Attendance Policy:
If your child is unable to attend or will be late, please call and inform me as soon as possible. This allows me to plan accordingly and not have to delay outings.
At the beginning of your care you are required to fill out several registration forms and a written agreement. The reason for the written agreement is to allow confirmation that your child has a spot reserved for the specified days and time the care is needed. As stated in the written agreement, the spot is reserved for your child on the days you require and as such, you are responsible for payment whether your child attends or not, including statutory holidays. The only exception to this rule is if you register as drop-in. Unfortunately then you would be subject to spot availability and will not be guaranteed a spot. Obviously if I am closed for sick days or personal holidays, you will receive reimbursement.
Late Policy:
Please be courteous and call if you are going to be late. If no notice is given, overtime fees will be charged at a rate of $5.00 per 1/2 hr or part thereof and are due and payable on arrival, on the day of overtime
Medication Policy:
In order to administer any form of medication, I will be requiring written consent from you. If it is a prescription medication, I will require complete instructions and the medication must be in it's original container. If you feel your child needs cold or pain medication, please supply the medication along with the time of last dosing. I will also require you to sign a permission slip.
Appropriate Clothing:
To be able to take outings, I require all children to be dressed appropriately for the weather. Please make sure to supply the following.
- Winter:
- Toque
- Mittens
- Coat
- Snow pants
- Boots
- Scarf
- Spring:
- Summer
- Sneakers
- T-shirt
- Shorts
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hat
Sick Policy:
Questions to ask yourself in regards to your sick child:
- Does __________ feel well enough to comfortably participate in the dayhome activities?
Sick kids who are lethargic or whiny are often giving clues that they would be better off resting at home.
- Can I attend to your sick child without risking the needs of others?
Some facilities have sick areas; mine doesn't.
- Did your doctor diagnose a contagious illness that should keep your sick child at home?
Illnesses such as pink eye, scabies, head lice, impetigo, strep infection, whooping cough, and chicken pox are highly contagious.
In this case, your child should remain isolated from other kids until the risk of passing the illness has passed.
- Does your sick child have any of the symptoms of a possible contagious illness?
If so, I would recommend your child remain home until the illness is no longer contagious and they feel well enough to return.
So please keep your child home if they have any of the following:
- Fever, irritability, lethargy, persistent crying, or difficulty breathing.
- An upper respiratory illness such as bronchitis or influenza. The common cold does not require your child to remain home.
- Diarrhea. Diarrhea that can't be contained by diapers or the toilet. Your child must be 24 hour symptom free before returning to the dayhome.
- Bloody stools or stools containing mucus. These could be signs of a viral or bacterial infection.
- Vomiting, your child must be 24 hour symptom free before returning to the dayhome.
- A rash. This is reason to keep your child home unless you know for sure that it's not linked to an infection. (allergic reaction) If your child's rash is not linked to a fever or other symptoms, they may receive care.
- Chicken pox. Your child is no longer contagious once all the sores have dried and crusted over.
- Impetigo. Kids with this skin disease are no longer contagious after 24 hours of antibiotics.
- Scabies. Once treated with a topical insecticide, it's no longer contagious.
- Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and yellow discharge from the eye. It's no longer contagious after 24 hours of antibiotics.
- Strep throat. It's usually not contagious after 24 hours of antibiotics.
- Head lice. Your child can return after they have been thoroughly treated.
If you are unsure if you should bring your child, please call in advance and ask.
You should prepare in advance for alternative care if your child is ill or if your childcare provider becomes ill. A backup plan to have your child stay with a friend or family member will be important if you cannot miss work.
