Republic of the Philippines

Department of Social Welfare and Development

Province of Pangasinan
Municipality of San Fabian
SAGUD BAHLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Parent’s
HANDBOOK
JENELEN G. TAVARES
Child Development Worker
Parent Handbook is the provision and expansion of knowledge and skills of parents,
caretakers, and caregivers on rules, policies and regulations of the Child Development
Center to be able to response to the parental duties and responsibilities on the areas of
Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) and other integrated education programs.
It assists parents and parents substitute to develop and strengthen their
knowledge and skills so they can assume the major educational role in the child rearing,
growth and development.
To help parents and parent aid acquire knowledge and fully understood the
meaning of parenting, it’s importance, it’s function and how it affects and influences their
roles with heightened awareness and a sense of responsibility on the rights of child to
SURVIVAL to DEVELOPMENT to the fullest, to PROTECTION and PARTICIPATION.
The parent handbook has been enriched to help parents better fulfill their
parental role in confronting the many challenges of parenting and to understand the
responsibilities and complexities of the child.
1.INTRODUCTION:
“The child is one of the most important asset of the nation. Every effort should be
exerted to promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful happy life.”
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT…..
 refers to the full range of health, nutrition, early education and social services
development programs that provide for the basic holistic needs of young children from 0
to age 4 and to promote their optimum growth and development.
 a multifaceted process of development: physical cognitive, emotional, social, and
spiritual covering the period from pregnancy through the transition from home or ECCD
programs into primary school.
 as an outcome, in ECCD, a child is “physically healthy, emotionally sound, socially
competent and ready to learn.”
Well-designed Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programs can help children
overcome glaring deficits in their house environment. Sufficient quantity of manipulative devices
and games, high quality, affordable Child Development is considered “essential brain food for
the next generation. “Experience is the chief architect of the brain. A child grows and develops
not in a vacuum but in a family, a community, a culture and a nation. A child’s rights and needs
must be therefore be holistic and multidimensional through programs that are deeply rooted
within families and communities. We can use the existing strength of families, communities and
social structures for positive child rearing practices and the strong desire of parents to provide
the best for their children blending what is about the best environment for optimum child
development.
It reaffirms the fact that the children, because of their vulnerability, need special emphasis on the
primary caring and protective responsibility of the family. The Child Development Worker or
ECCD Service Provider stand behind, assuming a very important role in the implementation of
the National Early Learning Curriculum and integrated Education in preparatory before entering
into Formal Education.
VISSION
Filipino Children aged 0 to 4 years whose rights are protected and promoted and whose
potentials are developed to the fullest regardless of their conditions, socio-economic status,
gender, religion and cultural diversity.
MISSION
Strengthen a system that raises awareness towards the improvement of the quality of life
of young children 0-4 years old, their families and communities through cooperative and
collaborative delivery of the service on health, nutrition, early education and social.
MANDATE
Implement the National Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System
ECCD CURRICULUM
 shall focus on children’s total development and take into account age, individual and
socio-cultural appropriateness.
 it shall promote delivery of complementary and interactive services for health,
nutrition, early childhood education, sanitation and cultural activities.
 it shall use the child’s first language as the medium of instruction.
THE ECCD GOALS
 Universal access to quality ECCD programs
 100% of 5 years old are ready for K’
 Strengthen collaboration between and among national and local government
agencies including NGOs for efficiency and sustainability of the ECCD programs.
 Increase awareness of communities and families in their pivotal role as primary
service providers.
 Inclusion of children with special needs with provisions for appropriate and
reasonable accommodations.
 Establish mechanism for the systematic.
 Professionalization of ECCD programs.
II. GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
To provide the child with early learning and development programs that are appropriate
in various ages/stages of development, gender-fair, sensitive to diverse culture and where he/she
may be sheltered to with love and care of family and community in an environment that is safe
and sound,
 The child will learn of God and God’s creations and respect what are good and true
  The child knows how to think, explore ideas and express feelings.
 The child will be independent, exercise initiative, accept responsibility, experience
positive relationships and be friendly.
 The child will be healthy and happy.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUNCTIONS
 a learning center that would introduce best practices of the integrated ECCD
services.
 a laboratory for conducting research and innovations about ECCD that will promote
the continuing education and/or professionalization accommodations.
 A resource center for the community to enhance parenting skills and capabilities.
SUGGESTED DAILY ROUTINE ACTIVITIES
TIME TIME
Morning Afternoon ACTIVITIES
7:30 - 7:45 Arrival
7:45 - 8:00 Meeting Time
8:00 - 8:15 Activity Time
8:15 - 8:30 Outdoor Time
8:30 - 8:45 Snack Time
8:45 - 9:00 Nap Time
9:00 - 9:15 Circle Time
9:15 - 9:30 Story Time
9:30 - 10:00 Good Bye
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER RULES, POLICIES AND REGULATION
Child Development Center is accepting 3 to 4.11 years old regardless of ethnicity,
culture, race, religion, Children with Disability, Children in Need of Special Protection and
Socio-economic problems who wants/desire to enroll as recipient of (ECCD) Early Childhood
Care and Development under the ECCD Council of the Philippines
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
1. Child Development Center Requirements upon Enrollment
 Photocopy of birth certificate (certified true copy/PSA)
 Photocopy of Immunization Record (baby card)
2. Facilities/ Assist / Filled in forms, tools and template of child’s Individual Records
Parent’s Consent
Intake Form
ECCD checklist
Child Information Sheet
Parent-Teacher Agreement
Home-Center Agreement
 Referral Slip
Log of Medication
Pertinent health care card (index)
3. Parent Orientation
Parents Staff Organizing Committee
 Parents Involvement Education Program
o (PES)- Parents Effectiveness Service (1 session per module)
o (FDS)- Family Development Session (4Ps Beneficiaries)
o Family Support Program
o (ERPAT)-Enhancement and Re-affirmation of Parental Abilities Training
o Child Development Service Parents Group
o Pabasa sa Nutrisyon/Pabasa sa Barangay
 Parents Generating Funds Activities
 BCPC Structural Organizational Staff
 Center Policy
 Parents/Guardian Handbook

4. PARENTS USER’S FEE

a) ECCD checklist P___________

b) Registration/Entrance Fee P___________

*ECCD-IS Template

 ECCD Facility Profile

 Service Provider Profile
 Children’s Profile

*DCS Forms/Child Development Service Form

 Intake Form
 Notes and Observation
 Parent-Teacher Agreement
 Family Service/Parent Directory

*Parent Guardian Handbook

c) Monthly Users Fee: P___________

*Photocopy of monthly Progress/Accomplishment Report

*Photocopy of Master list

 *Photocopy of SEP-Nutritional Status

*Mobility-Child Development Workers monthly meeting

*SFP releasing budget schedule

 Photocopy of rice distribution/daily food acceptance

 Child Development Worker’s support to school supplies in
making instructional program materials (visual aids)
 Child Development Teacher/worker needed materials in making
Instructional Program materials (visual aids)
- Chart/ Magic box / Magic words
- NASCO table games
- Puzzle, Bingo, domino, Pairing Games
- Covering Wrap for Indigenous filing racks
- Growth Monitoring Charts
- Cartolina, pilot pen, ink
- Ballpen, (red/ blue/ black)
- Acetate, staple, staple wires
- Scotch tapes, folders, fastener
- Construction art paper etc.
- Columnar, logbook, notebooks
 Other Parent Contribution:

Printed materials _________

School ID _________

5) CHILDREN’S MATERIALS NEEDED

a) CHILDREN’S PROFILE

 1piece big brown envelop (for activity sheet)

 1 piece long folder w/pocket (for child’s individual record)
 1 piece long folder portfolio pocket (for child’s art work)

b) ARTS AND CRAFT SET

 1 box 8 colors crayons (Crayola brand)

 20 pieces long bond paper
 20 pieces short bond paper
 2 sets of construction paper
 1 piece long plastic envelop w/ handle
 1 piece scissor
  1piece big paste or Elmer’s glue
 1 piece long molding clay
 2 pieces pencil
 2 sets popsicle stick
 c) PERSONAL BELONGINGS (HEALTH KIT)
 1 piece shoe box or empty canister
 1 piece kiddie toothbrush
 1 piece small baby powder
 1 piece small 70% rubbing alcohol
 1 piece baby cologne
 1 piece kiddie comb
 1piece kiddie mirror
 1 piece hand towel

6) SCHEDULE OF WEARING UNIFORM

 Monday - school uniform

 Tuesday - school uniform
 Wednesday - school uniform
 Thursday - school uniform
 Friday - P.E. uniform

7) SCHEDULE OF MEETING/ACTIVITY

 Parents monthly meeting - _____ 4rt Friday of the month

 CDW’s/CDT’s monthly meeting - 1st__ Monday of the month
 CDW’s/CDT’s provincial meeting 1st week of June
 Individual Development Assessment

Pre-K1___________________

Pre-K2___________________

 BIRTHDAY
 Parents are encouraged to inform the teacher if they wish to
celebrate the child’s birthday in the center
 Only the teacher is allowed to host the program
 If the parents are bringing snacks to share to other children,
please check with the teacher regarding food restrictions or
allergies
 Simple and Nutritious snacks are suggested
 Mascots or other hired entertainers are not allowed
  SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING –when radio message
communication arise
 Conduct of annual fire and earthquake drill every month of March

CENTER POLICY FOR CHILD PROTECTION

CHILD INJURY PREVENTION AND REPORTING

 The CDW gives first aid to the injured child and if needed to bring to the doctor
immediately.
 CDW should immediately inform the parents of any first aid administered to the
child.
 If injury or illness that requires medical attention, CDW must inform the parents
as soon as possible.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

 CDW should refer any child suspected or reported to be victim of child abuse and
neglect to the CSWDO or to the nearest authority.

HANDLING OF DISCLOSURES:

 The CDW role is not to investigate or verify the situation, but rather to make the
report and set in motion the process of getting help for the child.
 Report the case to CSWDO either oral or written.

CENTER POLICY FOR CHILD’S HEALTH AND CARE

CARE OF A SICK CHILD

 Mildly ill children, including but not limited to meeting individual needs for food,
drink, rest, and comfort.
 Sick children manifesting fever and rash shall be isolated from the rest of the
learners and immediately send home.
 The center staff refer the sick child to the nearest health facility for further
assessment and urgent care, if needed while waiting to be fetched by his/her
parent.
 In the process, the center staffs notify the parents immediately.
  The center staffs obtain from the parent the information of the child’s medical
condition upon assessment of a physician.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES:

 The center has exclusion policies for serious illness and contagious diseases like
colds, cough, flu, mumps, measles, etc. conformance with regulations and
recommendations of the Department of Health.
 The CDW immediately notifies when any communicable disease shall be sent
home and will not be permitted to associate with other children until seen
qualified by a medical practitioner, the center staff may refer the sick child to the
nearest health center/health facility for further assessment and urgent care if
needed while waiting to be fetched his/her parent.
 The center staff who become ill with contagious disease are excused from contact
with children as quickly as possible.
 Parents must present a medical certificate/clearance from a public/private
physician upon return ot the children to the DCC/LC.

CARE FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AND WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

 The center ensure that all appropriate actions will be taken so that health and
nutrition requirements of young children including those with special needs and/
or disabilities are met.
 Assigned parents to take extra time for malnourished and with special needs will
give attention to those children especially during feeding time.
 Parents are also provided with appropriate information and education on how to
best contribute in addressing cases of underweight, stunting and wasting

CONFIDENTIALITY:

 Records of children must be kept in secured place.

 Results of assessment are only shown to and discussed with the parents and
family member or with whom the child was referred to.
 Records are only released upon approval of CSWDO or Focal Person of the
ECCD Program

CHILD’S BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY

 CDW is not allowed to impose corporal punishment to child whose act is not
manageable.
 CDW will inform the parents immediately about the behavior of the child and talk
about it on how to help the child correct his/her behavior.
 Saying bad words is not encouraged.
 The staff assist and encourage cooperation and responsible behaviors among
children. The staff encourage children to delve into activities, share experiences,
ideas and feelings and assist them in dealing with their emotions such as anger,
sadness and frustrations by comforting and helping them to solve their problems.
  The staff meaningful interact and talk with young children using their mother
tongue and are responsive to their individual and special needs, temperaments,
learning styles and interests.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER’S YEARLY CELEBRATION

January - New Year’s Day

- Community Visits

February - Valentine’s Day

- Camp Bulilit

March - Fire Prevention Month

- Moving Up Ceremony

April - Summer Intervention

May - Labor Day
- Early Registration of Children

June - Independence Day

- Child Development Workers Week
July - Nutrition Month Culmination
- Induction of Parents Officers

August - Buwan ng Wika

- National Heroes Day

September - Family Month Celebration

October -
November - Municipal Children’s Month Celebration
- Provincial Children’s Month Celebration

December - Children’s Christmas Celebration

- Christmas Day

Teaching strategies to Implement NELCE

1) Acknowledge what children do and say.

 2) Encourage perseverance and effort rather than just praising and evaluating what the
child has done.
3) Give specific feedback rather than general comments.
4) Model attitude, ways of approaching problems and behavior towards others showing
children rather than just telling them.
5) Demonstrate the correct way to do something.
6) Create or add challenges so that the task goes bit beyond what the children can
already do.
7) Ask question that provokes children thinking.
8) Give assistance (such as a cue or hint) to help children work on the edge of their
current competence.
9) Provide information directly giving children facts, verbal labels and other
information.
10) Give directions for children’s actions and behavior.

TEACHER’s Roles:

1) Observer
2) Planner
3) Organizer
4) Facilitator
5) Evaluator

The Rights of Every Children

 To be born, to have a name and nationality.

 To have a family who will love and care for me.
 To leave in peaceful community and a wholesome environment.
 To have adequate food and a healthy and active body.
 To obtain a good education and develop my potential.
 To be given opportunity for play and leisure.
 To be protected against abuse, exploitation, neglect, violence and danger.
 To be defended and given assistance by the government.
 To be able to express my own views.

SEVEN (7) GOALS OF THE CHILD-FRIENDLY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

 Encourage children’s participation in the Center Activity and Community.
 Enhance children’s health and well-being.
 Guarantee safe and productive spaces for children.
 Ensure children’s high self- esteem achievement and success.
 Raise Parent-Teacher’s morale and motivation.
 Mobilize Family –community partnership support for education.

SAMPUNG MGA KARAPATAN

 Sampung mga karapatan

Ang ating taglayin

Pagmamahal

Edukasyon, unang iligtas

Natatanging kalinga

Lahi’t kalusugan

Paglalaro

Kapatiran

Maging Kabuluhan
10 INTERNET RULES FOR KIDS

 Don’t give your home address, telephone number or school’s name to anyone you
meet on the enternet.
 Don’t send anyone your picture, credit card or bank details.
 Don’t give your password to anyone, even your best friend.
 Don’t hang around a chat room of someone says or write something which makes you
feel uncomfortable or worried.
 Don’t respond to nasty, suggestive or rude-emails or posting in Use Net Group.
 Don’t pretend to be anyone you are not.
 Do not ask your parent or caregiver if you see bad language or distasteful pictures
while you are online.
 Do remember that if someone makes you another than is too attractive like getting
rich instantly or seeing a famous celebrity, the offer is most likely a trap.
 Be yourself.

SAMPUNG (10) KAUTUSAN SA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1. Tawagin sa pangalan ang kaklase, huwag “Hoy”.

2. Itapon ang basura sa tamang lalagyan.
3. Ang paa huwag ipatong sa mesa o upuan
4. Huwag manloloko o mananakit, ipaalam agad sa guro.
5. Gamitin ang palikuran kung iihi o nadudumi. Pagkatapos buhusan at mag hugas ng
kamay.
6. Ibalik sa tamang lalagyan ang ano mang bagay na ginamit o hiniram.
7. Sumunod sa oras ng pagkain, paglalaro, pagkukulay at pagsusulat.
8. Ipaalam sa guro kung may ano mang nararamdamang kakaiba sa katawan naiihi, natatae,
masakit ang ulo o tiyan.
9. Huwag sulatan o kulayan ang dingding, pintuan, sahig, mesa, at upuan.
10. Makinig sa guro kung ito ay nagsasalita at nag kukwento.

JUST PLAYING

When I’m building in the block area

Please don’t say I’m” just playing”
For you see, I’m learning as I play.
Bout balance, I may be an architect someday.

When I getting all dressed-up

Setting the table, caring for babies,
Don’t get the idea I’m” just playing”,
I may be a mother or a father someday.

When you see me up to my elbows in paint

Or standing at an easel or molding and chapping clay
Please don’t let me hear you say He is” just playing”.
For you see I’m learning as I play
I just might be a teacher someday

When you see me engrossed in puzzle or some “playing” at my school,

Please don’t feel the time is wasted in “play”
I’m learning to follow to solve problems and concentrate
I may be in a business someday.

When you see me cooking or tasting foods

Please don’t think that because I enjoy it, it is” just play”
I’m learning to follow directions and see differences,
I may be a cook someday.

When you see me skip, hop, run and move my body

Please don’t say I’m just “playing”
For you see, I’m learning how my body works
I may be a Doctor, Nurse or Athletes someday.

When you ask me what I’ve done at school today,

And I say “I just played”
Please don’t misunderstand me
For you see I’m learning as I play
I’m learning to enjoy and be successful in my work.

The Role Play

“Play is the main channel through which

Knowledge of the world” (Hoster,1995)

Play is a child work (Maria Montesori )

“The opportunities to develop through activities
Which promotes the process of play is essential to the full& healthy development of
children. It is a form
Of learning which is largely ignored and
Unrecognized” ( Heseltine and Holborn1987)

Play is the central to development of the

Children from learning about colors, gross and the
fine motor skills, to roles and relationships.

It is through play that children are able to test out

Theories, take risk and develop new.