1. Welcome Parent Orientation 2018-2019
Ice breaker, Language and Literacy, Itsy Bitsy Spider

2. Mission
The mission of the Druid Hills Child Development Center is to develop children socially, emotionally and cognitively, to encourage their curiosity, and to help them realize their full potential. We define quality as an environment that inspires children’s natural curiosity and believe children learn best through doing. We partner with families to support them in their role as their child’s first and most important teachers and believe that through this partnership we create a foundation for a child’s future success.

3. DHCDC is a non profit organization that is lead by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our board is comprised of both current and past parents and community members.

4. President, Kelly Swinks Events Chair, Allison Anderson
Fundraising Chair, Lauren Westmoreland
Room Reps from each classroom, please sign up today if you would like to be a room rep
The mission of the Parent Council is to assist DHCDC with fundraising, teacher appreciation, and to encourage parent participation and engagement at DHCDC
New Year Kickoff Playdate, August 11
Donation for Annual Birthday and Staff Fund, September 1
Welcome Breakfast for ALL, September 7
Staff Holiday Luncheon, December 14
Spring Fundraiser, March 8, 2019
Staff Appreciation Week, May 6-10, 2019

5. Turnover in Early Education
What causes turnover?
Stressful emotionally and physically
Pass through to professionalization
Year Round commitment
Lack of exposure to quality in prior work experience
Work life Balance
What can we do to prevent it?
Rigorous screening and interview process
Competitive Pay, Health Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discounts
Extensive Professional Development
* New Leadership Structure
* Community Agreements
National turnover rate approximately 40% , DHCDC 25% two years prior however last year much higher primarily in our co-teacher positions. Why….

6. New Leadership Structure@ DHCDC
To create a more supportive environment for both parents and staff we are currently working changing our Leadership Structure. We will have a Program Coordinator for Preschool/Prek and a Program Coordinator for Infant Toddlers and have created three new positions:
Program Director
Mentor Teacher-Ms. Keisha, Ms. Jasmine, and Ms. Luchon
Early Language and Literacy Teacher Leader, Amanda Lewis

7. Who can help?
With this new structure we hope that parents will have access to support when you need it.
Teachers in your assigned classroom are your first point of contact related to your child’s care
If you need further assistance please escalate your concerns:
Program Coordinator
Program Director
Executive Director
Board of Directors

8. Plans for 2018-2019 Plans for the 3rd Floor GA’s Prek Playground
Early Learning and Language Grant
DHCDC

9. Community Agreements Be Present Be Accountable Be Informed
Be Respectful
Community Agreements are expectations for members of our community that we agree to follow and reciprocate, in the effort to maintain a safe and respectful environment/experience.

10. Community Agreement Volunteer Visit Attend Events
Ready yourself to connect with teachers and your child during pick up and drop off

11. Community Agreement Provide necessary supplies for your child
Communicate with teachers about your child
Create a partnership with staff to ensure we can do our best for you and your child

12. Community Agreements
Read Daily and Weekly s, lesson plans, and anecdotal notes
Check school calendar
Like Us on Facebook and Instagram
Review Parent Handbook
Ask Questions

13. Community Agreement Focus on your child Follow the rules Handwashing
Supervision
Classroom rules

14. Upcoming Events Center Calendar: Emergency Closings Workshops
Annual Events
Fundraising
Closings
Emergency Closings

15. Financials Tuition Due Dates Bank Draft
Penalties (Late Payment, Pick Up, Insufficient Funds)
52 Week a year Commitment (Holidays, Weather, Professional Development Days)
2017/2018 Tuition Schedule until 9/1
Week of July 30-Paying Tuition

16. Health and Safety Infectious Illness Safe Shoes Safe Sleep
Medication Policy
Ratios/Group DHCDC
Supervision
Bottles/Water Cups
Shoe Covers

17. Communication Day in the Life Daily Sheet Lesson Plans
Parent Teacher Conferences
Website
Social Media

18. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING