Tessa's Little Learner's Policy
GOALS
I will teach the children to develop self-control, self-confidence, and sensitivity in their interactions with others. Guidance is required to ensure order, prevent injury, and ensure a child’s activities are not infringing on the rights of others.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday to Friday 6.00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
RATES
Up to 12 Months $30 per day (per child)
13 Months to 5 Years $25.00 per day (per child)
5 years to 12 Years $20.00 per day (per child)
Before school care $5 per day (per child)
After school care $5 per day (per child)
Both before and after school care $8 per day (per child)
CHILD GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE POLICIES
All disciplinary problems will be handled on an individual basis according to the circumstances involved and shall be directed toward teaching the child to respect the rights of others and to work within defined limits. I will always work with the parents to attempt to correct the situation.
I will use the fallowing disciplinary measures:
1. Redirection
2.Warning
3. Time out (time out’ period will be no more than one minute per year of age, to a maximum of five (5) minutes.)
4. Remove a privilege
5. Conference with parents
I will not use any form of corporal punishments when disciplining the child.
PAYMENT POLICY
Parents must agree that I will be paid before time of drop off. Unpaid fees are subject to immediate suspension or termination of care unless reasonable arrangements are made and accepted by both parties.
ILLNESS POLICY
Your child may attend when feeling "under the weather"(CLEAR runny nose, sneezes, cough, mild headache, or teething) Parents must agree that a child who is ill (. fever, infection, diarrhea, communicable disease, unexplained rash, lice or nits, discharge from the eyes or ears, continuously crying, or requires more attention that can be provided without compromising the health and safety of the other children, or any other type of illness that may be passed on to others, with the exception of the common cold) will be kept at home to protect the well-being of my family and other children in my care. The parents further agree should a child become ill while in care that immediate arrangements will be made to remove the child from the daycare. Children will not be allowed to return to daycare until they have been symptom free for at least 24 hours. In some cases, a note from a doctor may be necessary.
Please respect my illness policy. If a child is not well enough to go outside to play or attend school, they are not well enough to attend daycare.
LATE ARRIVAL/PICKUP POLICY
Please advise the daycare if your child will be arriving earlier or later than the pre-arranged time.
Please advise Me (Tessa) immediately if you will be arriving later than the pre-arranged time to pick up your child. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that children are picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. If you are not able to pick up your child by 6:00 p.m. alternate arrangements must be made.
Please notify the Me (Tessa) if an unauthorized person will be picking up your child. Verbal or written permission must be received before we will release a child to anyone who is not authorized on the registration form.
In the event that a parent cannot be contacted, We will call an emergency contact should a child remain in care after 6:15pm. A late fee of $5.00 per hour (or any portion of an hour) per child will apply if a child remains in care after 6:00 p.m unless prior arrangements have been made. This late fee is due and payable upon pickup or prior to the next days care.
TERMINATION
I reserves the right to suspend or terminate care of any child without notice, should it be deemed necessary for the overall safety and well-being of my family and/or other children in my care.
WITHDRAWAL
Parents agree that you will give me at least two week notice that your child/children are leaving Tessa's Little Learners
DAMAGES
Our home is child-proofed to the best of our ability, however, accidents do happen. I will repair or replace broken daycare equipment & toys due to normal wear and tear. However, should your child purposely damage or break equipment or toys, then the item will be repaired or replaced at the cost of the parents.
SPECIAL NEEDS PLAN
Tessa will take individualized assessments about whether I can meet the particular needs of each child with a disability with out fundamentally altering their program. In each case, the provider must talk with the parents or guardians and other professionals who work with the child. I'am not required to accept children who would pose a direct threat or whose presence or necessary care would fundamentally alter the nature of Tessa's Little Learners.
THE CHILD PROGRAM
providing quality childcare
YOUR CHILD’S TOYS
A vast array of toys are provided for your child to play with. Please do not bring any toys from home as this can cause jealousy and fighting among the children. A special pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal may be brought for nap times. These items will be kept in cubbies or diaper bags until nap time.
POTTY TRAINING
We will work in conjunction with parents during potty training. If you have a method that has been working for you, please let us know and we will adopt it for your child. We will work with you - but not for you. Should you discontinue potty training at home, please let us know. If a child shows no interest in potty training, we may choose to discontinue and try again at a later date. Please do not ask us to offer "treats" to the child for going "potty". Pull-ups will be used for sanitary reasons until the child is reasonably trained.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Parents must provide me with current medical information, child's doctor, emergency contacts, and immunization records.
ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS
The parents will be required to give written consent and directions before ay medication is administered. All medications (prescription and non-prescription) must be in original containers.
PICKUP/DROP OFF
You must sign your child in, the time, date and sign signature at time of drop off and you must sign you child out, the time,date and sign signature at time of pick up.
SICK DAYS
If I can not provide services for the day, due to illness, the parents will be notified as early as possible. Parents will not be required to pay for these days.
If my children are sick then I will attempt to notify parents before arrival. Parents may be givin the option to accept regular childcare or not. If the parents decline regular care they will not be required to pay for that day.
VACATION
I will give you a 30 day written notice that I am taking 12 unpaid vacation days so I have time to spend with my family.
EARLY DEPARTURES
If the child is picked up early for any reason full regular payment is still required.
HOLIDAYS
Open government holidays if needed
Holidays I will be off: Christmas day, Christmas Eve, New years day and day after, Easter, Thanksgiving
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
You must agree to notify Me (Tessa) of ANY changes.
OUTING/ FIELD TRIPS
I will notify parents of planned outing in advance. If I have an unplanned outing we will leave a note
telling parents where the daycare is at that time. (For example, taking a walk or going to the play ground)
For vehicle trips I will ensure that the child rides in an appropriate car seat that is properly installed. (Parents may be asked to provide a car seat when needed)
If parents do not want their child to attend planned outings it will be their responsibility to find alternate care for the day.
SPECIAL FOOD REQUIREMENTS
It is the parents responsibility to provide appropriate foods for specialized deities and infants/toddlers who do not eat table food.
NO BRINGING OUTSIDE FOOD
No outside food may be brought to Tessa's Little Learners. The children will eat whatever is on the menu for that day due to the safety of children with food allergies.
FOOD ALLERGIES
It is the parents responsibility to inform me of any know food allergies. I will provide and alternate food choices for the child and eliminate these foods from our menu.
SUPPLIES
Please label all item with the childs name.
Any items of yours that are dirty (cloths, blankets, sippy cups, etc.) will be returned home with the child. It is the parents responsibility to clean and return then the next day the child is in my care.
I am not responsible for items that are lost or damaged when brought to the daycare. Any supplies not picked up from me within one week after the final day of care will become the property of Tessa's Little Learners and may be disposed of.
The parents shall provide the following items daily
Disposable diapers (or pull-ups for toilet training)
diaper creams
Formula
Clean blanket and pillow with case
spill proof sippy cup
tooth brush and toothpaste
any special security items, blankets, stuff animal, pacifiers) if needed
2 full sets of weather appropriate clothing
The parents shall provide the following items on the first day of care to be left at the daycare for each child:
The list above
Sunscreen
sun hat
insect repellent (if used)
swim suit, water shoes, towels for water day. (playing in the sprinkler)
swim diapers for children not potty trained
