Enrollment:
I have important paperwork that I will need you to complete before I can begin to have
your child in my care. I will need you to keep me informed of any address or phone
number changes in case I need to reach you. No enrollment fees or deposits required to
begin care!
Open Door Policy:
You are welcome to come to my home anytime during my regular daycare hours. I will
keep my doors locked for the safety of the children, but just knock and I will quickly let
you in.
Late Fee:
If you will be late picking up your child, you need to call me and let me know. There
will be a late fee of $5.00 per 15 minutes added onto your usual weekly fee if you are
late without letting me know in advance.
Payment:
Payment for childcare is due each Monday morning prior to the week's care. If I am
given a check that bounces, then there will be a $25 fee added onto your usual payment
(due to charges that the bounced check causes with the bank). If a second check bounces
then I will only accept cash payments from then on. If payment continues to be a
problem, then care could be terminated.
If the daycare is closed due to a holiday, your weekly payment is still due in full for that
week. If the daycare is closed for 1-2 days in one week, your weekly payment is still due
in full for that week (*If the child is in the daycare at least 3 days in a week, the full flat
rate is always due in full*). If the daycare is closed 3 days or more in a week, then your
weekly rate will be prorated. If the daycare is closed all week for a personal vacation,
no payment will be due. I will always notify you in advance of any daycare closures.
If your child is out sick, your payment is due in full for that week as well. If you are
planning a vacation please let me know at least 2 weeks in advance. You are allowed
one week per year of not paying for 1 week if your child is absent. Any additional
weeks of absence, then you must pay your regular fees in order to hold your child's
space. (Your "year period" begins on your anniversary date of when your child begins
coming to the daycare). These rules are for full and part time children. By paying your
regular daycare fee each week, you are holding your child's space.
Immunizations:
Your child's immunizations MUST be completely up to date before coming to the
daycare. There are no exceptions due to the California State Law. A "California School
Immunization" blue card will be filled out and kept on file for each child who is not yet
attending public school. I will remind you when your child's next shots are coming up to
be due.
Hygiene:
I ask that the children arrive bathed and smelling fresh and clean with a clean diaper and
clothed appropriately each day in daytime clothing. Please keep the child's fingernails
trimmed to avoid scratching of themselves, the other children and the furniture.
Meals:
I provide breakfast, snack and lunches and drinks for the children. This is included in
your weekly fee. The only things I do not supply as far as meals is: I do not provide
formula for the infants or jars of baby food. If you have an infant that is taking formula
or specific types baby food, then you would need to maintain a supply for him/her.
Sickness Policy:
Please do not bring your child to the daycare if he or she is sick. A doctor's note will be
needed to show me that your child has been cleared to be around the other children if a
contagious type of sickness has occurred. I will call you to pick up your child if I believe
that they are too ill to be in the daycare. Your child can return to the daycare when he
or she is no longer contagious (usually 24 hours after the symptoms are completely gone
and/or 24-48 hours after antibiotics have begun depending on the illness).
Your child cannot come to daycare with a fever of 100º or higher and the child must be
fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to daycare. That means fever
free without the aid of a fever reducing substance. Giving your child Tylenol to reduce
the fever before arriving to daycare in the morning is unacceptable because the fever
will reappear once again and the child will still have to be sent home. If the child has a
fever of 100º or higher, I will call you to pick up your child as soon as possible.
Reasons why the child cannot come to daycare:
* Fever of 100º or higher
* Cold with the thick green/yellow nasal discharge
* Productive cough with green/yellow discharge
* Croup
* Strep Throat
* Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
* Persistent diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Ringworm
* Chicken Pox
* Hand Foot Mouth Disease
* Mumps
* Impetigo
* Pink Eye
* Head Lice
* Scabies
These are just "examples" of contagious illnesses of when your child needs to stay out of
daycare. Each individual case is different and may require more or less time out ~ but
will always require a doctor's note to return stating that the child is totally well and
non-contagious in order to return. If you feel that your child is sick with a contagious
illness, please verify with a doctor that your child is clear to come to daycare before
bringing him/her to the daycare. This is for the protection of your child, all other
daycare children present and the daycare provider. It is my hope to keep the daycare as
germ-free and sick-free as possible. Once ONE child comes to the daycare sick, he or she
is exposing everyone to that illness. It can be a horrible sick cycle! So lets keep it healthy!
Potty Training:
I will make every effort to potty train your child if you would like me to do so. I will
begin when the child appears to be ready for this step. Usually it is around 2 or 3 years
old. I will ask that your child wear pull-ups during this period of potty training and I ask
that he or she is being potty trained at home the same time so that it will make it a much
easier and quicker process.
Our Family Pets:
We do have pets in our home. We have 2 small chihuahuas named Kiwi & Kookie and a
cat named Tootie. All are up-to-date on shots and are all very healthy and clean (no
fleas here!) They've been raised with the daycare. They are usually kept upstairs during
the day while the kids are here. Although I know they are trusted, I keep them away
from the children during the day as much as possible - mostly for the pet's safety :) I also
make sure that the yard is totally clean of any "waste" so the children will not encounter
any messes outdoors.
Filing Your Taxes:
I keep track of every payment that you make for your daycare payments through out
the year. At the end of the year, I will be giving you a receipt along with special form
for you to use when you file your taxes with the dollar amount of how much you paid
for the year with my tax I.D. # so you can claim this on your taxes.
House Rules:
I ask that the children:
Do not hit, push, bite, kick, scratch or pinch each other.
No name calling, teasing, bullying or using bad words.
No mistreatment of the daycare items or furniture.
I do not use any kind of spanking or demeaning words to discipline children. I try to
emphasize to the children to "use their words" and communicate with each other and to
myself. I will re-direct them to another activity when there is a problem. If it gets
worse then they might lose privileges to play with a certain toy they enjoy so they can
learn what the consequences are. Time-outs are occasionally used as well to deter
negative behaviors. I use positive reinforcement and rewards for good behavior. The
first week of daycare is usually a "trial period" to see how your child fits in with the
other daycare children. The children I care for are all very sweet to each other so I try
to maintain a great group of children that get along with one another as I feel that is
VERY important.
I have important paperwork that I will need you to complete before I can begin to have
your child in my care. I will need you to keep me informed of any address or phone
number changes in case I need to reach you. No enrollment fees or deposits required to
begin care!
Open Door Policy:
You are welcome to come to my home anytime during my regular daycare hours. I will
keep my doors locked for the safety of the children, but just knock and I will quickly let
you in.
Late Fee:
If you will be late picking up your child, you need to call me and let me know. There
will be a late fee of $5.00 per 15 minutes added onto your usual weekly fee if you are
late without letting me know in advance.
Payment:
Payment for childcare is due each Monday morning prior to the week's care. If I am
given a check that bounces, then there will be a $25 fee added onto your usual payment
(due to charges that the bounced check causes with the bank). If a second check bounces
then I will only accept cash payments from then on. If payment continues to be a
problem, then care could be terminated.
If the daycare is closed due to a holiday, your weekly payment is still due in full for that
week. If the daycare is closed for 1-2 days in one week, your weekly payment is still due
in full for that week (*If the child is in the daycare at least 3 days in a week, the full flat
rate is always due in full*). If the daycare is closed 3 days or more in a week, then your
weekly rate will be prorated. If the daycare is closed all week for a personal vacation,
no payment will be due. I will always notify you in advance of any daycare closures.
If your child is out sick, your payment is due in full for that week as well. If you are
planning a vacation please let me know at least 2 weeks in advance. You are allowed
one week per year of not paying for 1 week if your child is absent. Any additional
weeks of absence, then you must pay your regular fees in order to hold your child's
space. (Your "year period" begins on your anniversary date of when your child begins
coming to the daycare). These rules are for full and part time children. By paying your
regular daycare fee each week, you are holding your child's space.
Immunizations:
Your child's immunizations MUST be completely up to date before coming to the
daycare. There are no exceptions due to the California State Law. A "California School
Immunization" blue card will be filled out and kept on file for each child who is not yet
attending public school. I will remind you when your child's next shots are coming up to
be due.
Hygiene:
I ask that the children arrive bathed and smelling fresh and clean with a clean diaper and
clothed appropriately each day in daytime clothing. Please keep the child's fingernails
trimmed to avoid scratching of themselves, the other children and the furniture.
Meals:
I provide breakfast, snack and lunches and drinks for the children. This is included in
your weekly fee. The only things I do not supply as far as meals is: I do not provide
formula for the infants or jars of baby food. If you have an infant that is taking formula
or specific types baby food, then you would need to maintain a supply for him/her.
Sickness Policy:
Please do not bring your child to the daycare if he or she is sick. A doctor's note will be
needed to show me that your child has been cleared to be around the other children if a
contagious type of sickness has occurred. I will call you to pick up your child if I believe
that they are too ill to be in the daycare. Your child can return to the daycare when he
or she is no longer contagious (usually 24 hours after the symptoms are completely gone
and/or 24-48 hours after antibiotics have begun depending on the illness).
Your child cannot come to daycare with a fever of 100º or higher and the child must be
fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to daycare. That means fever
free without the aid of a fever reducing substance. Giving your child Tylenol to reduce
the fever before arriving to daycare in the morning is unacceptable because the fever
will reappear once again and the child will still have to be sent home. If the child has a
fever of 100º or higher, I will call you to pick up your child as soon as possible.
Reasons why the child cannot come to daycare:
* Fever of 100º or higher
* Cold with the thick green/yellow nasal discharge
* Productive cough with green/yellow discharge
* Croup
* Strep Throat
* Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
* Persistent diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Ringworm
* Chicken Pox
* Hand Foot Mouth Disease
* Mumps
* Impetigo
* Pink Eye
* Head Lice
* Scabies
These are just "examples" of contagious illnesses of when your child needs to stay out of
daycare. Each individual case is different and may require more or less time out ~ but
will always require a doctor's note to return stating that the child is totally well and
non-contagious in order to return. If you feel that your child is sick with a contagious
illness, please verify with a doctor that your child is clear to come to daycare before
bringing him/her to the daycare. This is for the protection of your child, all other
daycare children present and the daycare provider. It is my hope to keep the daycare as
germ-free and sick-free as possible. Once ONE child comes to the daycare sick, he or she
is exposing everyone to that illness. It can be a horrible sick cycle! So lets keep it healthy!
Potty Training:
I will make every effort to potty train your child if you would like me to do so. I will
begin when the child appears to be ready for this step. Usually it is around 2 or 3 years
old. I will ask that your child wear pull-ups during this period of potty training and I ask
that he or she is being potty trained at home the same time so that it will make it a much
easier and quicker process.
Our Family Pets:
We do have pets in our home. We have 2 small chihuahuas named Kiwi & Kookie and a
cat named Tootie. All are up-to-date on shots and are all very healthy and clean (no
fleas here!) They've been raised with the daycare. They are usually kept upstairs during
the day while the kids are here. Although I know they are trusted, I keep them away
from the children during the day as much as possible - mostly for the pet's safety :) I also
make sure that the yard is totally clean of any "waste" so the children will not encounter
any messes outdoors.
Filing Your Taxes:
I keep track of every payment that you make for your daycare payments through out
the year. At the end of the year, I will be giving you a receipt along with special form
for you to use when you file your taxes with the dollar amount of how much you paid
for the year with my tax I.D. # so you can claim this on your taxes.
House Rules:
I ask that the children:
Do not hit, push, bite, kick, scratch or pinch each other.
No name calling, teasing, bullying or using bad words.
No mistreatment of the daycare items or furniture.
I do not use any kind of spanking or demeaning words to discipline children. I try to
emphasize to the children to "use their words" and communicate with each other and to
myself. I will re-direct them to another activity when there is a problem. If it gets
worse then they might lose privileges to play with a certain toy they enjoy so they can
learn what the consequences are. Time-outs are occasionally used as well to deter
negative behaviors. I use positive reinforcement and rewards for good behavior. The
first week of daycare is usually a "trial period" to see how your child fits in with the
other daycare children. The children I care for are all very sweet to each other so I try
to maintain a great group of children that get along with one another as I feel that is
VERY important.
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