Infants: Parents should supply diapers, bottles, bibs, two extra outfits, and formula (or breast milk).
One case of Pampers Sensitive wipes is requested from every child still in diapers on the first day of every
other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November). If we need more, we will supply them.
Children Ages Two and
Up: At age two, children will begin to sleep on a cot for nap time. Parents
should supply a blanket (and/or a special toy) for nap time. One extra outfit is also requested to be left at the center at
all times in case of an accident (at least two outfits for children who are potty training). For children who are not
yet potty trained, please send diapers as needed and one case of Pampers Sensitive wipes every other month.
Dress Code
Children should wear comfortable clothes and
should be fully dressed when they arrive. Children may bring or leave slippers to wear inside the house. We do have a period
of outside play daily (weather permitting) so please send appropriate outerware.
Potty Training
To make it through this tough
phase in development, we believe teamwork is very important! We will make every effort to support what you are doing at home.
However, we will not punish a child for having an “accident” even if that is part of your system at home.
Most children begin potty training around two to three years of age but each child is different. When you and your child feel
the time is right, please just let us know. Please send at least two extra outfits (socks too), and diapers just in case we
need them. We will put a diaper on at nap time until you tell us your child has slept through the night without an accident.
Sickness
If a child becomes ill in our care we will call to notify parents.
If vomiting or running a fever, they must be picked up as soon as possible and must remain fever free for 24 hours
before returning. Please note that absence due to illness does not exempt payment for that period of time.
Food
A
nutritious, well-balanced breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack will be provided daily. Breakfast ends promptly at 9 a.m.
If you plan to arrive past 8:50 a.m. please make sure your child has already eaten breakfast. A well balanced breakfast and
lunch will be served but we will never force a child to eat anything. Dietary concerns? Please let us know.
Enrollment
Requirements
1) Completed Registration Form
2) Completed Emergency Information Form
3) Health Record including immunization records (must be on file within 30
days of admission).
4)
Certification of a Physical Exam given by a physician within 3 months prior to admission (must be completed and on file within
30 days of admission). A new physical is required every year.
5) Copy of Birth Certificate
6) Signed statement confirming acknowledgement and agreement of policies in
parent handbook.
Rates
Infants six weeks – fifteen months: $150/week
Children fifteen months through kindergarten: $135/week
Families with two or more full time
children may take $20 off per week
Part Time (based on availability): $35/day (any age)
Before OR After School Care (based on availability): $30/week
Before AND After School Care (based on availability):
$50/week
Rates
for 6131 S. Meridian St.
At this location families
only pay for the days Perry Township Schools are open. Preschoolers are $27/day and infants are $30/day.
Vacation
& Holidays
Each family may take one week vacation
per year (without paying) if two weeks notice is given in writing in advance. Families qualify for this after they have been
enrolled for one year. We will close for one week vacation per year (with pay) and will give notice at least one month in
advance. We will be closed (with pay) for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th
of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
*Note: The information in this section does not apply to the 6131 S.
Meridian St location.
Payment Policy
A
deposit equal to the amount charged for one week is required up front. This credit will stay in your account and is fully
refundable when proper notice (2-weeks) is given for discontinuance in the program. Payment is due on Monday morning of each
week. For part time children it is due on the first day of the week he/she comes for child care. A late fee of $10 will be
charged for each day payment is late. If payment is one week late, children will not be admitted until the balance is paid.
A $30 fee will be charged for any returned check. If two bad checks are received within one year, payment
by cash or money order will be required.
Picking Up Children
Parents
who arrive past the pick up time will be charged $20 (anytime within the first fifteen minutes). After 6:15 p.m. (or 4:30
p.m. at 6131 S. Meridian) an additional $1/minute will be charged. This will be strictly enforced as the teachers are scheduled
to be finished at closing time. Please be considerate and call if you will be late. We understand that emergencies happen
but please keep in mind that our teachers have families and other commitments too.
