Read through the following resources to learn more about considerations when evaluating staff handbooks. Then reflect on the following questions.

• Child Care Aware: Developing Policies and Procedures
• Administration standards for Child and Youth Development Programs provided by the Council on Accreditation (COA)

1. What do you think are the strengths in your staff handbook?
    
2. Does your staff handbook provide clear policies and procedures related to guidance and touch, child abuse identification and reporting, health and safety, training requirements, and termination policies?
    
3. Does your staff handbook highlight your program’s commitment to positive relationships between staff, children and families?
    
4. Does your staff handbook outline the mission and philosophy of your program?
    
5. What changes would you make to your staff handbook, if any?