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My goal as a childcare provider is to provide a safe, relaxed, comfortable, loving, home-like environment in which the children can feel secure. Children are unique individuals and each one develops at their own rate. I believe children learn through play and through experiencing the world around them. No child is forced to participate, though all are encouraged. The children will develop many skills including emotional security, social skills, listening skills, expressive language skills, self-help skills, creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, and above all a positive self-esteem and a love of learning.

COMMUNICATION

Good communication is of the utmost importance to me. When I accept a new family into my childcare business, I like to be sure that we can share openly about any concerns or questions that may arise. I welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that are oriented towards a positive outcome for the children. Parents are encouraged to discuss their child with me at any time. Sensitive issues will be discussed in private outside daycare hours.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Hours of operation are 6:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

ADMISSION & ENROLLMENT

Punkin Patch accepts children age 6 weeks through second grade. Registrations are accepted subject to availability of space and accommodations. The following forms must be completed and in my possession before I can assume the responsiblity of caring for your child. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
1. Registration Form
2. Policies and Procedures Agreement (signed by both parents)
3. Financial Agreement (signed by both parents)
4. Medical Emergency Release forms
5. Current record of immunizations
6. Consent for child to go on walks and field trips
7. A signed Parent's Guide to Registered Family Homes Acknowledgement Form
8. Child & Adult Food Program Enrollment Form (if applicable)

TRIAL PERIOD

The first two weeks of your child's enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks either parent or provider may terminate the agreement at a moments notice. The important topic here is that all parties involved feel that this is the best situation for this child. After the initial two weeks trial period, two weeks written notice is required to terminate the childcare agreement. (See also Termination Policy).

BENIFITS

1. Small group
2. Meals are provided for children: breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snack
3. Preschoolers have free access to computer activities
4. For any parent that refers a family to the dayhome one-week's tuition will be credited to your account after that child is here for one month
5. One primary caregiver
6. Warm home-like atmosphere
7. Semi-structured preschool program including; letters & number recognition, colors, shapes, science, etc.
8. Birthdays, Valentines, Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas parties!

TUITION

Your basic tuition rate will be as stated on your Financial Agreement. Tuition payments are due, in advance, every Friday prior to the next week of care. This fee reserves a space for your child and must be paid even if your child misses a day or more.

If for any reason your child is absent from my care, you will still be required to pay the full tuition due. If you know that your child will not be in care on the date tuition will be due; you are to leave a check before leaving.

Any tuition paid after 5:30 p.m. on Monday is subject to a $10.00 late fee, per day, per child. Your child will not be permitted to attend my facility if their tuition is over five (5) days late.

OTHER FEES

REGISTRATION: Upon registration, a registration fee of $_____ will be due for each child in care. Each year on the anniversary date of admittance a supply/registration fee of $_____ will be due for each child. These fees are non-refundable for any reason, once a child is placed in my care.
RETURNED CHECKS: A charge of $_____ will be assessed for any returned checks plus an additional late fee of $_____ per day until payment is paid in full.
LATE PICKUP FEE: Your child should not come earlier or stay later unless you have made prior arrangements with me. Parents picking up their children after the agreed pick-up time will be subject to a $_____ late fee. This fee charge if for each 15 minutes or any portion thereof beginning fifteen (15) minutes after the agreed pick-up time. If for any reason you are going to be late, it is very important that you notify the dayhome. It is up to you, the parent, to make sure your child is picked up on time. Sometimes things come up, but you need to make sure that someone is here no later than 5:30 p.m. If child has not been picked up by 5:30 p.m. there will be a late fee of $_____ for each 5 minutes or any portion thereof beginning at 5:30 p.m.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION

Parents desiring to hold a space for an upcoming opening may do so by placing a deposit for the first two (2) weeks tuition plus the initial registration fee of $_____. In the event your child does not start care by the agreed upon date, your position will be forfeited and all deposit's to hold the position will become non-refundable.