Program supports children and families transitioning out of the program including when children transition to another educational setting (e.g., other center, kindergarten).

To meet this Standard, evidence MUST explain and include examples of the ways the program supports families when children are:

• Transition out of the program and into another program or educational setting (e.g., another center, kindergarten).

Acceptable types of evidence include:

• Detailed written policy or practice statement in parent/family handbook.
OR
• Detailed written procedures in parent/family handbook.
OR
• Detailed sample transition plan(s).

Attention:

• It MUST be clear that the written policy/practice statement or procedure is part of the program's official manual/handbook. For example, submit a copy or excerpt of the policy or practice statement that visibly shows the page number from the program's manual/handbook or submit a copy of the table of contents from the program's manual/ handbook along with a copy of the written policy/practice statement.

Evidence Notes Box (in data system):

• If submitting a large document, enter a note in the Evidence Notes box indicating what page(s) shows the relevant information. In the large document it must be clear what page is being referred to and the relevant text must be highlighted.

A program should follow procedures to help children and their families adjust to new routines. Careful implementation and clarity in written policies and procedures reduce the trauma and upset. When possible, families should be included in the planning for changes in their child's routine or primary caregiver. Additionally, in the case of children going to Kindergarten, programs should have resources to aid families in making this large transition to school.