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
- 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
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
Standard 6 – Facilities
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
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