How I have arranged my Family Child Care Portfolio: NEW! Printable and updated forms and rates Here. **FORMAT--You can use a scrapbook format or a binder. Both formats should include clear plastic sheet protectors. Make your portfolio professional and represent your personality. Decorate your pages using fancy stationary, rubber stamps, stickers, markers or crayons. (I use a binder and have a separate photo album with photos of the children and activities.) **TITLE PAGE AND LETTER OF INTRODUCTION--I have a title page and on the reverse side, I have a copy of my letter of introduction to my childcare. (The next sections I have dividers with labels for each section.) **HANDBOOK--This is a copy of my newest handbook I give to parents after they sign up for my daycare. They may view the handbook in my portfolio at my house at any time my daycare is open. **INFORMATION--I have some miscellaneous information related to children and child care: 99 Ways to say I love you!, Positive Approaches to Discipline, Family Day Care Providers Do Not Sit On Babies, The Difference Between A Babysitter And A day Care Provider, etc. **SAMPLE FORMS--Ouch Reports, Supply Requests, etc. **INSPECTIONS--A copy of the State and Food Program inspections, as well as Health Department and Fire Inspections. **REFERRAL LETTERS--Letters parents have written recommending my services. (When a family leaves on good terms, I have them write a referral letter to add to this section.) **CERTIFICATES--A copy of my Child Care License. Certificates from the classes and training I have received and the CPR and First Aid cards DH and I have received. I have also included the certificate and a copy of the card our daughter has received for the Fire Department Babysitting Seminar she took. I even have a copy of my college diploma in this section. **YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE--Your contract, photos of activities you have done with the children, or copies of quarterly or monthly newsletters if you have one. My Photo Album I have chosen to do a separate photo album. I have a cute "Teddy Bear Photo Album" given to me by a parent. It includes photos from the beginning of parties and just everyone having fun. I've included photos of our family all working in the daycare, our dog with the children, as well as the day care children and even some happy parents. I've written names, dates, and events around the photos. I will begin another album soon. When prospective parents do come for an interview I have them fill out this form (I've printed 4 on one sheet of card stock, then cut them in fourths.) I will keep in touch with them by sending them my newsletter and calling, if needed. Where would you like to visit? -------------------------- Home Play Room Preschool Resource Room Study Home Office Library Kitchen Family Room Bathroom Scales Backdoor Mailbox -------------------------- Pamm's House Web Design -------------------------- Site Map -------------------------- Disclaimer & Copyright Online Graphics by Friends Forever Graphics (now closed) © Copyright Since 2001 • Pamm's House • All Rights Reserved All praise and glory go to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Apart from Him, I could do nothing. (John 15:5)