Sigrid Kirsten Hansen
DBA In Kirsten's Care
State Lic #444406185
**POLICIES**
1. This agreement is made between the Parent(s) and Provider for the care of (NAME OF CHILD) at the home of the provider.
2. 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:
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)/guardian(s) do not feel comfortable with this situation then the parent(s)/guardian(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 and a thorough background has been completed.
4. DRESS:
Please have your child dressed (this includes underwear) and clean prior to dropping your child off.
5. ILLNESS POLICY:
The parent(s)/guardian(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:
Severe coughing
Breathing trouble
Sore throat or trouble swallowing
Unusual spots or rashes
Diarrhea
Fever
Unusually dark tea-colored urine
Pinkeye
Infected skin patches
Grey or white stool
Yellowish skin or eyes
Vomiting
A runny nose that is not clear
The provider agrees to attempt to notify the parent/guardian 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) if the child shows any of the following symptoms while in care. The provider may refuse to accept the child for care if these symptoms are present.
Severe coughing
Breathing trouble
Sore throat or trouble swallowing
Unusual spots or rashes
Diarrhea
Fever
Unusually dark tea-colored urine
Pinkeye
Infected skin patches
Gray or white stool
Yellowish skin or eyes
Vomiting
A runny nose that is not clear
If, in the opinion of the provider, the child is too ill to remain in care or if the child develops a fever of 99.9 degrees or higher, the parent/legal guardian will pick up the child when requested by the provider.
*NOTE: *The child must be FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS prior to returning to daycare without the assistance of an oral medication such as Advil or Tylenol.
*If your child has a persistent cough that lasts 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.
6. 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 will also be notified.
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7. FIRE EVACUATION POLICY:
In the event that an evacuation is necessary due to fife, the fife 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 backyard or to the front.
8. 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 Heights parking lot located at 123 South Navarra Drive.
9. FOOD NUTRITION PROGRAM:
All children will be accepted into the Food Nutrition Program. Healthy, well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks will be prepared.
Meals are served Monday through Friday. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a,m. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. and an afternoon snack is served at approximately 3:45/4:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please have your child fed prior to dropping himlher off at daycare.
INFANTS ONLY: Formula or breast milk must be provided by the parents. If unmixed powdered 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:
Unless the child(ren) have a medical need for certain foods served other than meal service times please refrain from bringing in outside food. I am required by the food nutrition program to serve snacks and meals only at certain time frames. I do appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
11. 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 staff to see if we have any children sensitive to food allergies
12. VACATION ACCOUNT BALANCE:
If you have exhausted your vacation time on the books please make sure that your account balance is up to date prior to your absence.
Note: Effective June 1, 2012 tuition will remain the same regardless of vacation time taken. Please make sure that your account balance is up to date prior to your absence.
13. ITEMS PROVIDED BY THE PARENTS:
Refer to Items Provided by Parents sheet for listings.
During summertime months please apply sunscreen on your child/ren prior to care. I will apply sunscreen to your child/ren during the day as is 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
Toys may come from home but understand that we will not be held responsible if they become lost or broken.
15. USE OF TELEVISION:
It is the policy of In Kirsten's Care to provide a fun, exciting, engaging day and not to sit directly in front of the television all day. I believe that with friends, toys, activities and outside time play, television should be limited to playing a holiday classic such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at Christmas time occasionally or completely turned off. The television will be used when playing children's songs during music time.
16. ITEMS BROUGHT INTO DAYCARE:
Any items that are brought into daycare please have them labeled appropriately. For example: blankets, bottles, toys, and clothing.
Also it would be greatly appreciated that if your diaper and wipe supply have your child's name on them so there is easier identification when several supplies come in at once.
17. DIAPERS ISSUED BY 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 an 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.
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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 to school and/or from school.
"References available upon request*
