Once the hire is made, it’s critical to create and keep a culture of accountability that’s built on mutual trust among you, your staff, and your clients. Prioritizing safety and transparency through protocols including staff performance reviews, parental feedback, video monitoring systems, and daily logs all contribute to ensuring you’re providing the best care experience possible. Be sure to outline how each staff member will be regularly monitored and evaluated upfront (i.e,. before they’re hired) to set expectations and create an open line of communication with your employees from Day 1.”
“Finding and hiring the best childcare professionals requires careful consideration and processes. Before starting the vetting stage, it’s important to outline the absolute necessities required of your caregivers, like experience and safety, to name a few. For all hires, professional background and responsibility requirements warrant the most consideration. Setting benchmarks for how much experience and training you’re looking for will help set clear expectations for applicants and narrow down your top candidates. Beyond years of experience in the industry, look for qualifications that will apply to your specific environment. Are you looking for someone with a background in caring for infants? Do you require that they’ve worked in a childcare center previously or is in-home care, like a babysitter or nanny, suitable experience? What are the training and certification requirements, both by law and your business standards (CPR, first aid, administering medicine, allergies, emergency situations, etc.)? Running background checks is a valuable safety tool, but they shouldn’t be the only way you screen your candidates. In addition to criminal background checks, conduct thorough interviews with each candidate and ask each reference detailed questions to get a fuller picture of the candidate’s abilities and experience.
Sittercity Team | Sittercity
What devices and setups should I consider implementing in my home childcare center to ensure the safety and security of the children I care for? “Providing a safe environment for children is the most important part of a home childcare center. But it can also make your day very busy. Being able to prioritize safety and well-being should almost be an automatic practice. That’s where devices come in. You can’t think of everything all of the time, so having a helping hand in the form of an app is going to go a long way to making sure you’re doing the best for the children in your care. Most apps can be downloaded onto the majority of smartphones and tablets and are used to remind you of the responsibilities you have to keep children safe. These can include: • Completing checklists (such as cleaning or inspections). • Helping with basic health and safety practices (such as hazards, maintenance & evacuation). • Keeping a record of the children in your care and their info (such as dietary requirements). • Being able to show compliance with state, industry, or government regulations.
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