Finding the right form for your program's needs has never been easier. Our valuable forms are just a click away. Check back often as we're adding more forms every week. Several of the forms that will be posted here for your use include:
Volunteer Job Description
Vacation Request Process
Tuition Agreement
Teacher-Substitute Job Description
Staff Absence Request
Risk Management Plan
Registration Checklist
New Employee Letter
Annual Performance Review
Employee Disclosure Statement
Child Absence Report
Employee Recognition Certificate It's amazing what a thank you will do for your employees. When anyone is recognized for their job performance, they are happier and more motivated to do the best that they can. Here's a special note you can use to acknowledge your hard working team today. It contains 11 important areas for appreciation. . . . keep reading
Teacher-Substitute Job Description The Teacher-Substitute is responsible for the care and education of children as a member of a teaching team. When your organization is in need of a Teacher-Substitute, consider using this well-written job description that one of your colleagues asked us to share with you. . . . keep reading
Volunteer Job Description If your organization taps into the power of volunteer workers, consider this well-written job description that one of your colleagues asked us to share with you. It contains 6 areas of responsibility including: . . . keep reading
Cook Performance Review Standards Here's an evaluation form for your cook. It includes evaulation items for kitchen procedures, paperwork and attendance. It's a great form to use for self-evaluation prior to the official review. . . . keep reading
Employee Disclosure Statement Use this disclosure statement to ensure that your potential new employees are being upfront about their criminal history. It grants you written permission to conduct a background check and clearly communicates with employees what findings will result in termination of employment. . . . keep reading
Child Absence Report Paper work can be overwhelming which is why this report is so nice to have in your repertoire. It has all the necessary information yet simple enough not to be overwhelming. It is to be filled out when children will be absent. . . . keep reading
Parent Teacher Conference Form This form can be filled out quickly by the classroom teacher as a way to invite parents to conferences. This can be amended with notes to sign up on a list posted outside the classroom, telephone, or contact the teacher at a specified time to make the appointment. . . . keep reading
New Teacher Orientation Checklist Every center has distinctive ways of doing things--often more ways than anyone realizes. This form can be kept with personnel files and orientation items dated, initialed, or just checked off when done. Thorough orientation takes time, it does more than almost anything else to help new staff feel less "new" and more at home. . . . keep reading
Faith Based Cooperation Statement Is your program faith based? If yes, consider implementing this form that communicates an understanding between your program and the chiildren's parents in terms of communication and educational expectations. . . . keep reading
50 Secret Shopping Questions So you're thinking about checking out the competition through secret shopping. Here are 50 questions that parents are advised to ask child care directors when shopping for a child care program. Check off the ones you would like to know about the other programs in your area. . . . keep reading
Staff Absence Request Form This form that your staff completes to request time off makes it easy for you to see why staff is requesting time off so you can respond appropriately. It includes 8-check off options to help save you and your staff time in completing the form. Options include vacation, a death in the family, illness, jury duty just to name a few. . . . keep reading
Children Grow Best When Parents and Teachers Agree Children Grow Best When Parents and Teachers Agree is a parent information-sheet on discipline definitions and developmentally-appropriate discipline strategies to be used by Center staff. . . . keep reading
Incoming Child Sheet The Incoming Child sheet is provided to parents upon enrollment in a center. It has information regarding likes, dislikes, daily routines, and medical conditions for the teacher to review before meeting the child. . . . keep reading
Medication Permission Forms Providing for children carries a high degree of responsibility. When a child has the need for medication while in your care, the responsibility becomes ten-fold. Here are 6 Medication Permission Forms to lighten the load for you. These forms can be used to report medication administration by trained staff. . . . keep reading
Child Pickup Authorization Form The Pickup Authorization Form lists the individuals authorized to pick children up from the center. It requires the signature of a parent or guardian and stipulates that the center will never release a child to an individual not on the list. . . . keep reading
Sample Risk Management Plan The Risk Management Plan outlines everything you need to run a safe program. There are trouble shooting tips to prepare for day-to-day occurrences and instructions for the unexpected emergency. No matter the incident, the Risk Management Plan has you covered.< . . . keep reading
Sample Invitation and Agenda for Director's Get Together Here's a sample invitation for a Director's get together. Discover suggestions and scripts for approaching colleagues with whom you are unacquainted, to share information, problem-solving strategies, and resources. This is a positive alternative to "secret shopping." . . . keep reading
Illness Policy Sheet The Illness Policy sheet outlines center procedures for handling children with suspected or diagnosed illnesses. It identifies symptoms requiring children to be sent or kept home, and stipulates a time frame for children to be free of symptoms before returning. . . . keep reading
Field Trip Permission Form Get parent's permission for field trips with this ready to print and implement Field Trip Permission Form. All of the essentials are covered in this form as well as one success strategy to help you get a signed copy back from your parents. . . . keep reading
Sample Vacation Request Letter Are any of your staff members thinking about vacation? Chances are the answer to that question is - YES!
Here's a letter to staff regarding vacation requests that one of our members shared with us. It outlines some great points to help staff understand your program's expectations when it comes to this important relaxation period. . . .
Parent Questionnaire: Download Do you ever wonder what your parents really think about your program? Well, this form is designed to help you get in touch with how satisfied your parents are. It contains 9 questions that will let your parents know you are dedicated to continuous improvement and want to hear their thoughts . . . keep reading
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