Sunday, January 27, 2013

Journal 2 creating an effective communication strategy

Parents and childcare providers play a key role together in the development of a child. By using a couple of different  communication techniques, together we can help lay a foundation for a child to develop solid language skills.


  • Talk at a child's level
  • ask open ended questions
  • Be patient and show interest



It is important that your childcare business takes the necessary steps to effectively communicate with parents.

1. When enrolling new children encourage the parents to being they children up so they can get introduced and have a feel for the new environment to help both the parent and child with the transition period into the program.
2. Have signs posted around the center  that invite parents to visit your program and observe at any time.  Also have a board created for any news going on in the center or a box for parents to put questions or concerns.
3.  Get the  parents involved in program planning.
  • Ask parents to donate needed items for parties
  • Invite parents to offer field trip ideas 
  • Share menu ideas
  • Serve on PTA
  • Share their family cultures and incorporate into your curriculum



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