Review what is written in your family child chare handbook about your approach to guidance with children. Answer the following questions as a guide. Be sure to discuss questions or concerns with your trainer, coach, or FCC administrator when you’re finished.

1. What does your program handbook say regarding guidance? If there is nothing currently included in your handbook about guidance, reflect more on the following questions and draft a statement to add in the near future.

    
2. Is there anything specifically mentioned about infants and toddlers; preschoolers; school-age children?

    
3. What considerations does your program take regarding learning about individual families’ approach to guidance?

    
4. What questions do you have for your trainer, coach, or FCC administrator?