The following items are not provided by Blossom Child Daycare and must be provided by the parent: Please bring the following items on your child’s first day of school
Meals and Snacks Children under 1 year old, parent should provide all food and snack. Children over 1 year old, parents should provide all food. The caregiver must ensure that children in care 2 hours a day or more are provided with a nutritious snack; In addition to snack, a child in care for 4 hours a day or more must be provided with a midday or evening meal or both by parents; In addition to food. Feed your child breakfast at home and not at daycare to eliminate old food left in your child’s cubby for health and safety regulations. We will be glad to assist you when your child is ready to enter the center the toilet training phase. Please provide at least one complete change of clothing, including socks, and an adequate supply of pull-ups training pants for your child, Pull-ups are required until the child is completely toilet trained. Clothing for this stage should be selected for easy on and off. Enrollment Policy There are several forms that must be completed and in our possession before we can assume the responsibility of caring for your child. The forms are as follows:
Withdrawal Policy You are required to give two weeks written notice when you decide to terminate childcare. The two weeks well be paid in full, regardless of whether or not your child is in attendance. In the event that I should ever find it necessary to end our agreement I also will give at least two weeks written notice for which full tuition is due, except for reasons such as, but not limited to: destructive, uncontrollable or violent behaviors, habitual lateness in pick up of children, lateness of payment or nonpayment, lack of parental cooperation, physical or verbal abuse of any person or property, lack of compliance with handbook regulations, serious illness of child or provider. These situations will be grounds for immediate termination. If it becomes necessary for me to resort to legal action to collect fees, the parent (s) will be responsible for any legal fees incurred by Blossom Child Care. Termination notice will not be accepted while provider or parents are no vacation. You may pay two weeks fees in lieu of two weeks notice. Discipline Policy We believe in helping children find appropriate ways in dealing with their social, emotional cognitive and physical needs. Therefore, guiding children’s behavior may be carried out in a positive, supportive and non-judgmental manner. We feel it is important to:
If we feel there is a chronic behavioral issue that needs attention , we will let you know so that we’re handling it in the same way and your child has continuity in discipline between our homes. These types of behaviors might include such things as biting, use of bad words, chronic hitting, etc. Together we will try to find a solution. You may be called to remove your child if his / her behavior prevents me from being able to properly care for the other children. It the problem continues, other arrangements for the care of the child will have to be made, for the safety and well being of all. Under on circumstances will there be any spanking, physical abuse, verbal abuse, name-calling or isolation used. Neither food nor sleep will ever be withheld from children as a means of punishment. As a home care provider, I have a responsibility by law to recognize and report any evidence of child abuse---physical or emotional --- or neglect. This is strictly for the benefit of your child. Payment Procedures Fees are due on the first day of each month. Please make cheque payable to “ Blossom Child Care “ .We prefer post dated cheque for up six months. Please note that the postdated cheques will be returned should the contract be terminated. Cheques must be dated for the day they are due. Gradual Entry At Blossom Child Care, for the comfort, safety, satisfaction, peace of mind and protection of all parties involved, we are implementing a Gradual Entry and Trial Period Program. This period is for 2 weeks, whereby the Child Care Provider, Parents, and Child, can try out the Daycare before deciding to continue further, without having to provide any notice for the withdrawal or discontinuance of service. Absences There will be no refunds or adjustments made to your childcare fee for your time missed due to illness, holidays, doctors appointments, or days off. A place has been reserved for each child that cannot be filled on a short-term basis. Although we will make every attempt to be available each day, there can be occasions that we will be unable to provide service due to illness. You will be notified as soon as possible so you can arrange for alternate care for your child. It will be your responsibility to arrange payment for this substitute care. Tax receipt Tax receipts will be issued each January for the previous year’s fees. Childcare Subsidy The childcare subsidy is a monthly payment that helps British Columbia families with low income to meet the costs of childcare. To apply for the subsidy, please contact a Ministry of Human Resources office, listed in the blue pages of the TELUS telephone directory. |