Parent's Handbook
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Revision to Handbook and Contract
Welcome to my home. I am a babysitter, who has several years experience. To facilitate greater understanding between parent(s) and me I have created this handbook. It covers all of my child care philosophies, policies and expectations. Please read this hand book carefully, and feel free to discuss with me any questions that you may have.
My goal is to provide all of the children in my care, a clean, safe, comfortable, loving, home-like environment, where they can play and learn. Respect toward self, others and the environment will be emphasized. I believe in the value of both structured and flexible schedules. Structured activities will include the use of a curriculum, regular reading times, arts and crafts, and musical activities. Outdoor play, free play, birthday parties, educational-style videos, are some of the more flexible activities we have. The most important priority is to have FUN! Please don't expect my home or your child to be perfectly clean at pickup time. We do lots of activities that are messy and will do our best to maintain cleanliness and order, but fun and the well-being of the children will always take precedence over cleaning.
Good communication is of the utmost importance to me. When I accept a new family into my business, I like to be sure that we can share openly about any concerns or questions that may arise. It is important that there is a similar child care philosophy between the parents and me. I welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that are oriented towards a positive outcome for the child(ren). Sensitive issues will be discussed in private outside of regular child care hours.
It is my goal to create a monthly newsletter for parents that will explain some of the activities we are doing, the current curriculum topics, events that will be happening that month, days off, or any other pertinent, fun information that may be of interest to the parents/families.
There are several forms that I must have completed and in my possession before I can assume the responsibility of caring for your child. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is to ensure that your child will get the very best care possible from me. All forms should be updated at least every 6 months, sometimes sooner, according to need. The forms are as follows:
If you have any questions regarding the completion of these forms, please feel free to ask.
The first two weeks (14 calendar days) of the child's enrollment will be considered a trial period. During that time the parent or provider may terminate the child care agreement at any time. After the trial period is complete, two weeks written notice is required to terminate the agreement (see Termination Policy).
Your specific rates will be outlined in your Contractual Agreement. Tuition is payable in advance and is due no later than drop off time the first contracted care day of each week, unless another arrangement has been agreed upon. If payment isn't made by the second day of the week at drop off time then your child will not be accepted until payment is made, including all late fees. Payment may be made by check or cash, as long as no checks are returned to me for non-payment. Checks are to be made out to Ann Vilcsek. (Ann is my given name.) There will be a late fee of $10 for each day that payments are received late. Repeated late payments may be grounds for termination. I ask you to consider how you would feel if your employer came to you on your expected payday and told you that your paycheck would be delayed?
A non-refundable $25 set-up fee will be charged upon registration of each child. This covers my cost/time involved in registration materials, as well as start-up supplies that are needed.
A late fee equal to $5/per child/per each 15 minute interval that pick ups are late or drop offs are early, from the contracted hours, will be charged. Example: 1 - 15 minutes late or early, you owe $5 per child; 16 - 30 minutes late or early, you owe $10 per child. Payment will be made, in CASH, at the time of pick up or drop off. This will be strictly enforced, and habitual tardiness may result in termination of services.
If a check is returned to me for non-sufficient funds, you will be required to pay $25.00 plus all fees that I incur as a result of the returned check. Child care services will be immediately halted until full payment of tuition and NSF charges has been made, in CASH. In addition, I will only accept cash payment from that point forward.
Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. In order for me to be the best provider that I can be, it is important to have adequate time to spend with my family. There are also planning, preparation and cleaning activities associated with my home that cannot be completed during day time hours.
We offer both full and part time care. Full time positions will generally be preferred over part time positions. I reserve the right to terminate a part time position, if the position can be filled with a full time family.
Add-ons or schedule changes may be accepted to our daily schedule only if there is a position open for that day, and they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The only purpose for accepting add-ons or schedule changes, is as a service to the families. Please remember that schedule changes of this nature create some disruption to our normal schedule. I would appreciate as much notice as possible, so that I can plan for meals, sleeping arrangements, and any changes in activities that may occur. There will be a fee of $20.00 for the day for add-ons.
We maintain an open door policy for parents during day care hours. This means that parents are always welcome to call or drop in to see their children. I would appreciate your taking into consideration our schedule when dropping in or calling, and remember that visitors usually cause children to react in an excited manner that does not normally occur when I am alone with the children. If you call during the day, please be aware that I may be busy with the children and may not be able to answer the phone. If you would leave a message, I will call you back as soon as possible.
Open door policy does NOT mean that our doors will be kept unlocked. I believe that it is extremely important to keep the doors locked for the safety of the children. We do not want unwanted or unexpected visitors to enter without our permission or knowledge. We also do not want little ones leaving the house unsupervised.
I do ask that you try not to visit during Rest Time.
Children are to arrive clean and fed (unless arriving just before a meal time). I will try my best to send your child home with a clean diaper, and would appreciate the same consideration when you drop off.
I prefer that there are no pick ups or drop offs during the designated rest time, but if it is necessary, please be as quiet and brief as possible. Children who arrive during rest time will be expected to remain quiet (they may play/read quietly) until rest time is over, so that others will not be disrupted from their naps.
It is normal for some children to have difficulty separating from parents, or cry when dropping off. Please make your drop off brief, the longer you prolong the departure, the harder it gets. A smile, cheerful good-bye kiss, and a reassuring word that you will be back is all that is needed. In my experience, children are nearly always quick to get involved in play or activities as soon as parents are gone.
Please be brief at pick up times, as well. This is a time of testing, when two different authority figures are present (the parent and the provider). All children will test to see if the rules still apply. During arrival and departure, I expect parents to back up our rules (see House Rules), but if you do not, I will remind the child that their behavior is inappropriate and take action to correct, if needed. Please be in control of your child during pick up times.
My normal procedure is to release the child only to his/her parents, or someone else the parents designate. If someone other than the parent is to pick up the child, please notify me ahead of time. A verbal notice is fine on that day, if this person is on the list of people who are authorized to pick up your child. If the person is NOT on that list, I MUST have written permission to release your child. Please inform emergency contacts, or people designated to pick up your child, that if I do not know them, and the child is too young to recognize them ("Hi, Grandma!"), then I will need to ask for identification. I do not mean to offend them. This is simply a measure taken for the child's protection.
Drop off and pick up times are not good times to discuss serious problems. Little ears and minds, hear and understand everything. I am not comfortable discussing children in the presence of anyone, but their parents. Topics that concern day-to-day events, or light-hearted discussion is fine.
I ask all parents to sign in/out for pick ups and drop offs each day. A sign in/out sheet, pens, and a clock are located by the door, for your convenience. This gives me a written record of the child's attendance, hours, and the person who brought/picked up the child each day.
There will be no refunds or adjustments made for days missed due to illness, holidays, or days off. A place has been reserved for each child that cannot be filled on a short term basis. If I am unable to provide services due to illness or personal reasons, payment will not be expected.
The following is a list of the paid holidays that I will be taking each year:
Although very rewarding, child care is also a very high stress occupation. In order for me to be the best provider that I can be, I will need time to relax with my family, and accomplish household or day care projects.
Each year I will take up to 2 weeks vacation time. Only one of the weeks will be a paid week off, the other (if I take it) will be unpaid. I will give no less than 2 weeks advance notice (and will do my best to give more) of the vacation dates.
Occasionally, I may need to take a day off for an appointment, family activity, to catch up at home, attend additional training or just relax. I will try to schedule these days as far in advance as possible, so that you can arrange other care for your child. I also will try to pick a day that is convenient for the majority of parents, if possible. These days will be considered unpaid holidays.
Each family may take one week unpaid vacation per year, providing that I receive 2 weeks advance notice. Payment will be required for any other time off that is taken. If a holiday falls during a vacation week, I reserve the right to take an equal day of paid vacation during the year.
Children should arrive dressed for play. We like to have fun! Having fun involves outdoor play and lots of messy activities, so make sure that your child is dressed appropriately. You will be expected to supply bibs to keep food stains to a minimum. Please don't dress your child in nice clothing and expect them to be spotless when you arrive to pick them up. Clothing should be comfortable and seasonally appropriate for outdoor play. Make sure to include hats, mittens, boots and coats for cold weather.
I prefer that children do not bring toys from home unless it is something that can be shared with the entire group (i.e. books, videos, etc.). Little ones have a difficult time sharing with others, and it is even harder with their own special toys. My child will be expected to keep personal toys in an area where the other children do not have access. If toys are brought, please note that they may be put away, if they are the cause of disagreements among the children. Exceptions to this policy will be that a child may bring a favorite sleepy toy for naptime only, and toys may be brought for show and tell activities. I am not responsible for any loss or breakage of personal items. All personal items must be clearly marked with the child's name.
Parents must supply the following items:
Infants: Diapers, wipes, powders/ointments, pain reliever, pacifier (preferably on a pacifier string), bottles, formula, baby food (until child eats table food), bibs, saline drops/gel and nasal syringe, blanket for rest time, and at least one complete change of clothes (replace when soiled). Please make sure that your child has enough formula and baby food to last one week.
Toddlers/children: Diapers, pull-ups, wipes, pacifiers, spill-proof cup, powders/ointments, pain reliever, bibs, blanket for rest time, art smock, swimsuit and towel (summertime), toothbrush and toothpaste, and at least one complete change of clothes (replace when soiled).
All personal belongings should be marked with child's name. It is not necessary to bring eating utensils or dishes, as they will be supplied. If any of these items are brought, they must be marked with the child's name, to avoid mix-ups with other children.
Donations help me keep costs down, so if you have any of the following items on hand and are willing to donate them, it would be greatly appreciated. This is not mandatory.
Infants and toddlers will not necessarily follow the same schedule as the preschoolers. They are not capable of sitting still for circle time, may need a morning nap, etc. Infants are always fed on demand and toddlers usually eat meals and snacks with the older children. This is one reason our daily schedule is not "set in stone". While the older children engage in free play, I try to take some time to play with the infants and toddlers (especially infants -- toddlers often play along side the older children). Feeding time and diaper changing times are good times for interaction with infants and toddlers. Of course, children develop differently, and whenever these "wee ones" wish to join in with the older children (unless it is not a safe activity for them), they will be allowed.
Since infants and toddlers cannot communicate well enough to parents , I will complete a report for each infant/toddler each day. It will include things such as, time of feedings, what was eaten, amount eaten, time of diaper checks and results, times of naps, any medication given, and various comments about the child's day. I may discontinue the use of these forms once the child is toilet trained, unless the parents and/or I feel there is a continuing need for them.
Young children, toddlers and babies enjoy a structured schedule that allows for flexibility. A schedule helps the day to flow more smoothly, allows the children to anticipate coming events, and aids in achieving a variety of goals. We will adhere to our written schedule to the best of our ability, keeping in mind that anything can happen when children are involved. There will be times when we have to make adjustments to the schedule. We appreciate families considering our schedule when picking up or dropping off their children. It is better if arrivals and departures do not occur during quiet time, but when they do, please take note of the fact that children may be sleeping. Come and go as quietly and quickly as possible. Children who arrive during quiet time will be expected to rest or play quietly until the rest period is over.
Once children begin to eat table food, I provide all food at no extra charge. Meals will consist of a morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack. Children who arrive after meal times should be fed before they arrive. Menus will be posted on the bulletin board just inside the door. Copies of the menu are provided to parents. I prefer that children do not bring food, drinks, etc. from home unless requested. Children tend to think the "grass is greener . . ." when they see someone eating something different from them.
Parents of infants will need to supply all formula, breastmilk and baby food. Please provide enough for one week. It is my belief that infants should be fed on demand. If parents have another feeding schedule in mind, we will need to discuss it, so that the infant's needs will be adequately met.
If your child has allergies, and requires a modified diet, I must be notified of this in writing. I will need to have a physicians written instructions describing any foods the child is not permitted to eat. An appropriate substitution will be made, if possible, but if a child has so many allergies that (s)he cannot eat from our menu, I may require the parents to provide his/her lunch and snacks.
I never force a child to finish what is on his/her plate, but I do encourage each child to try one or two bites of everything. Sometimes they are surprised by what they like! Occasionally, I have problems with children who consistently want to eat only one item, like fruit, etc. When this occurs on a regular basis, I may give the child just the main dish and vegetable on the plate to start, adding the "favored" item when a few bites of the main dish and vegetable have been tried. If a child refuses to eat their meal, there will be no food served until the next designated meal/snack time. All eating patterns will be communicated to the parents.
We do our best to maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene standards. Children's hands are washed before and after meals and after toileting. If parents provide a toothbrush and toothpaste, teeth will be brushed, as well. I wash my hands frequently throughout the day.
Infants sleep in separate cribs or pack and plays, with clean sheets used only by them, between washings. Beginning at toddler age, washable nap mats are used. Each child has a separate nap mat; with sheets, blankets and pillows that are washed weekly (unless soiled, then they are washed as often as necessary) and mats are wiped with bleach water.
Children use separate cups, plates, bowls and eating utensils that have been washed in the dishwasher and dried on the heat setting. High chair trays, etc. are disinfected with a bleach water solution after each use. We keep windows open when possible to keep fresh air moving in our home.
I use Lysol Touch-ups or Clorox Wipes to wipe toilet seats, and to clean potty chairs between uses.
When you feel your child is ready for toilet teaching, I ask that you begin this teaching at home during a weekend or vacation. I will follow through and encourage your child while in my care. Toilet training will be done in a relaxed manner with the cooperation of the family. I require that the child must be at least 2.5 yrs. old, and must be showing signs of readiness. When a child is ready, the process should go pretty quickly. The child must be kept in pull-ups or 5-ply training pants at all times. Putting a child in diapers part time, and training pants part time, can be confusing and delay the training process. Please keep in mind that the activity level here can distract your child from responding to an urge to use the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I will continue to use diapers or pull-ups until your child can and will announce that (s)he must use the bathroom (not just at home, but here, as well) and can control his/her bladder and bowels for a few minutes beyond that announcement.
Parents need to supply training pants with plastic pants or pull-ups, plus a couple of extra changes of clothing each day (don't forget the socks!).
Do not bring your child in panties or underwear until (s)he has naptime and bedtime control established. During toilet training, I ask that the child be dressed in "user friendly" clothing, as much as possible. The best items are shorts and pants with elastic waists, or dresses. Try to avoid really tight clothing, pants with snaps and zippers, and overalls. These are difficult for children to remove "in a hurry".
There will be a designated nap/rest time each day. All children must either nap, rest, read or play quietly during this period. Rest time gives everyone a much needed break during the day. Without rest time, some children are argumentative in the afternoon, short-tempered with others, and not real happy when they go home in the evening.
Infants nap at varying times and their schedules will be accommodated. Somewhere between 12 and 18 months, children usually drop down to one nap per day. At this time, I will attempt to put them on the scheduled nap/rest period.
The main goal here is to have fun, improve social skills, and encourage creative expression. We will utilize a variety of activities to accomplish this goal. Freeplay, reading, arts and crafts, music/singing, dancing, dramatic play/pretend, puzzles, and educational TV/videos are just some of the activities we will be doing.
Music helps to develop young brains and will play a role in day-to-day activities. We may have special music activities and may also play music during other activities, for example, during arts and crafts or meal times. Some of the music we will be using may include, classical, children's songs (by a variety of artists), foreign language tapes and others.
It is my goal to have a variety of toys readily available to the children. Tactile and sensory projects are a part of my basic program. We will utilize a variety of experiences each day. These experiences range from looking for bugs in the yard to helping make lunch and snacks. They may also include small chores, like watering plants, baking cookies and cakes, clearing the table after meals, folding small loads of laundry, etc. Studies have shown that these types of activities nurture a sense of well-being and belonging in children, and contribute dramatically towards the development of self-esteem.
Television will be used as a tool to help children unwind and relax. We usually watch no more than one hour of television per day, and some days none at all. The exception may be on rainy days, or if we are having a particularly difficult day. I carefully screen everything the children watch, and either watch along with the children or make sure the video is one that I have previously watched. I avoid any type of graphic images, potentially frightening images, unpleasant language, or anything of that nature, as I believe that young children are extremely impressionable.
Children will participate in a year round, daily curriculum. This will include a variety of activities ranging from art and craft projects to games, songs, fingerplays, storytelling, creative dramatics, exercises, science and much more. Some of the projects will be taken home to share with the family and others will be ones that you can ask about. The monthly activity schedule is posted on the bulletin board. The goal of the preschool is to have fun, and provide a little extra learning stimulation for the older children. It will not be a rigorous academic program as young children still learn best from participating in and observing the environment around them.
There will be times and ways you can get involved in your child's day care experience. You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in any or all of these. Some examples of ways to be involved include:
Birthdays are a special time and we like to celebrate them by holding birthday parties for each child. The children enjoy being part of the celebration activities, so I include them in as much of the planning and preparation as possible. We usually make our own decorations and bake/decorate a cake. Usually, the parent of the child who is having the birthday, supplies a small treat bag for each child in attendance. Gifts for the birthday child are strictly optional. If you choose to provide a gift for the birthday child, please make it an inexpensive one.
There are certain house rules that all children will be taught and expected to follow. This is for the safety and well being of everyone. In addition, although we realize that we must expect a certain amount of wear and tear where children are concerned, we do not want to have our home "demolished".
There will be no running permitted in the house. Hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, spitting, or pinching other children/infants/adults will NOT be allowed. No standing or climbing on chairs or tables. There will be no use of obscene, derogatory or disrespectful language.
Children may not walk around the house with food, cups or bottles. Respectful treatment of other people and all property, toys, and furniture is expected. Willful destruction of property will be charged to the parent at the cost to replace the item. Please support us in the enforcement of these rules, in order to create a better environment for all (see Departure and Arrival).
No smoking is permitted on the premises.
Children and families are welcome in any areas of the home that are used for day care purposes. My family and I also need some privacy and separation from the day care. Please respect this. It is hard for my husband and child to share their home/wife/mother so intimately with other children/families, for so many hours each day. It is important for them to feel that they have their "own" space. My children are expected to keep any toys that they are not prepared to share, in a designated place, away from the other children.
Indoor play: I provide a variety of age-appropriate toys for indoor play. Toys may be rotated or placed temporarily out of use so that the children do not become bored. Younger children have less-developed organizational skills and can get easily frustrated or upset when there are too many toys to choose from. It is also more difficult for them to help with clean up, when there are toys everywhere, because it is so overwhelming to them. For this reason, during free play times, each child may select one or two things at a time to play with. They will be shown how to put those things away before selecting something else.
Outdoor play: We will be playing outdoors everyday that weather permits. Please make sure that your child is appropriately dressed (see Clothing/Attire section) for outdoor play at all times. Our activities will include walks, playground, water play (there is a small pool), bike/toy riding and others. When it's chilly our outdoor play will probably range from 10 - 30 minutes, and in the summer it may be two or more hours long (maybe not all at once).
I maintain a positive discipline policy, which focuses on prevention, redirection, love, consistency and firmness. I stress two main patterns of behavior: respect for other people and respect for property. The children are explained the rules of the daycare home frequently, so they are all familiar with the guidelines. Please keep in mind that there WILL be disagreements between children. Young children, especially, who are not adept at communication, have a hard time expressing their feelings. Sometimes they hit, throw toys, bite, etc. Although teaching children appropriate behavior is what we will be doing, remember that this behavior is normal, in most cases. I will try to prevent problems, redirect when appropriate, discuss inappropriate behavior, encourage making amends when offense involves another person, and sometimes withdraw privileges based on the principle of "natural consequences". An example might be where a child is misusing a toy, then (s)he will not be allowed to play with the toy for a period of time. The use of time outs will be rare, as I have not found them to be particularly effective, except when a brief cooling off period is needed. Sometimes when children are fighting about, or throwing toys, I will put the toy in a short time out, and then bring it back into circulation a little later. This seems to work better than giving the child a time out.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will there be any spanking, physical abuse, verbal abuse, name calling or isolation used. Neither food nor sleep will ever be withheld from children as a means of punishment.
If a discipline problem arises that does not respond to the above mentioned techniques, I will hold a conference with the parents. Together, we will try to find a solution. You may be called to remove your child if his/her behavior prevents me from being able to properly care for the other children. If the problem continues, other arrangements for the care of the child will have to be made, for the safety and well being of all.
Religious teaching should be left up to each individual family. Regardless, please do not expect our day to be completely devoid of any religious activities. Because our family, and some of the day care families, pray before meals, each meal will begin with a prayer of gratitude. If you do not wish for your child to participate in this, please let me know. I respect your wishes. Occasionally we may sing a few Bible songs. Again, if you do not want your child to participate, please let me know. Although I hope parents will be the ones who explain all of the important issues to their children, questions about death, etc. are bound to come up. I may mention God, or Heaven in simple explanations to the children. Please let me know if this is offensive to you.
We are a "well-child" home. At no time do I provide sick child care. The following illness policies will be strictly enforced, for the health, well-being and safety of all concerned.
Sick Child Policy: Under no circumstances may a parent bring a sick child to day care, if the child shows any signs of illness (see SYMPTOMS REQUIRING REMOVAL OF CHILD FROM CHILD CARE), or is unable to participate in the normal routine and regular day care program. Sick children expose other children, as well as myself and my family, to the spread of their illness and require additional care and attention that I am unable to give. Moreover, sick children want care from their parents in the comfort of their own homes. If other children become ill due to exposure to your sick child, either because he/she was returned to day care before full recovery or because he/she was not picked up promptly upon notice of becoming ill, other parents will be unnecessarily inconvenienced. If my family or I become ill due to exposure to a sick day care child, all of the day care children may need to arrange alternate care, and it is possible that I may lose a portion of my income. Because this is disruptive to other children and their families, as well as my own, your cooperation on this issue is extremely important.
Every effort is taken to reduce the spread of illness by encouraging hand washing and other sanitary practices (see Cleanliness and Hygiene).
If your child is unable to participate in the
normal activities of the day care (including being able to play outside), then
your child MUST stay home.
Children will be visually screened when they arrive in the morning. In the event a child becomes ill and needs to be picked up, the parent(s) will be called and are expected to come pick the child up within one hour (60 minutes). If the parent(s) cannot be reached, or have not arrived within an hour, the emergency contact person will be called and asked to come pick the child up.
For the benefit of myself, my family and other children in my care, a sick child will not be permitted to return to care for 24 hours after condition has returned to normal. The child may return 24 - 48 hours (depending upon the illness) after they have received the first dose of an antibiotic. If a child receives an antibiotic for an ear infection, (s)he may return to day care immediately if he has been free of other symptoms mentioned for at least 24 hours. If you aren't sure about whether or not to bring your child to care, please call me to discuss it. Allergy related symptoms, and non-communicable illnesses do not require exclusion.
Symptoms requiring removal of child from
day care:
· Fever: Fever is defined as having a temperature of 100°F or higher taken under the arm, 101°F taken orally, or 102°F taken rectally. For children 4 months or younger, the lower rectal temperature of 101°F is considered a fever threshold; (a child needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to Daycare, that means the child is fever free without the aid of TylenolŪ, or any other fever reducing substance.)
Just a note: Many times our child care may get blamed for the illness of a child, meaning that we have "allowed" sick children to come here. Parents may not stop to think that when sick children are brought to our home, our entire family is also at risk of exposure. How would you feel if another parent brought their sick child and exposed your child? We STRESS this again -- if you are not sure whether or not it is okay to bring your child, please call ahead to ask us. We may require a doctors decision as to whether or not the child is contagious. We appreciate you cooperation in this matter.
Parents will provide any medications needed by the child, including over-the-counter and prescription medicine. Written authorization is needed for me to administer ANY medication, prescription or over-the-counter. All medicines must be in their original container with pharmacist's or manufacturer's label, child's name, dosage instructions, current date, name of medication, and times to be administered clearly written.
Minor bumps and scratches are inevitable, but I make every effort to keep the children safe through supervision and childproofing. Minor injuries receive appropriate first aid, and if an emergency injury or illness occurs, you will be contacted as soon as possible. If necessary, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital where you will be asked to meet us. If you are not going to be at your usual place of employment, or at home, please make sure that I have a number where you can be reached.
I am prepared with emergency caregivers in cases of unplanned absences of short duration caused by unanticipated circumstances such as illness or accident. Parents will be notified when an emergency caregiver will be used. If an emergency caregiver can not be located, parents may be asked to pick up their children.
Parents are responsible for all costs involved in emergency medical treatment, including emergency transportation, if required. Niki, or her family, will not be held liable for any sickness/injury of either parent/guardian or child while on these premises, or while the child is in the company of the provider during field trips or outings.
Occasionally, we may have the opportunity to take a field trip. All children will be placed in safety-approved car seats as required by Florida state law. Parents may be requested to provide a car seat for the day. You must pay any fees associated with the trip. You will be required to sign a permission slip that I will carry with me (including an attached picture of the child). In the event of an emergency away from the day care home, your child will be cared for and you will be notified.
If you do not wish for your child to participate in the field trip, you will be required to make other arrangements for child care for that day. There will be no reduction in tuition for the field trip day.
I reserve the right to terminate for the following reasons (but not limited to):
I appreciate as much advance notice as possible when terminating, and will give the same courtesy in return. Parents are required to give two weeks written notice when they decide to terminate child care. The two weeks will be paid in full, regardless of whether or not the child is in attendance.
I will give two weeks written notice of termination for which full tuition is due, whether or not the child is in attendance. The provider reserves the right to give written notice of immediate termination where there are extreme circumstances that affect the well-being of the provider or other children in attendance. In this situation, the two weeks payment of tuition is still required.
REVISIONS
TO HANDBOOK AND CONTRACT
A yearly revision to this handbook and the accompanying contract. A new contract will be signed by all families each year. We reserve the right to make changes in rates and policies as we deem necessary. You will be notified, in writing, of any changes that may occur. Every attempt will be made to give at least two weeks notice of changes.
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