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CRITERIA #5
A FOCUS ON
FAMILY COMMUNICATION
e currently live in a world where there is no
W such thing as overcommunicating. The more
frequent and transparent communication a center
has with family members, the more trust that will be
built between the two.
When a center works to maintain a steady stream
of communication with families, they in turn create a
stronger relationship with them. This stream of
communication and relationship should be nurtured
throughout a family’s entire enrollment period, not
just at the beginning. At any time, family members
should feel confident that they are receiving the
information that they need and that they are always
welcome to share their questions and concerns. With
so many different forms of communication that take
place, it is important to gain clarity from your center
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