Table of Contents Mission Statement pg. 2 Philosophy pg. 2-3 General Information pg. 3-4 General Staff/Volunteer Expectations pg. 4-5 Professional Development pg. 5-6 Personnel Policies pg. 6-7 Attendance Policies pg. 7 Disciplinary Procedure pg. 8-9 Health and Safety Policies pg. 9-12 Emergency Procedures pg.12-17 Assessments pg. 17-18 Curriculum Planning pg. 18-21 Field Trips pg.21-22 Daily Duties for Staff pg.22 Arrival and Departure pg.22-23 Guidance Strategies pg.23-24 Meals and Nutrition pg.24-25 Infant and Toddler Program Information pg.25-26 Parent Relationships pg.26-27 Workshops pg. 27 Bibliography pg. 28 Staff members and volunteers will use this handbook to gain a better understanding of A Child?s Paradise?s policies, practices, and standards. …show more content…
If a child becomes ill while at A Child?s Paradise verbal authorization may be given to the director over the phone. The director will complete the medical authorization form and the parent must sign it when the child is picked up. When medication is given to a child the staff member that administers it must document the type of medication, when the medication was given, and how much. Documentation of Accidents: Staff/volunteer members must document all accidents that occur at A Child?s Paradise using the proper form. When filling out these forms staff/volunteer members must remain confidential and not use other children?s names, but the forms must be completed with as much detail as possible. All accident reports will be given to parents upon pick-up. If the accident is serious enough the parent may need to be notified before pick-up. Documentation of Special Health Needs: All children with allergies must have an allergy action plan posted where everyone can see. If the allergy is food related the allergy action plan must also be posted in the food preparation