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APOT for Collaborative Centers


For Collaborative Centers, the Annual Pre-service Orientation Training (APOT) paperwork will be completed within the first week of hire for new staff and yearly before the start of the new program year for returning staff. Volunteers in the classroom will also complete an APOT packet that will be turned in your Coordinator.

Individual APOT Paperwork
Review
  • Cornerstones of Culture, Mission & Vision Statements 8/26
  • Volunteer Screening and Supervision Policy 8/26
  • Study Celebration Policy 8/26
  • Social Media Guidance 8/26
  • Pedestrian Safety Training 8/26
  • What is In Kind? 8/26
  • Accident, Injury, Incident, and Illness Report 8/26
  • Mandated Reporter Resource Guide 8/26
  • Mandated Reporter Video 8/26
  • Child Care Providers - You are a Mandaterd Reporter 8/26
  • MDHHS Mandated Reporter Information & Resources Website 8/26 
  • Active Supervision page
Review, Sign and Submit
  • Collaborative Center Annual Preservice Orientation Training Checklist 26-27 8/26 (also known as APOT Checklist)
  • Personnel Information and Credentials 8/26
  • How and When to Report to NMCAA 8/26
  • NMCAA Child and Family Program Guidance Policy 8/26
  • Staff and Volunteer Mandated Reporter Policy 8/26
  • Child & Family Development Confidentiality Policy (CC)  8/26
  • Child Development Programs Code of Conduct 8/26
  • Collaborative Center Whistleblower Policy 8/26
  • E-mail Encryption Agreement (CC) 8/26

Submit
  • Copy of Michigan Child Care Background Checks letter of eligibility (fingerprinting) for new staff and when eligibility is renewed (every 5 years)
  • Copies of Certificates, Transcripts & Endorsements for new staff and ongoing updates when applicable​

Volunteer Only Documents
CC Volunteer APOT Checklist 8/26
Volunteer Emergency Contact Information 8/26
Volunteer/Donation form for Inkind 8/26
Sample Volunteer/Donation form for Inkind 8/26

Keeping Children Safe

New Hire Process
When hiring new staff who will be working with HS or EHS children or families, please follow the following process to ensure all necessary documentation is in place:
1)Michigan Childcare Background Checks- Prior to hiring, directors or other relevant Human Resources personnel identified at each center will forward a copy of the letter from the Michigan Child Care Background Checks to the Collaborative Center Program Manager within 24 hours of receipt from the State of Michigan.
2) Transcripts/Degree- Prior to hiring, for HS leads and assistants and EHS primary caregivers, please submit copies of transcripts of the applicant being considered for hire.
3) APOT- Within the first week of hire, directors will submit new staff and volunteer APOT paperwork via email to their Coordinator.



Staff and Volunteer Required Paperwork
Refer to the chart on the right to ensure all staff and volunteers have the required paperwork in place.
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Safety is of the utmost importance to NMCAA. Background checks are one of many steps that ensure children are with adults who will keep them safe. We appreciate your support and efforts to ensure this important procedure is followed.
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Annual Center Paperwork
Review
Collaborative Center Directors will review the following information yearly:
  • Their center's Partnership Agreement (the contract)
  • The information on the Hiring Staff page
  • Volunteer Licensing Requirements 8/26
  • Important Dates 8/26

Complete and Submit
Directors will submit the forms below before the beginning of the new program year with copies of the requested documents:
     Annual Documents Checklist   8/26                                                                                 Staffing Plan ONLY EHS 8/26
     Volunteer Screening and Supervision Policy 8/26                                                     Staffing Plan ONLY HSP 8/26
                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                            

1302.90 Personnel Policies
1302.91 Staff qualifications and competency requirements
1302.91 Staff health and wellness
1302.94 Volunteers
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  • About Us
    • Our Team
  • Teachers
    • Attendance
    • Monthly Paperwork
      • In Kind
      • In-Kind at Home
    • Program Transitions
  • Families
    • Family Engagement
    • Parent Contacts
    • Family Supports and Resources
    • Your Journey Together
  • Education
    • Curriculum
      • The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos
      • The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
    • Assessments and Screeners
      • CLASS
      • GOLD
      • e-DECA 2.0
      • ASQ
    • Behavior Guidance
    • Concerns and Referrals
  • Site Administrators
    • Hiring Staff
    • Professional Development
    • APOT for Collaborative Centers
    • Incident Reporting
  • Health & Wellness
    • Active Supervision
    • Nutrition
    • Mental Health