Creating a parent handbook serves the purpose of not only communicating the policies and goals for your school but also building a supportive relationship with families. Handbooks should include the following information:
- An overview about your preschool
- Calendar
- Philosophy and curriculum
- Communication, including emails, telephones, newsletters, etc.
- Arrival and departure policies
- School closing and inclement weather
- Rest-time
- Toys from home
- Clothing
- Toileting
- Healthcare policy
- Medication policy
- Emergency pick-up
- Late pick-up policy
- IEP’s
- Field trips and walks
Below are links on how to create a preschool handbook for parents
