Journal #2 - Communication Strategies

There are 5 target audiences that you need to effectively communicate with:
  1.  Current students and families
  2.  Staff
  3.  Future stundents and families
  4.  Neighbors
  5.  Vendors
Current students and families are our #1 target audience - We need to make sure our children and families are happy with our center. Our reputation  is of utmost importance. Our communication with our families is also of utmost importance.  Communication ensures there's not any misunderstandings.

To have an effective and suitable staff is also very important to ensure the success of your center. Communication between director-staff-and families makes sure that your center runs smoothly and that there are no misunderstandings. Message boards and a policy manual are a very effective way of keeping staff members familiar with your operation and policies.

Communication should not stop there. Vendors are another very important aspect of your center. If vendors aren't treated with respect that then may reflect back on your business. We need not forget everyone we come into contact with can have a negative or positive effect on our business.

I visualize my business as being a very warm, happy inviting place for children.  When children leave my center, I want them to be academically ready for kindergarten. I also want it to be very fun and stimulating place for them to be.

Peggy, I'm not sure if this is how you want me to blog?  If not, please let me know and I will go about it differently.  Thanks,  Denise

  Hi, my name is Denise McClure.  I'm currently a hairdresser wanting to change my line of work.  I love working with children.  I would love to own and direct my own daycare.  Since now I have the opportunity,  I decided to start taking classes so I can make wise decisions as I  go along with this journey.  Education is very important to me.  I want to be well informed before I throw myself into this calling.

OMG!  I'm still trying to figure out what I doing......blaaaa.....