Sigrid Kirsten Hansen
DBA In Kirsten's Care
State Lic #444406185
**POLICIES**
1. 
This agreement is made between the parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/partner(s) for the care of
This agreement is made between the parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/partner(s) for the care of your little one at the home of the provider.
2. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION:
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION:'In Kirsten's Care" will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.3.SUBSTITUTE CARE ARRANGEMENTS:
SUBSTITUTE CARE ARRANGEMENTS:The provider's personal/family appointments will be made at a time when there is the least amount of children present during the week. The provider may be gone for up to an hour or an hour and a half. A substitute, on occasion, will be asked to step in during this time frame. If the parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/partner(s) do not feel comfortable with this situation then the parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/partner(s) need to make other arrangements for care. Note that this is not a regular occurrence and that any assistants working in a daycare atmosphere have been fingerprinted, a thorough background check has been completed along with CPR/First Aid certification. In an emergency type of situation where the provider has to leave unexpectedly, notification to the parents may not be guaranteed. Be assured, however, any substitute has been cleared by the State of California and certified.
4. DRESS:
DRESS:Please have your child dressed (this includes underwear if potty-trained) and clean prior to dropping your child off.
Shoes are required if walking. Due to backyard conditions “crocs” and “flip flops” are not allowed. All shoes must be closed end type shoes. Tennis shoes are the best.
All infants, at a minimum, must have socks. When beginning to learn how to walk or walking, a stable walking shoe is recommended/required. Please see me if you have any questions.
5.ILLNESS POLICY:
ILLNESS POLICY:The parent(s)/legal guardian(s)/partner(s) agree to notify the provider of a child's illness or suspected illness and to make other arrangements if the child shows any of the following symptoms:
*Fever
*Grey or white stool*Breathing trouble
*Unusually dark tea-colored urine
*Yellowish skin or eyes
*Sore throat or trouble swallowing
*Pinkeye
*Vomiting
*Unusual spots or rashesInfected skin patches
Infected skin patches*A runny nose that is not clear
*Diarrhea (3 or more diapers child is to be sent home)
*A child that is not active for normal day activities
*Unusual behavior - crying more than usual, lethargy, generally feeling unwell and does not participate in normal daily activities.
*If your child is unusually tired, pale, shows a lack of appetite, is difficult to wake, confused, or irritable.
The provider agrees to attempt to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s)/partner(s) of any illness the child comes in contact with at the provider's home. The provider will attempt to notify the parent(s)/guardian(s)/partner(s) if the child shows any of the following symptoms while in care.
The provider may refuse to accept the child for care if any of these symptoms are present:
*Fever
*Grey or white stool
*Breathing trouble
*Unusually dark tea-colored urine
*Yellowish skin or eyes
*Sore throat or trouble swallowing
*Pinkeye
*Vomiting
*Unusual spots or rashes Infected skin patches
*A runny nose that is not clear
*Diarrhea (3 or more diapers child is to be sent home)
*A child that is not active for normal day activities
*Unusual behavior - crying more than usual, lethargy, generally feeling unwell and does not participate in normal daily activities.
*If your child is unusually tired, pale, shows a lack of appetite, is difficult to wake, confused, or irritable.
If your child develops any type of cold symptoms the State of California, due to COVID, has recommended that your child stay home for 24 hours to see if/what symptoms occur without the assistance of any type of medicine before returning to childcare. He/she may be required to test for COVID before their return.
If, in the opinion of the provider, the child is too ill to remain in care regardless of a fever or if the child develops a fever of 99.9 degrees or higher, the parent/legal guardian/partner will pick up the child when requested by the provider and obtain proper doctor’s clearance if necessary.
I will use my best judgment, as well as these guidelines, to determine when to send a child home.
*NOTE: The child must be FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO DAYCARE WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF ANY FEVER REDUCING MEDICATION.
* If your child has a persistent cough that lasts for 5 or more days a doctor's note will be required or at the request of the provider before your child may return to daycare.
*Finally, if your child is ill enough to be taken to the doctor, without a request from me, please bring in a doctor’s clearance so this type of matter does not have any repercussions from other parents if it is brought to my attention.
6.EMERGENCY POLICY:
EMERGENCY POLICY:For life-threatening emergencies, the provider will call 9-1-1 and have emergency medical services dispatched and if necessary, have the child transported to the hospital via ambulance. The parent/legal guardian/partner will also be notified.
7.FIRE EVACUATION POLICY:
FIRE EVACUATION POLICY:In the event that an evacuation is necessary due to fire, the fire alarm will be activated, and all children will be escorted out of the home. Depending on the seriousness of the situation, children will either be escorted to the back yard or to the front.
8.EARTHQUAKE EVACUATION POLICY:
EARTHQUAKE EVACUATION POLICY:If an evacuation is necessary due to an earthquake, the provider will wait until the earth stops shaking, then escort the children outside to the provider's backyard as there is no danger of high wires and or trees.
If the children must be escorted completely off the property they will be taken to the end of South Navarra Drive where Green Hills meets. If Granite Creek Overpass is damaged access can be made via Mt. Hermon Road to Glen Canyon to Green Hills Road.
Green Hills meets. If Granite Creek Overpass is damaged access can be made via Mt. Hermon Road to Glen Canyon to Green Hills Road.9. FOOD NUTRITION PROGRAM:
FOOD NUTRITION PROGRAM:All children will be accepted into the Food Nutrition Program. Healthy, well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks will be prepared. NOTE: Community Bridges Food Program Monitors come in on unannounced visits to ensure proper meals are being served and at the serving times indicated.
Meals are served Monday through Friday. An a.m. snack is served at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. and finally dinner at 4:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please have your child fed prior to dropping him/her off at daycare and please refrain from having the child come in with food in their hands unless medically necessary.
INFANTS ONLY: The provider is required to furnish at all times a powered formula. If the parents choose not to use that formula then formula or breast milk must be provided by the parents. If unmixed powered formula is brought, purified drinking water must accompany the formula if your infant is 6 months or younger.
10. OUTSIDE FOOD ITEMS BROUGHT INTO DAYCARE:
OUTSIDE FOOD ITEMS BROUGHT INTO DAYCARE:Unless the child has a medical need for bringing in outside food to the provider's home, please refrain from doing this. I am required by the food nutrition program to serve healthy snacks and meals only at certain time frames and can cause problems with the other children. I do appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
11.BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:If you would like your child to celebrate his/her birthday with something special ie: cupcakes, muffins (they are the easiest), etc. Please have the items here at time of drop off in the morning. Also please check with staffing to see if we any children sensitive to certain food allergies.
12.VACATION ACCOUNT BALANCE:
VACATION ACCOUNT BALANCE: Vacation credit will no longer apply. Discontinued April 1, 2012.
13.ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS:
ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS:Refer to Items Provided by Parents Sheet for listings.
During summertime months please apply sunscreen to your child/ren prior to care. I will apply sunscreen to your child/ren during the day as appropriate/required, if permission is given by the parent. Note, if the child should become burned, the staff of In Kirsten's Care or I will not be held responsible.
14. CHILDREN'S TOYS:
CHILDREN'S TOYS:Toys may come from home but understand that we will not be held responsible if they become lost, damaged, or broken. NOTE: Due to COVID-19 toys from home are being discouraged and should remain at home.
15.ITEMS BROUGHT INTO CARE:
ITEMS BROUGHT INTO CARE:Any items that are brought into daycare, please have them labeled appropriately (this excludes individual diapers). For example: blankets, bottles, and clothing.
Also it would be greatly appreciated that if your diaper and wipe supply run low, and needs to be replaced, please mark on the outside packaging the child's name. This is an extreme help when multiple supplies come in on the same day to ensure that all products go to the right child.
16.DIAPERS ISSUED BY THE PROVIDER:
DIAPERS ISSUED BY THE PROVIDER:For parents that supply diapers/wipes on a per-service basis there will be a $1.50 charge for each diaper that is used if your child runs out or if your child has inadequate diaper that does not properly fit. A .25 cent charge will be applied for each wipe that is used if your child's supply is depleted. Parents who leave a supply of diapers and wipes with me will be notified in advance when your supply runs low.
17. USE OF TELEVISION:
USE OF TELEVISION:It is the policy of this facility to not have the television on constantly. When in use, it will be used for playing/listening to music and/or on special occasions such as Easter or Christmas or play a short video of an educational nature such as Super Why. At no time will video games be used.
18.LANGUAGE:
LANGUAGE:Parents it is imperative that when speaking to your children that proper words are being used. Therefore, I do refrain from using words such as wipees for wipes, paci for pacifier, etc. when children learn to speak, they need to learn to speak correctly.
19.TRANSPORTATION USE:
TRANSPORTATION USE:During daycare hours the provider may use her vehicle to transport children in an emergency situation or for an upcoming field trip.
20.COVID-19 PROTOCOL (Also see COVID-19 section)
COVID-19 PROTOCOL (Also see COVID-19 section)When dropping off or picking up your child, please social distance when other parents are present.
Masks will be required if entry is made or cannot social distance. Regardless of vaccination status.
Hand sanitizer must be used before entry or opening the door.
Parents will keep drop-offs and pick-ups short.
Temperatures will be taken throughout the day and parent/guardian agree to come and pick up child upon provider's request.
For the safety of others, if you, your family, or someone that you have been in contact with has tested positive for Covid-19 or believe they have it, please self-quarantine for a minimum of ten (10) days before returning to daycare. A doctor’s note will be required for re-entry.
Anytime a child goes to see a physician, due to any type of illness, a doctor’s note will be required.
21. RETURN OF DEPOSIT – END OF CONTRACT:
When a deposit is put on file to hold a position and the child does not begin care, the deposit will be forfeited. No exceptions.
If a deposit is made, the return deposit, if applicable, will be in form of a check. All checks are valid for 30 days. If for any reason the check has not been cashed in that time period, and the parent would like the check re-issued, the parent will pay to have the original check cancelled (current bank fee) and a secondary check will be issued for 30 days.
