This month I took a strong focus on violations! Getting written up is no fun for any center. I find most of the time the violations are things that are completely avoidable. The best method of action I can tell you is to play by the rules but make sure your teachers are too. All too often directors and owners are having a hard time delegating tasks, which in turn is biting them in the rare end. So today I want you to understand that,
"YOU ARE NOT ALONE!"
Yup, I said it! It is time for you to create a well oiled violation free system for your center. This is not going to take an arm and a leg, but it will take time to get it right. I am going to give you the steps to get prepared and then give you the steps to start.
Getting Prepared
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Print out your compliance forms/regulations for childcare in your state
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Make a checklist of things that need to be checked daily or weekly in the classroom/building
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Have a meeting with your teachers to educate them on what to look for in their classrooms
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Give teachers forms that can be handed in for repairs
Getting Started
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Go through your regulations and make sure everything is fixed / up to date.
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Make one teacher/ staff member responsible for making classroom checks and reporting back to you.
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Do a weekly inspections of physical repairs
Bonus: Do weekly inspections of staff trainings and files
I really hope this helps your center