Accreditation Feedback

AELCS has granted the Hemel House program accreditation status to recognize that they have met the provincial requirement for high quality child care as demonstrated using specific data collection strategies and identifications in the criteria outlined in the Quality Standards.

We would like to share with you some of the AELCS noted feedback from our site visit in March 2012.

STANDARD SIX - Program philosophy, policies and procedures support staff in
providing high quality early learning and child care services.

Demonstrated Best Practices:

• Statements are written in plain language style. 
• There are detailed job descriptions for Providers and staff. A Code of Ethics guide management and Providers.
• Clear statements of program philosophy, mission statement and goals and objectives are in the handbooks and are reviewed annually.
• Providers meetings provide for an exchange of information and for Providers input into policies and procedures.
• Each Provider receives a clear and in-depth manual when they are contracted, and policies and procedures are reviewed with the director. 
• Policies and procedures are reflected in everyday practice.