How to Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Child Care Provider

Those working with children need to have patience and tolerance.

Child care providers' should have several letters of recommendation. It's never easy for a parent to trust a stranger with a young child. When it comes to finding good day care, parents should be able to view at least one child care letter of recommendation in order make their decision. This letter should demonstrate the provider's character and abilities to interact with young children.

Things You'll Need

• Sample Letter of Recommendation for Child Care Provider

Instructions

1. 

   A hand-written letter is always more valuable than an email because it takes so much more time to write it.

   Write a list of the things that you would find important in a child-care provider. A person who is charged with taking care of children should be patient, kind, organized, responsible, reliable and loyal. These are traits that are of great importance in a child-care worker. Listing these attributes helps you to organize your letter.

2. 

   Children should enjoy going to day care.

   Tell the prospective parent who is about to hire the individual how you met the person to whom you are referring in the letter. You may write: "Miss Stein has been in my employ for four years as a child-care worker." This tells the letter's recipient how you have standing to write the letter.

3. 

   Child care workers must be patient and kind with children.

   Include any information about the person's abilities. Write about the provider's character and personal traits in regards to her abilities to connect with children. It's best to give examples regarding the relationship between the provider and your young child. A good example would include; "My young daughter loves going to day care and enjoys spending time with Ms. Smith, as she provides many fun and educational activities to all of her day care children." Incorporate any of the traits you listed in step one.

Tips & Warnings

• Tell the recipient that she is welcome to call you with any questions and provide your contact information.

• Never write a letter of recommendation for a child care worker unless you are absolutely sure you can vouch for the individual.

References

• Monster: Letter of Recommendation
• Daily Writing Tips: Writing a Reference Letter