DAYCARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Effective July 1, 2012 – July 1, 2013
HOURS OF SERVICE
My business hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:30pm. I have a
very casual schedule and do not mind when your schedule changes within
my business hours. Drop off time before my business hours or pick up time after
these hours must be prearranged in person or by a phone call and only on an
occasional basis. I am closed on Weekends and Statutory Holidays. Should the
need arise and I am available to provide care, a flat rate of $50.00 for the day
will be charged.
ADMISSIONS
When we meet to consider having your child join my family
dayhome, I will share details with you about my daily schedule, methods of
discipline, plans for naps and meals, and playtimes.
I’ll ask for your input in regards to your child’s preferences, personality and
current schedule so that we can plan the best way to integrate your child into
the dayhome setting. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have in
regards to any aspect of my daycare.
I recognize that not every child will fit comfortably
into my child care family. For this reason, every new child begins on a two week
trial basis. During this two week period, the parents or the provider are
allowed to give a one day notice to terminate care on the basis of not being a
“good match.” After the trial period, a two week notice is required for either
party to terminate care.
RECORDS
I will provide you with the appropriate forms and ask that they be returned on or before
the first day of care. Please notify me of any updates as they occur.
Information regarding your family is kept private.
SICK CHILD POLICY
I will notify you if your child becomes ill during the day.
This includes, but is not limited to, a fever of 101 degrees or more,
vomiting, diarrhea or any unexplained rash other than a diaper rash or heat rash.
If I’m worried about the child passing their condition on to the other children
or the child would be more comfortable at home resting, I will notify you.
Please do not bring your child to daycare if they have suffered from any of
these symptoms within the past 24 hours. If your child needs to be on a special
diet, please send those items along with your child. I may not have the
necessary items on hand. If your child has been exposed to any contagious
diseases or is diagnosed with one, please inform me within 24 hours so I may
notify the other parents.
Please notify me immediately if your child has been
exposed to a contagious disease or diagnosed with a serious illness or medical
condition so that I can alert the other parents.
MEALS:
Your child will be served nutritionally balanced and age appropraite meals.
Meals will be served at the following times:
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
A snack will be served mid-morning and mid-afternoon
NAPS:
Children under the age of four years old are required to have a nap.
Infants will sleep in an approved play-pen in an upstairs bedroom.
At the age of four, if you and I agree they are ready to give up naptime, they
can take quiet time in the living room watching a movie while the other children nap.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Please provide me with the following items:
1. A change of clothing, labeled with the child’s name, in case of accidents
and/or messy crafts and activities.
2. Diapers and wipes for those children not potty
trained.
TOILET TRAINING:
I feel most children are ready to begin toilet training
when they are between two and three years of age. This is something we should
discuss between us, since consistency between our homes will be so important.
Dressing your child in one-piece outfits such as overalls or using pants with
difficult snaps will cause frustration. Please take this into consideration
each morning during the potty training process. Be sure to provide me with
several extra outfits in case of accidents.
DISCIPLINE:
I use positive discipline techniques such as making my
expectations clear, reminders, and redirection before resorting to taking
privileges away. Physical and emotional punishments will not be used in my
dayhome. You will be informed if a problem persists or if I need cooperation
from home so that we can be more consistent in what is expected. Routine
problems will be handled without making a big deal of them.
SMOKING:
Smoking is prohibited in my house at all times. Please do not smoke on my property
or extinguish cigarettes in my yard or driveway.
PETS
We have a small dog named Tika. She is a 3 year old Shih Tzu
and has all required vaccinations up-to-date. She loves kids and is very
playful.
TRANSPORTING
I will need to transport your child in my vehicle during the day so that I can take
my own daughter to school in the mornings and then again so she can be picked-up
in the afternoon. I have a permission form that will need to be filled out accordingly.
There may also be times that I will transport your child to parks and libraries or other special outings.
These will be discussed with you and field trip forms will be issued for outings not listed on the
general field trip and daily outings form.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
If you are unsatisfied with my services or policy, please
feel free to communicate these concerns with me at any time.
FEES
Payment is due on a bi-weekly schedule. Receipts will be issued
upon payment.
A tax receipt for income tax purposes will be issued in January of each new year.