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Meets Keystone STARS standards for new staff
The New Staff Orientation curriculum is specifically designed for new staff members in childcare centers. Included are a thirty-page workbook and thirty units on seven video tapes. The easy-to-understand information is reinforced with activities and assignments. Units are designed to be used during naptime or other small blocks of time as staff/child ratios permit.
The workbook and DVD video can be requested and mailed for free to childcare centers in Pennsylvania. Prepayment will be required when submitting the orientation assignments for review ($5.00 per assignment packet).
Request materials by contacting:
Better Kid Care
341 North Science Park Road – Suite 208
State College, PA 16803
800-452-9108 (for phone orders within Pennsylvania)
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Out-of-state requests, please complete Order Form.
REQUIRED Forms (English)
Director Instructions and Staff Instructions (English)
Workbook (English) Workbook (Spanish)
Preview the printed materials that are used along with the videos. Various assignments require a center director's signature.
To preview videos, you will need to have QuickTime installed on your computer. Follow this link to download QuickTime. Each of the segments listed below matches up with a section in the workbook.
| Unit/Workbook List | CBK Code |
|---|---|
1.  Welcome |
K6C1 |
| 2. Working with Children in a Group Setting |
K2C1 |
| 3. Adjusting to the New Center |
K2C1 |
| 4. Supervision of Children |
K7C1 |
| 5. Creating a Safe Space for Children |
K7C1 |
| 6. Regulations |
K7C1 |
| 7. Hand Washing and Toileting |
K7C1 |
| 8. Healthy Environments |
K7C1 |
| 9. Emergency Procedures |
K7C1 |
| 10. Communicating with Children |
K5C1 |
| 11. Nuturing and Caring Adults |
K5C1 |
| 12. Observing and Recording Children's Behavior |
K4C1 |
| 13. The Early Childhood Classroom |
K2C1 |
| 14. Play and the Young Child |
K2C1 |
| 15. Learning through Play |
K2C1 |
| 16. Child Development |
K1C1 |
| 17. Physical Development |
K1C1 |
| 18. Language Development |
K1C1 |
| 19. Thinking Skills |
K1C1 |
| 20. Development of Self |
K1C1 |
| 21. Social Development |
K1C1 |
| 22. Job Stress |
K6C1 |
| 23. Behavior Management |
K2C1 |
| 24. Transitions |
K2C1 |
| 25. Nap and Rest Times |
K7C1 |
| 26. Meaningful Mealtimes |
K7C1 |
| 27. Parent Partnerships |
K3C1 |
| 28. Communication with Parents |
K3C1 |
| 29. Team Communication/Working Together |
K5C1 |
| 30. Professionalism |
K6C1 |
Total number of hours for each Knowledge Area
K1C1 3 hours K2C1 3.5 hours K3C1 1 hour K4C1 0.5 hours K5C1 1.5 hours K6C1 1.5 hours K7C1 4 hours
The Better Kid Care Program is directed by Claudia C. Mincemoyer, Ph.D. (cxm324@psu.edu). The Assistant Director of Distance Education is Patricia Wells, (plw8@psu.edu). Faculty and staff from within the university and from other educational institutions in the state are involved in the development and implementation of the program.
