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XXXXX’s Home Daycare: Hand Book 2
Contents
Tax Receipts.................................................................................................................................................4
While still attending the daycare.............................................................................................................4
End of Care..............................................................................................................................................4
Fees.............................................................................................................................................................4
Late Payment Fee....................................................................................................................................5
Late Pick Up Fee......................................................................................................................................5
Transition fees.........................................................................................................................................6
Full-time transition times....................................................................................................................7
Part-time transition times....................................................................................................................8
Enrolment fees........................................................................................................................................9
Full-time enrolment fee.......................................................................................................................9
Part-time enrolment fee....................................................................................................................10
Temporary enrolment fee.................................................................................................................10
Holding Fees..........................................................................................................................................11
Damages................................................................................................................................................11
Daycare Closures:......................................................................................................................................12
Termination Policy.....................................................................................................................................13
Full Time Termination Policy.................................................................................................................13
Part time Termination Policy.................................................................................................................14
Full-Time Teacher Termination Policy...................................................................................................15
Part-Time Teacher Termination Policy...................................................................................................16
Temporary care termination policy.......................................................................................................17
Termination by the provider (All types of care).....................................................................................17
Attendance Policy......................................................................................................................................18
Drop Offs...............................................................................................................................................18
Drop off Time:....................................................................................................................................19
Pick Ups.................................................................................................................................................19
ACCESS TO CHILD/PREMISES.....................................................................................................................19
Access to your child:..............................................................................................................................19
Access to premises:...............................................................................................................................19
Releasing a child from care........................................................................................................................20
Sick Children..............................................................................................................................................21
Vomiting:...............................................................................................................................................21
Fever:.....................................................................................................................................................21
Diarrhea:................................................................................................................................................22
Medication Policy......................................................................................................................................22
Injuries.......................................................................................................................................................23
Immunization............................................................................................................................................23
Dr.’s Notes.................................................................................................................................................24
Medical Emergencies.................................................................................................................................24
Allergies.....................................................................................................................................................25
Food Allergies........................................................................................................................................25
Environmental and Seasonal Allergies...................................................................................................25
Smoking.................................................................................................................................................25
Rules..........................................................................................................................................................25
Children with challenging behaviour.....................................................................................................26
Parents Behaviour.................................................................................................................................26
Acceptable Behaviour............................................................................................................................26
Discipline...............................................................................................................................................26
Tax Receipts
While still attending the daycare.

 Tax receipts are provided annually in February for tax purposes. It is your responsibility
to provide me with your correct address and any address changes.
End of Care
 Tax receipts will be issuing once your finial payment has been made.
It is your responsibility to provide me with your correct address and any address changes.
One receipt will be issued per contract. If parents are splitting the fees, both parents’ names will
be on the receipt and its your responsibility to split it how you see fit.
There is a $20 administration fee for reissuing a receipt.
Fees
• All enrolment fees, tuition fees, holding fees and other daycare fees once paid are
non-refundable.
• If you withdraw from the daycare before care has started the fees paid are non-
refundable.
• All enrolment fees are non-refundable.
• The daycare holds the right to increase all fees at any time with a two-week written
notice.
• Tuition fees can be paid anytime during the scheduled pay week, as long as they are
paid in full by the scheduled pay date and time. Ex: If scheduled pay is on Thursday
at 5pm. Then you can pay between Monday and 5pm on the Thursday.
• Any money paid will not be refunded for any reason should there be a termination of
services by any party.
Late Payment Fee
$50.00 per day/child (including weekends and holidays) that payment is not received.
 If your tuition fee is not paid by 8:00am on the scheduled payday, a late fee will be due
with your payment
 Everyday your tuition payment and late fees are not paid in full by 8:00 am another $50
fee will be added
 Your child's care will be suspended until your tuition payment and all late fees are paid in
full
 Continued late payments will result in termination of our agreement
 You still have to pay for the days your child misses due to non-payment in order to hold
your spot
Late Pick Up Fee
$15.00 for any part of the first 15 minutes

$5.00/minute for all minutes past the first 15 minutes
Example: if you are one (1) hour late to pick up your child, it will cost you $240 per child. If
either of my child or myself miss or are late do an appointment because you are late, it will cost
you even more. See Rescheduling fees below.
If you arrive after your scheduled pick-up time, there will be a charge. This is to be paid before
your child's next scheduled day of care. Care will be suspended until payment in made. You will
be charged up to the minute you leave (not when you arrive). I go by the daycare clock.
This fee also applies if you are in the daycare with your child after I close. Make sure you are
here in time to get your child ready and ask any questions you might have.
 Your scheduled pick-up time can be found on your financial contract.

 If I have to close early for any reason your scheduled pick-up time becomes the time I am
closing for that day.
 If you are called in to pick up your child for any reason, you have 60min to get here. If
you take longer then 60min you will be charged the late fees.
Continued late pick ups will result in termination of our agreement.

If you are more than 1 hour late without contacting me, I will call your emergency contacts. If I
am unable to reach anyone to pick up your child, I will consider it an emergency and contact
Child Services and/or the police.
If you are going to be late dropping off your child, please notify me as soon as possible. This
allows me to plan activities accordingly.
Transition fees
Fees - Your regular contracted weekly fee applies during the transition period
If you would like to do a transition time while you are still off of work. You can only transition if
the spot is open for one or more weeks before you return to work. Transition time is not
guaranteed.
Transition hours/days: Are as listed below. Some flexibility can be made, but must be
approved by the provider.
You need to make sure you are available for immediate pick up if needed.
Parents are not allowed to stay during transition time.

Having a parent stay can:
 confuse your child,

 your child will act differently with you here, so not a true refection of how your child will
act in daycare
 having you here can upset and confuse the other children in my care
 for safety reasons in general
Like always you are allowed to access your child at any time, however I do ask that you respect
the other children's right to nap and not come during quiet time. If you require access to your
child before your regular scheduled pick-up time you are to come in talk to me if need, be, get
your child then leave. You can't hang out in the daycare with your child (see above reasons why
you can't stay).
Full-time transition times
One week of Transition
Monday – 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Tuesday – 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Wednesday – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Thursday – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Two weeks of Transition
Week #1
Week #2
Part-time transition times
One week of Transition
3 days/week 4 days/week
Day 1 - 8:00 am to 10:00 am 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Day 2 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Day 3 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Day 4 - N/A 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two week of Transition
Week #1
Day 1 - 8:00 am to 10:00 am 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Day 2 - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Day 3 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Day 4 - N/A 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Week #2
Day 1 - 8:00 am to 12:00 am 8:00 am - 12:00 am
Day 2 - 8:00 am to 3:15 pm 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Day 3 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am - 3:15 pm
Day 4 - N/A 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enrolment fees
The enrolment fee along with the signed contract(s) guarantees your child's enrolment at the
daycare
.
Enrolment Fees
Enrolment fees for care lasting one (1) week
No enrolment fee is charged
Enrolment fees for care lasting two (2) weeks to four (4) weeks
$50 flat fee
Enrolment fees for care lasting five (5) weeks to eight (8) weeks
$100 flat fee
Enrolment fees for care lasting between nine (9) weeks to twenty-three (23) months
Two (2) weeks worth of tuition payments
Full-time enrolment fee
For regular and teacher full-time care

1) The enrolment fee is non-refundable.
2) If your child is in care for 2 or more years, it will go towards your last two weeks of care.
3) If you terminate the contract (for any reason) before your child’s contracted start date you
forfeit your enrolment fee.
4) If you terminate the contract (for any reason) on or after the contracted start date the
enrolment fee will NOT be refunded.
5) If the provider terminates the contract (for any reason) before the contracted start date the
enrolment fee WILL be refunded.
6) The enrolment fee is required no later then 10pm the night of the contract signing. An
enrolment fee is ONLY paid once the contract has been sign.
Part-time enrolment fee
For regular and teacher part-time care

2) It goes towards guaranteeing the spot only.
3) It does NOT go towards any care.
5) If you terminate the contract (for any reason) on or after the contracted start date the
6) If the provider terminates the contract (for any reason) before the contracted start date the
Temporary enrolment fee
For any full-time and part-time temporary care.

2) It goes towards guaranteeing the spot only.
3) It does NOT go towards any care.
5) If you terminate the contract (for any reason) on or after the contracted start date you, the
6) If the provider terminates the contract (for any reason) before the contracted start date, the
Holding Fees
This fee is to hold a future start date

$150/week
for weeks leading up to your contracted start date
 You start paying the holding fee once you sign your contract or on a future date set by the
provider
 There is no care offered during the holding period
 The holding fee guarantees you can start care on the contracted start date
 It does not give you access to a spot before the contracted start date
 The future start date MUST be within 6 months from the date you sign the contracts
 This fee is to be paid on the same pay schedule as tuition fees
 This fee is non-refundable. If you terminate the contract at anytime the fee already paid
will not be refunded
Damages
The client(s) are responsible 100% of replacement costs for any damages that occur due to
intentional damages of the daycare’s (the provider’s) property through destructive behaviour,
roughness, or due to a breach of one or more of my policies listed on the daycare website.
Reimbursement will be paid within a reasonable time frame set by the provider.
It is expected that your child be respectful of my personal property and furnishings. A certain
amount of “wear and tear” is normal, but if your child intentionally damages my property
through destructive behaviour, roughness or due to a breach of one or more of my policies listed
in this agreement or on the daycare website, you will be liable for 100% of the replacement
costs. This reimbursement would be due within a reasonable time frame. If we end up in court
over money (payment for services, reimbursement cost etc.) all court fees are the responsibility
of the clients
Daycare Closures:
A burned-out provider or a sick provider is a dangerous provider. A provider needs time off
throughout the year and when sick, (for such illnesses such as the flu) to insure she is well rested
and well enough to ensure the safety of the children in her care.
Scheduled days off:
You will be given at least three (3) weeks’ notices. It is the parent’s responsibility to find back
up care.
The days off due to illness/Emergency days:
These are taken as needed. It is the parent’s responsibility to find back up care. Please note that
illness of myself or my children can come on suddenly leaving very little notice; if any. If I or
my children have a simple cold the daycare will remain open.
Other Daycare Closures:
New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic
Holiday, Labour Day, National day of Truth and Reconcilation, Thanksgiving Monday,
Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday I can either take the Friday before or the Monday
after off or on another day during the week before or the week after.
Termination Policy
Full Time Termination Policy
Termination by clients
The daycare considers regular full-time care as long-term care. This means your child is
expected to be in care for at least two (2) years. If you withdraw earlier then two (2) years you
forfeit your enrolment fee. If you are looking for care for less then two (2) years see the provider
about TEMPORARY care.
For more information on terminating your contract(s), see details below:
1. A six (6) week (30 business days) written notice is required and MUST be given on a non-pay
week. A longer notice can also be provided and is always appreciated. However only the last six
(6) weeks (30 business days) of the notice will be considered the official notice.
2. If termination notice is given within 23 months from the original contracted start date, you
forfeit your enrolment fee. You will still need to pay the tuition fee for your child’s last two
weeks of care. The tuition fee must be paid in full by 8:00 am on the Thursday before your
child’s last two weeks of care. You forfeit your enrolment fee if you hand in your termination
notice on or before ____________.
3. If termination notice is given on or after 24 months (2 years) from the original contracted start
date, your enrolment fee can go towards your child's last two weeks of care if all the termination
policy is followed. You can use your enrolment fee, towards your last two weeks, if you hand in
your termination notice on or after ____________.
4. If the enrolment fee is greater than the amount owed for the two weeks of care the remainder
of the money is forfeited.
5. If termination is done immediately (with or without notice), or with less than six (6) weeks (30
business days):
 A payment equalling five (5) weeks of your weekly tuition payments is due.
 The payments can be made in three (3) instalments, on the scheduled pay days or in one
(1) lump sum to be paid within 48 hours of terminating the contract.
6. If you or the provider terminates with notice and you decide to leave before the end of the
notice period you forfeit all fees paid (enrolment fees, tuition fee, etc.) and the remained of the
notice period of care. Payment is still due for the duration of the notice period.
7. If you terminate care (for any reason) before your contracted starting date you forfeit all fees
paid. Such as, but not limited to; holding fees, enrolment fee etc.
8. If you terminate care (for any reason) on or after the contracted start date you forfeit all fees
paid. Such as, but not limited to; holding fees, tuition fees etc.
9. If you terminate care but wish to return later you will need to sign a new contract, pay new
increase fees, and pay another enrolment fee. You are not guaranteed a spot unless a non-
refundable enrolment fee is paid.
10. Tuition Fees are a weekly fee not a daily fee. If you leave part way through the week, you
still owe for the full tuition fee.
Part time Termination Policy
Termination by client
week. A longer notice can also be provided, and is always appreciated. However only the last six
business days):
 The payments can be made in three (3) instalments, on the scheduled pay days or in one
(1) lump sum to be paid within 48 hours of terminating the contract
paid. Such as, but not limited to: holding fees, enrolment fee etc.
paid. Such as, but not limited to: holding fees, tuition fees etc.
6. If you terminate care, but wish to return at a later date you will need to sign a new contract,
pay new increase fees, and pay another enrolment fee. You are not guaranteed a spot unless a
non-refundable enrolment fee is paid.
7. Tuition Fees are a weekly fee not a daily fee. If you leave part way through the week, you still
owe for the full tuition fee.
Full-Time Teacher Termination Policy
Any option involving a summer holding fee is considered long term care. Your child is expected
to be in care for at least two (2) years. You can withdraw from care before the two (2) years;
however, you will forfeit your enrolment fee. If you are looking for less then two (2) years of
care, either choose an option without a holding fee or see the temporary care section. For more
information on terminating your contract, see details below:
2. If termination notice is given within two (2) years from the original contracted care start date,
you forfeit your enrolment fee. You will still need to pay the tuition fee for your child’s last two
weeks of care. The tuition fee must be paid in full by 8:00am on the Thursday before your
child`s last two weeks of care.
3. If termination notice is given after two (2) years of care from the original contracted care start
date, your enrolment fee can go towards your child's last two weeks of care if all the termination
policy is followed.
4. If the enrolment fee is greater than the amount owed for the two weeks of care the remainder
of the money is forfeited.
business days):
 A payment equalling five (5) weeks of your weekly tuition payments is due. The
payments can be made in three (3) instalments, on the scheduled pay days or in one (1)
lump sum to be paid within 48 hours of terminating the contract
10. Tuition Fees are a weekly fee not a daily fee. If you leave part way through the week, you
still owe for the full tuition fee.
11. If you terminate at any time your forfeit your “summer holding fee”, if one is paid, part of
your tuition fee.
Part-Time Teacher Termination Policy
business days):
 The payments can be made in three (3) instalments, on the scheduled pay days or in
one (1) lump sum to be paid within 48 hours of terminating the contract
notice period you
forfeit all fees paid (enrolment fees, tuition fee, etc.) and the remained of the notice period of
care. Payment is still due for the duration of the notice period.
7. Tuition Fees are a weekly fee not a daily fee. If you leave part way through the week, you still
owe for the full tuition fee.
8. If you terminate at any time your forfeit your “summer holding fee”, if one has been paid.
Temporary care termination policy
Termination by the client
1. A six (6) week (30 business days) written notice is required.
business days) notice:
 A payment equalling five (5) weeks of tuition payments is due.

 Payments can be paid in three (3) instalments on the scheduled pay days or in one lump
sum within 48 hours of terminating the contract.
notice period you forfeit all fees paid (tuition fee, etc.) and the remained of the notice period of
care. Payment is still due for the duration of the notice period.4. If you terminate the contract (for
any reason) before physical care has started you forfeit all fees paid. Such as, but not limited to:
holding fees, enrolment fee etc.
5. If you terminate the contract (for any reason) on or after the contracted start date you forfeit all
fees paid. Such as, but not limited to: holding fees, enrolment fee, tuition payments etc).
Termination by the provider (All types of care)
The provider can give a two-week written notice at any time, for any reason.
The provider holds the right to terminate immediately for, but not limited too, the following
reasons:
 If there is use of inappropriate words (name-calling, foul language) shaming,

humiliating, threatening or frightening a child, another parent, provides family or the
provider herself.
 If there is any violent behaviour from the parents or child.
 If you are caught medicating your child to mask an illness or fever.
 If you or your child breaches one or more of the daycare Policies.
 For any reason the provider deems it to be in the best interest and safety of others or
your child.
If the provider needs to terminate care immediately you forfeit your enrolment fee.
If the provider terminates the contract before the contracted start date, the enrolment fee WILL
be refunded.
Attendance Policy
Your child can attend daycare if:
 You arrive between your scheduled drop of time and 8:30am

 Your child has had breakfast. A small snack will be served between 8:00am and 8:15am
 Your child is well enough to participate in ALL the daycare actives
 Your child is well enough to play outside
 Your child doesn't have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, unknown rash or contagious illness
 Your child is able to eat and drink normally
 Your child can breath with little to no problems
 Your child doesn't have a bad cough. (Stops your child or other children from napping,
stops your child from participating in daycare actives.)
 Your child is dressed for the day
 Your child has a clean diaper on (clean when you left the house)
Drop Offs
 Drop offs are to be done quickly. However, please make sure you say good-bye. NEVER
leave without your child knowing. This will cause your child distress.
 The Provider will help your child remove any coats, boots etc.
 You are responsible for your child until you leave.
 If you show up after the scheduled drop off time, the provider has the right to refuse your
child care for the day (payment is still required to hold your child’s spot).
Drop off Time:
 Between your scheduled drop off time and 8:30 am

 If your child has an appointment, it is expected that the appointment time will be made so
that there will only be one drop off and pick up. Late day appointments are encouraged.
If you drop off after 8:30am, without notify me in advance I can not guarantee we will be
in.
 Out of respect for all the children in my care please re-frame from dropping off or pick
up during nap time, 12:00pm and 3:00pm. If you need to pick up during this time, please
notify me and we can work something out.
 The daycare is NOT a drop-in daycare. Respect the drop off times.
Pick Ups
 If you have any questions or concerns you may speak with the provider before leaving.
 There is no lingering or playing in the daycare yard. It is private property once you have
arrived.
 If we are in the backyard, you are not to stay and let your child play.
 If you have other children with you, they are your responsibility and they are NOT to
enter the daycare area or to play in the backyard. You are responsible for your child once
you arrive.
ACCESS TO CHILD/PREMISES
Access to your child:

 The parents/legal guardians legally can pick up their child at anytime while the child is in
care.
 I do ask that you re-frame from coming during quiet time as it will disturb the other
children in care.
 The only time I can stop a parent/legal guardian is if I have a copy of a court order.
Access to premises:
 I can't legally tell a parent/legal guardian, without a court order, that they are not allowed
on the daycare property to pick up and drop off their child. This doesn't mean you can
freely walk around my house or yard. It also doesn't mean you can hang out in the
daycare or on my property.
 You are to drop off/pick up your child, talk to me about your child then leave. You don't
get to hang out in the daycare or on my property.
Releasing a child from care

:
 All pick ups MUST be done by an adult (18 years +).
 I will not release a child to any one younger.
 If age is in question, I will ask for ID.
Unless I am instructed in writing to do otherwise, I will only release a child to the following
persons:
1. The child's parent(s)

2. The child's custodial parent (when applicable)
3. The emergency contact person **
4. Any other guardian to whom the parent, by way of a written authorization, allows us to release
the child**
5. I can ONLY with-hold a child from a parent, if I have a court order signed by a judge
** ID MUST BE SHOWN and must be 18 years of age or older
 I will only release your child to an adult who is on the pick up/emergency list or with
written permission
 I need to see ID from all adults if I have not meet them before
Sick Children
Attendance is at the sole discretion of the caregiver if illness has been or is present.
Vomiting:
 Your child is required to remain home.
We can discuss your child's return to daycare, once all the following criteria has been met:
 48 hours from the time the vomit reducing medication (such as, Gravel) are out of your
child system (8 to 10 hours after taking last dose) and vomiting has not restarted
 48 hours free of any vomit reducing medication or any other medication that can mask
symptoms of illness
 If no medication is given: 48 hours starting one (1) hour after the last time your child
vomited
If I find out that you have given your child medication to cover up a vomiting before sending
your child to daycare, I hold the right to terminate care immediately.
Your child is required to remain home for at least forty-eight (48) hours, if not longer.
Fever:
We can discuss your child's return to daycare once all the following criteria has been met:
 48 hours from the time the fever reducing medication are out of your child system (8 to
10 hours after taking last dose) and fever has not returned
 48 hours free of any fever reducing medication or any other medication that can mask
symptoms of illness
 If no medication is given: 48 hours starting one (1) hour after you discover your child’s
fever has broken
If your child gets a fever while at daycare, you will be contacted to pick your child up.
If I find out that you have given your child medication to cover up a fever before sending your
child to daycare, I hold the right to terminate care immediately.
Your child is required to remain home for at least forty-eight (48) hours, if not longer.
Diarrhea:
Diarrhea due to illness is highly contagious.
We can discuss your child's return to daycare once all the following criteria has been met:
 24 hours from the time the diarrhea reducing medication are out of your child system (8
to 10 hours after taking last dose) and diarrhea has not returned
 24 hours free of any diarrhea reducing medication or any other medication that can mask
symptoms of illness
 If no medication is given: 24 hours starting one (1) hour after your child's last diarrhea
bowel movement
If your child gets diarrhea while at daycare, you will be contacted to pick your child up.
If I find out that you have given your child medication to cover up diarrhea before sending your
child to daycare, I hold the right to terminate care immediately.
Your child is required to stay home at least twenty-four (24) hours, if not longer.
Medication Policy
Parents must notify the Daycare of any medications given to their child prior to arriving at
daycare.
This will enable me to monitor their child for any side effects.
I will administer prescription medication.

Non-prescription medication (such as Tylenol) will only be administered when accompanied by
a doctor’s note.
The doctor's note is required to state the dosage and times the medication is to be given.
Parents are responsible to cover all dr.’s fees.
All medication is required to be in its original container with the child’s name clearly written on
it.
A Medication Record Form is required to be fully filled out.
Medication will only be administered if in the following forms:
 Pills (chew-able or dissolving)

 Liquids
 Ear Drops
 Epi-Pens (Epi-Pen form must be completely filled out)
 Creams (you must provide disposable medical gloves)
Medication will NOT be administered in, but not limited to, the following forms:
 Injection (excluding Epi-Pens)

 Eye Drops
 Depositories
 Pills that need to be swallowed
If your child requires the medication during daycare hours you can come at set times to
administer it or give written permission for another person (18 years old or older) at set times to
administer it.
Injuries
No matter how closely we watch, and how careful we are, accidents do occasionally happen.
Minor cuts and bruises suffered while at daycare will receive proper care - they will be washed
with soap and warm water and properly bandaged.
Immunization
The day of and the day after receiving the vaccine:
 Child is required to remain at home after getting the vaccine

 The child is also to remain home the day after receiving the vaccine
 This is so a parent can keep an eye out for side effects
All children are required to have their immunizations up to date.
The daycare requires a copy of your immunization records before your child can start care, and
every-time they get a new vaccine.
Dr.’s Notes
You are responsible to pay for any fees that a doctor might request for a Dr.’s note. The daycare
has the right to overrule a Dr.’s note at any time for any reason.
Medical Emergencies
In case of serious accident or sudden illness requiring medical attention the following procedures
are followed:
Call 911
1. Parents or emergency contacts are notified.
2. Child will be sent to local hospital. (The paramedics will chose the hospital.)
Parents will be responsible for all costs involved in emergency treatment including emergency
transportation if required.
 I will authorize only medical care that is serious enough that it must be administered
immediately and cannot wait until the parent/emergency contact arrives
 The parent/emergency contact must meet the child at the hospital as I have other children
in my care and can not go to the hospital
 These health policies are critical to ensuring the health of all children in my care
 I appreciate your help and support
Allergies
Food Allergies
Many food allergies and sensitivities can result in severe or life-threatening reactions, I require
that you indicate any allergies your child may have.
Every effort is made to prevent your child from coming into contact with the food in question.
The daycare is NOT NUT free.
Environmental and Seasonal Allergies
If a child comes to daycare with a runny nose, coughing, congestion, and the parent feels this is
due to allergies I must have a doctor's note stating what the child is allergic to. Children will not
be allowed to attend the daycare if they have a fever, persistent non clear runny nose, persistent
coughing or diarrhea that coincides with allergies.
Smoking
Smoking refuses to: cigarettes, cigars, vaporing, marijuana (cannabis), or any other substance
that can be smoked.
This Daycare is 100% smoke free; this applies to the yard and driveway. Please refrain from
smoking around your child before daycare. If your child smells of smoke you will be asked to
take your child home, bath and change your child’s clothing before your child can return to care.
Please reframe form smoking before entering the daycare. If the daycare smells like smoke after
you have be in it you will no longer be allowed to enter. All drop offs/pick ups will have to be
done outside.
A reminder that it is against the law to smoke in a vehicle with a child 18 years of age and under,
I am required by law to report you if I witness you breaking this law.
Rules
The following will not be tolerated:
• Mental and verbal abuse - shaming, humiliating and frightening a child will never be
used towards a child in my care, nor will it be tolerated by others.
• Use polite words (no name-calling, foul language).
• Have respect for furniture, others and their belongings.
• Eating is only allowed sitting at the table or in a high chair.
• Nap time is quiet time. You don't have to sleep but you do have to respect others and
their wish to sleep.
• Use toys respectfully.
Children with challenging behaviour
If a child continues to have challenges with unacceptable behavior that endangers other children
the child care may be terminated immediately.
Parents Behaviour
The following is grounds for immediate termination:

If there is use of inappropriate words (name-calling, foul language) shaming, humiliating,
threatening or frightening a child, another parent, the provider’s family or the provider herself.
Acceptable Behaviour
Acceptable behaviour is encouraged by giving positive verbal rewards. This reinforces a child's
good feeling about his/her behaviour and serves as an example to the children to act in such a
way to receive praise.
Discipline
The following methods of discipline will never be used on any child at the daycare:
• Spanking, hitting, pinching, slapping or any forms of physical force.

• Mental or emotional cruelty.
• Depriving meals, snacks, rest or toilet use.
Depending on the situation, a warning is usually given and the child is reminded of acceptable
behaviour and re-directed to a different activity. The next step would be a time out. This time
out is not a punishment, but rather a time that they may calm down, remember what behaviour is
acceptable, and decide when they are ready to rejoin the group with appropriate behaviour. If
timeouts are not effective, some sort of consequence will be imposed. This may range from a
favorite toy being taken away for a short period of time, to being excluded from a favorite
actively.

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While still attending the daycare.

There is a $20 administration fee for reissuing a receipt.

• All enrolment fees are non-refundable.

Late Payment Fee

Late Pick Up Fee

$15.00 for any part of the first 15 minutes

 Your scheduled pick-up time can be found on your financial contract.

Continued late pick ups will result in termination of our agreement.

Parents are not allowed to stay during transition time.

 confuse your child,

Full-time transition times

One week of Transition

Monday – 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Two weeks of Transition

Part-time transition times

One week of Transition

Full-time enrolment fee

For regular and teacher full-time care

Part-time enrolment fee

For regular and teacher part-time care

Temporary enrolment fee

For any full-time and part-time temporary care.

This fee is to hold a future start date

Scheduled days off:

The days off due to illness/Emergency days:

Other Daycare Closures:

Full Time Termination Policy

For more information on terminating your contract(s), see details below:

Part time Termination Policy

Full-Time Teacher Termination Policy

Part-Time Teacher Termination Policy

Temporary care termination policy

Termination by the client

1. A six (6) week (30 business days) written notice is required.

 A payment equalling five (5) weeks of tuition payments is due.

Termination by the provider (All types of care)

 If there is use of inappropriate words (name-calling, foul language) shaming,

 You arrive between your scheduled drop of time and 8:30am

Drop off Time:

 Between your scheduled drop off time and 8:30 am

Access to your child:

Releasing a child from care

1. The child's parent(s)

** ID MUST BE SHOWN and must be 18 years of age or older

 Your child is required to remain home.

 Your child is required to remain home.

 Your child is required to remain home.

Diarrhea due to illness is highly contagious.

I will administer prescription medication.

A Medication Record Form is required to be fully filled out.

Medication will only be administered if in the following forms:

 Pills (chew-able or dissolving)

 Injection (excluding Epi-Pens)

 Child is required to remain at home after getting the vaccine

Environmental and Seasonal Allergies

The following will not be tolerated:

Children with challenging behaviour

The following is grounds for immediate termination:

• Spanking, hitting, pinching, slapping or any forms of physical force.

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