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| About This Kit | |
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| Letters to Parents and Other Primary Caretakers | |
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| Welcome Back to School | |
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| Parent-Center Contract for Services | |
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| Introduction to Parents' Handbook | |
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| Welcome to a New Family | |
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| First-Week-of-School Schedule | |
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| Supplies for School | |
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| Bus Service | |
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| Health Information Records | |
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| Parent Volunteer Questionnaire | |
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| Supporting the Curriculum | |
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| Appropriate Clothing for School | |
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| Change of Clothing | |
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| Lunches and Snacks Brought from Home | |
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| Child Drop-Off/Pickup Safety | |
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| Medications Policy | |
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| Permission for Special Services | |
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| Center Newsletter | |
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| Center Visitors/Observations | |
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| Permission for Photographs/Videotaping | |
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| Notice of Tests | |
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| Results of Standardized Tests | |
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| Parent-Teacher Conferences | |
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| Home Visits | |
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| School Picture Day | |
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| Child Progress Reports | |
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| Child Progress Report: Toddler Level | |
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| Child Progress Report: Preschool Level | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Fees | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Missing Records | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Sick Child | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Lateness | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Emergency Contacts | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Advising Center of Custody Change | |
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| Reminder About Policy: Change of Address/Telephone Number | |
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| Congratulations: Birth of a Child | |
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| Congratulations: Family Wedding | |
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| Congratulations: Adoption of a Child | |
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| Condolence | |
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| Request for Support: Field Trip | |
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| Request for Support: Materials | |
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| Parent Conflict with Staff Member | |
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| Thank-You for Information About a Child | |
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| Thank-You to Field-Trip Volunteer | |
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| Thank-You for Donation of Materials | |
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| Thank-You for Assistance with Home-School Event | |
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| Concern for Child: Change in Behavior | |
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| Concern for Child: Identifying Special Needs | |
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| Trip Permission | |
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| Invitation to Event: Parents' Meeting | |
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| Invitation to Event: Thanksgiving Feast | |
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| Invitation to Event: July 4th Picnic | |
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| Invitation to Event: Graduation Ceremony | |
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| Invitation to Event: Graduation Ceremony Announcement | |
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| Invitation to Event: Grandparents' Day | |
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| Shared Information | |
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| Child Update #1 | |
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| Child Update #2 | |
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| Farewell to Family | |
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| Date Due: Child's Annual Physical | |
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| Date Due: Field-Trip Fee | |
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| Dismissal from the Program | |
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| Report of an Accident | |
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| Report of an Incident | |
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| Parent of the Month | |
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| Parent-of-the-Month Certificate | |
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| Parent-Volunteer Certificate | |
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| Letters and Certificates for Children | |
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| Welcome to School | |
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| Happy Birthday | |
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| Happy-Birthday Certificate | |
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| Sick Child | |
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| New Brother or Sister | |
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| Big-Brother Certificate | |
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| Big-Sister Certificate | |
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| Improved Behavior | |
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| Helpful to Other Children | |
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| Good-Friend Certificate | |
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| Changing Schools | |
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| Going to Kindergarten | |
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| Preschool-Graduate Certificate | |
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| Parent's Graduation | |
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| Helper Award | |
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| Helper-of-the-Month Certificate | |
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| Letters to Teachers and Staff | |
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| Welcome Back to School | |
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| Introduction to Staff Handbook | |
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| Open House | |
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| Thank-You for Your Resume | |
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| Job Denial | |
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| More Information Needed | |
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| Hiring Staff | |
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| Sample Staff Contract | |
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| Policy Memorandum #1: Staff Dress Code | |
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| Policy Memorandum #2: Staff Attendance | |
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| Policy Memorandum #3: Relationships with Parents | |
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| Policy Memorandum #4: Staff Relationships | |
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| Policy Memorandum #5: Child-Discipline Policies | |
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| Policy Memorandum #6: Emergency Center Closings | |
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| Policy Memorandum #7: Morning Health Checks | |
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| Policy Memorandum #8: Weekly Curriculum Planning | |
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| Activity Plan Sheet | |
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| Policy Memorandum #9: Biweekly Staff Meetings | |
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| Policy Memorandum #10: Upcoming Teacher Inservice | |
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| Policy Memorandum #11: Mainstreamed Children | |
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| Policy Memorandum #12: Field Trips | |
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| Policy Memorandum #13: Accident Reports | |
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| Accident Report Form | |
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| Policy Memorandum #14: Use of Center Telephones | |
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| Policy Memorandum #15: Standardized Testing | |
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| Policy Memorandum #16: Observations of Children | |
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| Observation of Psychosocial Development: Infant Level | |
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| Observation of Cognitive Development: Toddler Level | |
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| Observation of Physical Development: Preschool Level | |
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| Policy Memorandum #17: Bulletin Boards/Classroom Displays | |
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| Policy Memorandum #18: Classroom Cleanliness | |
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| Policy Memorandum #19: Emergency Evacuation Plan | |
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| Policy Memorandum #20: Working with Volunteers | |
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| Policy Memorandum #21: Home--School Meetings | |
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| Policy Memorandum #22: Parent--Teacher Conferences | |
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| Parent--Teacher Conference Sign-Up Sheet | |
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| Parent--Teacher Conference Record | |
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| Policy Memorandum #23: Home Visits | |
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| Home-Visits Scheduling Form | |
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| Record of Home Visit | |
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| Policy Memorandum #24: Daily Schedule for Children | |
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| Policy Memorandum #25: Developmentally-Appropriate Curriculum | |
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| Policy Memorandum #26: Handling of Children's Snacks and Mealtimes | |
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| Policy Memorandum #27: Individual in Charge During Director's Absence | |
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| Policy Memorandum #28: Ordering of Classroom Supplies | |
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| Policy Memorandum #29: Staff Observations and Evaluations | |
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| Child-Care Center Classroom Staff Observation | |
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| Child-Care Center Staff Evaluation | |
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| Policy Memorandum #30: Staff Break Times | |
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| Policy Memorandum #31: Change in Staff Insurance Coverage | |
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| Policy Memorandum #32: Playground Supervision | |
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| "Back to Sleep" Reminder | |
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| Condolence | |
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| Encouragement at a Difficult Time | |
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| Congratulations for Degree Earned | |
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| Coping with Problems: Conflict with a Family | |
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| Coping with Problems: Chronic Lateness | |
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| Coping with Problems: Conflict Between Staff | |
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| Coping with Problems: Child-Abuse Allegation | |
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| Coping with Problems: Work Suspension | |
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| Coping with Problems: Warning Regarding Staff Inappropriate Behavior | |
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| Coping with Problems: Dismissal of a Staff Member | |
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| Worker's Compensation Claim | |
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| Tuition Assistance Plan | |
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| Appreciation for a Job Well Done | |
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| Reference | |
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| As You Move On | |
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| As You Retire | |
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| Award Announcement | |
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| Teacher-of-the-Month Certificate | |
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| Staff-Member-of-the-Month Certificate | |
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| Letters to Board and Community Members | |
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| Invitation to Join Center's Advisory Board | |
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| Thank-You for Agreeing to Join Board | |
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| Notice of Advisory Board Meeting | |
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| Request for Advisory Board Feedback | |
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| Retiring Advisory Board Member | |
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| Center Director's Acceptance of Community Board Position | |
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| Center Director's Declining Community Board Position | |
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| Soliciting Volunteers | |
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| Request for Volunteer Information | |
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| Notice of Volunteer Training | |
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| Volunteer Guidelines | |
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| Volunteer Evaluation | |
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| Retiring Volunteer | |
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| Fundraising Activity: Book Fair | |
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| Fundraising Activity: Bake-Sale Press Release | |
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| Visit to Elementary School | |
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| Visit to Kindergarten Classroom | |
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| Thank-You to Kindergarten Class | |
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| Request Visit from Kindergarten Teacher | |
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| Thank-You to Kindergarten Teacher | |
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| Request to Representative for Support of Child-Care Legislation | |
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| Thank-You for Supporting Child-Care Legislation | |
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| Request for RFP Package | |
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| Requesting Further Information About a Grant | |
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| Cover Letter for Grant Application | |
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| Request for Donation: Materials | |
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| Request for Donation: Funds | |
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| Request for Donation: Services | |
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| Thank-You for Donated Materials | |
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| Invitation to Alumni Families Event | |
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| Keeping Track of Alumni Families | |
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| Program Update for Alumni Families | |
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| Letter to the Editor #1 | |
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| Letter to the Editor #2 | |
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| Arranging Field Visit to Community Site | |
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| Thank-You for Visit to Community Site | |
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| Notice of Event: Thanksgiving Feast | |
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| Notice of Event: July 4th Picnic | |
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| Notice of Event: Spring Fashion Show | |
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| Notice of Event: Center Read-In | |
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| Early Childhood Centers: Joint Field Trip | |
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| Early Childhood Centers: Staff-Exchange Program | |
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| Early Childhood Centers: Dual Inservice | |
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| Early Childhood Centers: Participation in Conference Workshop | |
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| Membership in Early Childhood Organization | |
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| Advertisement: Center Director | |
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| Advertisement: Lead Teacher | |
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| Advertisement: Teacher's Aide | |
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| Receipt of NAEYC Accreditation | |
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| Community Evaluation | |
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| Arranging Library Visit | |
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| Child-Care Needs Assessment | |
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| Center Newsletter | |
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| Annual Report | |
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| Child-Care Hero Award | |
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| Child-Care Hero Certificate | |
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| Advisory Board Member Certificate | |
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| Child-Care Volunteer Certificate | |
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| Letters to Consultants and Contractors | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Psychologist | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Audiologist | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Pediatric Dental Services | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Pediatric Support | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Speech Therapist | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Family Therapist | |
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| Seeking Special Services: Drug and Alcohol Counseling | |
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| Consultant: Seeking Information About | |
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| Consultant: Fire Safety | |
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| Consultant: Program Evaluator | |
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| Consultant: Modifying Classroom Environment | |
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| Sample Contract | |
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| Consultant: Introducing New Curriculum | |
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| Consultant: Computer Installation/Training | |
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| Consultant: Demonstration of Software | |
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| Consultant: Visiting College Representative | |
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| Consultant: Director Seeking Consulting Work | |
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| Consultant: Director's Response to Consulting Request | |
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| Director's Contract to Act as Consultant | |
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| Inservice Training: Behavior Management | |
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| Inservice Training: Child Health and Safety | |
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| Inservice Training: Math Workshop | |
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| Inservice Training: Child Development | |
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| Inservice Training: Child Development Associate Credentialing | |
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| Third-Party Payment for Staff College Tuition | |
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| Architect: Building New Classroom Space | |
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| Landscaper: Request for Bid | |
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| Plumber: Unreasonable Estimate | |
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| Electrician: Reasonable Estimate--Commence Work | |
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| Food Service: Order Enclosed | |
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| Food Service: Items Missing from Order | |
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| Children's Equipment Supplier: Demand for Refund | |
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| Children's Equipment Supplier: Thank-You for Good Service | |
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| Electrician: Displeased with Results of Work | |
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| Mason: Repair of Center's Sidewalks | |
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| Veterinarian: Care of Center's Pets | |
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| Department of Public Health: Checks for Lead Paint | |
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| Child-Care Licensing | |
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| Worker's Compensation Insurance | |
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| Request for Information About Liability Insurance | |
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| Send Representative Regarding Property Insurance | |
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| Policy for Staff health Insurance | |
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| Problem with Staff Health-Insurance Claim | |
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| Bibliography | |