I'm trying to throw together a welcome packet with all the information parents need, along with all the paperwork and information in it. Can I ask you all a question?
What do you put into your welcome packets?
Thanks!

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Copy of contract. Checklist of things to bring in the first day. Example of the infant daily report I fill out if an infant space. I have pictures of all my meals taken and written next to them what they are so they get a copy of that to see what kinds of lunches I serve. Craft examples.

Handbook if you have one.. rough daily schedule.

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Contracts (2 copies- 1 to return and 1 for them to keep) and Any state required forms

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I include a welcome letter and a copy of the state's licensing rules (per licensing rules) and a digital copy of my policy handbook as well as the following items:

• Weekly Schedule Form
• Emergency Contact Info
• DHS Admit/Enrollment Form
• Immunization Form
• Rate/Contract Agreement
• Policy/Parent Handbook
• Chemical Use Policy
• Program Reporting sheet
• Illness Policy Agreement
• Permission to Photograph
• Permission to Administer
• Cubby/Basket Checklist
• Liability Insurance Notice
• Insurance Coverage Notice
• Water Play Permission Form

My contract is completed when parent returns above forms.

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Thank you everyone for your input! I greatly appreciate it!

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BC - What does your chemical use policy look like? I'm not sure I understand this one and "Google Knows All" doesn't give me anything. LOL

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I have everything BC has plus:

Developmental screening consent form
EMS/Insurance form
Potty Readiness Education pdf
Emergency Response Plan
Communicable Disease Chart; CDC
Safe Sleep Education pdf
Digital Resource File
Infant Feeding Plan pdf
Weather Chart
QRIS Education pdf
Annual Calendar/Sample Menus pdf
Wellness Policy Education pdf

I give most in digital format but am required to have hard copies on hand as well. Parent handbooks and enrollments forms require signatures and are kept for two years.

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