Clocking In and Out

You are expected to be able to clock in and begin care of the children no later than 5 minutes past the start of your shift. As soon as you realize that you may be more than 5 minutes late, you are to call the Center so that they are aware and have an idea of when to expect you. Excessive tardiness may result in a reduction of hours or termination. At the end of your shift, you should clock out no later than 5 minutes after the end of your shift. If you feel that you need to stay for whatever reason, please speak with the Director or Administration to determine if duties can be delegated to oncoming staff, or if the need to stay is necessary. In some cases, the Director or Administration may be notified after the fact such as late pick-ups after 5:30pm, or to cover a staff member who is late. Clocking in more than 5 minutes before the start of your shift also requires special approval. It is a requirement to switch to the Kitchen Department when performing any food service duties, and back out again when you are done. This is crucial to proper documentation in the CACFP. If you feel that your scheduled shifts are not adequate to perform your expected duties or maintain quality care, please reach out to the Director or Administration to discuss these concerns.