About this template
Conducting regular, structured staff evaluations is essential for maintaining high standards in early childhood education. This Preschool Staff Evaluation Form template provides directors and lead teachers with a professional framework to assess staff performance across critical areas such as professional conduct, classroom management, and interactions with children and parents.
Designed specifically for preschools, daycares, and early learning centers, this form replaces messy paper evaluations with a clean, digital review process. It collects ratings on core competencies, professional development goals, and detailed director comments, ensuring that staff members receive clear, actionable feedback to support their growth.
With Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this structured evaluation template into a Google Form, making it easy to distribute reviews, securely store responses, and track staff progress year over year. Whether you are conducting mid-year check-ins or annual performance reviews, this template streamlines your administrative workflow and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Key features
- Assess core teaching skills and professional conduct in one organized form.
- Streamline annual reviews and mid-year check-ins for preschool staff.
- Collect detailed ratings on classroom management and parent communication.
- Provide clear, documented feedback to support staff professional growth.
- Instantly deployable as a Google Form for seamless digital record-keeping.
Use cases
- Annual performance reviews for lead teachers and assistant teachers.
- Probationary period evaluations for newly hired preschool staff.
- Mid-year check-ins and professional development goal setting.
- Peer-to-peer or self-evaluations for early childhood educators.
What this form collects
- Employee Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the staff member being evaluated.
- Date of Evaluation (Date)Select the date this review is being conducted.
- Date of Hire (Date)Enter the staff member's original start date.
- Age Level Assignment (Dropdown)Specify the age group or classroom the staff member currently works with.
- Professional Conduct (Linear scale)Rate the employee's punctuality, reliability, adherence to school policies, and teamwork.
- Working With Children (Linear scale)Rate the employee's ability to engage children, maintain a positive tone, and manage behavior gently.
- Working With Parents (Linear scale)Rate the employee's communication skills, professionalism, and responsiveness when interacting with families.
- Classroom Skills & Organization (Linear scale)Rate the employee's lesson planning, classroom cleanliness, safety practices, and material organization.
- Professional Development (Linear scale)Rate the employee's willingness to learn, openness to feedback, and participation in training sessions.
- Director Comments and Action Plan (Paragraph)Provide detailed feedback, highlight key achievements, and outline specific goals for improvement.
- Terms Acceptance (Multiple choice)Acknowledge that this evaluation has been discussed between the evaluator and the staff member.
- Director Signature (Short answer)Please paste a link to your digital signature document or type your full name as a formal sign-off.
- Staff Signature (Short answer)Staff member: please type your full name to acknowledge receipt of this evaluation.
FAQ
Why use a standardized preschool staff evaluation form?
A standardized form ensures fair, consistent evaluations across all staff members. It helps administrators track performance objectively and gives teachers clear insights into their strengths and areas for growth.
How often should preschool staff evaluations be conducted?
Evaluations are typically conducted annually or semi-annually. However, they can also be used at the end of a 90-day probationary period for new hires or on an as-needed basis for specific performance reviews.
Can I customize the evaluation criteria in this template?
Yes. Once you convert this template into a Google Form via Doc2Form, you can fully edit, add, or remove questions to match your school's unique evaluation standards and philosophy.
Who should fill out this evaluation form?
This form is typically completed by preschool directors, principals, or lead teachers responsible for supervising and mentoring classroom staff.
How do I share this evaluation form with my staff?
After generating your Google Form using Doc2Form, you can easily share it via a direct link, email it to staff members, or embed it securely within your internal administrative portal.
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