Busy Bee Too

Kelly Tussey 9875 Clearcreek Franklin Road
Email: mommabug10@yahoo.com Miamisburg, Ohio

Phone: 937-546-4691 busybeetoo.weebly.com 45342
BUSY BEE TOO

You're busy parents and your kids are busy little
bees too!

In-home daycare services provided in Miamisburg, Ohio


Tell us more about you!
General Information
Childs name:
Childs DOB:
Mothers name:
Mothers place of work:
Mothers email address:
Mothers phone number(s):
Fathers name:
Fathers place of work:
Fathers email address:
Fathers phone number(s):
Drop-off time:
Pick-up time:
Alternate drop-off/pick-up person:
*If you do not provide an alternate name to me, no one else will be leaving my house with your
child. If there are custody issues, I will require a copy of the paperwork.
Emergency contact name:
Emergency contact phone number:
*In the event of a life-threatening emergency, I will call 911 first.
Does your child have any known allergies?
Does your child take medication?
Is your child up-to-date on vaccinations?
*A copy of your childs immunization records may be asked for.
Does your child have any disabilities?
What does your child like to do for fun?
Does your child typically get along with other children?
What is your childs favorite food(s) and drink(s)?
What is your childs normal every-day behavior?
What is your childs current daily routine like?
Does your child take regular naps?
Is your child potty-trained?
Can your child feed him/herself?
Can your child drink from a cup?
Is there anything else youd like me to know about your child or be aware of?


Cost for Care
Payment Schedule

The cost of someone you trust caring for your children is priceless.
I also know what's it's like to be a full-time working parent and I didn't like having to make a
house payment for daycare. Daycare centers were outrageous and having three young children
of my own, it was becoming almost pointless to work. This is one of the primary reasons I
became a stay-at-home mother. Please remember that your payments go towards meals for
your child as well as arts and crafting supplies, etc. To make life easier and more comfortable
for everyone, these are my cash-only rates:

1 Child - $137.50 per week or $275/bi-weekly ($550/month)
2 Children $187.50 per week or $375/bi-weekly ($750/month)
3 Children $212.50 per week or $425/bi-weekly ($850/month)

*No pro-rates. Please ask for questions about this.
This is a cash-only service. I do not claim this business on taxes. Payment is to be made either
weekly or bi-weekly on a consistent schedule. If payment is not made when due, I cannot
continue providing daycare services. I do understand that issues arise from time to time, all I
ask is to be notified if/when something comes up.
I do not provide daycare services on holidays and you do not pay for those days. I do not take
off days but in the rare event that I would be unable to provide daycare for any time, you will
not be charged for those days either.


Top 10 Things Child Care Providers Want YOU to Know
Child care is a profession, not a babysitting service. And, as a business, there are certain things that the
care professionals would like everyone to know. Here are 10 things the rest of us need to know about
the challenging and rewarding career of being a child care provider. (Tips were provided from the Child
Care Forum and seasoned providers.) Above all, remember that mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T goes a long way!

1. Child Care Is a Business--Not a Babysitting Service
Child care is a business and providers are professionals; please don't refer them as babysitters. As such,
it is reasonable to expect that care providers will have established rules, hours and pay rates that keep
the door open and quality care provided to all. Parents should be appreciative that a provider takes time
to create a handbook, contract, and other details that help to foster communications and
understanding.
2. Providers Have the Right to Charge Late Fees; Other Applicable Charges
Providers have the right to add fees if parents are late picking up children, may charge even if a child is
not taken to care on a particular day (the slot is still being held for this child), and should charge families
in advance and not make exceptions. Why? They often get taken advantage of by families if they don't.
Providers are empathetic to the kids in their care and their families; however, sob stories will not pay
their bills. After all, would you work for free?
3. Hear The Calling? Calling for Bills to Be Paid Like Anyone Else
Child care providers have a "calling" for caring for kids. But, I also like the Child Care Forum's moderator
(Symphony) definition of calling. She says: "I also had a calling. The gas company was calling. The phone
company was calling. My mortgage company was calling. They all wanted to be paid and I needed to
make enough to pay them." After all, parents are using care providers usually because they are working
themselves to also collect an income.
4. Care Providers Are NOT Housekeepers
Do not expect care providers to do your child's laundry and wash their cups or items. Professional care
providers don't have the time to do loads of laundry or wash dishes--and, would you rather them do
housekeeping work or care for your kids? That's not to say that providers won't sometimes wash soiled
clothing, rinse mud off shoes, or wash a sippy cup. But, parents should realize that a provider is being
gracious and is going above what is required.
5. Boundaries and Rules Are Good For Kids & Their Parents
Parents and providers should be clear on rules surrounding transportation (some providers take kids to
the park or library; others do not for liability reasons), food that is served, discipline approaches taken,
and other care issues. Parents and providers should be comfortable with the provider's rules. If not, they
have a choice to go elsewhere, and providers have the choice not to keep a child.
6. Treat Providers' Home Like Your Own
Mi casa es su casa. The well-known Spanish phrase of "my house is your house" often does not extend
to children in care, much to the chagrin of child care professionals. Parents won't let a child with muddy
shoes walk on their carpet, yet the same parents will bring their child into the home with mud (or
worse) on the bottoms of the shoes. Respect of property and a person's home is important aspect of a
successful child care arrangement.
7. Cost Is Well-Deserved: You Get What You Pay For!
The same parents who seem incensed at a weekly child care rate of $75 or $125 think nothing of
spending excessive money on personal items, clothes, cars, etc.--yet say their child is their most
important asset. Parents should certainly consider cost when making a child care choice. At the same
time, they should consider the quality of care and what they are getting for their money, and not
grumble about having to pay for the service they receive.
8. Leave Providers Out of Domestic Spats and Custody Battles, PLEASE!
Don't put a provider in the middle of spouse disagreements, custody battles, or other domestic concerns
that don't involve child care. Providers lament being told, "If my ex comes for my child, don't you dare
let my kid leave." Providers act in accordance with signed agreements of who can and cannot bring/pick
up a child, and this is not a day-to-day variance. If there is a court order, the provider needs to have a
copy. But, don't put them in the middle please!
9. Scrapes and Scratches Will Happen
Accidents will happen. It's Rule 101 of the Kid Book. So, why is it that parents will become outraged
sometimes when their child gets scratched, bumps a knee, or even, regretfully, bitten? Providers do
their very best to keep kid play safe and positive, and to have all children be best of friends. But, falls
and scrapes do happen. Just like they do at YOUR house.
10. What Do You Mean, "Do As I Say But Not As I Do?"
To the chagrin of many a provider, some parents dictate rules that are hard to abide by (such as
absolutely no sweets), only to see a child handed a cookie as they leave. While parents certainly should
have a say over food or certain rules, a provider must be able to equitably provide meals, snacks and
discipline. Obviously, allergies or healthy eating are a given; it's the inconsistencies that cause pause.

Reference
McClure, R. (n.d.). Top 10 things child care providers want you to know. Retrieved July 20, 2014, from
http://childcare.about.com/od/theroleoftheprovider/tp/providerstell.htm

Note From the Provider:
Im flexible work with me and I will work with you. You set up
your times and payment schedule, all I ask is that you remain
consistent with them and give me notification if something
comes up! I have been in your shoes as I am a mother of three
myself. I enjoy being at home with my babies and I will always
treat your children as if they were my own. Their safety and
protection is my number one priority. Their nurturing and
learning experiences are also very important to me and Im sure
they are to you too. There will always be an open-door policy in
place at my home. You are welcome to call/text/drop by
however many times you want to check on your child/ren.
Thank you for considering me as your in-home daycare
provider, I look forward to raising your child with you! I know
youre busy parents and your kids are little busy bees too!

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Email: mommabug10@yahoo.com Miamisburg, Ohio

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