Parent Handbook
Little Stars Home Daycare Registration Form
Welcome:
Little Stars is a small home daycare; In accordance with the laws and regulations set out in the ‘Day Nursery’s Act’ which specifies that no more than five children are allow per home in addition to the care providers own. This is to insure that proper care and supervision is given to all children in care.
About Kim:
I am one English credit short of receiving my E.C.E diploma from Niagara College. I have over 10 years of baby-sitting experience in addition to over eight hundred hours of co-operative and placement experience. I received my First aid and CPR in March 2004. I also worked at a privet home daycare agency from February 2004 – February 2005 and volunteered there until September 2005. I have been in operation since April 2004. I am a single mother of a beautiful toddler Gabriella born: July 2, 2007.
About Program:
My philosophy is that children need to feel loved in order to have fun. I do provide some structured activities to meet to needs of all children. However I believe that life does not always go as planed so why should a child’s day.
Day to day programming and activates happen depending on the number and ages of children enrolled in each day.
I also provide daily outings and planed field trips. I take the children out on walks, bike rides, to the park, to the library, OEYC, Brighter Futures, church, tobogganing, swimming and just out and about.
Planed field trips may include but are not limited to museums, Duffern Islands, going to the Falls, Marine Land, Happy Ralph’s, Zooz, Port Dalhousie, Carnivals and parades.
Currently I have am using public transportation as my van died in October 2008. However some time I can arrange for someone to give us rides to locations not accessible by public transit. (I do have car seats and boosters, as the law requires for all ages up to eight years old. However parents are welcome to supply their own car sets and booster if they feel it is necessary for planed fieldtrips, when alternate transportation is arranged)
Hours of operation:
Little Stars is an extended care child care. I currently offer care:
24/7
(Day to day times may very slightly.)
Most daily outing I am flexible with the drop off times for all children in attendance however there are two days that I would like to keep on the same schedule for they are:
Wednesday Mornings: (Brighter Futures)
Every Wednesday I attend a program called Brighter Futures it runs from 9am-12pm at the Boys and Girls Club on Culp St. in Niagara Falls. Its very similar to the Ontario Early Years program… but they offer a more structured schedule. I have been attending this program since October 2007. It’s a free program for children 0-6 and parents/ caregivers. (its an adult participation program) I have brought many different children with me in the past and they have all enjoyed it.
Sunday Mornings:
Also I am a Christian and believe in going to church on a regular basis. All children are welcome to come with me. I attend Calvary Chapel, which is a non-denominational church. It is located on the corner of Franklyn Av. and Barker St. in Niagara Falls.
Because of service and the program start time I am flexible with my Wednesday and Sunday morning rate. I provide parents with a couple options.
If you book your child before 8:30am on Wednesdays and 10:00am on Sundays then that child will automatically comes with me to the brighter futures and church.
If you need to book your child during the program time or Sunday service hours than you can.
Wednesday Mornings
- Drop your child off to me before 8:30am at my house and I will bring them to the program with me and you wont be charged until the time that you require care (I.e. if you need care for 10:30 and you drop your child off to me at 8:30 then you will not be charged until 10:30.)
- Or you can drop them off at the boys and Girls Club at what ever time you need care for
Sunday Mornings
- Drop your child off to me at the church between 10:25am and 10:30am. And you will not be charged for care until the time of your booking. (I.e. if you need care for 11:30 and you drop your child off at the church for 10:30 then you will not be charged until 11:30.)
(I do ask that parents bring them to the church as so I don’t miss the bus)
- The other option is if you prefer for your child not to partake in services than you can find attentive care until 12:30pm.
The only exception to the last option is on the last Sunday of every month we have fellowship after service. Which is a big potluck lunch. This ends around 1:30pm. So drop off is after 2 or before church.
(If I decide not to attend service on a particular Sunday than I will call to inform you of my decision and care will be take place at my Home again)
Sunday school can be a very enriching experience for children however I do not force my beliefs upon the children.
Children ages 3 to 12 are allowed to participate in the Sunday school classes. All children under 3 I keep with me either in service or I bring them to the church nursery room.
Service runs from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Rates:
My hourly rates are as followed:
Rates per family
Hourly
Holliday rates
(hourly rate ONLY)
Dinner& Overnight 6pm to 7am
Overnight Only 10pm to7am
1 Child
$4.00/hr
$6.00
$45.00
$25
2 Children
$7.00/hr
$11.50
$80.00
$45
3 Children
$10.00/hr
$15.00
$110.00
$60
4 Children
$13.00/hr
$19.50
$145.00
$80
5 Children
$16.00/hr
$24.00
$180.00
$100
6+Children
(One family)
$20.00/hr
$30.00
$220.00
$120
Daily rates (FULL TIME ONLY)
Full day
7am-6pm
Half day
7am-1pm/ 12pm-6pm
daily
3 days
5days
daily
3days
5days
1 Child
$35
$105
$175
$20
$60
$100
2 Children
$60
$180
$300
$35
$105
$175
3 Children
$90
$270
$450
$50
$150
$250
4 Children
$120
$360
$600
$70
$210
$350
5 Children
$150
$450
$750
$90
$270
$450
6+Children
(One family)
$185
$555
$925
$110
$330
$550
These prices are inclusive for the proper care of your child(ren); however they do not include transportation costs. And field trip prices will be based on your child(ren)’s attendance.
Transportation charges for school pick ups is and addiction $2.00 dollars per school.
(Overnight)
The over night rate goes from 10pm to 7am, 7 nights a week. This allows for children to have a full night sleep with out being woken up and allows parent to be the flexibility of not rushing to pick up their child.
I also give parents the option of dropping off at 6pm instead of 10pm for an extra $20(please referee back to table 1 for exact prices) for an extra long night out and I will provide dinner for all children dropped off before 6:30pm
These are also what I refer to as a sleep shifts where I do go to bed for around 10:30pm. However if a child wakes up during the night then I will get up with them. If parents wish to pick up children before 7am then they will be charged the basic day time rate for those hours.
(Late and early drop off and pick ups)
If parents are late picking up their child they will be charged for the extra time. If a parent is late dropping off their child they will be charged from the time that they originally booked. If a parent is early picking up their child they will be charge until the time that they have booked too.
(this is all to help control scheduling other children and field trips)
If a parent cancels their child (by phone) before the child is due to arrive then they will not be charged for that day. If they cancel after the child was do to arrive they will be charged the full amount for the time before they canceled and half for the reminder of they day.
If a parent does a no show then they will be charge for the full time of the booking.
Payments:
I do request that children enrolled on a part-time basis pay daily. However children registered on a Full time basis can pay weekly or bye-weekly. However with paying bye-weekly payments I require a postdated check.
Cancelled checks: There will be a $35.00 charge for all checks returned N.S.F. plus any additional charges incurred to myself and/or by the bank. Parents who have ANY Check go throw as N.S.F. will be required from that point on to pay by cash weekly or money orders (if still requiring biweekly).
Nonpayment: I am a pretty reasonable person. If for some reason you can not pay the same day (or on the maturely agreed upon date, for weekly and by weekly payments) then your payment will be due at the beginning of your child’s next scheduled day.
For parents who pay weekly and biweekly if this becomes a habit then you will be required to pay daily for your child’s care.
If payments are more then 2 weeks over due then you will no longer receive care until your account if paid in full.
For payment more then 30 days overdue I will start making collection call to you (which is something that I really don’t like to do)
For more then 60days overdue I will make a house call and for payments more then 6 months overdue I will be forced to take you to small clames court (Please don’t let it come down to that)
(I have had to add the last paragraph in because of to many parents stiffing me in the past)
(Holidays)
I am open for all Statutory Holidays: New Years Day, Family day, Good Friday, Easter, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing day.
***Care on theses days is available for a additional charge (time and a half)****
Meals & Snacks:
I will provide a nutritious meals and snack as well as well as 2% milk and 100% fruit juice depending on the hours your child is attending. The meal schedule I follow is listed below. If the Child is here during those times, they will be served. Children who choose not to eat will not be served again until the next scheduled Meal or Snack. If the child will be arriving after mealtime please feed them before they arrive.
• 8:30am–9:00am: Breakfast
• 10:15am-10:30am. Snack
• 12:30pm-1:00pm: Lunch
• 3:15pm-3:30pm. Snack
• 5:30pm-6:30pm. Dinner
• 7:45pm-8:00pm. Snack
If your child requires a special diet due to allergies, medications, age and/or cultural or religious beliefs it will be the responsibility of the parent to provide a well balanced meal and snack for their child.
(if a child wishes to bring a treat they must bring enough to share with all the other children or I will not allow them to have it)
Behavior & Discipline:
No child will be hit, spanked, belittled, or otherwise intimidated at the provider’s. No corporal punishment will be used. Children will be treated with courtesy, respect, and patience. Discipline will be according to age and understanding level. Younger children, babies, and toddlers, will be redirected to another activity. Older children will be given timeouts depending on the severity of the offense (almost always one minute per year of age, never to exceed 10 minutes) and the child will not be left unattended. If a child’s behavior becomes a problem, I will address it with you and we will try to resolve it together.
House Rules:
1. No hitting, biting, pinching, throwing, pushing, hair pulling, or otherwise hurting ourselves or others.
2. No intentionally breaking anything.
3. No running, jumping, wrestling, climbing, etc. in the house or on the furniture.
4. No picking up babies or toddlers.
5. No leaving the house or yard without permission (children under 10 are not allowed outside without adult supervision).
6. No name-calling, yelling, foul language or teasing—everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
7. All food and drink will remain in the kitchen area unless special activity is planned.
Child Illness:
I understand that every child gets sick now and then & it may be hard for parents to take the time off work. I will accept children with low grade fervors, slight coughs and runny noises (as long as the mucous is clear) However I will call you if your child is just plain miserable (whining, crying, repeatedly asking for you). Your child should not attend if they are not feeling well enough to participate in our daily activities (i.e. a child wanting to sleep all day, lay on the couch and watch TV etc.)
Under no circumstances should you bring your child to care sick if they have: (a fever of 101°f or higher, consistence vomiting, diarrhea not contained in a diaper, sore throat, continuous coughing, green runny nose, draining eyes or ears, unexplained rash, lice, etc.) If you are not sure your child is well enough to attend child care call and discuss it with me. A sick child should be allowed to recuperate fully at home after an illness so that the other children and myself do not risk unnecessary exposure. The Health Department regulations prohibit the admittance of any child into a family childcare home that exhibits any of the following symptoms:
• Fever (100°f or higher) – child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of
medication
• Diarrhea – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Vomiting – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Runny nose with colored discharge –check with doctor
• Rash – check with doctor
• Discharge from eyes or ears
• Lice – child needs to be treated and nits removed before return
• Communicable diseases – chicken pox, measles, mumps, conjunctivitis (pink eye), influenza
etc. The child may return when the incubation and contagious period is passed and the child
is well enough to resume normal childcare activities.
I have the right to refuse to care for a sick child. If your child develops any of the above
symptoms while in my care, you or your alternate will be notified and may be required to pick up your child up immediately. If I have to call a parent to pick up a child that has been dropped off for care too ill to participate in the day the child will also be required to stay at home the following day. Your child may return to care 24 hours AFTER symptoms of illness end. Which means if your child is sent home with a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting they cannot return until they have been symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medications. I am responsible for the health and well being of many children as well as my own so I will follow health department regulations when it comes to illness. I understand and respect your need to be at work, but your cooperation is extremely important on this.
(Medication)
Child care regulations prohibit me from giving your child medication of any kind unless you have
filled out and signed a Permission to Administer Form. All medication must be in the original,
labeled container.
All prescriptions MUST have the child’s name on the label, and the dosages clearly visible.
(My sick days or appointments)
If I am sick or if I have an appointment during a time that you require care I will bring in another person to cover me well I am gone (this may be last minute at times and I wont always be able to provide parents with advance notice. I hope that you can understand that)
If I am unable to find an alternative care provider for that time I will have to cancel that day.
Child Abuse/Neglect:
It is law and also my responsibility as a childcare provider to report any and all abuse or neglect
performed on a child. I cannot turn my head on a child that has been abused or neglected.
Therefore, I will notify Children's Protective Services and the Police Department when it appears
that a child in my care is being physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, neglected, or
exploited.
Dressing your child for care:
Please dress your child in weather appropriate clothing. It may be necessary to layer their clothes on cooler mornings but allow them the freedom to cold down later if they get to hot. Please apply sunscreen before you drop them off every day (even in the winter). And always send them with a coat and hat… it dose not matter how warm it get. (children wont be forced to wear coats when its over 25’C out… but they should have it just in case it gets cooler throughout the day).
To be provided by Parent/ Guardian each visit:
For Infants and Toddlers - Food and Formula for children under 1 year of age with written instructions.
- Diapers, wipes and change pad.
- Pacifiers
- Bottles and sip cups
For All Ages including above (3months-12 years)
- Change of clothes (pants, 2 shirts, underwear, socks)
- Out door Play clothes appropriate for weather (Foot wear, Coat, Hat)
- Sunscreen
- Transitional object [i.e.: Teddy Bear)
- Sleep time object. Might be the same as transitional object.
- Medications in original containers with directions clearly visible.
Other objects brought from home:
I do ask parents to please refrain from allowing your child to bring toys and personal objects from home as I have enough responsibilities looking after all the children's well being that I don’t have time to pay attention to objects too.
If your child dose bring an object from home they will be expected to share it with all the other children or else it will be put in their bucket until home time.
I will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage of any object brought to my house by a child. (it is the child’s responsibility to keep track of their own stuff well they are here)
Thank you for taking the time to read your registration package.
Sincerely
Kimberly Symonds
PLEASE RETURN ALL CONSENT FORMS PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY!
Date: __________________ Parents/ Guardian Signature_________________________________________ (This page dose not need to be returned.)
to ubtain the full pakage please contact me.
Welcome:
Little Stars is a small home daycare; In accordance with the laws and regulations set out in the ‘Day Nursery’s Act’ which specifies that no more than five children are allow per home in addition to the care providers own. This is to insure that proper care and supervision is given to all children in care.
About Kim:
I am one English credit short of receiving my E.C.E diploma from Niagara College. I have over 10 years of baby-sitting experience in addition to over eight hundred hours of co-operative and placement experience. I received my First aid and CPR in March 2004. I also worked at a privet home daycare agency from February 2004 – February 2005 and volunteered there until September 2005. I have been in operation since April 2004. I am a single mother of a beautiful toddler Gabriella born: July 2, 2007.
About Program:
My philosophy is that children need to feel loved in order to have fun. I do provide some structured activities to meet to needs of all children. However I believe that life does not always go as planed so why should a child’s day.
Day to day programming and activates happen depending on the number and ages of children enrolled in each day.
I also provide daily outings and planed field trips. I take the children out on walks, bike rides, to the park, to the library, OEYC, Brighter Futures, church, tobogganing, swimming and just out and about.
Planed field trips may include but are not limited to museums, Duffern Islands, going to the Falls, Marine Land, Happy Ralph’s, Zooz, Port Dalhousie, Carnivals and parades.
Currently I have am using public transportation as my van died in October 2008. However some time I can arrange for someone to give us rides to locations not accessible by public transit. (I do have car seats and boosters, as the law requires for all ages up to eight years old. However parents are welcome to supply their own car sets and booster if they feel it is necessary for planed fieldtrips, when alternate transportation is arranged)
Hours of operation:
Little Stars is an extended care child care. I currently offer care:
24/7
(Day to day times may very slightly.)
Most daily outing I am flexible with the drop off times for all children in attendance however there are two days that I would like to keep on the same schedule for they are:
Wednesday Mornings: (Brighter Futures)
Every Wednesday I attend a program called Brighter Futures it runs from 9am-12pm at the Boys and Girls Club on Culp St. in Niagara Falls. Its very similar to the Ontario Early Years program… but they offer a more structured schedule. I have been attending this program since October 2007. It’s a free program for children 0-6 and parents/ caregivers. (its an adult participation program) I have brought many different children with me in the past and they have all enjoyed it.
Sunday Mornings:
Also I am a Christian and believe in going to church on a regular basis. All children are welcome to come with me. I attend Calvary Chapel, which is a non-denominational church. It is located on the corner of Franklyn Av. and Barker St. in Niagara Falls.
Because of service and the program start time I am flexible with my Wednesday and Sunday morning rate. I provide parents with a couple options.
If you book your child before 8:30am on Wednesdays and 10:00am on Sundays then that child will automatically comes with me to the brighter futures and church.
If you need to book your child during the program time or Sunday service hours than you can.
Wednesday Mornings
- Drop your child off to me before 8:30am at my house and I will bring them to the program with me and you wont be charged until the time that you require care (I.e. if you need care for 10:30 and you drop your child off to me at 8:30 then you will not be charged until 10:30.)
- Or you can drop them off at the boys and Girls Club at what ever time you need care for
Sunday Mornings
- Drop your child off to me at the church between 10:25am and 10:30am. And you will not be charged for care until the time of your booking. (I.e. if you need care for 11:30 and you drop your child off at the church for 10:30 then you will not be charged until 11:30.)
(I do ask that parents bring them to the church as so I don’t miss the bus)
- The other option is if you prefer for your child not to partake in services than you can find attentive care until 12:30pm.
The only exception to the last option is on the last Sunday of every month we have fellowship after service. Which is a big potluck lunch. This ends around 1:30pm. So drop off is after 2 or before church.
(If I decide not to attend service on a particular Sunday than I will call to inform you of my decision and care will be take place at my Home again)
Sunday school can be a very enriching experience for children however I do not force my beliefs upon the children.
Children ages 3 to 12 are allowed to participate in the Sunday school classes. All children under 3 I keep with me either in service or I bring them to the church nursery room.
Service runs from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Rates:
My hourly rates are as followed:
Rates per family
Hourly
Holliday rates
(hourly rate ONLY)
Dinner& Overnight 6pm to 7am
Overnight Only 10pm to7am
1 Child
$4.00/hr
$6.00
$45.00
$25
2 Children
$7.00/hr
$11.50
$80.00
$45
3 Children
$10.00/hr
$15.00
$110.00
$60
4 Children
$13.00/hr
$19.50
$145.00
$80
5 Children
$16.00/hr
$24.00
$180.00
$100
6+Children
(One family)
$20.00/hr
$30.00
$220.00
$120
Daily rates (FULL TIME ONLY)
Full day
7am-6pm
Half day
7am-1pm/ 12pm-6pm
daily
3 days
5days
daily
3days
5days
1 Child
$35
$105
$175
$20
$60
$100
2 Children
$60
$180
$300
$35
$105
$175
3 Children
$90
$270
$450
$50
$150
$250
4 Children
$120
$360
$600
$70
$210
$350
5 Children
$150
$450
$750
$90
$270
$450
6+Children
(One family)
$185
$555
$925
$110
$330
$550
These prices are inclusive for the proper care of your child(ren); however they do not include transportation costs. And field trip prices will be based on your child(ren)’s attendance.
Transportation charges for school pick ups is and addiction $2.00 dollars per school.
(Overnight)
The over night rate goes from 10pm to 7am, 7 nights a week. This allows for children to have a full night sleep with out being woken up and allows parent to be the flexibility of not rushing to pick up their child.
I also give parents the option of dropping off at 6pm instead of 10pm for an extra $20(please referee back to table 1 for exact prices) for an extra long night out and I will provide dinner for all children dropped off before 6:30pm
These are also what I refer to as a sleep shifts where I do go to bed for around 10:30pm. However if a child wakes up during the night then I will get up with them. If parents wish to pick up children before 7am then they will be charged the basic day time rate for those hours.
(Late and early drop off and pick ups)
If parents are late picking up their child they will be charged for the extra time. If a parent is late dropping off their child they will be charged from the time that they originally booked. If a parent is early picking up their child they will be charge until the time that they have booked too.
(this is all to help control scheduling other children and field trips)
If a parent cancels their child (by phone) before the child is due to arrive then they will not be charged for that day. If they cancel after the child was do to arrive they will be charged the full amount for the time before they canceled and half for the reminder of they day.
If a parent does a no show then they will be charge for the full time of the booking.
Payments:
I do request that children enrolled on a part-time basis pay daily. However children registered on a Full time basis can pay weekly or bye-weekly. However with paying bye-weekly payments I require a postdated check.
Cancelled checks: There will be a $35.00 charge for all checks returned N.S.F. plus any additional charges incurred to myself and/or by the bank. Parents who have ANY Check go throw as N.S.F. will be required from that point on to pay by cash weekly or money orders (if still requiring biweekly).
Nonpayment: I am a pretty reasonable person. If for some reason you can not pay the same day (or on the maturely agreed upon date, for weekly and by weekly payments) then your payment will be due at the beginning of your child’s next scheduled day.
For parents who pay weekly and biweekly if this becomes a habit then you will be required to pay daily for your child’s care.
If payments are more then 2 weeks over due then you will no longer receive care until your account if paid in full.
For payment more then 30 days overdue I will start making collection call to you (which is something that I really don’t like to do)
For more then 60days overdue I will make a house call and for payments more then 6 months overdue I will be forced to take you to small clames court (Please don’t let it come down to that)
(I have had to add the last paragraph in because of to many parents stiffing me in the past)
(Holidays)
I am open for all Statutory Holidays: New Years Day, Family day, Good Friday, Easter, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing day.
***Care on theses days is available for a additional charge (time and a half)****
Meals & Snacks:
I will provide a nutritious meals and snack as well as well as 2% milk and 100% fruit juice depending on the hours your child is attending. The meal schedule I follow is listed below. If the Child is here during those times, they will be served. Children who choose not to eat will not be served again until the next scheduled Meal or Snack. If the child will be arriving after mealtime please feed them before they arrive.
• 8:30am–9:00am: Breakfast
• 10:15am-10:30am. Snack
• 12:30pm-1:00pm: Lunch
• 3:15pm-3:30pm. Snack
• 5:30pm-6:30pm. Dinner
• 7:45pm-8:00pm. Snack
If your child requires a special diet due to allergies, medications, age and/or cultural or religious beliefs it will be the responsibility of the parent to provide a well balanced meal and snack for their child.
(if a child wishes to bring a treat they must bring enough to share with all the other children or I will not allow them to have it)
Behavior & Discipline:
No child will be hit, spanked, belittled, or otherwise intimidated at the provider’s. No corporal punishment will be used. Children will be treated with courtesy, respect, and patience. Discipline will be according to age and understanding level. Younger children, babies, and toddlers, will be redirected to another activity. Older children will be given timeouts depending on the severity of the offense (almost always one minute per year of age, never to exceed 10 minutes) and the child will not be left unattended. If a child’s behavior becomes a problem, I will address it with you and we will try to resolve it together.
House Rules:
1. No hitting, biting, pinching, throwing, pushing, hair pulling, or otherwise hurting ourselves or others.
2. No intentionally breaking anything.
3. No running, jumping, wrestling, climbing, etc. in the house or on the furniture.
4. No picking up babies or toddlers.
5. No leaving the house or yard without permission (children under 10 are not allowed outside without adult supervision).
6. No name-calling, yelling, foul language or teasing—everyone deserves to be treated with respect.
7. All food and drink will remain in the kitchen area unless special activity is planned.
Child Illness:
I understand that every child gets sick now and then & it may be hard for parents to take the time off work. I will accept children with low grade fervors, slight coughs and runny noises (as long as the mucous is clear) However I will call you if your child is just plain miserable (whining, crying, repeatedly asking for you). Your child should not attend if they are not feeling well enough to participate in our daily activities (i.e. a child wanting to sleep all day, lay on the couch and watch TV etc.)
Under no circumstances should you bring your child to care sick if they have: (a fever of 101°f or higher, consistence vomiting, diarrhea not contained in a diaper, sore throat, continuous coughing, green runny nose, draining eyes or ears, unexplained rash, lice, etc.) If you are not sure your child is well enough to attend child care call and discuss it with me. A sick child should be allowed to recuperate fully at home after an illness so that the other children and myself do not risk unnecessary exposure. The Health Department regulations prohibit the admittance of any child into a family childcare home that exhibits any of the following symptoms:
• Fever (100°f or higher) – child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of
medication
• Diarrhea – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Vomiting – child must be symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medication
• Runny nose with colored discharge –check with doctor
• Rash – check with doctor
• Discharge from eyes or ears
• Lice – child needs to be treated and nits removed before return
• Communicable diseases – chicken pox, measles, mumps, conjunctivitis (pink eye), influenza
etc. The child may return when the incubation and contagious period is passed and the child
is well enough to resume normal childcare activities.
I have the right to refuse to care for a sick child. If your child develops any of the above
symptoms while in my care, you or your alternate will be notified and may be required to pick up your child up immediately. If I have to call a parent to pick up a child that has been dropped off for care too ill to participate in the day the child will also be required to stay at home the following day. Your child may return to care 24 hours AFTER symptoms of illness end. Which means if your child is sent home with a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting they cannot return until they have been symptom free for 24 hours without the aid of medications. I am responsible for the health and well being of many children as well as my own so I will follow health department regulations when it comes to illness. I understand and respect your need to be at work, but your cooperation is extremely important on this.
(Medication)
Child care regulations prohibit me from giving your child medication of any kind unless you have
filled out and signed a Permission to Administer Form. All medication must be in the original,
labeled container.
All prescriptions MUST have the child’s name on the label, and the dosages clearly visible.
(My sick days or appointments)
If I am sick or if I have an appointment during a time that you require care I will bring in another person to cover me well I am gone (this may be last minute at times and I wont always be able to provide parents with advance notice. I hope that you can understand that)
If I am unable to find an alternative care provider for that time I will have to cancel that day.
Child Abuse/Neglect:
It is law and also my responsibility as a childcare provider to report any and all abuse or neglect
performed on a child. I cannot turn my head on a child that has been abused or neglected.
Therefore, I will notify Children's Protective Services and the Police Department when it appears
that a child in my care is being physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, neglected, or
exploited.
Dressing your child for care:
Please dress your child in weather appropriate clothing. It may be necessary to layer their clothes on cooler mornings but allow them the freedom to cold down later if they get to hot. Please apply sunscreen before you drop them off every day (even in the winter). And always send them with a coat and hat… it dose not matter how warm it get. (children wont be forced to wear coats when its over 25’C out… but they should have it just in case it gets cooler throughout the day).
To be provided by Parent/ Guardian each visit:
For Infants and Toddlers - Food and Formula for children under 1 year of age with written instructions.
- Diapers, wipes and change pad.
- Pacifiers
- Bottles and sip cups
For All Ages including above (3months-12 years)
- Change of clothes (pants, 2 shirts, underwear, socks)
- Out door Play clothes appropriate for weather (Foot wear, Coat, Hat)
- Sunscreen
- Transitional object [i.e.: Teddy Bear)
- Sleep time object. Might be the same as transitional object.
- Medications in original containers with directions clearly visible.
Other objects brought from home:
I do ask parents to please refrain from allowing your child to bring toys and personal objects from home as I have enough responsibilities looking after all the children's well being that I don’t have time to pay attention to objects too.
If your child dose bring an object from home they will be expected to share it with all the other children or else it will be put in their bucket until home time.
I will not accept responsibility for the loss or damage of any object brought to my house by a child. (it is the child’s responsibility to keep track of their own stuff well they are here)
Thank you for taking the time to read your registration package.
Sincerely
Kimberly Symonds
PLEASE RETURN ALL CONSENT FORMS PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY!
Date: __________________ Parents/ Guardian Signature_________________________________________ (This page dose not need to be returned.)
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