Early Childhood Resources for the NLSA Self Study
In His Hands Many of the resources come from In His Hands (IHH), download your free copy!
Use the following to help you formulate policies and procedures for your center. Use “as is” or adapt to meet your needs.
Standard 1 – Purpose
1A – Mission and Ministry
Early Childhood Mission Statement – IHH, p. 99
1B – Philosophy
Early Childhood Mission Statement – IHH, p. 100
Standard 2 – Relationships
2A – Home/Family
2B – Congregation
48 Outreach Strategies for Pastors by Pastors
Outreach to Families – IHH, pp. 69 – 71
2B:28 – The Pastor expands his knowledge of early childhood education
One in Christ Pastor’s Guide for Early Childhood
Standard 3 – Leadership
3A – Governing Board
Policy Manual – IHH, pp. 107 – 108
Grievance and Due Process Resolution, IHH, p. 24
Open Attendance at Board Meetings
Grievance Policy
Director’s Assessment – IHH, pp. 129 – 130
3B – Director
Job Description – IHH, pp. 125 – 127
Evaluation of Director by Staff – IHH, pp. 128 – 129
Staff and Child File Checklist
Standard 4 – Personnel
Orientation for New Staff – IHH, p. 135
Job Descriptions:
Teacher – IHH, pp. 136 – 139
Aide – IHH, p. 139
Custodian – IHH, p. 140
Lunch Assistant – IHH, 141 – 142
Code of Ethics This was adapted from the Pacific Southwest District LCMS
Standard 5 – Staff/Child Interactions
Standard 6 – Facilities
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning and Sanitation Policy
Standard 7 – Wellness
7A – Health and Safety
Policy for Administering Medications – IHH, pp. 151 – 152
No Smoking, Alcohol, Drug Policy
Disaster Plans/Evacuation (coming soon)
7B – Food and Nutrition
Food Storage and Food Serving Policy
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Cleaning Schedule
Standard 8 – Curriculum
Curriculum – Curriculum for Preschool and 2-year old Programs
Curriculum – IHH, pp. 63 – 65 and pp. 155 – 157
Daily Schedule – IHH, pp. 148 – 149
Standard 9 – Infant and Toddlers
Infant and Toddler Daily Routine
Sample Form for Communicating with Families (coming soon)
Assessment Checklist for Infant & Toddler Development
Standard 10 – Continuous Improvement
Environment Safety Checklist, IHH, pp. 150 – 151
Parent Surveys – IHH, pp. 167 – 170
Others***(more coming)
Other:
Marketing – Marketing Your Early Childhood Program
Marketing – Engage & Communicate Through Social Media
Learning Environment — IHH, pp. 147 – 148
Staff Evaluations – IHH, pp. 172 – 175
Other Surveys – NLSA Surveys (Parent, Teachers/Assistants, Support Staff, Director, Pastor) Find them under “Early Childhood Accreditation School Documents”