I want to introduce myself to parents at daycare?

Question

In the fall new children will come into my group i do not know some of the parents,this is why i need help introducing myself to them as i come into work at 8:30 and leave at4:30 so most of the children are there when i get in and dont leave till after i do , any help will be appreciated

Answer 1

Invite the parents for a tea. You'll have to come in early or stay a little later. Set it up so that when they arrive or when they pick-up they can have some cookies and tea and you can introduce yourself. Make sure to tell them at least one positive thing about their child. (Don't make it a conference.) Make it short because they will either be going off to work or getting ready to go home.

Answer 2

I can think of two things you can do.Take the time during the first week to come in early or stay a little late and meet the parents. This way you can introduce yourself and have time for a short conversation without distractions from the children. Another idea is to make a little "about me" pamphlet on your computer and make sure each child leaves with one. Include an email address for parents to contact you if they would like. You can ask the parents to provide some specific information via email that would encourage contact.

Answer 3

Make sure you seek the permission of the director/owner before you do any of these things.  What has always worked best for me was to make home visits.  Some public schools are actually requiring their staff to do this now.  You simply pull out the names and phone numbers and your calendar for the week and set up visits, plan on 1 hour but don't fret if the parents seem uninterested when you arrive and you don't stay that long.  Let the parents know that you are wanting to meet them and give them a chance to ask you any questions.  Make sure you also ask them what their expectations of you are.  This might be a good thing to write down.  Take a special toy or a few from your class with you, this will likely ease the child's tension about coming into a new class also. Don't plan the visits all in one week, unless you only have 2 or 3 kids moving up, because the families will get jumbled in your mind and the meetings will have not worked toward you purpose.  Don't plan the mettings more than 1 week in advance because parents who are busy might forget.  Call the day before and make sure they are still able to meet with you. If this is not possible you might do a letter of introduction on kid friendly stationary.  Send it out with a picture of yourself and ask the families to reply with a family letter and a picture.  I have found this to go such a long way in letting the parents know how much you care about their children.

Answer 4

Well, i dont really get ur question, do u mean HoW to introduce yourself, or about the children getting there b4 you and leaving after you?

Answer 5

I would write up a formal letter introducing myself and telling them my background in general.  You know like your interests and education and experience background.  That is what I did.  It went well.  I was in the same situation as you.

Answer 6

Write a newsletter and give to all parents with the follow information:

- introduction of yourself (education, experience, interests)

- any plans/activities for your classroom

- reminders on what you need for their child (extra clothes etc.)