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Policy & Procedures
Leah's Place Child Care
policy and procedure Guidelines
Enrollment requirements:
I must have the following Documents completely filled out before care begins:
1.child care home register
2.certificate of immunization status
3.permission form
4.child care agreement
5.An interview with child and parents
I also will not enroll your child unless you have
visited at least 2 other Child care Facilities.
Fee's:
Infants-1 year $40.00 a day
1-9 hours Flat rate
1year -11 years $35.00 a day
1-9 hours Flat rate
I will give a discount to parents who enroll 2 or more children for 4 or 5 days a week only.
** Starting at 10 hours of care per day add $5.00 to your daily fee.
When you enroll your child/ren they are taking up a slot, this is your child's slot, you will pay for this slot even if your child is absent, including being absent on certain holidays.
The schedule on the child care agreement form needs to followed. Don't be late with pick up time.!! I open at 7:00 and close at 5:30. Don't be late on your scheduled pick up time or you will also be charged $1.00 a minute late charge due before your next scheduled child care day.
(See your Childcare Agreement form).
Please don't make me tell you that your late, you know if your late, and I know your late,
So just pay your late fees without me telling you, I don't want to be bitter.
If you need additional care, I maybe able to work out something with you, Just ask.
Withdraw from child-care
& Vacation Time
Please give me a 2 week notice in writing that you no longer need my services, or you will be charged for those 2 weeks if you do not let me know.
If you go on vacation please give me 2 weeks notice in writing.
If your child is enrolled 4 days a week and up you will get 2 weeks vacation free of charge.
If you enrolled for only 3 days a week you get only 1 week vacation a year free of charge. Anything under 3 does not get free of charge Vacation time.
I will take 2 weeks vacation a year,
All parents will not have to pay for child care during this time.
Emergency care is Accepted:
If I can help, Emergency Care is offered. Ask for the special rate I will charge and we can work out something.
Drop-ins maybe welcome if I�m not full. I do not do overnight Or weekend care.
Paydays are Due in advance each week,
starting on Monday or the first day of the week your child attends. Pre-pay for services,
NO EXCEPTIONS! You can also prepay for weeks or a full month, whatever works best for you.
Payments:
can be made by check or money order or cash. If your check Bounces at any time, I will charge you what the bank charges me, plus $25.00 and any additional bank charges.
I also will no longer accept checks from you. Make checks payable to ( Leah Chilcote )
In the unlikely event that I determine your child needs care in a different setting I can help you with referrals and resources.
This may happen in the first weeks of enrolling them. I do not guarantee that I can find care for your children, That is up to the parent. I reserve the right to stop care If I have any problems with Child or parents at no notice.
Please call A.S.A.P. TO let me know your child is not coming on their scheduled day.
You have to pay your day rate whether your child is here or not because this is their slot.
If you call me on the weekend I may not be able to contact you till Monday morning. You can always leave a message for me, I will definitely get it.
I will be closed on these Holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial day,
4th & 5th Of July,
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the Day after
. I may add more time off for Holiday's with proper notice.
Holiday pay:
You will still have to pay your slot on these holidays:
1. New Years Day(open)
2.Veterans day(open)
3.Labor day(open)
4.Memorial day(closed)
5. 4th & 5th of July (closed)
6.Presidents Day, (open)
7.Martin Luther King (open)
8. Haloween (open)
It will be your responsibility to find alternative care for your children on days I�m closed or when I am Ill or on Vacation or some Emergency situation. On Emergencies there may be no warning, or short time warning if this happens. I recommend you have a back �up provider Always! I will call you the night before or the morning of if I am too sick to provide care.
I seem to be in Good Health, I have had to close down at least 2 times in my 10 years of being a child care provider. (Not too bad) You will still pay your slot when I am closed for sick days.
If you need me to hold a spot for you to return it is $50.00 a month pre-paid
(No exceptions.)
House Rules:
Parents have free access to all child care area's during child care hours only when it�s there child�s scheduled day.
Please No smoking on my property. Smoking is prohibited.
Weekly Childcare Supply List, parent's must provide:
Infant:
Diapers, wipes, Formula, Bottles, Baby food, Bibs, Extra clothes (base it on weather)
special Blanket, (if needed)
Parents Please Supply a Box of Kleenex- monthly
* and any other necessities that deem necessary.*
Parents supply a hair brush (if needed) and sun screen for the summer which also should be applied by parents in the morning before coming to Leah's Place.
I will also apply sunscreen at least 2 other times during the day.
Please Bring a special sippie cup, You can leave the cup here if you like.
If a child is on a special health diet, please bring their food as well..
We do water sensory activities, so always bring extra clothes.
Safety and Discipline:
In the event that a child is unwilling to change unacceptable behavior through discussion or redirection,
there will be a time out on the thinking step for children
2 � years old and up. No corporal punishment will be used or shame of any kind!!!
Daily schedule: Normal hours of operation, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday the schedule routine below has been known to change depending on season, weather, children�s ages and for school children,
and to help accommodate parents schedules. (We may do certain activities outside when weather is nice) There is no preschool for summer break. Preschool starts back up in Fall.
This is are daily schedule below: (and does change)
Open at 7:00 a.m. welcome
7:00-8:30 Breakfast and free time
8:30-10:00 Free time ~ arts and crafts~ Pre-school Program
10:00-11:00 morning snack and outside play (weather permitted)
11:00-12:00 free play (so I can pre-pare lunch)
12:00 lunch/ clean up.
12:30-1:00 story time (winding down time)
1:00-2:30 or tell 3:00 Quiet time/Rest Time.
2:30-3:00 or tell 3:15 circle time
3:00/3:15-3:30 snack time
3:30-5:00 outside play (or inside group play)
5:00-5:30 FAREWELL GOODBYE! Doors close at 5:30 p.m.
!!!!!!!DON�T BE LATE WITH PICK-UP!!!!!!!
I plan my life around Pick-up times, so to make sure your here on your scheduled pickup time I will charge you 1.00 a minute late charges.
Field trips and outings:
Are planned out in advance, I will send home field trip permission slips for parents to sign. Outings will also be short walks which will be spur of the moment,
I will post where we went on the child care door. I usually walk the neighborhood loop.
Meals and snacks:
I will provide all healthy meals. I cook a lot of Organic healthy food,
mostly warm meals, I make sandwiches very minimal.
I can provide gluten free and non dairy to children who have allergies.
If A child has a peanut allergy I will inform all parents to not bring peanuts into the facility.
I will have fresh water at all times assessable for the children in there sippie cups. Please no Gum!! Yucky Sticky Icky!!
We will have small parties and celebrations on Holidays and Birthdays, parents may provide snacks If they like to.
Infants: will be fed on demand, and I will hold them while bottle feeding unless they can hold their own bottle..
QUIET-Time:
As required by Licensing wacs/rules, through all licensed child cares, there will be a quiet time with comfortable clean nap mats and playpens.
This is a time they rest with soothing Music, or the sounds of nature. Older children may read books from 1:00- 2:30. There is no talking or playing at this time. Most of the children do fall asleep. I do not have a T.V. In the child care area, I do not use one as a babysitter.
I do for see some time in the future maybe rewarding the children with a movie and popcorn.
I also comply with the SIDS recommendations, which does change periodically.
Parents Please provide a special blanket or some form of security during Quiet time.
Children fewer than 24 months will not have a set nap time as they sleep and wake when it�s their own time.
Infants & toddlers usually have 2 nap times in a day on their own schedule.
Toilet Training: is a very special time, I will be happy to assist with the training that the parents started at home first,
I will be working with you in the training process. Please let me know what best works for your child, so I can incorporate your tactics in the training. Since potty training can be messy you will need to supply a box of baby wipes and extra clothes. Remember I cant do all the work, parents need to do their part or the child wont want to be potty trained.
Illness:
PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN HOME IF:::::::
1. Green mucous discharge from eyes or nose
2. Diarrhea (that is associated with illness)
3. Fever over 100 degrees
4. Puking within 24 hours
5. Any other contagious illness or rash.
6. Lice or nits (check your child's hair monthly)
7. If your child is lethargic and looks sick please keep them home.
If your child shows any signs of any illness I will call parents A.S.A.P. TO
PICK UP THEIR CHILD. I know the difference between teething and being sick,
I have no problem watching teething children, I also realize that some children have allergies.
If a parent brings their children to child care sick, then I get sick and have to close my child care for maybe days,
my husband will get sick and miss his work,
my kids will get sick and miss school. My other child care kids will be sick, then their parents, then everybody�s missing work. So it�s very Important to keep them home, If you need to work find a back up provider who will watch your child if their sick.
HEALTHY CHILDREN ONLY PLEASE!
Medical Emergencies: in the event of a Serious medical emergency I will:
Call 911
Administer first aid or CPR
Contact parents or emergency contacts
I may have to have your child transported to the Hospital by ambulance.
By law: I can not administer any prescribed medication without a Doctors note saying when to administer,
how much, and the bottle has to be labeled. If the medicine is over the counter I want a letter from parents saying the same.
I even need a signed form from you if you want me to use Desitin or any diaper rash ointment.
Disaster Plan:
In the unlikely event of a natural disaster I will be prepared with a 3 day supply of food and water and all other essentials in a disaster plan kit.
Religious practices:
Your children will be exposed to Christian beliefs, Bible songs, books, arts and crafts, and Holiday celebrations.
If you are uneasy of my religion then my child care may not be for you.
I will not force my beliefs on your children by no means. I respect all religions and beliefs and cultures, Out of respect I also include children�s books and materials and arts and crafts on other religions and cultures as well.
Child abuse reporting:
By Law I am required to report any suspected child abuse or neglect.
I will not discriminate against any child or adult in child care based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion,
disability, or marital or veteran status of the child or family members.
I will: Periodically send home Newsletters, Letters, documents, & child-care info.,
so please read them or you may miss out on very important information, Such as closures?
Please also check your children�s Locker Cubbies daily.
Sign in sheet:
It is also very important that you sign your children In/out with child's full name and parents full signature.
This helps me keep up to date records that are mandatory for my job.
I will remind parents to do so if they forget. Hopefully you will get in the habit of doing this.
I am not responsible for
lost or damaged property your child brings to my home. If you are worried about your children�s property please then just leave toys etc. at home.
. I also have a small cubbies /lockers for their belongings.
We use good words in my child care home so if your child comes home saying not so nice words then that�s unfortunate and I am not responsible for any language your children may pick up at my home.
I do Not allow bad language, and will address the issue with child and parents if this happens.
Animals:
I have 1 Cat., 3 puppies. They are up to date on all their shots.
They are all harmless animals. They are raised around my children and other child care children.
The animals are supervised around the children at all times.
Reference's:
If you would like a few references, please just ask. I would be more then happy to supply you with them.
If you would like a free copy of My background check I can supply you with that as well.
Amendments: I reserve the right to amend, update or change any and all policies stated in this document at any time.
I reserve the right to change rates with no notice. Changes will be made in writing.
The policy will be reviewed annually,
and If changes are made you will get a new Packet.
Some of my Rules may sound a little foolish but I have to make sure to incorporate
The state Licensing rules as well. It's Just another Mandatory Rule That I also need to abide by.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don�t hesitate to ask me.
This avoids any conflict, misunderstandings or hurt feelings. I am a very open and honest person.
I would love to visit with you at Pick up time If I can. You are welcome to have a conference with me at any time I am available or call during decent hours. Usually after 8 p.m. I'm done with my day and wont be available.
Leah Chilcote
Leah's Place child-care
599-3076
www.leahsplacecc.angelcities.com
LchiL13@comcast.net
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