A free collection of family handbook templates you can easily customize  Family Handbook Template_Interior_brightwheel

These family handbooks come from a range of different early education centers, including NAEYC-accredited, faith-based, and Montessori programs! 

Download any or all of these templates to:

  • Spark new ideas for your own family handbook
  • Easily create a new handbook by filling in your own program's information
  • Learn from other programs' policies and procedures
  • And more! 

Why you want to use this family handbook template

The family handbook templates are designed to help childcare providers create a comprehensive and well-organized handbook for the families they serve. These templates include essential sections such as childcare philosophy, enrollment policies, health and safety regulations, daily schedules, and billing information. By using these templates, providers can ensure clear communication of expectations, policies, and procedures, fostering a collaborative environment that supports children's development and strengthens the partnership between families and the childcare center.

Childcare providers will find the templates invaluable for its thoroughness and ease of use. It helps streamline the process of creating a detailed handbook that addresses all critical aspects of childcare management. Providers can customize the templates to reflect their specific policies and procedures, ensuring that all necessary information is clearly conveyed to parents. This not only enhances transparency and trust but also helps in managing administrative tasks more efficiently, allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality care and education to the children in their programs.

After downloading the family handbook templates, please check out the other early education resources that improve family engagement below.

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