DAYCARE POLICIES 2024 In Home Daycare Handbook

[@hevy1107]

O my goodness i love you! 😂 Ive been struggling with boundaries

[@totstothetop]

I hope that this video is helpful. I hope I don’t come off as harsh or rude or anything negative because that is not how I want to come off . I just like to be realistic and tell you how it is and not sugar coat anything. As I work in this field , I learn different things and make policies to avoid certain obstacles I normally face . If you have any questions please leave me a comment . You know I will reply 🙂

[@sarahferreira1333]

I agree with everything you mention,I am the same way, we learn as we go what works and what doesn't. Thank you

[@rukhsanaesaf]

Rukhsana Q,Hi Ashley,great job!! Very useful video.I intent to start a daycare very soon I m just collecting all information.could you please suggest me some classes or courses related to In-home child care providers.Thanks

[@chantellesimmons1064]

I came over from Learn to Play. I love that you include that you don't accept children after 9:30, it is genius! ☺️

[@totstothetop]

Welcome ! Yes I have to include that. I can’t have parents dropping off whenever they want . It makes things more hectic and kids never get into a routine . It’s disruptive and once their child is in ‘real’ school they can’t drop off whenever ! They need to be there at a certain time or they’re tardy . If they’re tardy enough times they can get into trouble . So let’s start getting these parents into a routine as of now .

[@free2bme821]

I love that free week of vacation in the handbook.

[@totstothetop]

Thank you. I feel it’s fair .

[@chantalmore3257]

Ashley I have just opened up my daycare and I had such a hard time putting my handbook together. Thank you so much for sharing this helped me out a lot! You are awesome keep doing what you’re doing! You are inspirational girl 👏🏽

[@totstothetop]

Oh that is awesome !!!!! Glad to have helped you .

[@kerryhuslin3777]

Hi Ashley, I absolutely love your video. It was very informative and I will definitely be coping your handbook as I intend to startup my daycare. Thanks for being so detailed.

[@totstothetop]

You are welcome !!! Thank you for watching.

[@Joe-xu6pe]

I absolutely love how much details you put in your handbook and videos! I have just started watching your videos and have learned soo soo much!

[@totstothetop]

That’s awesome ! Glad you are learning something from my videos . It’s always better to have a lot of detail in your handbook , than not enough . Thanks for watching .

[@ELl_e..3]

This is excellent. Within my policies I go over each one with parents before they enroll and I have them initial next to each policy specifically stating that they agree and understand. That way if in the future they have a problem with something I remind them that we've gone over this policy, the reason why and they agreed to it. I have BOTH parents sign as well.

[@totstothetop]

I just had the parents do this for the 2020 handbook. I feel more confident with this . Thank you for watching 🙂

[@ELl_e..3]

@@totstothetop 💚💚 thanks for posting your content. In home daycare can be very lonely. It's nice to have a few people that relate. 😉

[@DG86-2]

This was very much helpful! Thank you ❤

[@Kaztronomical]

Thank you for this!! I've worked in a daycare and I run an after school program under a company, but I'm moving soon and I want to have my own in home daycare! This is sooo helpful!

[@totstothetop]

That is so awesome !!! You can do it. If you ever need anything feel free to message me.

[@biernestine2107]

Wow! Nice

[@audreyrenee]

Omg, I love it! I just found your channel. You are teaching me so much. I especially love how clean and organized you are.

[@totstothetop]

Thank you for your support ❤️

[@yazwilson1667]

Hey Ashley what is your sick leave policy doe yourself? Do you still charge the parents if your out sick ?

[@carolinalopezbaena2929]

I love this channel because in addition to being inspired by what I want to do it helps me learn English! Thanks 🌈

[@totstothetop]

🥰

[@esme-om7om]

I love how detailed you are about your policy. Thank you for sharing with us. It gives me an idea of how i should construct my policy when I apply for a home day care

[@totstothetop]

Awesome ! Thanks for watching !

[@priscillaplasencia9580]

I am in the process of making a handbook for parents. This video is super informative on how to make one! It helps a bunch!! Thank you ❤️

[@totstothetop]

Yayyyy ! Glad to help.

[@totstothetop]

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[@Texasboyy]

Hey! I am helping my wife with her daycare! how much for handbook?

[@TheOnofren]

How much is it ? How many pages ?

[@totstothetop]

@@TheOnofren Could you send me an email ? [e-mail]

[@TheOnofren]

I just emailed you :)

[@totstothetop]

@@TheOnofren Check your inbox for my reply .

[@perlamagallanes3273]

Very helpful video! 😊 thanks for not sugar coating anything!!!

[@totstothetop]

You’re welcome . Thank you for watching 🙂

[@charlottedelamor7812]

For someone who is looking to open a daycare like myself this information is really insightful. You're awesome. Love your channel. Thank you!

[@totstothetop]

I’m so glad it was helpful in some way ! Thanks for watching and supporting ❤️

[@mimimaeg6707]

Omg!!! I’ve been waiting for this vid Ashley😍 thank you so much for granting my request for sharing your parent handbook🙏🏼☺️ I remember I requested this vid couple weeks ago I think and now here it is.😍

[@totstothetop]

I try to film everyone’s request 🙂 hope this was helpful .

[@lupepadilla3973]

Thank you some much this is helping me on how to start Of with my parent handbook. Been stressing, but after this options Iam getting a better perspective. Iam in the proccess Of getting my licensed and i want to get going on.

[@totstothetop]

Glad this video was helpful ❤️

[@BrandeeMusiala]

The sick policy was especially helpful for me! You specified severe coughing - thank you! Was curious how everyone else handled colds. I agree runny noses are so common. It’s going to be a looong winter

[@totstothetop]

Yesss we have had a few runny noses these past few weeks, but there are no fevers or any other symptoms associated with the runny nose so we just keep sanitizer and tissue on hand 🙂

[@limwilliams71]

Great guideline to follow

[@totstothetop]

Thanks for watching.

[@carlitamiller6949]

Such a great and informative video! Thanks for sharing!

[@totstothetop]

No problem 🙂

[@loe3175]

Such great information! Thank you!

[@totstothetop]

Thanks for watching.

[@heidiholom8086]

Your handbook is so good!

[@totstothetop]

Thank you. I hope this was helpful.

[@tanmillar8723]

I loved your video it’s so informative.After doing home daycare for almost 20 years it’s easy to have parents take advantage of you the more you give.I’ve never charged late fees and for new parents it will be in my handbook for sure.Or parents that do early drop off simply because they were ready early.So I have a minimum of 3 days pay per week no matter what.You have 5 days,no matter what? I was always concerned with sick kids coming when they shouldn’t be here if parents are paying anyhow.What about if you take a weeks vacation do they still pay.I’ve always struggled with this one. Your correct about it being surprising of the parents that are late with paying.I find it’s usually the more well off parents that are late,my guess is because they have no idea about being paycheque to paycheque.

[@totstothetop]

Yes Tan , I agree . The more you give , the more they ask for / take / expect you to take on . My late fees aren’t limited per week . They can have all 5 days because at the end of the day I’m getting paid BUT , if they are treating it as the ‘hours of operation’ I have a issue with that. What I mean by that’s is if a parent accepts a new job and they get off at 5pm (I close at 5pm) and they are 5 min away from me and they arrive every day after 5pm because they have a new job , I will not accept that because they are treating it as if I close after 5pm . I hope that makes sense . They do not pay when I’m on vacation .

[@maricruzmartinez8489]

Love your video, very detail and honestly you are correct. Bc sine parents takes advantages if you are not clear or let them know

[@totstothetop]

Yes ! Thanks for watching .

[@GemiDiaries]

Very informative. I love your policies☺️

[@totstothetop]

Thank you .

[@metrini]

Very long and detailed video!! Im sure all this information will be helpful to many!!

[@totstothetop]

Thank you 🙂

[@monashamsan3096]

Thank you

[@totstothetop]

You’re welcome 💗

[@RafaelDuhh]

Thank you, your video was a huge help!

[@totstothetop]

You’re welcome .

[@carolinericardo3725]

I’m very curious as to how maternity leave went. How did you go about that? Did the parents respect it? Did you feel like you took enough time? How was it going back to opening with a newborn?

[@totstothetop]

I took 2 weeks off and I do not think it was enough time . I wish I could’ve taken more time , but it wasn’t possible at the time . I take 2 weeks of vacation a year and I used it as my maternity leave , unpaid . I was physically ready to work again just not emotionally ready. I am not having anymore kids , but if I did , I would adjust a few things the next time around .

[@ttm1172]

I am opening my own day care and wanted to use some of your polices in your handbook do you have a link?

[@totstothetop]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@dlopez1718]

This video was very helpful. I’m planning on starting my home daycare soon, and wanted to see if I left anything out of my handbook. Do you charge differently for kids that are not full time?

[@totstothetop]

I do charge differently for kids that aren’t full time , but currently , I don’t accept children that aren’t full time .

[@embracethepuzzle6492]

VERY INFORMATIVE! ❣️

[@totstothetop]

Thank You . Glad you gathers some information.

[@sabrinachantille]

Ashley, I absolutely love your channel! I am in the process of opening my home daycare after working over 11 years of working in child care centres. I have a question regarding your handbook. Do you go threw every bit of it with each family upon interview? How do you go about having the parent know exactly what is in the handbook? Thanks in advance!

[@sabrinachantille]

I should add, I’ve heard some parents are given the handbook to take home and read themselves and others will sit and read word for word with the families.

[@totstothetop]

I do not . I mention what is important to me because my handbook is long and some families don’t have lots of time on their hands .

[@sabrinachantille]

The Coello Family Vlogs thank you so much for your response!

[@tee8334]

Awesome 👏

[@totstothetop]

Thanks for watching .

[@ulb5561]

Hi I love your channel and it's helped me so much I did email you about getting a copy of your hand book. Looking for more stuff. Be safe and have blessed day.

[@totstothetop]

Did I respond to your email? I don’t remember seeing your name . If not , shoot me another email.

[@ulb5561]

@@totstothetop it may be from my daycare email Zion's Playground

[@SmallSpaceHomeSchooling]

Ashley i did NOT realize you are the same person. I bought your handbook for my child development admin class lol

[@totstothetop]

Haha that’s so funny ! How did the class go ? I hope the handbook helped lol

[@SmallSpaceHomeSchooling]

​@@totstothetop I got an A. I added some other stuff that I need to add such as: philosophy, mission statement, administrator greeting, staff background, qualification introduction, ratio group size, emergency preparation (where our emergency location will be and drills), I also addressed custody order needs to be on file I also added the DRDP and ASQ. Did you know there's a website to send to parents and they fill it out? All you do is ask parent to email you the results? I didn't know that until this class. My lesson plans I add the scope and sequence, according to the DRDP measures for the class but I don't think I'll do that in my program if I get licensed. I used to do it when I was a teacher in a child care facility. It did help me I was so lost. I was stumped on an employee handbook that sucked up most of my time. Your handbook was a lifesaver!

[@linaskidmore6769]

I'm a child care provider in AZ serving many families for 31 years. I charge $30 per each day if parents don't pay on time, $3 per minute after 10 hours of care as late fee. And guess what? No body is ever late!

[@tanmillar8723]

I run into this problem and now have no problem telling them.It would be unacceptable for them to not get paid on payday it’s no different with me.I rely on my paycheque as much as they do.

[@lillywilliams248]

Hey @linaskidmore6769 I’ll be moving to AZ soon and want to open a home daycare. Do you live in your own home or do you rent? I have been calling around AZ and it seems no one allows home daycares in this state. Do you have any recommendations, because I’m really excited! Thanks for your help!

[@maryloumoreno6335]

Omg!!!! Is there any way you have this policy in Spanish? Please let me know. Thank you in advance. This video is very helpful.

[@totstothetop]

I do have it in Spanish. Send me an email to: [e-mail]

[@andreagranielortega7290]

Hi! I was wondering if I have to apply somewhere in order to open my at home center? How am I able to get started? I’ve worked at preschools for about 3 years and feel I’m ready to open my own center

[@totstothetop]

Hello Andrea , I am pretty sure you have to apply. I don’t know what state you’re in , but each state does have somewhere where you can get the process started . I am in Florida , and we have to go through the Department of Children and Families .

[@callmeangelic6525]

What do you do for emergency medications like epipens or asthma pumps?

[@totstothetop]

I administer those . That’s totally different .

[@jonteraadams2878]

Hey love your vids!!! Can i get more info about the evaluations. Are you saying Age Ques? Can you give more detail into how you do this.

[@totstothetop]

I’m sorry . I speak too fast lol it’s ASQs .

[@valentinaaleksandrov1773]

@@totstothetop Do you have to purchase it? I didnt find a free printable form.

[@garc9045]

Can your school age kids bring tablet or Nintendo on vacation days?

[@juliavelez9344]

Ashley R, I love the policy how can I get it

[@totstothetop]

Send me an email . [e-mail]

[@angelamarie6967]

can we download for our policies.

[@fabiuschillens6705]

So you make them sign the handbook?

[@totstothetop]

Yes I do!

[@karinabanegas6729]

Can you do a video on childcare vouchers? I’m not sure how those work and how to accept them when running a in home child care center.

[@totstothetop]

If I had more knowledge on this topic I would completely love to do a video on this . I don’t want to do a video on something I’m not fully educated on . I wish I was able to help .

[@PaangX]

Can you make a video on how to deal with upset parents or parents who chooses to not cooperate?

[@totstothetop]

Yes I can !!!!! Thank you for the request 🙂

[@totstothetop]

Give me an example of something so I know what direction to take this ❤️

[@PaangX]

I have had parents who refuses to pay or would try to dodge it. And when they get confronted it becomes a whole mess. I had parents who wouldn’t want to follow policies like bringing in a child while they are clearly sick but the child don’t have a fever or symptom because it’s obvious the parent administered medicine to them before dropping them off. How do you go about confronting them and handling the situation. And, how do you go about handling a parent who is screaming at you or giving you attitude.

[@PaangX]

Also thank you! I recently just found your channel and I love it! I’m currently working as a daycare teacher and one day looking forward to opening up my own daycare and your videos been so helpful and informative! 💕💕

[@StephanieMT]

If a person is being disrespectful to you and your rules they should have a verbal warning and then terminated. I think I heard that in another daycare provider video

[@tiffanytaylor5272]

Do you sell your handbook? I need this !

[@totstothetop]

I do . Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@SandraRodriguez-vv4cw]

I love your video. I'm opening my own daycare and was looking for a good policy. Is there any way you can send this to me please? Thanks in advance

[@totstothetop]

I am in the process of getting this added into my teachers pay teacher store , but I’m doing a lot of research along the way. If you’d like the handbook now without having to wait until I get it up, send me an email and we can discuss pricing and I can send it to you ASAP. My email is : [e-mail]

[@skkitles69]

How can I get a copy of this handbook I’m in the process of opening up my own home child care

[@totstothetop]

Send me an email : [e-mail]

[@ernestokwutu3817]

Hi Ashley, nice video. Can fees be paid daily as parents come drop their child instead of weekly?

[@totstothetop]

Is this child full time or drop in care?

[@ernestokwutu3817]

Can I run only drop in services. I have not started the business yet but I am planning to

[@totstothetop]

That is completely up to you. Drop in care isn't a steady income . People may come and go faster and only use you when its convenient for them. If this is just something you are doing on the side , then maybe you can solely do drop in , but if you want this long term and if you want to build a stable business, I wouldn't do drop in. I'd focus on getting long term clients.

[@totstothetop]

I’m selling my handbook if you’d like to purchase it , you can edit it to suit your program. If your interested shoot me an email 🙂

[@marlenecaballero279]

Do you charge during the trial hours ?

[@totstothetop]

I don’t .

[@sandibelc95]

Ashley, what would you suggest for the grand opening a home daycare? Would you still do trial days or no?

[@totstothetop]

For your first children you’d enroll ever into your program?

[@jasminesmith5300]

I know this video is older but How do I download your handbook ?

[@totstothetop]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@cstarlee]

do you have a copy of your handbook available for download?

[@totstothetop]

I am currently selling my handbook and a few other items . Send an email to [e-mail] for more information.

[@limwilliams71]

Hiw do I access your handbook

[@totstothetop]

Hello, send an email to [e-mail] inquiring about the Handbook.

[@shaninasmith278]

Can you share your handbook or do you charge a fee?

[@totstothetop]

Send me an email to : [e-mail] and I can get you more information .

[@ladylildizzy1]

I would like a copy of your handbook

[@totstothetop]

Go ahead and send me an email , and I will help you obtain a copy . My email is [e-mail]

[@frequecnydcfrequencydc6177]

@@totstothetop I would like a copy of your handbook just starting and having a hard time with making the policies ( health, parent handbook, emergency preparedness plan) I live in Washington state will this handbook apply to the WAC rules?

[@jonathanisaac3018]

Did you write all of this?

[@totstothetop]

I had help with this handbook .

[@dinavillena769]

hello mam i want to have a copy of that hand book How ca have that copy mam

[@dinavillena769]

mam good day I am a day Care Worker and I want to have a copy of that hand book How can I have to get the copy of that Thank You A may God Bless You

[@totstothetop]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@hildalamos7032]

Hi Ashley it’s nice handbook and I want to know if you can email me your handbook please. Because I’m starting my home daycare and I need an example Thank you

[@totstothetop]

Let me see what I can do 💗

[@hildalamos7032]

Thank you.

[@margaretrenovat]

Me too if you can I am working on opening my home door daycare need example of handbook! [e-mail]

[@totstothetop]

I just sent you an email on how you can have access to my handbook.

[@bintabayo5928]

Hi, Is this handbook still available?

[@totstothetop]

Hello , yes it is . Send me an email [e-mail]

[@jessesworld2747]

Julie’s KZbin no longer is available 😩😩

[@totstothetop]

Omg why !!!!!!!!!

[@elizabethbenson9801]

😁

[@StephanieMT]

I heard you are paying for your sport in daycare so if you arent there you still have to pay so you dont give their spot away.

[@totstothetop]

Yes ! Tuition is due with or without attendance . If they don’t pay , they can not return until their balance is cleared .

[@sarahferreira1333]

@@totstothetop This is a must,parents will just take advantage.

[@simonewilliams841]

Hi Ashley I am interested in your policy handbook. Could you send me your IG name so I can DM you? Thanks.

[@totstothetop]

_ashley.rey is my Instagram username

[@simonewilliams841]

@@totstothetop I have sent you a friend request from lexw.2019 can you accept it please

[@precieuseexception7297]

Hi Ashley! Thank you for the information you shared! I am in the the process of opening my own so I was looking and fell on you video. I will send you a request so you can send me a handbook please?

[@cherylgocrazy2231]

I'm also interested in you handbook can you send it to me as well

[@yemisitijani1218]

Well done. Great job ! ! Thanks for all the info

[@totstothetop]

You’re welcome . Thanks for watching.