Daycare Staff Handbook

Daycare Facility:	Prepared by:	Date:
[YOUR COMPANY NAME]	[YOUR NAME]	[DATE]

I. Introduction

Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! We are excited to have you join our team. This handbook is designed to provide you with important information about our daycare policies, procedures, and expectations. Please read it carefully and refer to it whenever you have questions.

II. Our Mission

At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. We strive to promote the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of each child in our care.

III. Employee Expectations

A. Professionalism

Dress Code: Employees are expected to dress in a professional manner.
Punctuality: Employees should arrive on time for their shifts.
Communication: Effective communication with parents and colleagues is crucial.

B. Child Safety

Supervision: Always supervise children to ensure their safety.
Health and Hygiene: Follow proper health and hygiene practices.
Emergency Procedures: Be familiar with emergency procedures and protocols.

IV. Policies and Procedures

A. Enrollment

Admission Requirements: Parents must provide the necessary documents for enrollment.
Waiting List: We maintain a waiting list for potential enrollees.

B. Daily Operations

Daily Schedule: Follow the daily schedule for activities and routines.
Meals and Snacks: Provide nutritious meals and snacks for children.
Nap Time: Ensure children have a quiet and restful nap time.

C. Health and Safety

Illness Policy: Children with contagious illnesses must stay home.
Medication: Follow guidelines for administering medication to children.
First Aid: Be prepared to administer first aid when necessary.

V. Employee Benefits

A. Health Insurance

Eligibility: Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits.
Coverage: Details of the health insurance coverage provided.

B. Paid Time Off

Vacation: Details of vacation leave policy.
Sick Leave: Details of sick leave policy.

VI. Code of Conduct

A. Respect

Respect for Children: Treat all children with kindness and respect.
Respect for Colleagues: Treat colleagues with respect and professionalism.

B. Confidentiality

Confidentiality of Information: Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information.

VII. Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to review our daycare staff handbook. If you have any questions or need clarification on any policy or procedure, please don't hesitate to ask your supervisor.

VIII. Revision History

Version	Date	Description
1.0	2050-01-01	Initial Handbook Release
1.1	2050-03-15	Updated Employee Benefits Section
1.2	2050-06-30	Added Code of Conduct Section