HANDBOOK PREVIEW/NEWS
                                                          HANDBOOK PREVIEW  

  • Enrollment policy
There are many forms that we must have completed and in our possession before we can assume the
responsibility of caring for your child. Before your child is admitted into daycare, a security deposit equal
to two weeks of child care must be paid. This deposit will be credited to your last week's fee provided you
are in compliance with the handbook and contract.
  • Open door policy          
You may drop-in to visit during your child hours of care, except during nap time(12:40pm to 3:00pm)
Please be prepared to take your child with you if your child's personality is such that they will become
upset with your departure.
  • Trial period
All new children will be cared for on a two-week (10 business days) trial period beginning on your child's
first actual day of care. During that time the parents or provider may terminate the child care agreement
with 24 hours notice.
  • Arrivals-Departure
It is normal for some children to have difficulty separating from parents in the morning or not wanting to
leave when it's time to go home. The longer you prolong the departure the harder it gets.(no more than 5
minutes is sufficient) A smile, cheerful good-buy kiss, and a reassuring word that you will be back are all
that is needed in the morning. When picking up your child, again please be brief. This is the time that
children will test to see if the rules still apply when two authority figures are present. Please be in control
of your child.
  • Fees
Payment is due no later than the drop off time on your first contracted care day of each week. A year-
end statement of all daycare fees paid during the year will be given to you in January of the next year for
TAX purposes.
  • Maternity-Extended Leave-Holding a Spot
In case of your potential absence due to maternity or extended leave from your job,we still require halve
child care payments for the entire time of your absence to hold your child's position. If you would like to
reserve a space we require a two week non-refundable deposit. This deposit will hold the space for no
more than two months for a full time and no more than a month for part-time.
  • Your absence - Notification
You are required to notify us prior to your contracted drop off time if your child will not be coming for the
day or if you will be late in arriving.
  • Holidays - Vacations
We take  eight   paid holidays and up to  fifteen unpaid vacation days per calendar year. Please be
aware that if you go on vacation we still expect payment in full for the days your child will not attend day
care.
  • Meals and Transportation
Nutritious meals will be provided at no extra cost, and transportation (no more than 3 miles) will be
provided for an additional twenty dollars       per month (for up to 8 school pick ups). Parents with infants
do need to supply formula.
  • Termination Policy
You have the right to terminate child care at any time during your trial period. After your trial period has
ended, a six month contract needs to be signed. Once you have signed the contract, you can not
terminate child care until the contract agreement has expired.
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