Application Instructions:
Application must include the following information:
Part I – Applicant Information – Type answers in the spaces provided on the following pages.
Part II – Questions – Three to six sentences per question. No Photos.
- Describe your role in meeting the developmental needs of your children on a typical day.
- Describe how you interact with the children.
- Tell us about the children in your classroom –developmentally, physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially.
- Describe your classroom setting and how it meets the needs of the children.
- Describe an interaction with a child or the children in your classroom that you are particularly proud of and why.
Part III – Classroom Enhancement Project – Maximum of 2 pages.
In essay form, describe the proposed classroom enhancement project, the goals you hope to achieve and explain your role in implementing the project to best meet the needs of the children.
Additionally, please estimate the total cost of this project and discuss how you will cover the difference (if any) between the cost of your project and the $500.00 project grant you will receive if selected.
Part IV - Documentation - Provide the following documents:
- A copy of the center’s current state license or a current document demonstrating full compliance with local and state regulations for operating childcare programs. This document must provide dates of validity. If applicable, a copy of accreditation certificate should be included.
- One letter of support from a current parent of a child in the program/classroom.
- One letter of support from Director (if center employee) or Administrator (if affiliated home-based operator).
- One letter of support from a colleague.
- Family providers without an administrator or colleague must submit two letters of support from current parents.
- Listing of calendar days the Child Care Center or Home Facility is closed for the 2023-2024 school year. Please include holidays and/or vacation.
Please Note: Other than letters of support, the application must be the work product of the applicant. Applications completed, revised, or modified by anyone other than the applicant (grant writer, director, or any administrative staff) are not eligible. By signing the Applicant’s Consent Form the applicant certifies that he/she has authored the responses. Only applications containing all completed forms and requested materials are considered. Applicants are subject to disqualification if the guidelines listed above are not followed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All applicants will be notified if they have won by March 1, 2024.
Guidelines for Letters of Support:
Applicant’s Name ___________________________________________
The above-named teacher has applied for the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award. As part of the selection process, your views help us to assess the teacher’s skills and abilities.
- On one 8-1/2 x 11 page, please explain how the above named teacher and his/her classroom exemplify the best in quality childcare. Please cite specific examples.
- Include the length of time you have known the applicant.
- It is preferable that letters be typed on personal or professional letterhead. Neatly handwritten letters are acceptable. Please include the date written and your signature.
The letter of support is required as it is an integral part of the selection process.
Thank you for your participation,
Committee Chair