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
  • Parent Handbook
• 2B – Congregation
  • Evangelism Template
  • 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
  • Orientation of New Employees
  • 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
• Staff Handbook
• Code of Ethics   This was adapted from the Pacific Southwest District LCMS

Standard 5 – Staff/Child Interactions

• Discipline Policy
• Discipline Plan
• Progressive Discipline Plan
• Progressive Discipline Plan 2

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
  • Administration of Medications
  • Communicable Disease Policy
  • Illness Policy
  • Accident/Injury Policy
  • 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
• Child Assessment
• Daily Schedule – IHH, pp. 148 – 149

Standard 9 – Infant and Toddlers

• Infant and Toddler Curriculum
• Infant and Toddler Daily Routine
• Sample Form for Communicating with Families (coming soon)
• Assessment Checklist for Infant & Toddler Development
• Diaper Changing Procedure
• Sanitation Procedures

Standard 10 – Continuous Improvement

• Work Environment Survey
• 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”
• Eight Qualities of Quality Early Childhood Centers 
• Emergency Plans