticipate amounts of food needed and track actual usage. (Excel Workbook--2 pages without formulas) $4.95
Holiday Attendance Survey, Form--1014
Survey your parents before major holidays to see how many children will be in attendance on that day so that you can staff appropriately. (1 page) $2.95
Hourly Diaper Change Request, Form--1021
If parents prefer to have their child's diaper changed every hour, make sure you have the request in writing, along with their acknowledgement that they will need to provide more diapers, etc. to accommodate that request. (1 page) $2.95
Hourly Ratio Tracking Sheet, Form--1017
Make sure that you are staffing each of your classrooms correctly. Provides you with one strategy for managing your staffing costs. (1 page) $3.95
Interview Questions--Director, Form--1038
Make sure that you have interview questions that will help you hire the best possible candidate. (3 pages) $5.95
Job Description--Assistant Director, Form--1031
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Director, Form--1030
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Teacher, Form--1032
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Teacher's Aide, Form--1033
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Labor Cost Worksheet, Form--1012
Keep track of where you are incurring staffing expenses. This worksheet will help you track weekly labor costs for regularly scheduled hours, training hours, and overtime. Daily tracking with a weekly roll-up. (Excel--7 worksheets with formulas enabled) $5.95
Late Fees--First Notice, Form--1009
The only way for your program to stay financially viable is to be able to collect your parent fees in a timely manner. This is your first reminder for parents that their fees are overdue. (1 page) $2.95
Late Fees--Second Notice, Form--1010
When the first notice doesn't result in parents reconciling their account with you, this will provide your second notice that their fees are overdue. (1 page) $2.95
Lesson Planning Forms—Traditional Style, Form--1022
Make sure that each of your classrooms has appropriate lessons plans for each day and for each week. (2 pages) $5.95
Lesson Plan Template--Preschool--Webbing Style, Form 1046
An innovative way to use webbing to help you brainstorm and create lesson plans for your preschool classroom. (1 page) $5.95
Lesson Plan Template--Preschool--Webbing Style, Form 1047
An innovative way to use webbing to help you brainstorm and create lesson plans for your infant/toddler classroom. (1 page) $5.95
Meal and Snack Planning, Form--1019
Do you need help planning nutritious meals and/or snacks for the chilren in your daycare? This form will help you ensure that your menus are nutritious, plan the correct amount of food to prepare, track actual consumption, and control your food costs. (3 pages with formulas) $4.95
Menu--Weekly Sample, Form--1023
Need help understanding how to plan an appropriate menu? This sample weekly menu provides 5 days worth of breakfasts, lunches, and morning and afternoon snacks. (1 page) $3.95
New Employee Orientation Checklist, Form--1042
Having a consistent orientation program for each of your new employees will give each of them the best possible start to working in your program. Use this checklist to make sure that each new employee receives the same information (and acknowledges that they received it). (2 pages) $4.95
Medication Release and Chart, Form--1004
Document parental permission to administer medications, administration instructions, and chart when the medication was administered. (1 page) $3.95
Parent Satisfaction Survey, Form--1016
Keeping your parents satisfied will help ensure that your program always has a waiting list. Use this tool annually to gauge the parents' level of satisfaction with your Center. (3 pages) $5.95
Permission to Apply Diaper Ointment, Form--1039
While diaper ointment doesn't need to be treated like an actual "medication", you still need parental permission to apply it. (1 page) $2.95
Personnel Counseling Statement, Form--1034
When there is a problem with an employee's job performance, you need to have a way to document the counseling you provide to help the employee improve his or her performance. (1 page) $2.95
Personnel File Checklist, Form--1040
Make sure that you are collecting all of the correct documents from each of your employees. (1 page) $3.95
Petty Cash Tracking Form, Form--1011
Keep track of your petty cash fund--what you have spent (where, why and how much) and what you have remaining. (1 page--Excel Workbook with formulas enabled) $2.95
Photo/Artwork Display Permission, Form--1005
Obtain parental permission to use children's photos and/or artwork for Center displays and for program marketing. (1 page) $2.95
Rate Sheet, Form--1008
Ensure that parents understand the fees that they will be charged for their child care arrangement. (1 page) $2.95
Rejection Letter Following Interview, Letter--1002
Use this letter to thank an applicant for interviewing for a position with your program, but notifying them that they were not selected for the position. (1 page) $4.95
Rejection Letter Following Resume, Letter--1003
Use this letter to thank an applicant for applying for a position with your program, but notifying them that they were not selected for an interview. (1 page) $4.95
"Share Bag" Instructions, Form--1015
Solve the problem of children wanting to bring items from home (i.e. toys, etc) to your Center--give them an appropriate way to share their items with their friends. (1 page) $2.95
Staff Emergency Information, Form--1048
Be prepared for a staff emergency. Have each staff member fill out a Staff Emergency Information Form then compile it on our Staff Emergency Information Log to keep everyone's emergency information at your fingertips. (2 documents, 3 pages total) $4.95
Staff Hiring Matrix, Form--1024
Keep track of everyone who applies for a job with your program--name, source, position applied for, qualifications, pre-interview and interview dates and results, decisions and follow-up. (4 pages) $5.95
Staff Training Program Schedule for 2 Years, Form--1043
Planning staff training on a two-year schedule will help you ensure that each employee receives appropriate monthly "on-the-job" training. (1 page) $4.95
Teacher Observation Documentation, Form--1044
In order to provide your employees with honest evaluations of their performance, you must conduct unbiased observations of their activities in their classrooms. Use this form to document those observations. (1 page) $2.95
Waiting List Application, Form--1007
Document and track a child's status on your program's waiting list. Ensure the parent understands your waiting list procedures. (2 pages) $3.95
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Health & Safety
Accident/Incident Reporting, P&P--1001
An Accident/Incident Report is completed any time a child sustains an injury or demonstrates unusual behaviors. Ensure your staff knows what to do in case of an accident or incident and understands all reporting requirements. (2 pages) $2.95
Accident/Incident Report, Form--1001
An Accident/Incident Report is completed any time a child sustains an injury or demonstrates unusual behaviors. Ensure that all accidents or incidents are documented correctly. (1 page) $2.95
Biting Occurrences, P&P--1003
Unfortunately, biting does occur in child care programs. See how to limit these occurrences and how to respond when they do happen. (1 page) $2.95
Child Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting Policy, P&P--1004
All program staff members are mandated reporters of child abuse. Ensure that your staff members know how to prevent, identify and report child abuse. (3 pages) $3.95
Child Illness Deferral, Form--1018
Do you have problems with children returning to care too soon after you send them home sick? This form, that goes home with the child when they are sent home sick, will help make sure that the parent knows when the child can return. (If you don't use our Health Policy, make sure the criteria on this form matches your Health Policy.) (1 page) $4.95
Cleaning Schedule, Form--1020
Keep your staff constantly aware of their cleaning responsibilities by having a flyer posted in each classroom to detail who is responsible for what cleaning tasks at what time each day. (1 page) $2.95
Custody Orders Policy, P&P--1007
Custody orders and parental rights can be very confusing. Help your staff clarify these issues and follow court orders correctly. (2 pages)
$3.95
Custody Order Summary Form, Form--1002
Custody orders and parental rights can be very confusing. Give your staff a tool to help them track which parent or guardian has custody of the child at which times. (1 page)
$2.95
Diaper Changing, P&P--1009
Diapering is much more than a regular routine; it is a one-on-one activity between the child and the caregiver. (2 pages) $2.95
Emergency Evacuation, P&P--1010
Know what to do in case of an emergency. What will you do, where will you go, and how will you contact parents? (1 page) $2.95
Emergency Health Care Policy, P&P--1031
Make sure your staff and parents know exactly what will be done if there is a need for emergency health care for any of the children in your care. (2 pages) $4.95
Emergency Release, Form--1026
In case of emergency, be sure that you have all of a child's emergency contact information and permission to obtain medical care for that child. (1 page) $4.95
Handwashing, P&P--1014
Proper handwashing is the single most important procedure in maintaining the health of your staff and the children in your care. Make sure everyone knows how and when to wash hands. (1 page)
$2.95
Health (Illness Exclusion), P&P--1015
The health and welfare of each child attending your program is the cooperative responsibility of parents, Center personnel and health specialists. (5 pages) $4.95
Hourly Diaper Change Request, Form--1021
If parents prefer to have their child's diaper changed every hour, make sure you have the request in writing, along with their acknowledgement that they will need to provide more diapers, etc. to accommodate that request. (1 page) $2.95
Impaired Parent or Authorized Pick-up Person, P&P--1017
If a parent or authorized pick-up person comes to the Center to pick up a child and is impaired, does your staff know what to do? Make sure that they can handle the situation appropriately. (1 page) $3.95
Permission to Apply Diaper Ointment, Form--1039
While diaper ointment doesn't need to be treated like an actual "medication", you still need parental permission to apply it. (1 page) $2.95
Plants and Pets, P&P--1023
Plants and pets are an important part of a child care program, but must be well-monitored. (1 page) $2.95
Medication Administration, P&P--1021
Administering medications to a child in your care must, obviously, be done very carefully. Ensure that your staff knows what medication can be administered, how to properly store the medication and how to properly administer it. (1 page) $3.95
Medication Release and Chart, Form--1004
Document parental permission to administer medications, administration instructions, and chart when the medication was administered. (1 page) $3.95
Release of Child from Facility, P&P--1024
Caution must be the overriding factor in releasing a child from your facility. Ensure that your staff understands to whom they may release a child. (1 page) $2.95
Rest Time, P&P--1025
Rest time is often a challenging time for staff--what to do with the child who won't sleep and, if they all fall asleep, what to do with the time. (1 page) $2.95
Safety, P&P--1026
If your program doesn't already have a formal safety policy in place, it is time to implement one. (2 pages) $4.95
Staff After-Hours Babysitting Policy, P&P--1002
Your program accepts huge liabilities if your staff members babysit program children outside of work hours. Ensure that both staff and parents understand why after-hours babysitting by your staff is not acceptable. (1 page) $2.95
Touch Policy, P&P--1005
Touching, in a positive manner, is essential to the social/emotional growth of a child. However, very clear policies must be in place to ensure that touch is truly positive. (1 page) $2.95
Visitors, P&P--1029
Controlling access to the Center is an important safety measure. Ensure your staff know who is allowed in the Center and when. (1 page) $2.95
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Personnel
Child Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting Policy, P&P--1004
All program staff members are mandated reporters of child abuse. Ensure that your staff members know how to prevent, identify and report child abuse. (3 pages) $3.95
Child Development Center Staff Use of CDC Program, P&P--1019
Many Center employees enroll their children in the program in which they are employed. Make sure that you establish policies to regulate that usage. (1 page) $2.95
Employee Evaluation, Form--1028
Every employee in your program should have their performance evaluated at least once per year. This form will help you make sure that the evaluation is in line with their job description. (2 pages)
$5.95
Employee Health Insurance Reimbursement, P&P--1016
For a smaller program, a Health Insurance Reimbursement Policy can be much more effective than trying to establish a more formalized health benefit plan. (1 page) $2.95
Employee Health Insurance Reimbursement Request, Form--1003
Ensure that proper documentation is in place before your provide a health insurance reimbursement to your employees. (1 page) $2.95
Employee Self Evaluation, Form--1029
Before evaluating your employees' performance, give them the opportunity to evaluate their own performance. (2 pages) $5.95
Employee Sick Time Policy, P&P--1028
It is very important to properly manage the accrual and use of your employee's sick time. (2 pages) $3.95
Employee Standards of Conduct, Form--1046
Make sure that all of your expectations of the conduct of your employees are clear from the day they are hired (1 page) $3.95
Employee Vacation Time Policy, P&P--1027
It is very important to properly manage the accrual and use of your employee's vacation time. (1 page) $3.95
Employment Agreement, Form--1027
Make sure that each of your employees understands, and agrees to, the standards they will be required to meet in order to be successfully employed in your program. (1 page) $3.95
Employment Offer Letter, Letter--1001
Use this letter to make a formal job offer to an applicant. Includes starting date, pay and benefits, and what the employee needs to provide as part of their employment. Have your new employee sign and date this letter and return it to you as their formal acceptance of employment. (2 pages) $5.95
Interview Questions--Director, Form--1038
Make sure that you have interview questions that will help you hire the best possible candidate. (3 pages) $5.95
Job Description--Assistant Director, Form--1031
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Director, Form--1030
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Teacher, Form--1032
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
Job Description--Teacher's Aide, Form--1033
Your Job Descriptions ensure that each of your employees understands the requirements of their positions. (2 pages) $4.95
New Employee Orientation Checklist, Form--1042
Having a consistent orientation program for each of your new employees will give each of them the best possible start to working in your program. Use this checklist to make sure that each new employee receives the same information (and acknowledges that they received it). (2 pages) $4.95
New Employee Orientation Guide--1003
Make sure every new employee receives all of the information for them to be successful in their jobs. This guide will serve as an orientation program for your manager to implement as well as a "job book" for each employee to maintain to remind them of the expectations of their employment. (29 pages) $24.95
New Employee Orientation Guide Inserts--1004
Addendum to the New Employee Orientation Guide- -includes all of the recommended inserts for the Guide: Employee Standards of Conduct; Release of Child From Facility Policy; Child Illness Deferral Letter; Cleaning Schedule; Handwashing Policy; Emergency Evacuation Policy; Accident / Incident Reporting Policy; Customer Relations Policy; Child Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting Policy; Daily Classroom Schedule; Lesson Plan Form; Child Guidance Policy; Touch Policy. $48 if purchased separately. $24.95
Personnel Counseling Statement, Form--1034
When there is a problem with an employee's job performance, you need to have a way to document the counseling you provide to help the employee improve his or her performance. (1 page) $2.95
Personnel File Checklist, Form--1040
Make sure that you are collecting all of the correct documents from each of your employees. (1 page) $3.95
Rejection Letter Following Interview, Letter--1002
Use this letter to thank an applicant for interviewing for a position with your program, but notifying them that they were not selected for the position. (1 page) $4.95
Rejection Letter Following Resume, Letter--1003
Use this letter to thank an applicant for applying for a position with your program, but notifying them that they were not selected for an interview. (1 page) $4.95
Staff After-Hours Babysitting Policy, P&P--1002
Your program accepts huge liabilities if your staff members babysit program children outside of work hours. Ensure that both staff and parents understand why after-hours babysitting by your staff is not acceptable. (1 page) $2.95
Staff Hiring Matrix, Form--1024
Keep track of everyone who applies for a job with your program--name, source, position applied for, qualifications, pre-interview and interview dates and results, decisions and follow-up. (4 pages) $5.95
Staff Training Program Schedule for 2 Years, Form--1043
Planning staff training on a two-year schedule will help you ensure that each employee receives appropriate monthly "on-the-job" training. (1 page) $4.95
Teacher Observation Documentation, Form--1044
In order to provide your employees with honest evaluations of their performance, you must conduct unbiased observations of their activities in their classrooms. Use this form to document those observations. (1 page) $2.95
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Policies & Procedures
Establishing solid Policies and Procedures is one of your most important risk management strategies. Make sure everyone in your program knows what to do in any given situation.
Child Care Center Business Plan, P&P--1103
This 2-document packet will help you develop a Business Plan for your child care program. Your Business Plan can help you to secure financing for your program development and become more proactive in your management. It will help you take a closer look at the first (or next) year of your Strategic Plan to ensure that you are meeting your program and financial goals.
This packet contains a Business Plan template (9 pages) that you can fill out with your own program's information. It also contains "Developing Your Business Plan"; a 12-page guide to help you understand what a Business Plan is, why you need one, and what it will take to do it. It takes you step-by-step through our template to ensure you understand exactly how to write your own Business Plan. You will be able to write a clear and concise description of your program, describe the management of your program, develop marketing and financial plans, and define your exit strategy. $35.00
Child Care Center Risk Management Plan, P&P--1101
This book helps you understand how to start a child care program and to manage the risks that are inherent in any program that involves caring for children. Sections included are: Staffing; Enrolling and Discharging Children; Food Service; Indoor and Outdoor Premises and Equipment; Programs, Activities and Services; Transportation; Health and Medical; Emergency/Disaster Planning; Administration; Parent Communication; Pets. (77 pages). Meets Illinois DCFS requirements. $35.00
Child Care Center Strategic Plan, P&P--1102
This 2-document packet will help you develop a Strategic Plan for your child care program. Your Strategic Plan can help you to become more proactive in your management. It will help you assess where your program is going over the next 3 to 5 years, how you will get there, and how you will know if you arrived.
This packet contains a Strategic Plan template (9 pages) that you can fill out with your own program's information. It also contains "Developing Your Strategic Plan"; an 8-page guide to help you understand what a Strategic Plan is, why you need one, and what it will take to do it. It takes you step-by-step through our template to ensure you understand exactly how to write your own Strategic Plan. You will be able to write your vision statement, mission statement, and core values. You will learn to conduct a SWOT Analysis and use your findings to develop your program goals, with objectives and strategies to meet those goals.
Meets Pennsylvania Keystone Stars (Star 4) requirement. $35.00
Accident/Incident Reporting, P&P--1001
An Accident/Incident Report is completed any time a child sustains an injury or demonstrates unusual behaviors. Ensure your staff knows what to do in case of an accident or incident and understands all reporting requirements. (2 pages) $2.95
Biting Occurrences, P&P--1003
Unfortunately, biting does occur in child care programs. See how to limit these occurrences and how to respond when they do happen. (1 page) $2.95
Child Development Center Staff Use of CDC Program, P&P--1019
Many Center employees enroll their children in the program in which they are employed. Make sure that you establish policies to regulate that usage. (1 page) $2.95
Child Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting Policy, P&P--1004
All program staff members are mandated reporters of child abuse. Ensure that your staff members know how to prevent, identify and report child abuse. (3 pages) $3.95
Child Guidance, P&P--1006
Appropriate caregiving with young children focuses on guiding, teaching and supporting children with their problem solving techniques. (2 pages) $2.95
Custody Orders Policy, P&P--1007
Custody orders and parental rights can be very confusing. Help your staff clarify these issues and follow court orders correctly. (2 pages)
$3.95
Customer Relations Policy, P&P--1008
Customer relations can make or break a program. Ensure that all staff members understand how to properly communicate with customers and how and when to ask for help with a difficult situation. (3 pages)
$3.95
Diaper Changing, P&P--1009
Diapering is much more than a regular routine; it is a one-on-one activity between the child and the caregiver. (2 pages) $2.95
Emergency Evacuation, P&P--1010
Know what to do in case of an emergency. What will you do, where will you go, and how will you contact parents? (1 page) $2.95
Emergency Health Care Policy, P&P--1031
Make sure your staff and parents know exactly what will be done if there is a need for emergency health care for any of the children in your care. (2 pages) $4.95
Employee Health Insurance Reimbursement, P&P--1016
For a smaller program, a Health Insurance Reimbursement Policy can be much more effective than trying to establish a more formalized health benefit plan. (1 page) $2.95
Employee Sick Time Policy, P&P--1028
It is very important to properly manage the accrual and use of your employee's sick time. (2 pages) $3.95
Employee Vacation Time Policy, P&P--1027
It is very important to properly manage the accrual and use of your employee's vacation time. (1 page) $3.95
Family Style Dining, P&P--1011
Mealtimes are a great time to learn self-help and social skills. (1 page) $2.95
Field Trip, P&P--1012
Although field trips are fun, they can be very stressful times for your staff. Make sure that your staff knows how to minimize risks when children are outside of your property. (1 page) $2.95
Food Service, P&P--1013
Ensure that your food program meets USDA Child Care Food Program requirements. (5 pages) $4.95
Hand Hygiene, P&P--1014
Updated September, 2011. Simply stated, proper hand hygiene (handwashing) is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of illness. Empower your staff and children to keep themselves (and others) healthy by knowing when and how to wash their hands properly. (2 pages) $2.95
Health (Illness Exclusion), P&P--1015
The health and welfare of each child attending your program is the cooperative responsibility of parents, Center personnel and health specialists. (5 pages) $4.95
Impaired Parent or Authorized Pick-up Person, P&P--1017
If a parent or authorized pick-up person comes to the Center to pick up a child and is impaired, does your staff know what to do? Make sure that they can handle the situation appropriately. (1 page) $3.95
Infant Feeding, P&P--1018
An infant feeding policy is critically important for protecting the youngest children in your care. Make sure that your staff knows how to food young children and how to safely store their food. (1 page)
$2.95
Late Pick-up, P&P--1020
What will your staff do when a child is not picked up from the program by closing time and you can't reach a parent or guardian? (1 page)
$2.95
Non-Discrimination, P&P--1022
If your program doesn't already have a formal non-discrimination policy in place, it is time to implement one. (2 pages) $3.95
Plants and Pets, P&P--1023
Plants and pets are an important part of a child care program, but must be well-monitored. (1 page) $2.95
Medication Administration, P&P--1021
Administering medications to a child in your care must, obviously, be done very carefully. Ensure that your staff knows what medication can be administered, how to properly store the medication and how to properly administer it. (1 page) $3.95
Release of Child from Facility, P&P--1024
Caution must be the overriding factor in releasing a child from your facility. Ensure that your staff understands to whom they may release a child. (1 page) $2.95
Rest Time, P&P--1025
Rest time is often a challenging time for staff--what to do with the child who won't sleep and, if they all fall asleep, what to do with the time. (1 page) $2.95
Safety, P&P--1026
If your program doesn't already have a formal safety policy in place, it is time to implement one. (2 pages) $4.95
Standard Precautions, P&P--1030
Updated September, 2011. Adherence to Standard Precautions can significantly reduce the spread of illness in the Center. Ensure your staff members know how to keep themselves and the children in your care healthy. (5 pages) $4.95
Touch Policy, P&P--1005
Touching, in a positive manner, is essential to the social/emotional growth of a child. However, very clear policies must be in place to ensure that touch is truly positive. (1 page) $2.95
Video Surveillance Policy, P&P--1030
Have a video surveillance system installed in your program? Make sure to definewhat will be recorded, who will have access to the recordings and how they will be used. (1 page) $5.95
Visitors, P&P--1029
Controlling access to the Center is an important safety measure. Ensure your staff know who is allowed in the Center and when. (1 page) $2.95
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Program & Curriculum
Accident/Incident Report, Form--1001
An Accident/Incident Report is completed any time a child sustains an injury or demonstrates unusual behaviors. Ensure that all accidents or incidents are documented correctly. (1 page) $2.95
Biting Occurrences, P&P--1003
Unfortunately, biting does occur in child care programs. See how to limit these occurrences and how to respond when they do happen. (1 page) $2.95
Child Care Inquiry, Form--1006
Capture the necessary information from a parent or guardian considering enrolling their child in your program. (1 page) $2.95
Child File Update Form, Form--1041
Use this form to request updated information for each of the children in your care. (1 page) $2.95
Child Guidance, P&P--1006
Appropriate caregiving with young children focuses on guiding, teaching and supporting children with their problem solving techniques. (2 pages) $2.95
Child Illness Deferral, Form--1018
Do you have problems with children returning to care too soon after you send them home sick? This form, that goes home with the child when they are sent home sick, will help make sure that the parent knows when the child can return. (If you don't use our Health Policy, make sure the criteria on this form matches your Health Policy.) (1 page) $4.95
Cleaning Contract, Contract--1002
Make sure that you and your custodial service provider understand and agree exactly what types of cleaning and maintenance services will be provided, on what schedule, and for what price. (1 page) $4.95
Cleaning Schedule, Form--1020
Keep your staff constantly aware of their cleaning responsibilities by having a flyer posted in each classroom to detail who is responsible for what cleaning tasks at what time each day. (1 page) $2.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Two's, Form--1035
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Three's, Form--1036
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Curriculum Guidelines for Four's and Five's, Form--1037
Have a general curriculum plan for your teachers to follow when planning their lessons. This will help them to make sure that their plans meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the children in their care. (2 pages) $5.95
Customer Relations Policy, P&P--1008
Customer relations can make or break a program. Ensure that all staff members understand how to properly communicate with customers and how and when to ask for help with a difficult situation. (3 pages)
$3.95
Daily Classroom Schedule, Form--1045
This daily schedule will provide a guideline for each of your classrooms to ensure that there is an appropriate routine established. Make sure that meals and snacks are provided at the right time and that there is a good balance of indoor and outdoor, planned and free activities. (1 page) $4.95
Daily Sign-In Sheet, Form--1025
Keep your staff constantly aware of their cleaning responsibilities by having a flyer posted in each classroom to detail who is responsible for what cleaning tasks at what time each day. (1 page) $2.95
Developmental Checklists
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Birth through 4 Months, Checklist--0004
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
4 to 8 Months, Checklist--0408
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
8 to 12 Months, Checklist--0812
Excel format. (2 pages) $4.95
12 to 15 Months, Checklist--1215
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
15 to 18 Months, Checklist--1518
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
18 to 24 Months, Checklist--1824
Excel format. (1 page) $4.95
Two Year Olds, Checklist--0002
Excel format. (3 pages) $4.95
Three Year Olds, Checklist--0003
Excel format. (4 pages) $4.95
Four and Five Year Olds, Checklist--0405
Excel format. (4 pages) $4.95
Emergency Release, Form--1026
In case of emergency, be sure that you have all of a child's emergency contact information and permission to obtain medical care for that child. (1 page) $4.95
Field Trip, P&P--1012
Although field trips are fun, they can be very stressful times for your staff. Make sure that your staff knows how to minimize risks when children are outside of your property. (1 page) $2.95
Holiday Attendance Survey, Form--1014
Survey your parents before major holidays to see how many children will be in attendance on that day so that you can staff appropriately. (1 page) $2.95
Hourly Diaper Change Request, Form--1021
If parents prefer to have their child's diaper changed every hour, make sure you have the request in writing, along with their acknowledgement that they will need to provide more diapers, etc. to accommodate that request. (1 page) $2.95
Hourly Ratio Tracking Sheet, Form--1017
Make sure that you are staffing each of your classrooms correctly. Provides you with one strategy for managing your staffing costs. (1 page) $3.95
Late Pick-up, P&P--1020
What will your staff do when a child is not picked up from the program by closing time and you can't reach a parent or guardian? (1 page)
$2.95
Lesson Planning Forms, Form--1022
Make sure that each of your classrooms has appropriate lessons plans for each day and for each week. (2 pages) $5.95
Non-Discrimination, P&P--1022
If your program doesn't already have a formal non-discrimination policy in place, it is time to implement one. (2 pages) $3.95
Parent Handbook, Handbook--1001
Make sure parents are aware of all of the "in's and out's" of your program--basic operating information, philosophy, health procedures, etc. (15 pages) $14.95
Parent Satisfaction Survey, Form--1016
Keeping your parents satisfied will help ensure that your program always has a waiting list. Use this tool annually to gauge the parents' level of satisfaction with your Center. (3 pages) $5.95
Photo/Artwork Display Permission, Form--1005
Obtain parental permission to use children's photos and/or artwork for Center displays and for program marketing. (1 page) $2.95
Release of Child from Facility, P&P--1024
Caution must be the overriding factor in releasing a child from your facility. Ensure that your staff understands to whom they may release a child. (1 page) $2.95
"Share Bag" Instructions, Form--1015
Solve the problem of children wanting to bring items from home (i.e. toys, etc) to your Center--give them an appropriate way to share their items with their friends. (1 page) $2.95
Staff Hiring Matrix, Form--1024
Keep track of everyone who applies for a job with your program--name, source, position applied for, qualifications, pre-interview and interview dates and results, decisions and follow-up. (4 pages) $5.95
Video Surveillance Policy, P&P--1030
Have a video surveillance system installed in your program? Make sure to definewhat will be recorded, who will have access to the recordings and how they will be used. (1 page) $5.95
Visitors, P&P--1029
Controlling access to the Center is an important safety measure. Ensure your staff know who is allowed in the Center and when. (1 page) $2.95
Waiting List Application, Form--1007
Document and track a child's status on your program's waiting list. Ensure the parent understands your waiting list procedures. (2 pages) $3.95
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