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To
A
Child's
Place
Childcare
 Policies
 1.
Philosophy
I
believe a child is never too young to learn,
never too old to laugh and never undeserving of
genuine praise and affection. I believe that
children grow and learn best in a home
environment where they can enjoy a relaxed,
cozy, and secure setting. The working family
scene can be hectic, but with the right
combination of childcare and parental
involvement it can be both a positive and
enriching experience for children, parents and
caregivers.
Children are a blessing from God and I am always
honored to have such an active role in their
lives. All children enrolled into my care are
treated with love and respect and provided with
the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of
activities.
2. OPEN DOOR
POLICY
At A
Child’s Place Childcare, you can always be
assured that the door is open to you Please feel
free to drop in and check on your child,
however, keep in mind, a child just adjusting to
a new surrounding will want leave with you, if
you pop in for a visit. Although unannounced
parent drop-ins are welcome and encouraged,
please remember that from 11:00 until 3:30 is a
very hectic time: lunch, clean up, nap, and
snack. It would be better to come before or
after these times, unless absolutely necessary .
Please keep in mind there may be times when it
is not convenient for me to run to the phone
(i.e. diaper changing, bottle feeding, etc.). If
the phone goes unanswered please do not become
alarmed, simply leave me a message and I will
call as soon as I am able. You may also
communicate with me via e-mail. There may be
times when something comes to you at work that
you don't want to forget to relay to me. If you
have e-mail, please feel free to drop me a line,
and I will generally reply during rest time.
3. PARENT/
CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION
Communication is very important to me. When I
accept a new family into my business, I like
to be sure that we can share openly any concerns
or questions that may arise. It is important
that there is a similar childcare philosophy
between us. 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 childcare hours, either by
telephone or conference.
Conferences will not be scheduled as a routine
part of your child's care, however, should you
like to have a conference, you may request one
at any time.
4.
HOURS OF OPERATION
A Child's Place will
generally operate between the hours of
6:30am and
5:30pm
Monday through Friday with some flexibility
depending on hours needed. Additional care can
be provided with prior approval from the
provider.
5.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
A
Child's Place
does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, religion, or national origin.
6.
HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
The following are the paid
holidays for 2008:
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Friday, January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
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Monday, January 18 |
Birthday of Martin Luther
King, Jr. |
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Monday, February 15* |
Washington’s Birthday
(President's Day) |
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Monday, May 31 |
Memorial Day |
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Monday, July 5 |
Independence Day |
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Monday, September 6 |
Labor Day |
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Thursday, November 11 |
Veterans Day |
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Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26 |
Thanksgiving Day and the Day
after |
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Friday, December 24
to Friday, December 31 |
Christmas and the Day after
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 Provider
will also receive
7 additional days
(paid per calendar year) for
sick/emergency/personal). This does not
mean that I will be taking the 7 days a
year the days are available if needed.
The provider may take unpaid vacation
time during the year.
The provider
will give the parents at least 2 weeks
prior notice of all scheduled vacation
time.
Parents
will be responsible for finding & paying
alternate care for these weeks. You will
NOT be charged the Providers Vacation
unless I choose to use my personal days
at that time (You will be notified).
There
will be no refunds or adjustments made
for days missed due to illness,
holidays, or parent or provider days
off. A place has been reserved for each
child that cannot be filled on a
short-term basis.
The scheduled vacation time will be as
follows:
 Not
Scheduled at this time Please check up
updates
7.
ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT
The
forms listed below are available for
parents to download (in MS Word format)
and fill out in advance just send me an
email and I will send you the forms you
will need.
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Date to Start
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Registration Form (Emergency
Contacts)
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Authorization to Dispense
Medication
Ongoing Medication Consent
Child Release Form
Infant Biography or Child
Permission to photograph
8.
BASIC RATES
The payment fee is based upon the hours
needed and the age of your Child (ren)
this will be discussed with you at the
time of your interview.
9.
SECURITY
DEPOSIT
The
security deposit is equal to one week of
child care. If you are unable to pay the
required deposit up front, you may add
an extra $20.00 per week until the
deposit requirement is fulfilled. This
deposit will be used towards your last
week of the two week notice required
upon termination of this contract. This
deposit will NOT be returned if the two
week required notice is not given.
10.
PAYMENTS
Payment shall be due on Friday by 5:00pm
for the following week. If payment is
not received by Friday at 5:00pm then a
late fee of $10.00 per day will be
charged.
If payment is not received by Monday
morning, then the provider will give the
parent a termination notice unless
accepted payment arrangements have been
made.
Payments will be made in the form of
cash, check or money order. We now
accept PayPal where you can make credit
and debit card payments.
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