Quality Rating 5: Family Conferences

Informal daily communication is one way to build relationships with families, but more formal communication, like conferences or weekly newsletters, can strengthen important connections with families. Regular communication helps families stay informed about events happening in your program, and formal conferences gives you and families a chance to discuss a child’s development, progress, interests, background experiences, and other topics that support children’s development and learning.

This section guides you through reviewing, revising, or creating a written statement that explains your program’s approach to family conferences or family communication. Family Child Care and Child Care Center programs will submit a statement about family conferences and include a conference schedule. School-Age Only programs will submit a communication policy.

Select the Requirements tab for information on what to include in your written statement or policy for:

  • Administrative Policies and Practices: Family Conferences: ADM 6.5 (Family Child Care/Child Care Centers)

Learn requirements for Administrative Policies and Practices: Family Communication: ADM 6.5 (School-Age Only).