Your Parent Handbook

Your parent handbook is one of the most important communication tools that you’ll provide for parents. Whether you are putting a handbook together for the first time, or are refreshing the one you have, think about compiling the information in a clear, easy-to-read format. Your parent handbook may include:

• Introduction and philosophy of the program
• License ID number
• Staff biographies
• The daily schedule
• Drop-off and pick-up policies
• Individual child records
• Health and safety policies
• Parent involvement
• Discipline policy
• Toileting policy
• Food program policy
• Toys from home
• Birthday and holiday celebrations
• Inclement weather policy
• Special programs offered
• Yearly calendar of events
• Termination policy