Program Plan
PROGRAM PLAN
The Program Plan is designed as a tool to understand how programs will
ensure children’s needs are being met and quality programming is being
delivered. It will also be used as a tool by Early Learning and Child Care
Staff to monitor and support compliance to the Act and Regulations.
The Program Plan is intended to be a dynamic document that is
reviewed regularly with program staff and parents. To ensure the plan
remains applicable, relevant, programs are implementing the
statements, policies, and procedures in the approved Program Plan.
This book acts as a guide for each program on delivery and must be updated annually. Inside you will see a short breakdown of the necessary policies as well as maps and program standards, particularly in appearances and execution. It clearly explains how we deliver the TOPP KIDS BRAND. Found in the Licensing Binder.
EXCELLENCE IN EXECUTION IS A TEAM EFFORT
It takes a village to execute what is set forth in our Program Plan and to update it. Divide tasks, use the book to guide Pre-Shift conversations, and ensure EVERYONE on the team knows and has access to this document. It is not a one-person job but the whole team is needed to execute excellence.
ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN SURVEY QUESTIONS
Every year, programs should review their Program Plan with teams and families to develop best practices and make their program more unique to their particular program. Below are the reflective questions to review with each group. These can be made into surveys to efficiently collect the information to guide any changes.
TEAM
Thank you in advance for your feedback. It will greatly assist us in drafting our new Program Plan. A summary note providing background information on our current policies is attached to the email with this survey link.
- Name (used for tracking purposes only)
- What about our Profession is important to you?
- What tools do you need to better support the children’s interests, needs and abilities?
- How do you support each child?
- How do you help build child confidence?
- How do you support children’s brain development?
- How to you support children’s social skills?
- How do you meet children’s cognitive needs?
- How do you ensure children feel safe and secure?
- What does being a responsive caregiver mean to you?
- What would you like the children to say about you?
- How do you adapt your practice to meet children’s emotional needs?
- How do you build nurturing, authentic connections with children?
- How do you protect each child’s spiritual needs?
- What sorts of ways do you honor children’s uniqueness/values/belief systems?
- How do you support children’s curiosity?
- How do you integrate the greater community into your programming?
- How do you ensure all programming (indoors and out) is meaningful?
- What ways do you encourage rest/relaxation?
- Are you confident with your transition skills? If not, how can we support you?
- What resources do you access to support children with special needs?
- Are there additional resources you would like to access to make the program more inclusive?
- Are you skilled in inclusion and cultural awareness? How can you improve?
- What ways would you like to offer feedback to the program?
- In what ways can we improve orientation for new staff?
- Do you have any feedback regarding our current Child Guidance policy?
- Any other comments or feedback?
PARENTS
Thank you in advance for your feedback. It will greatly assist us in drafting our new Program Plan. A summary note providing background information on our current policies is attached to the Program Plan survey email annually.
If you are happy with how the program is currently addressing the following questions, please note “support current plan” in your answer.
- Program and Family Name (used for tracking purposes only)
- If your child is identified as having a special need or if they were requiring additional support, how would you want to collaborate with the program?
- In what ways can we best reflect your family’s cultural, social, linguistic, or spiritual heritage in the program?
- What opportunities can we offer for children to honor and foster their family’s values, beliefs, and traditions?
- How can we support vulnerable families in the program?
- What family resources can we help you find?
- What is important to you about developing supportive and respectful relationships within the program?
- How can families help monitor and keep our programs accountable?
- What is important to you when it comes to volunteer screening?
- Do you have any feedback regarding our current Child Guidance policy?
- Currently we survey our families to obtain feedback about the program. Are there other ways you would like to offer feedback to us?
- Any other comments or feedback?