*** will not discriminate against any child on the basis of their sex, religion, national origin or disability. *** am required by law to report all cases of suspected abuse and neglect to the proper authorities. **Your child's adjustment is important to both of us. It is agreed that a one month adjustment period will exist before arrangements for regular care become final. After this trial period, I will contact you for a phone conference to reaffirm and discuss final arrangements. ** HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm (see rates below) RATES: 24 Months-5 Years $105/week Infants 3mths = 12 months $115/week REGISTRATION FEE $35.00 Annually ****Due to my limited enrollment I do not offer any discounts for multiple siblings. All Children must have current enrollment forms on file. (Contract & State Enrollment form. All Children must have a current and complete immunization form on file. All children must have a current Physical Examination on file. All children must have a Emergency Medical Treatment form on file. TERMINATION: Two weeks notice is required when terminating this contract. 2 weeks payment may be made in lieu of notice, If I feel it necessary to terminate this contract I will also give you 2 weeks notice (time to find another provider). I reserve the right to make immediate termination if I feel that continuing the contract in any way endangers myself, my family or the other children enrolled for care. ATTENDANCE: Enrollment is FULL TIME. If your child attends only one day of daycare, payment for the entire week is still required. If your child will be absent payment is still required to keep space available each business day of the week. EARLY ARRIVAL: Please do not arrive before your scheduled arrival time. LATE ARRIVAL: Please call if you will be late bringing or picking up your child. Late fees still apply for late pickup . PICKUP: Only the persons listed on the emergency form will be able to pick up your children). NO EXCEPTIONS. Please call if you will be picking up your child early. INFANTS: Parents of infants should purchase diapers and wipes to be left at the daycare. This also applies to parents of toddlers still in diapers or pull-ups. Bottles should be made and sent everyday. An extra can of formula should be kept at the daycare for emergencies. I will inform you when I am running low on supplies. If your infant is beginning solids please provide me with the foods that he/she is eating WORKTIME/PLAYTIME: Materials & Toys are provided by your childcare provider. Please do not bring toys from home. This can cause jealousy & arguments between the children. Age appropriate toys, games and books are available for the children to play with. If your child needs a special toy to sleep, it will be put away until nap time and put away after nap. Please no toy guns or weapons. Children learn a great deal from our daily play activities. Playing with play dough, finger painting, drawing, singing, reading books, or pretending are typical activities that we might do. I strongly believe that children learn by doing and try to provide activities that are appropriate for children of different ages and interests. As these activities can be a bit messy, I strongly encourage you to dress your children) in comfortable, washable play clothes every day. If a child purposely breaks a toy, parents will be held responsible and will be asked to replace it. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: I take the children outside every day for fresh air and exercise. If you have special requests regarding outdoor play (such as using sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.) please let me know. MEALTIMES: I serve nutritionally balanced, wholesome foods, meals, and snacks, at no extra charge (for children that eat exclusively table foods). A menu for the week will be available in advance. Children are encouraged (but never forced) to eat a variety of foods. 2 Meals and 2 snacks are provided for the children. Parents of infants should provide their food and formula (milk). The meal schedule is as follows: BREAKFAST: 8:00am-8:30am AM Juice: MIDMORNING LUNCH: 11:00m-11:30am PM SNACK: 2:30pm (or immediately after nap) If your child will not be present at a scheduled meal time, please let them eat before they come. USDA Food Program Regulation require strict meal time schedules No gum or candy is permitted in the daycare (except special holidays). NAPS/REST TIME: Children in my care usually take regular naps. Infants nap as needed, and older children generally sleep in the afternoons after lunch. Even if children do not go to sleep, I still insist that they lay down for a rest time and look at books quietly. EXTRA CLOTHES: All children, regardless of age, need to have a complete change of clothes on hand at my house at all times. This change of clothes will include undergarments, seasonal shirt, pants, shorts, socks, shoes. These clothes will be used in case your child has an accident, spills something on themselves or get wet outside. If potty training 3 changes of clothes are required at all times and at least 5 pairs of training pants pull-up's are not permitted (see potty training policy) If a change of clothes is soiled new clothes will be furnished the following day. GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE: I try to create an environment for children that is supportive and respectful of their needs. I use different methods of discipline for different situations. When a child/children are arguing or out of control, I will insist on a "time out" or cooling of period. When children are doing something that is not appropriate, I will redirect them to a more suitable activity. I will never physically punish your child by spanking, slapping, or hitting. My goal is to help each child develop a strong sense of self-discipline and self-esteem. INJURIES: All minor injuries will be treated with a Band-Aid or ice pack and T.L.C. Any other treatment necessary I will call you and discuss treatment which you advise. I am trained in First Aid and CPR. ILLNESSES: Please do not bring your child if he/she is sick. I can only care for children with mild cold like symptoms (CLEAR runny nose, SLIGHT cough, and no fever). If your child develops any of these symptoms while in my care, you will be required to pick him/her up immediately. After 60 mins I will call your emergency contacts. *Vomiting *Fever above 100.4 degrees *2 or more loose/runny bowel movements *Unexplained rash or lesion *Crusty, runny, watery, pink/red eyes *Consistent thick green nasal discharge *lethargy, or ill like behavior that requires con consistent holding/one on one and disrupts the regular routine/day or overall care for the rest of the children. ***Note symptoms due to teething are only allowed with a written note from a physician. Before returning to child care, your child must be free of ALL symptoms for 24 hours (without the aid of over the counter medications, or be accompanied by a doctor's note. This benefits your child and the other children. Your compliance is appreciated, and will be compensated with the assurance that all ill children will be kept home. Please keep in mind that well children are demanding and sick children even more so. HOLIDAYS - OFF DAYS: I take a few days off per year and I observe several holidays (when they are "observed". Meaning if the Holiday falls on a Saturday I will observe on the Friday previous, should it fall on Sunday I will observe the following Monday); New Years Day, Presidents Day, 1/2 Day Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas. Eve. The day I am closed is the day the holiday is "observed" . Payment is still required for these days. If I take a sick day or any other day off, your payment will be prorated. VACATIONS - I will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years for my vacation. You will not be require to pay for this week. I also may take one weeks vacation during the summer months, you will not be required to pay for this time. I will assist in any way I can in helping find alternate care if needed. You are entitled to one week of vacation annually without paying for your child's space. You must provide at least two weeks notice (in writing) and your child may not attend any day during the week of your vacation. You may not split of this time it must be taken all at once. EMERGENCIES: In the event of a medical emergency, fire, or natural disaster. I will take immediate steps to ensure your child's safety and will contact you as quickly as possible. You are required to make sure that you keep me informed regarding your whereabouts. *****As a professional family child care provider, I am committed to providing high quality care in a home environment. I believe that family child care offers children the opportunity to learn and grow with siblings and children of different ages in a supportive, family-like atmosphere. I value the importance of teaching my own children basic Christian principles; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. understanding that I am opening my home to your children, these values will be shared with them as well through stories, music, videos, etc. I enjoy and take pride in my profession. Parents sometimes forget that my services are much like any other business because I work in my home. If you fail to pick up your child on time, I have less time with my family. If you fail to pay your fees, I may find it impossible to pay my own bills on time. If your family experiences an unforeseen difficulty, I am very willing to work with you. However, I do ask that you be respectful of my needs so that I can continue to offer your child quality care I/WE HAVE READ AND AGREED TO ENROLL MY/OUR CHILD IN MS. CATHIE'S HOUSE FAMILY CHILDCARE. I/WE HAVE AGREED TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES STATED HEREIN. I/WE UNDERSTAND THAT MAGIC MOMENTS FAMILY CHILD CARE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THIS CONTRACT (Annually in January) WHEN PROVIDED A TWO-WEEK NOTICE. I/WE AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF NONPAYMENT OF ANY FEES, MAGIC MOMENTS FAMILY CHILD CARE WILL ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DEBT BY ANY MEANS AVAILABLE INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, SMALL CLAIMS COURT. AT WHICH TIME I/WE WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL ASSOCIATED FEES (INCLUDING LATE FEES). I/WE WILL INITIAL ANY MODIFICATION WHEN NOTIFIED. I/WE UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THESE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE AS BINDING AS THIS CONTRACT. I (We) have read & agree with the terms & conditions of this agreement. X ____________________________Date................ SS#_________________________ x_____________________________Date................ SS#_________________________ signature of parents) of children) X__________________________________ Date ___________ signature of child care provider Revised 5/00