Family Engagement Guide for Childcare Programs

Foster meaningful family engagement at your childcare program

Strong family communication and a thoughtfully designed curriculum are key to successful family engagement in child care. 

This guide explores practical strategies to enhance communication between providers and families while highlighting how a well-structured curriculum can build meaningful connections. By combining these essential elements, childcare programs can create an inclusive and collaborative environment where children thrive and families feel deeply engaged.

What's inside the guide?

This free family engagement guide includes:

• Strategies to strengthen family communication: Learn how newsletters, daily reports, and feedback tools can create meaningful family-teacher connections. 
• Curriculum tips to enhance learning outcomes: Implement curriculum ideas that support developmental milestones and invite deeper family participation. 
• Ideas for using technology to keep families connected: Explore tech solutions like real-time updates and digital portfolios that bridge the gap between the classroom and home. 

Why download this guide?

Downloading this guide can transform the way you engage with families in your childcare program. You’ll discover expert-backed tips to improve communication and strengthen the home-to-school connection, fostering more trusting and meaningful relationships with families. 

The guide also explores how a well-designed curriculum can support children’s learning in the classroom while actively involving families in their child’s development. By building strong family partnerships and focusing on effective communication, you’ll position your program as a supportive and collaborative environment that truly meets the needs of both children and their families.

After downloading this free guide, explore additional early education resources to help you foster family engagement:

• Family Handbook Collection
• Family-Teacher Conference Checklist
• Communications Calendar for Welcoming New Families
• Preschool Daily Sheet
• Welcome Letter for New Families