Staffing a childcare center with dependable staff can be a challenge for Center Owners and Directors. In fact, I must say that when a center is not staffed with dependable staff, it can have a negative affect on the center. Most of all, this is why it is important to have dependable staff on your team and systems in place that motivates good attendance and excellent performance.
I recently incorporated a point system to keep track of staff tardies and unexcused absences. Also, I incorporated an incentive system to encourage the staff to show up on time and to consider our point system before calling off. In fact since we incorporated the point system, there has been fewer tardies and no call offs.
I’m not claiming to have the answer to all your staffing issues, however, I felt led to share with you what has worked for my center.
- My Director bought a spin wheel for the staff to spin when they have no tardies or call off for each month of employment.
- We also reward the lead teachers for decorating their classrooms with our curriculum theme in mind. The teacher with the best creativity wins a gift basket and a gift card.
This new incentive system has added accountability and also motivated our staff. What are your thoughts about this post and has this post inspired you to reward punctuality? Please feel free to share your thoughts..
Shiketa Morgan
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