1. Each child must visit my home for a half-hour before placement to help reduce separation fears and to see how the child will fit in.
2. If we agree that the child will be placed, parents must provide the following on or before the first day of care:
~ A completed registration form
~ A complete record of age-required immunizations
~ Authorization to receive emergency medical care
~ Date of last physical exam
~ Authorization to transport the child in my van
~ Authorization for field trips, walks, etc.
1. Hours of standard care are from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents must provide their specific hours of need in writing. Overtime fees will be based on these hours. Any changes to the agreed upon schedule must be submitted in writing and are subject to my approval based on availability.
2. My childcare will not necessarily be closed on holidays. However, I reserve the right to close for paid holidays at my discretion. I will give you a two-week notice of any such closing. Holidays subject to this policy include the following:
~ Easter ~ Memorial Day ~ Independence Day ~ Labor Day ~
~Mother's Day ~ Father's Day ~ Thanksgiving~
~ Christmas Eve ~ Christmas Day ~ New Year's Eve ~ New Year's Day ~
3. You are entitled to two-weeks vacation time during the course of a twelve-month enrollment. This may be take in one two-week period, or in two one-week periods. Provided I receive a two-week advance notice in writing of your intention to utilize this vacation time, you will not be charged for these weeks. The law limits the number of children I can have at any one time, therefore in order to ensure my income, regular fees will apply for any additional days missed in order to hold your child's spot.
4. I am entitled to two-weeks vacation time during the course of a calendar year. I may take this vacation in one two-week period, or in two one-week periods. I will provide at least two weeks advance notice of my intention to use vacation time. You will not be charged for these weeks. You will be expected to find alternate care at your own expense.
1. If your child is ill in such a way that it would disturb the care of or endanger the health of the other children, you will need to make other arrangements for his or her care. If your child becomes ill while here, you will be notified and we will discuss whether or not the child needs to be picked up. I respect your need to be at work, but must insist that same need for the parents of other children enrolled, as well as my own need to stay well in order to care for all the children effectively, also be respected.
2. Under no circumstances will I accept the following symptoms: fever in excess of 101 degrees, vomiting, excessive diarrhea, or any potentially contatgious disorder. Keep in mind that there are times when your child may not be terribly ill, but is greatly uncomfortable and would really benefit from the kind of one-on-one care that I cannot provide while being fair to the other children. In such situations, I strongly encourage you to keep your child home with you.
3. I will gladly administer necessary medications to your child with your written instructions and authorization. Prescription medications must come in a labeled prescription container. (You can ask the pharmacy to split a prescription into two labeled containers; one to keep at home, and one to keep here.)
