Child Care Provider: The child care provider is responsible for the following:
Being Punctual, Reliable and Flexible
Provide a warm, safe, caring environment that is kept orderly, clean and appealing and allows a child to explore and grow
Greet each child in a friendly manner; interact with each child and encourage involvement, try not to yell often
Maintain files according to licensing rules
Remain familiar with each child’s medical and developmental history
Plan, prepare and implement daily activities (indoor/outdoor) that relate to the curriculum, balance between different ages
Provide overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time
Prepare meals and snacks and oversee associated recordkeeping
Maintain daily attendance record and medical log book
Keep a “portfolio” of each child’s progress which includes photographs, samples of artwork, writing, etc.
Maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of the sign-in book, notes and verbal communication
Work with the licensee and parents to form a positive, supportive atmosphere
Ensure confidentiality of privileged information
Adhere to center policies and procedures and to licensing rules
Work all days and hours assigned; perform all assigned tasks and responsibilities; be punctual
Perform any additional program duties as assigned by the licensee according to center needs
Attend all scheduled staff meetings
MUST HAVE:
FUNDAMENTALS OF FAMILY CHILD CARE
FUNDAMENTALS OF INFANT/TODDLER CARE
INTRODUCTION TO THE CHILD CARE PROFESSION
CPR, SIDS, SBS