PARENT INFORMATION
At Inspire, we realize that our extensive professional training, experience, and dedication to childcare are no substitute for parental insight and attention. Simply put, you know your child better than anyone else, and your involvement is essential to help us ensure that your child’s needs are met and he/she has a wonderful experience at Creative World. Staff members, on the other hand, know more about a child’s daily activities and the overall program in which he/she is enrolled, and they will eagerly share this information with parents.
Open, honest, respectful communication is the heart of our approach to parental involvement—please don’t hesitate to ask any questions or share any information you think will help us provide the best possible care for your child.
In addition to daily conversations and regular correspondence, staff members will reach out to parents via meetings, conferences, newsletters, and other means so they can work together to address children’s needs.
- Mini-Conferences are brief conversations that occur daily at drop-off and pickup times and involve factual information about the child to help smooth the transitions between home, center, and school.
- Daily Information Sheets for infants and toddlers will be provided every day at pickup time and will cover the child’s toileting, feeding, naptime, medication, etc., for the day.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled meetings to discuss a child’s development and progress, including successes in the program and any problems the child may be experiencing. Conferences also allow caregivers a chance to learn about the child’s life outside the center. At least one conference will be scheduled per academic year.
- Parent Newsletters will be published throughout the year and sent home or posted on bulletin boards to keep parents informed and involved. Content will include information such as staff member profiles, parent reminders, articles on childcare issues, policy information, and safety suggestions.
- Special Programs involving both parents and children are scheduled at least once per year and may include holiday musicals, Thanksgiving luncheons, Father’s Day barbecues, summer picnics, Mother’s Day breakfasts, open houses, etc. These programs provide children with interesting projects to help channel their creative energies and give parents and children an opportunity to participate in an activity together.
- Parent Groups can be formed by interested parents with guidance and support by staff members. Group rosters will be updated annually and are available upon request.
- Parent Bulletin Boards will be maintained for each care group and will include up-to-date lesson plans, field trip details, and other information. We encourage parents to check this board frequently for current information on their child’s program.
- Development Program Updates will be provided throughout the year following an initial developmental screening (upon enrollment) and the creation of a personalized development program based on each child’s unique needs.
