Any child with a fever of degrees or above, orally in the mouth , or axillary under the arm , may not attend daycare. State law requires that we notify parents of children who have been exposed to certain contagious diseases. Please notify us if your child becomes infected, so a note can be posted. Note: A fever in and of itself is not all bad given that it is not too high. A fever is your bodies natural way of trying to protect it self against what ever virus or bacteria is attacking it.
However, a fever is an obvious indicator that the child is sick and possibly contagious, therefore requiring exclusion from daycare. Also, we need to know how many children we need to prepare meals for. If your child will not be attending daycare for what ever reason, you are still required to pay. At Building Blocks Home Daycare we do not give medications to the children. If your child needs to be medicated in order to get through the day, and be able to comfortably participate in our classroom activities, then it is quite possible he or she may be too sick to attend daycare.
We will however give certain doctor prescribed medications to the children, of course given that they are no longer contagious, and only if the medication consent form has been signed.
Examples of these would be; antibiotics for ear infections etc and Tylenol for teething or pain associated with bumps or bruises not to bring down a fever. We are required by law to report any suspected incidents of possible child abuse or neglect. Your child can be questioned by child protective services at any time without your consent. Emergency information is kept on file at the daycare. If your child is injured while at the daycare, first aid will be administered.
If treatment by a doctor is necessary, we will make every effort to contact you or the doctor you have chosen to treat your child. In all cases, an injury report is completed, and a copy is given to the parents as well as the Department of Social Services.
Authorization for emergency treatment must be signed at the time of enrollment to ensure that in the event of an emergency, we can make sure your child receives the necessary emergency treatment he or she needs. It is very important that all emergency contact information is kept up to date and correct.
Please inform us immediately of any changes to keep your information current. Parents are responsible for all costs involved in emergency medical treatment, including emergency transportation if required.
Note: In case of a serious accident or sudden illness requiring immediate medical attention, the following procedures will be followed. Building Blocks Home Daycare has written policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies and natural disasters. Evacuation plans are posted in the daycare. In the unlikely event, the children will be evacuated to an emergency location, and you will be notified as soon as possible.
Our emergency location of choice is the tennis court on High Ridge Ave. A notice will be posted at the daycare with all information on the alternative sight. Directions to the tennis court are as follows: From our house on Telescope Avenue turn left out of our drive way. Make a right on High Ridge Ave, and the tennis court is one block down on your right hand side.
Each child has his or her own clearly labeled diaper bin. Diapers are checked frequently, and changed every three hours or more often if required. Diapers containing 2 are changed immediately. The diaper changing table is cleaned and disinfected between each diaper change, and hand washing of childcare provider and child is performed after each diaper change. Television viewing is only done occasionally, no more than a half an hour at a time, and is limited to shows such as Baby Einstein and other like minded educational programs geared towards 2 years and younger.
Children are never required to sit and watch TV, and TV is not offered in place of free play or learning activities. We have a wide selection of well organized, age appropriate toys for infants. Infants will not be allowed to be around or play with small objects and toys. During the initial adjusting period we encourage your child to bring a piece of home with them; a special blanket, toy, or teddy can be very comforting.
Photos of family members, neighbors, and pets can be left with us to help remind your child of familiar people if he or she feels lonely during the day. It only causes problems between them and the other children. Please feel free to come and go at anytime throughout the day to visit your child.
However, please keep in mind that in doing so it can prove to be disruptive to the other children in our care. During times like these the other children have a hard time listening and following our directions.
Furthermore, if you or any other part of your family i. We believe that the guidance of a child is achieved through patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement.
We also try and teach the children in our care manners, kindness and to be respectful to others. One of the ways in which we do this is by the example we as providers set. We understand that our actions and reactions speak much louder than our words. Once a child is old enough to understand the rules and disobeys them, by exhibiting inappropriate behavior hitting, aggression, etc , hurts others, or property, the following developmentally appropriate guidance techniques will be used.
These techniques are as follows:. Note: Sometimes if both a parent and a provider are both in the same area examples would be during drop-off and pick-up times a child may forget the rules or test the boundaries. Please help show your child that you respect us, the rules of our house, and our property by reminding them that the rules still apply when you are around. We will also remind them of the rules and correct them if needed. We take the well-being of your child very seriously and work hard to provide an environment that is as healthy as possible.
Our home is kept clean and disinfected at all times. We thoroughly clean surfaces that children come in close contact with using soap and water, or Lysol, etc. The high chairs are cleaned between each use, and the diaper changing tables are cleaned and disinfected between each diaper change.
Toys are cleaned and disinfected often, and water-play tables are cleaned and disinfected before being filled with water and carefully supervised when in use. Hand washing is the single most effective practice in preventing the spread of germs. Please do not send food i. Please make your goodbye brief no more than a couple minutes : the longer you prolong departure the harder it gets for both parent and especially for your child. Never leave without telling your child goodbye. Please be in control of your child during drop-off and pick-up times.
If there is a court order keeping one parent away from the child, we must have a written note from the custodial parent in our file to that effect.
Otherwise, we cannot prevent the non-custodial parent from picking up the child. We supply and apply sunscreen every day to any child playing outside. There is a possibility your child will get dirty throughout the day because of food, paint, markers, dirt, bubbles, etc.
So please dress your child accordingly for play. We are not responsible for replacing stained or soiled clothing. This way we can care for your child in the best possible way. Each day we provide three nutritious and well balanced meals. We provide morning breakfast at am, lunch at pm and afternoon snack at pm. Milk or juice is served with all the meals and snacks, and water is offered throughout the day.
We also provide a wide variety of baby food for younger infants. Below you will find a menu, showing an example of the different types of food we serve throughout any given week. The meals and snacks for each week constantly vary in order to ensure the children receive a well-balanced diet. It is our goal to offer nutritious meals and snacks to the children in our care, as nutrition is a vital part of a child's health.
Children need to eat well-balanced meals in order to meet his or her daily energy needs and to help them build a strong body and mind. We know that the good food habits a child develops will help them prevent cavities, iron deficiency anemia, and obesity, etc - all common nutritional problems in young children. Click Here to view an example of a typical weeks menu. If your child has any particular dietary needs resulting from being a vegetarian, or having allergies, religious beliefs, or non religious beliefs, etc, then just let us know.
If the typical type of meals we serve do not meet your criteria for whatever reason, that's perfectly fine, however, in which case, all of the child's meals and snacks will have to be provided by the parent. This on-going program is offered Monday through Friday and is both entertaining and educational.
Knowing this will help families contextualize what their child learns each day and how your teachers approach all the learning opportunities and development benchmarks that will come up throughout the year. Be sure to use language that parents can understand: While you and your staff understand lesson planning and the intricacies of conflict management for 3 year olds, parents may not.
One way to approach this section is to detail the specific outcomes you aim for at your child care and the best ways to get there. This section of the child care parent handbook is an important reference for parents and staff alike. Include facility hours, care schedules, a calendar, start and end dates, half days, and holiday policies.
In addition to a calendar, include all of the contact information for your center: phone number s , email s , website, child care app s , and physical address. Even if your child care parent handbook is made available only to families who have already registered, include your childcare enrollment information. Parents may want to reference it to reenroll their children or to refer another family. Include program costs and eligibility requirements for enrollment.
Include wait-list information so that returning families know, for example, whether they get preference for spots or whether there are early-enrollment windows.
Also, can parents expect to get a sibling into care even when you have a wait list? And when should families on your wait list expect to hear back? Both of those areas are vital for families looking to enroll. Your handbook is a great tool for showing prospective parents what your center is all about, and if you give the handbook to guardians on the search for child care, those sections are key.
And because families' best-laid plans can change, make sure your handbook includes withdrawal information as well. How should parents notify you if they have to move? How far in advance is best? Are families penalized for withdrawing a child? Although withdrawals may be infrequent, laying out this information can make ending a care agreement smoother because everyone knows exactly what the procedure is.
Laying out your sign-in and pick-up procedures will help make families — especially new families — feel safe and confident. Knowing how everything should run means parents can prepare their child for the process before they step through your doors.
Do you offer digital sign-in? How does it work? This is also the time to outline your policies on non-parent pick-ups. Let parents know what to expect from day-to-day care. For example, how many meals are served? At what times? When do children nap? When do they play outside?
This information affects what children will do and need at home. If, for example, you feed the children at p. A sample daily schedule is also a great way to help potential families understand how your center operates, if you provide a copy of your handbook to them.
This straightforward and comprehensive section covers the food you provide and lets parents know what they need to bring. For example, must parents provide wipes and diapers? What about painting clothes or other outfits? What types of foods will children eat? Are parents allowed to send snacks with their child, or is that prohibited? Do you allow children to share food? Parents are busy. If tuition doesn't cover supplies or snacks, can they pay additional fees to have them supplied? Although parents know their child best, what criteria can be used to determine if a sick day is appropriate?
If a child has a fever, when are they allowed back to child care? Include how parents should notify you that their child will not be coming in. What criteria do you use to call parents if a child is sick with, for example, a fever of over degrees? Your handbook should include those guidelines as well as your protocol for contacting parents and emergency contacts if a child needs to go home. You can also include the types of over-the-counter medications you give to children if needed e.
Aside from sick days, how do you handle when parents need to interrupt their child's child care schedule — for example, if they are taking a family vacation? How should they notify you, and how far in advance? Does it affect their payments?
What are your policies on weather-related schedule interruptions, such as snow days or flood warnings? How will parents be notified? Include information on half-day or early pick-up procedures, if applicable. Here is a chance for you to outline any rules about special classroom activities.
Parents may have questions about birthday guidelines in particular, especially for older children.
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