Policies & Procedures in Childcare Programs

Basics of Policies & Procedures Policy: is a guideline that tells a manager how to deal with a situation. Procedure: chronological sequences of required actions. Rules: are requirements for certain actions.

Process of Making Policies & Procedures Who Formulates the policy? H4.1

Steps in determining policies

How should policies be written?

How should policies be communicated?

How do you enforce them? Policies and procedures are like rules with children. If you don’t follow through they are worthless. Consistently & Follow-Through

Writing Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures Connect the Big Picture Puzzle Pieces Together