Alycia Joseph
Table of Contents
Welcome to Kids’ Korner. 5
Our History. 5
Our Philosophy. 5
Regulatory Agencies. 7
Benefits. 7
Vacation.. 7
Comp Time. 7
Retirement (Simple IRA). 8
Supplemental Insurance. 8
T.E.A.C.H.. 8
Paid Holidays. 8
Child Care. 8
Mobile Phone Discount. 8
Personnel Policies and Regulations. 8
Hiring Practices. 9
Pre-service requirements. 9
In-service requirements. 9
Days and Hours of Operation.. 9
Holidays. 10
Pay Schedule. 10
Work Time Policy.. 10
Clocking in and Out. 10
Absences. 10
Tardiness. 11
Calling In.. 11
Use of Nap Time. 11
Inclement Weather. 11
Employee Hand Washing Policy.. 11
Professionalism... 11
Parent Child Relations. 11
Dress and Attire. 12
Smoking.. 12
Food and Drinks. 12
Telephone Calls. 12
Cell Phones. 12
Confidentiality. 12
Social Media.. 12
Grievances. 13
Resignation and Termination Procedures. 13
Levels of Authority. 13
Guidelines for Corrective Action.. 14
Behaviors Requiring Immediate Discharge. 14
Job Descriptions. 15
Director. 15
Assistant Director/Program Coordinator (Currently being updated). 16
Office Assistant (Currently being updated). 17
Lead Teacher. 17
Assistant Teacher. 18
Group Leader. 19
Cook.. 19
Cleaning Responsibilities – All employees: 20
Classroom Policies and Regulations. 20
Child/Staff Ratios. 20
Supervision Policy.. 20
Children’s Arrival and Departure. 21
Discipline Policy.. 21
Children’s Health Policy.. 24
Breastfeeding Policy.. 25
Emergency Medical Plan.. 28
Injury/Incident Policy.. 29
Medication Administration.. 29
Safety Hazards. 29
Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome & Abusive Head Trauma. 29
Classroom Sanitation Policies. 33
Disinfectant vs. Sanitizing Solution.. 33
Hand Washing Policy. 33
Table and High Chair Washing Policy. 34
Diaper Changing Procedures. 34
Potty Training Policy.. 35
Transportation Policy.. 35
Nutrition Policy.. 37
Our Philosophy on Nutrition.. 37
Child and Adult Care Food Program... 38
Meals and Snacks. 38
Food Allergies. 39
Packed Lunches. 39
Celebrations. 40
Opting Out. 40
Nutrition Forms. 40
Toys from Home. 41