2007-14 Child Care Policies

*Hours of Operation: 6:30AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Full time care is considered to be six (6) hours or more.

Part time care is considered to be a period of time less than six (6) hours.

Saturday care may be arranged with the provider on an as needed basis.

*Tuition Fee Deadline: Tuition is due no later than the 6PM each Friday unless written arrangements are made between Monica and the child(s) parent.

*Late Fees and Non-payment policy: A late charge of $15 will be added to any balance not paid on time.  Repeated non-payment will be cause for termination of childcare without the required two-week notice.

*Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check Fee: Should a check bounce, a $25 bounce check fee will be added to the account as well as a $15 late fee.  More than two non-sufficient funds check will result in future payments having to be made by CASHIER’S CHECK only.

*Sign in/out: All parents are required to sign their child (children) in at drop off and sign them out at pick up.  No one will be allowed to pick up your child that is not listed on the emergency contact sheet.  If someone new will be picking up your child, this person must have signed and written permission from the parent as well as picture identification.  Please also give the provider the courtesy of advanced notice when sending someone new to pick up your child.  Be sure to check with the provider each day for any work your child may have done, new notices and/or billing statements.

*Illness: If your child is running a fever of 101º and a doctor’s note verifies that the child is not contagious, your child may be brought to the daycare.  If the fever is higher than 101º, you will be required to find alternate arrangements for care until the fever has been gone 24 hours.  No credit will be given for illness.  It is required that you inform the provider that your child is ill or running a low-grade temperature upon checking the child in.  Should this not occur, you may be asked to pick up your child.

*Snow Day Policy: The daycare will not close for snow days.  Therefore NO CREDIT will be given for days missed due to snow.

*Holidays, Non-School Days: The following holidays will be observed and the day care will be closed:   New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Day and Thanksgiving Day.

In addition, the following holidays will be observed in my home while the day care is open:

July 4, Halloween and Birthdays.

If you have a religious or personal concern with the observation of any of the above-mentioned days, please express the concern to the provider.  NO CREDIT will be given for absences beyond those mentioned above.

*Vacation Days: Provider is entitled to seven (7) vacation days each year.  Prior notice will be given so that parents can make other arrangements.  There will be no charge to the parents for these vacation days.  Each family (any child or children from the same home) is entitled to an additional two weeks vacation per year, at no charge provided there is a minimum of one month’s written notice given prior to the absence.  There will be NO CREDIT given for absences beyond this.

*Meals: All meals and snacks, except dinner will be provided.  PLEASE DO NOT BRING FOOD FROM HOME.  If your child requires a special diet, please make arrangements at the time of enrollment.

*Diapers and Wipes: Parents are responsible for providing diapers and wipes for their child.  Should you choose to have the Tot Lot provide them, an additional $40 will be due on the first of each month to reimburse for the expense.

*Field Trips: All field trips such as the Children’s Museum, Public Library, etc. will be planned on occasion and may require special permission and/or fees.  Prior notice will be given.

*Preschool Participation: Parents wishing to have their child/children enrolled in the preschool program are responsible for a one-time materials fee.  The program will cover a variety kindergarten readiness skills and crafts to get them prepared for elementary school.

*Accident Insurance: Accident insurance is provided but it is understood and agreed upon by all parents that any deductible, per accident, is the responsibility of the parents.  Monica’s Tot Lot Day Care Insurance is also secondary and in excess of other health insurances.

*Immunization Records: Upon enrollment and at various times throughout the year, parents will be required to bring verification from your child’s doctor that all immunizations are current.

*Enrollment: All forms must be returned completely filled out before a child may enter the daycare.  All forms are subject to annual renewal and must be kept up to date.  Appropriate placement of the child is very important to all parties involved and every program may not be suitable to each child.  Therefore, all children will enter the childcare program in a two (2) week trial basis to ensure proper placement.  During this trial period, either party may cancel without the required notice.  After the trial period is over, two (2) weeks written notice must be given by the terminating party.  Full payment is required regardless of the child being present or not.