WHY FAMILIES TIP
1. You confirm the job in a timely manner and give the client peace of mind that you will be a wonderful and prompt caregiver.
2. You are on time! You should arrive 5-10 minutes before the time that has been booked with a smile on your face, dressed appropriately for childcare in your TLC shirt*, a goody bag in hand, and an enthusiastic attitude.
3. You are a professional! You ask them to provide you with rules and regulations, directions for meals, bed-time, and, of course, favorite activities.
4. The kids are neat, clean and happy! Parents want to come home and find that their children had a good time, too. All diapers should be changed, baths taken, etc. If it is an evening job, they should be asleep when parents get home.
5. The kids say you were awesome! Kids are your biggest advocates. Parents want to feel that their children received a lot of attention.
6. The house is cleaned up! Nobody wants to come home to a mess. All dishes should be put in the dishwasher, clothes and toys are put away. Counters where food has been eaten or crafts have been done should be wiped down.
7. Your report about the kids is positive! Parents want to hear that their child was well behaved, fun to be with, creative... unless something really bad happened, focus on the positive.
8. Show them what you did while they were gone! We have provided you with sheets to fill out. Use them!
9. You show them you like them! Let them know you want to be requested back. Clients want to feel they can get some consistency for their kids.
10. You provide quality TLC! Parents want and need to feel like their children are receiving the same care and attention that they would get from their parents!
And don't forget to visit the links on this page frequently for great Goody Bag ideas! |
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