Welcoming Families To The Center

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Welcoming new families to my center is something that I take very seriously. A family’s first impression is so meaningful and will shape the way that they approach things moving forward. My first step to welcoming families to my center is by providing them with a welcome letter. Included in the welcome letter is information about our center’s policies, what we do daily, ways that families can become involved, lunch menus, full class schedule, and any news that would be relevant for the specific time of year. How I get to know the families is by having them fill out a questionnaire about their family as a whole. I also learn about the family through conversations, whether it’s over the phone, email, or in person. I ask questions such as what …show more content…

Environment is a crucial way of making people feel comfortable and welcomed. I make sure that the lobby is always clean and clear of clutter. At the center, there is a hallway that is painted like a farm, so as the child walks to their classroom they see the bright colors and animals If a parent walks into a dirty classroom with dark colors, they might perceive the wrong idea about their child’s childcare. It can also make the child feel unsafe, and uninterested in integrating into the classroom. When a child enters their own classroom with their parents, I make sure the classroom is well organized, clean, and has adequate lighting. I encourage all of my teachers to continually post crafts on the walls and from the ceiling. That way families can see the fun artwork that their child is doing every day. I believe that this kind of environment will help the families to feel welcome, and for the child to feel comfortable and excited to walk into their own classroom. Each child has a cubby with their name on it, a name tag if they’re new, and a folder. That way the child feels noticed and welcomed. I train my staff and teachers to always be friendly to families entering their rooms. They can do this by remembering to address the parents and children by their names. This allows for the parents and children to feel like their sense of identity is recognized and

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