Free New Hire Onboarding Checklist for Childcare Centers
A ready-to-use checklist for onboarding a new staff member before their first solo shift — free to copy, print, or adapt. It's the same New Hire Onboarding checklist that ships as a built-in system template in Childcare Owl.
New Hire Onboarding Checklist
Steps to onboard a new staff member before their first solo shift.
- Complete new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4, direct deposit)
- Review employee handbook and sign acknowledgment
- Verify background check and required certifications on file
- Tour the facility and review emergency exits
- Review emergency procedures (fire, weather, lockdown, medical)
- Meet assigned room team and lead teacher
- Review daily opening/closing checklists for assigned room
- Complete required training modules (CPR/First Aid, mandated reporter)
- Shadow a full shift with an experienced staff member
- Confirm access to your center's systems and complete first task checklist
Tasks marked with this icon are ones centers commonly require a manager to sign off on.
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