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Childcare Chatboard

by cml

Jul 13, 2009

We are in the process of rewriting a poorly written staff handbook written by the previous director. Does any one know of any sites that have examples of staff handbooks for childcare/preschool settings: things to include, examples of correct wording (esp. dress code, cell phone, attendance, etc). Thanks!

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Schari On 7/23/09, laura wrote: > Is there any way I could get a copy of the things you should do > and things you should not from you? What sort of discipline > things do you have in your hand book? We are looking to add > things about facebook and my space but not sure of the > wording... thank you

Discipline -

The book...See More

Jul 25, 2009

cheryl I am taking a class on this very thing right now. It is offered as a portion of the American Management Association.

Are you a part of a center?

You need to be very specific about your policies!!! This is what keeps you legal and safe from a lawsuit! I would definitely include things in there about facebook, my space, text messag...See More

Jul 31, 2009

anyone work for bright horizons

by april

Jul 29, 2009

do you like it

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mary On 8/09/09, kelly wrote: > On 7/29/09, april wrote: >> do you like it > I Love it

Aug 9, 2009

mary On 8/09/09, kelly wrote: > On 7/29/09, april wrote: >> do you like it > I Love it

Aug 9, 2009

trouble at my day care that needs to be fixed...

by Kathy

Jul 30, 2009

hi, i work at a daycare and im having so many issues that i dont even know where to begin to know how to deal with them and i need advice and help. i work at one of the most amazing day cares ever, with the least amazing teachers ever. We have multiple toddler teachers that scream bloody murder at the children. we have one teacher who grabs them by...See More

Leah The "teachers" you describe are not teachers they border on being abusers. They need to be replaced or retrained as soon as possible! Why does the day care director allow this kind of teacher behavior?

Aug 1, 2009

finishing up what didnt get posted in the last chatboard

by kathy

Jul 30, 2009

we have multiple teachers who get involved with happily married parents. we have teachers who yell scream and neglect the autistic children. and teachers who are just down right mean. some of the very few good teachers like myself know that our director wont fix any of this. he/she will feel horrible and say that it will get fixed but then wont. i ...See More

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mayra On 8/03/09, NC Child Care wrote: > I agree. What would possibly make you think that this is > an "amazing center." Teachers and teacher behavior make or break a > center. They set the tone and carry the professionalism. You need > to call your licensing consultant or state professional imediately! > Do not pass go, do not collect $50...See More

Aug 3, 2009

mayra On 8/03/09, mayra wrote: If you do not REPORT this "ABUSE" you are being part of the "ABUSE". You need to immediately call licensing & report the "ABUSE". > On 8/03/09, NC Child Care wrote: >> I agree. What would possibly make you think that this is >> an "amazing center." Teachers and teacher behavior make or break a >> ce...See More

Aug 3, 2009

Tropical Classroom Theme

by Nicole P

Aug 2, 2009

I am going to create a tropical classroom theme this year. I am planning on building a palm tree and have beach chairs underneath it for my reading center. Besides that I don't have any great ideas. Anyone out there have this as their theme or can think of some ideas to help me out?

Thanks! Nicole

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ColorMeGood.com On 8/11/09, Brooke wrote: > I am also doing a Tropical theme! Great minds must think > alike :-) > Here are the ideas that I have collected so far: > Hanging fish from the ceiling > A monkey that says "No monkeying around" > A parriot that says "No squaking" > A lobster in a fish net that says "Get caught in a good book" > J...See More

Aug 20, 2009

msmichelle On 8/02/09, Nicole P wrote: > I am going to create a tropical classroom theme this > year. I am planning on building a palm tree and have > beach chairs underneath it for my reading center. Besides > that I don't have any great ideas. Anyone out there have > this as their theme or can think of some ideas to help me > out? > >...See More

Aug 25, 2009

daily activities for daycare

by ColorMeGood

Aug 3, 2009

ColorMeGood has thousands of free printable coloring pages and activities for kids. Great for Daycare activities!

anyone work for bright horizons centers

by mary

Aug 8, 2009

anyone work for bright horizons centers

Kelly Ferrari On 8/08/09, mary wrote: > anyone work for bright horizons centers Yes I do

Aug 9, 2009

Breathable Baby

by key

Aug 10, 2009

Where was this product when I had babies?!!! Please pass this on to those who do... or grandbabies even

[link removed]

by Deb

Aug 11, 2009

I usually give a $1 book from Scholastic for birthdays, but this year there aren't any that sound good. What does everyone give the children for their birthdays? Thanks!

Schari I order toys from Lakeside.com. They usually have some good choices in the 4-8 range. But my asst. wanted to spend less and always shopped at the dollar store and got books or toys - some really neat things.

On 8/11/09, Deb wrote: > I usually give a $1 book from Scholastic for birthdays, but > this year there aren't any that sound g...See More

Aug 12, 2009

Leah I used the following poem:

Hey everybody, look at me. Today I'm five (four) years old, you see. After this I won't be 3 or 2 or 1. Because that is when I was first begun.

Then sing Happy Birthday...

Aug 12, 2009

Sign language for childcare...

by Mercy

Aug 22, 2009

ASLdeafined just completed their development of daycare videos for students to learn sign language. When you go to [link removed].

Mercy

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