Childcare Templates & Tools

Free printable resources & materials for childcare centers

Support resources for administrators and early childhood educators

Access our user-friendly templates for crafting policies, onboarding staff, managing classrooms, engaging families and much more!

Printable materials to enhance child development

Lesson Plan Template

Enhance your daycare's educational programming with our easy-to-use Lesson Plan Template.

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Pre-School and Pre-K Progress Report

Keep parents informed and engaged with our Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten Progress Report Template. 

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Weekly Meal Plan Template

Simplify your daycare's meal planning with our Weekly Meal Plan Template.

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Emotion Zones Chart for Kids

Help children identify and express their feelings with this simple, colour-coded chart.

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Emotion Regulation Thermometer

A visual thermometer that teaches children how to recognize and manage big emotions. 

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Emotion Flashcards: Kids’ Feelings & Faces

Support children in recognizing and naming their emotions with this set of printable flashcards.

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Printable resources for recruiting and nurturing childcare personnel

Annual Performance Self-Evaluation Form

Empower your staff with our Annual Performance Self-Evaluation Template.

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Office Administrator Interview Questions

Streamline your hiring process with our comprehensive Office Administrator Interview Template.

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Staff Concerns Form Template

Foster a positive workplace environment with our Staff Concerns & Complaints Form Template.

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Assistant Director/Director
Job Posting Template

Our fully customizable Childcare Assistant Director/Director Job Posting template makes it easy to attract top talent.

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Child Care Educator
Job Posting Template

Our fully customizable Child Care Educator Job Posting template is designed to help you attract qualified candidates.

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Room Educator Interview Questions Template

Streamline your hiring process with our free, printable Room Educator Interview Questions Template.

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Staff Wellness Checklist Template

Our fully customizable Childcare Assistant Director/Director Job Posting template makes it easy to attract top talent.

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Printable materials to boost family involvement

Welcome Letter Template

Make a positive first impression with our customizable Welcome Letter Template for parents.

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Center Newsletter Template

Our customizable Center Newsletter Template makes it easy to keep parents informed and engaged. 

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The Parent Handbook Template

The Parent Handbook TemplateA well-organized Parent Handbook is every daycare’s secret to smooth communication. 

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Daily Communication Checklist

This free checklist helps educators start each day prepared, and communicate positively with families. 

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Printable resources for managing your childcare enterprise

Accident Incident Form 

Ensure the safety and well-being of children in your care with our comprehensive Accident Incident Form Template. 

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Individual Staff Hours Log

Efficiently track and manage your staff's working hours with our free Daycare Individual Staff Hours Log Template.

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Regular Medication Form

Simplify medication management at your daycare with our free Regular Medication Form Template. 

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Room Health & Cleaning Checklist

Ensure your childcare center meets the highest health and safety standards with our Room Health & Cleaning Checklist. 

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Food Delivery Checklist 

Ensure the safety and quality of the food delivered to your childcare center with our Food Delivery Checklist Template. 

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Bathroom Health & Cleaning Checklist

Maintain a safe and hygienic bathroom environment in your childcare center with our Bathroom Health & Cleaning Checklist. 

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Common Area Cleaning Checklist

Keep shared spaces in your childcare center clean and safe with our Common Area Cleaning Checklist Template. 

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Outdoor Health & Safety Checklist

Keep your playground safe with ChildFriendly’s Outdoor Health & Safety Checklist template. 

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Operator Resource Guide

This guide offers practical strategies for creating engaging, functional, and calming childcare spaces. 

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Dayhome Action Plan Worksheet 

This worksheet helps you turn today’s learning into clear, practical steps you can take right away.

Scenarios & Scripts for Dayhome Providers

This resource gives you ready-to-use scripts for some of the most common but challenging situations providers face.

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