Policies and Forms

Every student needs to be updated with every vaccine, flu shot, and universal child health records. For every time a child receives a vaccine it is important for us to be updated.

Follow the Steps below:

1. Complete the Application form/Agreement (Download Here). Pay $50 registration fee.
2. Have your child’s pediatrician fill out an original immunization record and health record. (Annually)

When tuition is late there will be a $20.00 late fee. Please add the fee when making your tuition payment. If your payment is past two weeks, please be advised that your child will not have childcare. Returned checks are a $32.00 Fee. The first returned check is excusable, however after the third time we will no longer accept personal checks. (Money order, cashier checks & credit cards will be acceptable) Credit card payments will have a three percent fee.

$250.00 a Week- Infants monthly $1,083.00
$220.00 a week-Toddlers monthly $953.00
$210.00 a week- Preschool monthly $910.00
$190.00 a week-Pre-K monthly $823.00

Withdrawal:
Parents are asking to give the Daycare two weeks’ notice of withdrawal. This enables the Preschool to prepare your child and his/her friends for the transition.

Written or telephone notification must accompany any individual who picks ups your child and is listed on the Emergency Card. Written notification with parent’s signature personally presented by the parent is the only acceptable notification if your child is to leave with someone not listed on the card. Your child will not be released to anyone without proper verification. It is up to you to keep this verification up to date.

Teachers will be distributing a list of items that will be needed for the school year. Traditionally, extra clothes, crib sheets, blankets, sheets, a lunch and two sets of snacks are required. All items must be labeled.

If your infant is enrolled in our daycare, it is mandatory for all parents to bring in an already prepared bottle.

Our day-to-day activities involve both mind and body so we recommend dressing your children in comfortable clothes that they can play and express freely in.

Each child must have an extra set of clothes to change in case of an accident. These clothes must be labeled and brought in to be stored in each child’s individual cubby or changing table basket. Soiled clothes will be returned in a plastic bag at the end of the day. Children will need to come in with comfortable footwear. NO HEELS, SANDLES, OR OPEN TOED SHOES. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD WITH ANY JEWELERY. IF YOU INSIST ON DOING SO WE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST JEWELERY.

Toddlers (12months to 3years old) shall participate in 60-90 minutes per day to vigorous physical activity, (prorated for children who attend the program for only part of the day -30minutes of active play per 2-3 hours in the program.

Preschoolers (3 to 6 years old) shall participate in 90-120 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Children have outdoor play for 60-90 minutes per day except in adverse weather conditions that require shorter periods outdoor.

It is the belief of the Daycare that all discipline matters should be resolved at the lowest possible level. Staff is alert to recognizing warning signals of potential problems and intercedes whenever necessary. Children are encouraged to “problem—solve” rather than use their hands or teeth. Staff is always nearby to help work through difficulties.

Our philosophy is that social skills must be practiced. The staff will demonstrate appropriate behavior to other adults and to the children. The staff is prepared to remind and practice with the children as often as necessary. The staff is not permitted to physically reprimand (slap or hit) a child.

The Daycare does not permit any abusive behavior or language on the premises by any parent or, staff member. Parent or any other person affiliated with the Daycare failure to comply with this policy may be grounds for immediate termination of services. We will attempt to make the changes necessary to eliminate inappropriate behavior. Positive statement and redirection of negative behavior are practiced. When this fails, these guidelines will be implemented.

1. A conduct report is written by the Director and discussed with the parents
2. A conversation will take place with the Director to discuss further action if necessary

If any inappropriate behavior continues after this child has 3 conduct reports written on him/her during the school year along with meetings between parent, teacher, and director then the following procedure would take place:

1. If the problem continues the child will be removed from the Daycare.

1. Hitting, kicking, physical abuse, throwing objects towards staff or participants.
2. Defiance of authority.
3. Abuse of equipment supplies or facilities.

A healthy environment is an important factor at the center. Children are happier and are more open to learning when they feel alert and energetic. In order to maintain this standard of health, parents are not to bring children to the Daycare with any of the following conditions.

• Sore throat and/or cough
• Discharge from the eyes or ears, pr severe nasal discharge
• Diarrhea and/or vomiting
• Temperature over 100 degrees
• Contagious disease

Brightwheel is our social app that we are happy to be using on an everyday basis. This allows you to be part of your child’s everyday routine, monitor their growth in terms of potty training, mealtime, nap time, etc. We are so happy this app provides comfort to both parents and staff. (please keep in mind all time post might not be accurate) It is mandatory that each child’s entire profile be completed before school enrollment.

If a child exhibits any of the following symptoms, he/she should not attend the center. If such symptoms occur at the center, the child will be removed from the group, and you will be called to take him/her home.

• Severe pain or discomfort
• Acute diarrhea
• Episodes of acute vomiting
• Elevated oral temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit (has to be fever for 24 hours & requires a doctor’s note)
• Sore throat or severe coughing
• Yellow eyes or jaundice skin
• Red eyes with discharge
• Infected, untreated skin patches
• Difficult or rapid breathing
• Skin lesions that are weeping ot bleeding
• Skin rashes lasting longer than 24 hours
• Swollen joints
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Stiff neck
• Blood in urine
• Has COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone who has COVID for 2 weeks
• Is exhibiting symptoms of Monkeypox
• Has been exposed to someone who has Monkeypox within 30 days

Once the child is symptom-free, or has a doctor’s note stating that he/she no longer poses a serious health risk to himself/herself or others, he/she may return to the center.

A child who contracts any of the following diseases may not return to the center without a physician’s note stating that the child presents no risk to himself/herself or others:

Respiratory Illnesses

• Chicken Pox**
• German Measles
• Hemophilus Influenzae**

Gastrointestinal Illnesses

• Giardia Lamblia**
• Hepatitis A*
• Salmonella*

Contact Illnesses

• Impetigo
• Lice
• Scabies

• Measles**
• Meningococcus
• Mumps**
• Strep Throat
• Tuberculosis*
• Whooping Cough*

*Reportable diseases that will be reported to the health department by the center.

**Note: If your child has chicken pox, a doctor’s note is not required for readmitting the child to the center. A note from the parent is required, stating either that at least six days have elapsed since the onset of the rash, or that all sores have dried and crusted.

If your child is exposed to any excludable disease at the center, you will be notified in writing.