{"id":3213,"date":"2020-03-11T20:56:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T20:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/?p=3213"},"modified":"2020-03-11T20:56:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T20:56:36","slug":"how-to-write-a-child-care-parent-handbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://theempoweredprovider.com/how-to-write-a-child-care-parent-handbook/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Child Care Parent Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you use a parent handbook for your family child care<\/strong> program? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have taken the time to write a handbook for your program or not, this article will help you improve your handbook or will help you get started on creating this important document. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of a parent handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A parent handbook is a great way to expand upon the various policies and procedures that are included in your child care contract. In this document you have the opportunity to show your program’s personality by introducing yourself and your credentials as well as your mission in early childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A child care handbook should be an approach to answering any Frequently Asked Questions your client may have before they are even asked. It should also serve as a way for a parent to understand what their role is helping make this program run smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disclaimer: It is always best to consult your local license agency first to determine what topics must be covered in any documentation given to your clients. My list is not a comprehensive list of what should be included in the documentation for a licensed program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to include in your parent handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your parent handbook will look different than another program’s handbook! Here are some ideas for what to include in your handy dandy informative packet of information that will help keep all of your clients on the same ‘page’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Welcome Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of your clients who are reading this for the first time are brand new to your program. Create an opening paragraph that welcomes new families and tell them how grateful you are and that you look forward to creating lifelong relationships with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a great place to post your contact information such as your phone number, email address, website, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Print your front cover in a bright and cheery color! (Or tie it in with the colors you use in your other marketing materials). Consider including the following elements on your cover page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n