This plan shall primarily involve personal contacts with parents by knowledgeable caregivers. The parent education plan shall include topics identified in Appendix E, and Health Education for Parents. Those who provide child care and education must themselves be clear about their program. A written plan helps to particularize the service and contributes to specific and responsible operations that are conducive to sound child development and safety practices and to positive consumer relations. The process of preparing plans promotes thinking about programming for children.
Plans also allow for monitoring and for accountability.
A Manual for Health Professionals. Parents and staff can experience mutual learning in an open, supportive setting. Small family child care homes shall have schedules of activities and educational progams as specified in Management Plan and Statement of Services. These caregivers shall be trained in health and development and shall observe each assigned child's physical condition, behavior, and personality factors during the day. When several staff shifts are involved, information about the child shall be exchanged between caregivers assigned to each shift.