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Intake Check List |
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| This is a list of subjects that will help me communicate with you about the heart of my business. It is not my policy or contract, it is a way to help me remember everything I want to communicate about my expectations, philosophy and rationale for how I operate. Below is a list of categories that incorporate the ideas and sentiments of my business. |
| Expectations: |
| * I expect you to return the caring that I show you and your family. |
| * I expect you to work with me and communicate any concerns you have; or any positive feedback. |
| * You can expect me to love and cherish your child. |
| * Don't have unrealistic expectations of me. I am not perfect; I make mistakes, just as you do. |
| * Let me be human. Let me hate my job some days. Be sensitive to my bad days. Offer help if you can or have time--pick up the playroom, talk with the children, etc. |
| * Don't expect my house or your child to be perfectly clean when you arrive for pick-up. Playing is dirty, messy work. My house is full of small children all day. |
| Supporting the Home: |
| * Be aware of any supplies or "stuff" you could spare--computer paper, old newspapers, egg cartons, milk cartons, etc. |
| Adjustment Period: |
| * It will take time for your child to learn to love and trust me; we are building a new relationship. Please expect short term behavior changes and separation anxiety. |
| * Please feel free to linger during this adjustment period, for your comfort or for your child's. When you do leave, get down on their level, hug and kiss them, say good-bye and assure them you will return (but never sneak out). Even if they are crying when you leave, know that they will usually be fine soon after you leave. And feel free to call me when you get to work, to "check-in" on how your child is doing. |
| * Try not to feel guilty about leaving your child (ren); they're in a safe loving environment. |
| There may be times when your child experiences separation anxiety again after you've been here awhile. It may just be the development stage they are passing through. Pleas feel free to discuss it with me. |
| Pick-Up: |
| * As long as your child is in my house, my rules apply. Please allow me to discipline your child, even if you are here. |
| * When arriving, greet your child first. Hug and kiss them and then discuss their day. |
| * Don't discuss money or any sensitive subjects with me in front of the children. Call me later or set up a time to get together. |
| * Treat me with respect when taking to me; your child watches to see what you think of me. Your child will fee more secure about being here if you trust me as a partner, not an employee. And, I will always treat you with respect as well. |
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