Child care is available Monday thru Friday with the exception of the closings as referred to below. Child Care is available from 7:30am to 4:30 pm. Each child will have an assigned drop off/pick-up time that needs to be adhered to. This is to maintain the same routine for your child. Please call or text if your child will be absent or late.

Emergencies– If there is an emergency situation in the daycare or an illness that warrants the closure, you will be notified and you will need to pick up your child within the hour. If I am not able to reach you, it may be necessary to contact your emergency contacts.

 Paid Holiday Closures– New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. ** If the holiday falls on a weekend the following Monday will be taken off in lieu.

 Vacation Closing – I take up to 20 unpaid vacation days per year. Your regular fees will still apply to any vacation that you take that does not coincide with mine. I will try to give you at least 15 days notice of any vacation that I plan to take.

 Late Pick-up – A late fee of $15 per half hour will be charged to parents who are late (past 5:00 pm) picking their child up.

 Child Illness –If your child has a fever of 37.5 Degrees C or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, continuous coughing, draining eyes or ears, runny nose (other then clear mucus), unexplained rash, head lice, etc You are not permitted to bring your child to Daycare. If your child is ill regular daycare fees still apply.  In turn if there is an illness in my family that warrants closure of the daycare I will contact you as soon as I become aware of it, please note depending on severity this may occasionally require you to pick your child up early from daycare or keep them home for the day on short notice. Please note all sick children should be picked up within an hour of receiving notification. A child who is sent home for illness should not return to daycare until they have been symptom free for 24 hours.

Please be sure to report any medications you may have given your child as well as any symptoms he/she may have been exhibiting prior to dropping them off to ensure their safety and comfort. If at any point I am not comfortable with a Child’s symptoms/illness and have concerns for the other children’s health or my own I reserve the right to refuse care until a letter from the Child’s doctor is received indicating the child is not contagious and poses no heath risk to others is received.

 Medications – I reserve the right to refuse to administer certain medications if I feel I am not able to do so safely/comfortably. If this occurs you will need to keep the child in your care for the time they require the medication and all regular daycare fees will still apply.

 Medical Emergencies – Should a medical emergency that requires more attention then minor first aid for a bump/bruise/scrape occur you will be notified immediately. If I cannot reach you your emergency contact person will be notified in your absence. If your child injures themselves or becomes ill but it doesn’t appear to be a medical emergency you will be contacted to review the scenario and a decision will be formed together on how you would like to handle the situation.

General– The household will be cleaned daily with special attention focused on food preparation areas and restrooms.

 Hand Washing –I encourage the children to wash their hands before and after eating and toileting. I will help your child to wash their hands. I will always follow health and safety procedures and wash my hands before and after preparing food and changing diapers.

 Toy Washing – Plastic toys will be washed daily in the dishwasher or with non toxic disinfecting spray. All other toys will be cleaned on a bi-weekly schedule.

 Sleep Areas – All linens will be washed every week unless soiled then they will be washed as needed. Cots/Playpens/etc will be wiped down monthly and children will sleep in the same Cot/Playpen consistently.

 Outdoor Play – Please send appropriate clothing for your child to play outdoors in (proper shoes, sweaters, coat etc.). We have outdoor play scheduled but we will not be going outside if the weather is too cold or too hot.

 Childproofing – Every attempt will be made to keep your child safe. Safety gates will block all stairwells, outlet covers will be in all accessible outlets, cupboard/door locks will be applied to all cupboard/doors that contain potentially dangerous materials/supplies. Your child will always be supervised to prevent accidents however accidents may occur. In the event of an accident, an accident report will be filled out and you will be notified. Depending on the severity of the accident you may be notified right away by telephone or upon pick up with an “Accident Report” form. Please refer to the “Medical Emergencies” section of your parent’s manual for more severe emergencies.

·     Diapers

·     Diaper Wipes

·     Powder/oils/ointments

·     Baby Bottles

·     Formula

·     Sleep Blankets

·     Jarred Baby Foods

·     Specialty Diet Foods (i.e. Lactose Free Foods/Wheat Free      Foods/etc)

·     2 sets of clothing for your child in case of spills/accidents

·     Any medications your child may require. (prescription or over-the-counter)

·     Sunscreen/Hats and any other required seasonal clothing

 I will notify you when the supply begins to run low and needs to be replenished or bring these items on a daily basis. These items will be clearly marked with your Child’s name and will be used for your child only. Your child will have his own storage in the daycare area for all of the supplies brought from home.

 MEALS – I will provide 2 nutritious snacks and one nutritious meal (lunch) per day. Occasionally “Treats” such as cookies/cake/etc may be provided if we are celebrating a holiday/ birthday or enjoying a cool treat on a warm day.

 Please note that any specialty foods (baby food/formula/ etc.) are to be provided by the parents and are not included in the meals I will provide.

Once you have signed your contract with me a deposit is required. This deposit will be used for your Child’s first 2 weeks of care.

 Payment is due at the end of each week by Friday. Payment obligation is based on the hours/days per week we have agreed on and not on your Child’s actual attendance. There is no change in fee due to your Child’s absences.

 Post dated cheques will be accepted for both yours and my convenience. If you are planning vacation time you must arrange payment before you leave.

 Method of Payment –Cheque, cash or email transfer

 Receipts – will be provided as requested

 Fee Increases – 90 Days written notice of any fee increases will be provided.

Termination by the parents/guardians – Two weeks written notice is required to terminate this childcare contract. Written notice should be addressed to “Sara MacLean” and it should include the date of the notice, the date of the withdrawal from services, and the reason for withdrawal. Please note all daycare fees still apply for that two week period regardless of whether or not your child attends. Termination notices will not be accepted while parents or the provider is on unpaid vacation.

 Termination by the provider– I will provide 2 weeks written notice in the event termination of this childcare contract must take place. The termination letter will include the date the letter was issued, the date child care services will cease, and if applicable the reason for termination. You are liable to pay the fees for regular childcare during this time whether your child attends or not.

·     Failure to comply with the guidelines/procedures as outlined in this contract.

·     Consistently destructive/hurtful behaviour from your child that cannot be managed with parents assistance in attempting to stop the behaviour.

·     Non-Payment or Re-Occurring Late Payment of Fees.

·     Medical Emergency, Destruction of property due to a weather event or any other event out of my control or other emergency that prevents me from providing a safe and comfortable environment for your child.

·     Failure to show up for childcare without previous notice provided or any communication during that time for 5 consecutive days.

 I will assume that your child can be released to either parent at any given time unless I am presented with legal documents that show otherwise. If there is a custody order that refuses one parent contact with the child and that restricted parent shows up at my house to pick up the child I will call you and the police if necessary.

No one else will be permitted to pick up your child unless you have listed them on your registration form as “Persons (other than parents) authorized to pick up child or act on your behalf in an emergency.” Please note that even if you have listed the person(s) as an emergency contact I will require written permission from you to release your child for that specific date(s). I will require the persons drivers license number from you in advance and I will check the persons drivers license upon pick up.

Please note that you assume all responsibility and risk when you permit someone other then yourselves to pick up your child. It is your responsibility to ensure the person is fit to transport your child and that they have and know how to use a properly installed age and weight appropriate car seat for your child.

Lastly, if there is an emergency where you cannot be reached and I require your child be picked up your child will be released to your primary or secondary emergency contact without previous notification or your written consent. Every reasonable effort within my control will be made to contact you first and all risk and responsibility remains with the parents/guardians.