The Early Exit + Stay & Play Staff Sign-up
Printable Template & Pre-Written Staff Introduction
Managing staffing at a childcare center can be challenging, but implementing the Early Exit List and Stay & Play List to your staff can streamline the process and create a more positive work environment. These simple tools allow staff to volunteer for early dismissals or late stays, reducing constant interruptions and making the schedule more transparent and fair. Staff feel empowered to make decisions about their schedules, while directors maintain control over ratios and labor costs. Over time, these small adjustments can save your center thousands of dollars annually, all while boosting staff morale and engagement.
To introduce this system to your team, download the printable sign-up sheet and use our Staff Introduction provide a clear explanation of how it works. Feel free to check out our post in the The Notebook to read about implementing this strategy effectively.
Setting expectations up front and giving your staff time to adjust to the new process will ensure its success. Over time, these lists will help transform your center into a more efficient and harmonious place to work, all while improving financial health and enhancing the overall culture.
Included Below:
The Early Exit & Stay and Play List Overview provides a pre-written email you can edit and use to send to your team, introducing these new lists. Remember to adjust for your specific center needs!
The Early Exit and Stay and Play List (Template) provides you with a printable template you can print, laminate, and use to track the daily needs of your staff. Alternatively, you can use this template and a whiteboard instead!
