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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Child care programs guidance policy
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Trainer Monitored Discussion – Child care programs guidance policy
lalitha replied 2 hours, 8 minutes ago 118 Members · 382 Replies
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Sally
MemberJanuary 26, 2024 at 8:12 pmAbsolutely! Written guidance policies in childcare programs are useful in numerous situations, including:
1. Emergency Procedures.
2. Health and Safety Protocols.
3. Behavior Management.
4. Parent Communication.
5. Child Supervision.
6. Nutrition and Mealtime Policies.
Having written policies in these and other areas helps maintain a safe, organized, and consistent environment within childcare programs.
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Will Pautler
MemberJanuary 26, 2024 at 8:48 pmEmergencies, natural disasters, emotional emergencies/high stress situations.
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Christin Cormier
MemberJanuary 27, 2024 at 4:43 amYes, there are several situations where childcare providers can benefit from policies. A few examples are:
1. Disruptive behavior
2. Illness
3. Emergencies
4. Medication
5. Pick ups
6. Biting or hitting
7. rest or sleep time
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Most definitely. In several cases such as emergencies, illnesses, accidents, injuries, and behavioral just to name a few.
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ana
MemberJanuary 29, 2024 at 6:43 pmYes anytime there is any doubt about emergencies or situations with parents.
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Ana, I agree. Clear guidance policies are essential for handling emergencies and parent-related situations. Well said!
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Are there any situations where you think the childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful?
– Yes when there is an unexpected accident the childcare program written guidance policy is useful.
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Alyssa
MemberFebruary 5, 2024 at 3:29 amI agree with everyone which is in the event of an emergency or illness
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jillian
MemberFebruary 10, 2024 at 6:22 amunexpected emergencies
accidents
illnesses
mistakes made
conflict
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HQ
MemberFebruary 13, 2024 at 7:29 amYes,there are several situations where written guidance policies for childcare programs can be extremely useful such as emergency preparedness, behavior management..
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Sarah Ploium
MemberFebruary 14, 2024 at 7:38 amYes I do in emergencies.
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Sydney Weinberger
MemberFebruary 19, 2024 at 12:34 amIn some conflicts with parents over certain laws and policies. It is easier to have something to reference to show parents why we do what we do with anything.
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Tenlee
MemberFebruary 19, 2024 at 9:04 pmAre there any situations where you think the childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful?
Yes they can be useful to new employee’s and emergency situations, along with unpredictable situations.
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Anna N.
MemberFebruary 23, 2024 at 11:19 pmAre there any situations where you think the childcare programs written guidance policies would be useful?
Yes, several, if not all instances, a guidance policy would be useful for staff members. Especially in the case of emergencies.
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ValRhee Hazen
MemberFebruary 26, 2024 at 9:48 pmYes, I feel there are numerous situations where written guidelines are useful. Incidents such as a child getting injured on the playground, indoors, incidents with parents, etc.