READ ABOUT our “Hiring A Childcare Provider” manual

Specially designed to guide you through the process of hiring an in home childcare provider, this manual will aid you from the decision to hire an in home childcare provider throughout and after the actual hiring of that special person to care for your child(ren). Included are sample forms of everything you will need to hire and maintain employment of someone you hire on your own. You will be able to use this manual for years to come. Our manual is a useful tool for families who want to hire a childcare provider on their own. We have included the following:

Interview Process
A complete overview to guide you through the interview process

Interview Questions
A list of questions to aide you in your interview

Childcare Provider Application
Includes application, emergency information form, request for criminal record form and video taping agreement

Family Manual
A Step by Step guide explaining the forms enclosed in the Hiring A Childcare Provider Manual

Family/Childcare Provider Agreement
A written agreement for the Family and Childcare Provider detailing all aspects of position

Safety List
List of all important phone numbers and emergency information to have on hand

Infant Daily Log
Daily sheet to track infant’s daily routine

Toddler Daily Log
Daily sheet to track toddler’s daily routine (activities, naps, foods, etc.)

Childcare Provider’s Daily Expense Report
Detailed report sheet to keep track of expenses incurred by Childcare Provider for outings, etc.

Approval for Pickup and Transportation
Form if needed for Childcare Provider to drive child(ren) to and/or from preschools, etc.

Medical Release Form
Informed Consent and Release Form in case of emergency

Medicine Request
Form for Family to request Childcare Provider to administer medication

Meeting Agenda
Form to note topics to discuss at Childcare Provider’s performance evaluation

Performance Evaluation
Childcare Provider’s Performance Evaluation sheet

Household Inventory
Form listing any items given to Childcare Provider required by job (ie. garage door opener, etc.)

Termination Letter
Letter of Termination to end position

Letter of Recommendation
Sample letter for the Childcare Provider to be written by Employer

Tax and Insurance information is also included

READ ABOUT our “After You Hire A Childcare Provider” manual

An excellent resource manual for the family that has hired a childcare provider on their own or previously through an agency. This manual includes sample forms of everything you may need during the employment of a childcare provider. (Click here for contents description and purchasing information)

Family Manual
A Step by Step guide explaining the forms enclosed in the manual

Family/Childcare Provider Agreement
A written agreement for the Family and Childcare Provider detailing all aspects of position

Safety List
List of all important phone numbers and emergency information to have on hand

Infant Daily Log
Daily sheet to track infant’s daily routine

Toddler Daily Log
Daily sheet to track toddler’s daily routine (activities, naps, foods, etc.)

Childcare Provider’s Daily Expense Report
Detailed report sheet to keep track of expenses incurred by Childcare Provider for outings, etc.

Approval for Pickup and Transportation
Form if needed for Childcare Provider to drive child(ren) to and/or from preschools, etc.

Medical Release Form
Informed Consent and Release Form in case of emergency

Medicine Request
Form for Family to request Childcare Provider to administer medication

Meeting Agenda
Form to note topics to discuss at Childcare Provider’s performance evaluation

Performance Evaluation
Childcare Provider’s Performance Evaluation sheet

Household Inventory
Form listing any items given to Childcare Provider required by job (ie. garage door opener, etc.)

Termination Letter
Letter of Termination to end position

Letter of Recommendation
Sample letter for the Childcare Provider to be written by Employer

Tax and Insurance information is also included.