Once you have applied and are accepted as a Joy School operator and have paid your start-up fee, you will be set up for immediate access to the comprehensive instructions and forms you’ll need to run your Joy School.

Here’s what’s included in your start-up kit:

Information on Setting up Running a Successful Joy School

• Setting appropriate registration fees and tuition prices
• Determining group size
• Deciding on criteria for students (age requirements, potty training requirements, etc.)
• Suggestions on lesson planning
• Suggested daily schedule
• Suggested yearly schedule (vacations, order and timing of units)
• Discipline ideas
• Ideas for setting up your home (different areas for different things)
• Suggested supplies
• Suggested parent orientation meeting agenda
• Ideas on involving parents and community members
• Ideas on integrating academic skill-building activities

Ideas for Recruiting Students

• General recruiting tips and ideas
• Holding effective Open Houses
• Sample Flier
• Sample Newspaper Add
• Parent Information Sheet/brochure

Registration Forms

• Child info sheet (interests, allergies, special needs, etc.)
• Emergency contact information
• Liability waiver
• Permission forms
• Sign up sheets for parent volunteers, snacks, etc.