MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHILD CARE CENTER PARENT AGREEMENTSTUDENTS

REGISTRATION:

Students are registered according to academic semesters. Registration can be completed only by submitting all signed registration forms and the $30 registration fee. Spaces are reserved in the Center only with payment of this non-refundable fee. An interview by the Child Care Center director or designee is required. Attime of enrollment, a one-week non-refundable tuition deposit will be charged in advance and applied to the finalweek of tuition.

TUITION:

Child Care fees are based upon the age group in which the child is enrolled and his/her childcareschedule. Parents are required to pay for the full plan for which they have registered, even if the child is absentfrom the Center. Parents are responsible for payment through the end of the semester including exam week. In theevent that the Center closes for weather or an emergency, there will be no charge to parents. The MCC Child CareCenter reserves the right to increase tuition with 30 days-advanced notice in writing.

PAYMENT DAY:

Payment is due weekly on the first weekday that the child attends.

LATE PAYMENT PENALTY:

If payment is not made by Thursday of each week a late fee will be added to your account. The MCC Child Care Center reserves the right to discontinue services to any family that is in arrears or that has repeated occasions of paying late. When payment becomes two full calendar weeks behind, the child maynot return to the Center until payment has been made. The slot will be held for only one week. If the student failsto make payments on this balance in a timely manner, collection costs equal to one half of the outstanding balanceamount will be added to the account. A “hold” will be placed on the MCC records, if a student accrues an unpaid balance with the center.

RETURNED CHECK CHARGE:

There will be a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.

OPERATING SCHEDULE:

The MCC Child Care Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday year round. Hours of operation and / or major legal holiday closings are subject to change with a 30-dayadvanced notice given to the parents.

LATE PICK-UP:

The Center closes at 5:30 P.M. Pick-up time and closing time are strictly observed. A $5 latecharge will be added for every 15 minutes (or any part thereof) that the parent picks up the child after the Center closes.

HOLIDAYS:

The Center will be closed for the major legal holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the entireweek of July 4

, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the day after, the entire week of Christmas, Martin Luther King Day, and two days for staff training (TBA). Tuition will be charged for ALL holidays and staff training days.There will be no charge for the additional days in the week of July 4

or Christmas week. The center will close at 3 p.m. the day before Christmas.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE CENTER:

Parents may withdraw their children from the Center or reduce their schedule by giving two weeks-advanced notice in writing. Parents must pay for these two weeks in full whether or not their child attends. If a child is unable to adjust in a reasonable period of time, we reserve the right to removethe child from the program.

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SICKNESS:

By state regulations, children many not come to the Center if they are sick. Children who become illwhile at the Center will be placed in isolation briefly while the parent is contacted to have the child picked up assoon as possible.

Parents must call the office by 9:30 a.m. if your child is going to be absent.

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PHYSICAL:

Prior to attending the Center all children are required by New York State regulations to have a physical report signed by a physician on file in the Center. Parents are required to have medical forms for their children updated yearly and as new immunizations are given. Children under age two need to have medical reportsupdated whenever they visit the physician.

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MEDICATIONS:

Medication may only be given when: the medication is in the original labeled container, theCenter is provided with a set of written instructions signed by a physician; and the parent signs medicationinstructions. This policy also applies to all over the counter medications. All medication must be dropped off inthe office, and can only be administered by NYS trained staff.

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NAPS:

Children under age five are required to have a rest period daily if they attend the Center full days. TheCenter will provide a clean mat, cot, or crib for every child. Parents must provide a labeled crib sheet and blanketwhich parent must take home weekly to be washed.

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CLOTHING:

Parents are required to provide at least one complete change of clothes to be left at the Center incase of accidents. These clothes must be labeled and need to be changed as the child grows and as the seasonschange. All children must have warm outdoor clothing and boots in winter, as they will be going outside mostdays. Sunscreen must be provided in warm weather.

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MEALS:

Meals are planned by a dietician to be nutritional and well balanced. Children will be served theapproved center meals (breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack). Food substitutions for personal, religious, or medical reasons may be accommodated. If resultant meal patterns or serving sizes will not meet the child’snutritional needs, a medical statement must be obtained documenting the appropriateness of the variation. Effortswill be made to provide substitutions through our food service provider. If suitable substitutes are not available parents must provide appropriate substitutes. Our center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.This program has a mandated form that must be filled out by every family for EVERY CONTRACT YEAR,regardless of whether you are eligible or not for free or reduce meals. The financial information you put on theseforms is confidential. If your child is going to be absent or will not stay for lunch, please call the center before9:30 a.m., otherwise you will be charged $2.75.

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ARRIVAL AND PICK-UP:

Upon arrival parents must take their child to the sink and wash their hands. Parentsare required to walk their children into their classroom, sign them in, and turn them over to a caregiver. At the endof the day, the children must be signed out and will be released ONLY to someone carrying a pick-up card and proper identification. The person picking up the child must be at least 16 years old. Parents should have their childsay goodbye to their teacher.

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INFANT CARE:

Parents must provide a crib-sized blanket, diapers, and several changes of clothes. Parents will be asked to complete an Infant Schedule form at parent orientation. All infant materials must be labeled including bottles.I, __________________________________________________________, have read the above agreement, understandit, and agree to comply with the rules and policies stated. I am aware that I am responsible for reading and abiding bythe policies and procedures stated in the Parent Handbook. I understand that failure to comply may result in thetermination of services to my family. __________________________________________________________________________ SignatureDate