Policy Handbook

Welcome and thank you choosing Kiddos Daycare.  Since this daycare will be your child’s home away from home, we will provide a safe, caring, and homelike atmosphere while providing for their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development.  Please read the policies of Kiddos Daycare carefully.

All providers at Kiddos Daycare have been drug tested, TB tested, Infant, Child and Adult CPR Certified, Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid Certified, Safe Sleeping, and Universal Precaution Certified.  Kiddos Daycare meets all requirements according to the State of Indiana.

Nondiscrimination:
Kiddos Daycare will not discriminate toward the admission of any child on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or disability.

Daycare Rules:
Please NO SHOES past the foyer.  Shoes are not allowed in any part of the carpeted daycare.  This means children and parents. 

The children will be taught by example and have to respect themselves and each others.  They will also be taught to respect this property and the belongings within this daycare.

Any negative or acting out behavior is not allowed.  This includes but not limited to hitting, punching, biting, kicking, standing or jumping on furniture, throwing any objects at people, and especially bad and inappropriate language.  Children are sponges and Kiddos Daycare will not tolerate any type of profanity.

Discipline:
Kiddos Daycare will strive to offer praise for good behavior.  Should any negative behavior arise, Kiddos Daycare will deal with the issue in one of three ways:

1.)    Redirection: Toddlers will simply be told “No” and be redirected to another activity area.
2.)    Reasoning: If able to communicate, children will be told in easy to understand terms why their behavior should not continue.
3.)    Time-out: Should negative behavior continue the child will be placed in a time out chair.  The child will remain in time out for one minute per age of the child. (Three year old=three minutes)
4.)     Should the behavior continue on a daily basis, Kiddos Daycare will request a conference with the parent to resolve the issue.
5.)     Should negative behavior that results in serious injury to another child or employee continue, Kiddos Daycare will terminate all contracts and terminate enrollment for the child.

Drop off/Pick up:
Please arrive on time.  We understand circumstances can occur, so if you will be late dropping off or picking up your child, please call as soon as possible to adjust any schedules if needed.  Any unannounced late pickups, you will be charged $1.00 per minute you are late.  No exceptions.

All children over the age of 12 months should arrive fully dressed and ready for the day.  Please do not bring your child in pajamas.  (Kiddos Daycare follows a standardize schedule and changing children into day clothes would only further delay the schedule).

At the time of pick up, please understand that until you leave the premises, the child must continue to respect other children and the property.

Fees/Payments:
Fees to Kiddos Daycare will be made every week on Mondays.  Please notify me if you need to make other arrangements to pay on another day. $25.00 fee will be assessed if paid late.

Kiddos Daycare does accept checks.  Please make them out to Kiddos Daycare.  Should we receive an NSF returned to us, you will be charged an NSF fee of $25.00, and will cover any costs our bank imposes on us.  A second NSF check will result in all payments made in cash or money order. No exceptions.

Kiddos Daycare will provide weekly receipts for all payments made.  Please check in your child’s cubby for them.

Fees are paid for an entire week, so Kiddos Daycare does not reimburse for a day your child misses daycare.

Kiddos Daycare requires a two week written notice if you are terminating childcare for any reason.  If Kiddos Daycare can no longer provide care for your child, we will give a written two week notice stating the reason for termination.

Vacations/Holidays:
Kiddos Daycare will be closed on the following paid holidays:

1.)    Christmas Eve
2.)    Christmas
3.)    Labor Day
4.)    Thanksgiving Day
5.)    Memorial Day

Should any of these holidays fall on a week day, Kiddos Daycare still requires payments for the entire week.

Kiddos Daycare requires a two week prior notice of any vacations taken by the parent.  No payment is required to take a one week vacation.  Any vacations longer than one week, a payment of half the weekly rate is required to hold your child’s spot.

Safety:
Kiddos Daycare takes pride of the property and your child’s safety is paramount.  Your child will not have access to the kitchen where the stove and microwave is located.  All electrical outlets are covered, and smoke detectors are installed in the property.  We have first safety kits, flashlights, and bottle water.  Kiddos Daycare has two accessible exits where they are properly marked and your child will not have any access to any stairs.  Kiddos Daycare performs monthly tornado and fire drills. 

Personal Belongings:
Kiddos Daycare encourages parents to bring sleeping blankets to make your child’s nap time more pleasant.  If a pacifier is needed, please mark them with your child’s name on the front with a marker.

Please bring a light weight coat that can stay in your child’s cubby and please write your child’s name on the tag. 

Please bring a change of clothes including socks that can stay in your child’s cubby.

Kiddos Daycare does not allow you to bring anything else into this daycare solely for your child like candy, snacks, outside food, fast food, or toys.  If you would like to bring snacks, please make sure to bring enough for all children.

Nap time:
All children will have daily nap time or quiet time from the hours of 1:00 pm to 3 pm.  Kiddos Daycare does not allow any drop offs during these hours.  Please make prior arrangements if a child needs to be dropped off during nap time.  No exceptions.

Your child will always sleep in a crib or a nap cot.  Kiddos Daycare will never let a child sleep on the floor.

Meals/Snacks:
Kiddos Daycare will provide 2 meals and 2 snacks per day to each child.  All meals will be hot and prepared in-house.  Exceptions will be pizza Fridays. 

Breakfast is served at 7:14 am to 7:45 am.  As long as your child arrives before 7:45 am, your child be given breakfast.
Lunch is served at 11:15 am to 11:45 am.
Snacks are at 9:45 am and 3:15 pm.

If any special food is brought from your home, please clearly label with your child’s name and instructions if needed. 

Sick Policy:
Kiddos Daycare will immediately notify you should your child develop any of the following symptoms:

1.)    Underarm temperature of 100degrees Fahrenheit or an oral or inner temperature of 101 degree Fahrenheit or over. 
2.)    Vomiting or severe diarrhea.
3.)    Any rash other than a mild diaper rash or a heat-related rash.

Should your child develop any of these symptoms, you are required to pick up your child within one hour.  If not possible, it will be your responsibility to have another person your emergency contact sheet to pick up the child.

Kiddos Daycare will use our discretion and will call you immediately if your child is uncomfortable and not well, regardless whether or not any of the symptoms have appeared.

Kiddos Daycare will not accept any child with any of the above symptoms.  All symptoms must have subsided for at least 24 hours prior to re-admittance.

Kiddos Daycare will not accept any child with confirmed lice.  The hair must be washed with an approved product twice 24 hours apart before re-admittance.  Should we find anything when your child arrives, we will call you immediately to pick up your child.

Immunizations:
All children attending Kiddos Daycare must be immunized according to their age.  Proper written notarized documentation on the immunization form opposing immunizations must be provided.

Prescriptions/Medications:
Kiddos Daycare will not under any circumstances administer any prescription medicine to your child without a written permission and instructions for each medicine.  The prescription must match your child’s name.  No exceptions. 

Kiddos Daycare with administer any non-prescription medicine with parental permission according to the manufacturer’s dosing instructions.  The only exception to altering the dosage will be if a written instruction from a physician is provided.  Parents must sign a permission agreement for each medication.

Emergencies:
Should your child require emergency medical attention due to any non-negligent accidents, you will be responsible for all medical expenses incurred for any emergency care.  You will be contacted as soon as the emergency takes place.

Authorized Persons:
Kiddos Daycare will only release the child to an authorized person listed on emergency form provided.  No exceptions.  The child must be signed in and out daily with time and date. 

As the parent, it is your responsibility to update the emergency contact form when circumstances change in your life.  Kiddos Daycare will release the child to any person on the emergency contact form with the proper identification. 

Visitation:
You and anyone on the emergency contact form have the right to stop in anytime during daycare hours.  Please refrain from visiting during nap time unless to have a conference with the director.  You do not need a reason to visit nor need any prior notice. 

Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited at Kiddos Daycare 24 hours a day.  Smoking is also prohibited on the premise.  Please do not set or put out cigarettes on the porch. 

Mandated Reporting:
As a childcare provider, I am mandated to report all suspected physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect of a child to the Child Protected Services of Indianapolis, In. If you as a parent have any concerns about my care, you may contact the local authorities as well. 

Forms:
Kiddos Daycare requires all forms to be signed, dated and returned before the first day of daycare.  All payments must be made prior to the first day.