There is alway some "housekeeping" to be done in any business.
I will do my best to put all policies on here but to get the full
handbook you will have to register with MTCKC. It will come in
your parent packet. Questions? Contact Us
I will do my best to put all policies on here but to get the full
handbook you will have to register with MTCKC. It will come in
your parent packet. Questions? Contact Us
My Child Care Philosophy
As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially at
their own pace. I believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities will be offered which stimulate sensory motor development,
language development and social interaction. The development of strong self-esteem is also a major goal. Children will be taught to respect each other, adults and
property. Because we are a Christian home kidcare the children will be taught Christian values. They will learn to say grace before meals and we will incorporate Bible
stories and principals during everyday activities. We will also listen to and sing Bible songs.
As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially at
their own pace. I believe children learn through play and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities will be offered which stimulate sensory motor development,
language development and social interaction. The development of strong self-esteem is also a major goal. Children will be taught to respect each other, adults and
property. Because we are a Christian home kidcare the children will be taught Christian values. They will learn to say grace before meals and we will incorporate Bible
stories and principals during everyday activities. We will also listen to and sing Bible songs.
Enrollement Policy
There are a few forms that must be completed and in my possession before I can assume the responsibility of caring for your child. There are no
exceptions. You are required to keep me informed of any change in address, telephone numbers, and any other pertinent information on these forms as
they arise, including notifying me of additional childhood immunizations. Any questions regarding the completion of the forms, please feel free to ask. A
new set of forms must be filled out once a year with the new contract. There is a non refundable registration fee of $40/per child due at the signing of the
contract. This covers the paperwork and the time I take out for the interviews. We also require a supply fee of $60/per child a year, for full and part time
care. This fee will help cover the supplies we will use during the year. Contracts are renewed on January 1st of every year.
There are a few forms that must be completed and in my possession before I can assume the responsibility of caring for your child. There are no
exceptions. You are required to keep me informed of any change in address, telephone numbers, and any other pertinent information on these forms as
they arise, including notifying me of additional childhood immunizations. Any questions regarding the completion of the forms, please feel free to ask. A
new set of forms must be filled out once a year with the new contract. There is a non refundable registration fee of $40/per child due at the signing of the
contract. This covers the paperwork and the time I take out for the interviews. We also require a supply fee of $60/per child a year, for full and part time
care. This fee will help cover the supplies we will use during the year. Contracts are renewed on January 1st of every year.
Holding A Space
If it is decided that your child(ren) will enroll in MTCKC, and you will not be placing your child(ren) with me until a later date, you must pay the registration
fee and supply fee up front to hold your space. All fee rules apply. The registration fee and deposit are NON-REFUNDABLE if you decide (for any reason)
that you will not be enrolling your child(ren).
Open Door Policy
I maintain an open door policy. This means you are always welcome to call or drop in to see your child(ren) at any time during regular hours. It does
not mean that my door will always be unlocked. For children's safety, I would not want unwanted or unexpected visitors to enter without my knowledge. I
also do not want little ones leaving the house unsupervised. I would appreciate your taking into consideration my schedule when dropping in or calling
and remember that visitors (even parents) usually cause the children to react in an excited manner that does not normally occur when I am alone with
them. Please understand that I am taking care of children and may not have time to sit and talk on the phone or in person. If you need to pick up your
child during nap/rest time, please let me know in the morning so I may have your child waiting for you so the other children are not disturbed.
If it is decided that your child(ren) will enroll in MTCKC, and you will not be placing your child(ren) with me until a later date, you must pay the registration
fee and supply fee up front to hold your space. All fee rules apply. The registration fee and deposit are NON-REFUNDABLE if you decide (for any reason)
that you will not be enrolling your child(ren).
Open Door Policy
I maintain an open door policy. This means you are always welcome to call or drop in to see your child(ren) at any time during regular hours. It does
not mean that my door will always be unlocked. For children's safety, I would not want unwanted or unexpected visitors to enter without my knowledge. I
also do not want little ones leaving the house unsupervised. I would appreciate your taking into consideration my schedule when dropping in or calling
and remember that visitors (even parents) usually cause the children to react in an excited manner that does not normally occur when I am alone with
them. Please understand that I am taking care of children and may not have time to sit and talk on the phone or in person. If you need to pick up your
child during nap/rest time, please let me know in the morning so I may have your child waiting for you so the other children are not disturbed.
Trial Period
There is a two (2) week (14 calendar days) trail period beginning on your childs first day of care. During this time the child care agreement can be terminated
with 24 hours notice. After the trial period a two (2) week notice is required. Any and all pre-paid fees are non refundable.
Drop-Ins
I do drop-in care for times when you may want to do some shopping, i.e. Christmas time or, for instance, if you get called into work unexpectedly, etc... You
may not use my drop-in care to add an extra day to your already existing part time hours. I need you to call at least the morning of care needed to see if I have
any openings. This is why I need you to call me ASAP if you are going to be absent or running considerably late.
There is a two (2) week (14 calendar days) trail period beginning on your childs first day of care. During this time the child care agreement can be terminated
with 24 hours notice. After the trial period a two (2) week notice is required. Any and all pre-paid fees are non refundable.
Drop-Ins
I do drop-in care for times when you may want to do some shopping, i.e. Christmas time or, for instance, if you get called into work unexpectedly, etc... You
may not use my drop-in care to add an extra day to your already existing part time hours. I need you to call at least the morning of care needed to see if I have
any openings. This is why I need you to call me ASAP if you are going to be absent or running considerably late.
Arrivals/Departures
Please send your child(ren) clean, well rested, dressed for the day and fed (if arriving after 8:00 am, 1:00 pm or 5:30 pm) It is normal for some children to
have difficulty seperating from parents in the morning or not wanting to leave when it is time to go home. Please be very brief during these transition times.
The longer you prolong the departure the more difficult it can get and I need to focus my attention on all the children. In my experience, children are almost
always quick to get involved in play or activities as soon as parents are gone.
This is also a time of testing when two different authority figures are present (the parent and the provider). Sometimes children will test to see if the rules
still apply. During arrivals and departures, I ask that parents/guardians please back up my rules. If you do not, I will remind the child that their behavior is
inappropriate and take action to correct, if needed.
You are responsible for your child during drop off/pickup times, please be in control of your child(ren). For their safety, children are not permitted to go out
to their car or run out the door unattended at pick up time. I will only release your child(ren) to the parent/guardian or someone else you designate. If
someone else is to pick up your child, please notify me ahead of time. I must have written permission to release your child whether or not they are on your
contact list. Please inform emergency contacts, or people designated to pick up your child, that if I do not know them, I will need to see a photo ID. I will not
let a child leave without a parents written permission.
Please Note: If there is a court order keeping one parent away from the child(ren), I must have a copy to put in the childs file. Otherwise, I cannot prevent
the parent from picking up the child(ren).
Please send your child(ren) clean, well rested, dressed for the day and fed (if arriving after 8:00 am, 1:00 pm or 5:30 pm) It is normal for some children to
have difficulty seperating from parents in the morning or not wanting to leave when it is time to go home. Please be very brief during these transition times.
The longer you prolong the departure the more difficult it can get and I need to focus my attention on all the children. In my experience, children are almost
always quick to get involved in play or activities as soon as parents are gone.
This is also a time of testing when two different authority figures are present (the parent and the provider). Sometimes children will test to see if the rules
still apply. During arrivals and departures, I ask that parents/guardians please back up my rules. If you do not, I will remind the child that their behavior is
inappropriate and take action to correct, if needed.
You are responsible for your child during drop off/pickup times, please be in control of your child(ren). For their safety, children are not permitted to go out
to their car or run out the door unattended at pick up time. I will only release your child(ren) to the parent/guardian or someone else you designate. If
someone else is to pick up your child, please notify me ahead of time. I must have written permission to release your child whether or not they are on your
contact list. Please inform emergency contacts, or people designated to pick up your child, that if I do not know them, I will need to see a photo ID. I will not
let a child leave without a parents written permission.
Please Note: If there is a court order keeping one parent away from the child(ren), I must have a copy to put in the childs file. Otherwise, I cannot prevent
the parent from picking up the child(ren).
Fees
Your specific rates will be outlined in your contract. Payment is due no later than pickup time every week on the first day your child is here. All other fees
(late, overtime, etc.) are due in the week they were made. Payments may be made by check, cash or money orders and made payable to Terri Harr.
Post-dated checks will not be accepted. I do not keep change on hand if you are paying with cash. Any overpayment will be credited to your account for the
following week.
You must still pay for your childs scheduled time - regardless of whether or not your child is here. Those days and times are reserved for your child (see
vacations and adsences for exceptions). If you or your child is ill, your payment is still expected on Monday unless other arrangements have been made.
Please do not put me in the uncomfortable position of having to ask for payment, and any other fees that may have been added in the week. I offer both
full-time and part-time care. Full-time positions will generally be preferred over part-time positions. I reserve the right to terminate a part time position if the
position can be filled with a full-time family. You may opt to pay for a full-time slot in order to keep your part-time position.
Your specific rates will be outlined in your contract. Payment is due no later than pickup time every week on the first day your child is here. All other fees
(late, overtime, etc.) are due in the week they were made. Payments may be made by check, cash or money orders and made payable to Terri Harr.
Post-dated checks will not be accepted. I do not keep change on hand if you are paying with cash. Any overpayment will be credited to your account for the
following week.
You must still pay for your childs scheduled time - regardless of whether or not your child is here. Those days and times are reserved for your child (see
vacations and adsences for exceptions). If you or your child is ill, your payment is still expected on Monday unless other arrangements have been made.
Please do not put me in the uncomfortable position of having to ask for payment, and any other fees that may have been added in the week. I offer both
full-time and part-time care. Full-time positions will generally be preferred over part-time positions. I reserve the right to terminate a part time position if the
position can be filled with a full-time family. You may opt to pay for a full-time slot in order to keep your part-time position.
Late Pickup/Early Drop Off Fee
If you (or any of your designated drop off/pick up people) drop off/pick up before/after your contracted times, there will be a late pickup fee of $5.00/15 minutes
or any portion thereof and an early drop off fee of $5.00/hour or any portion thereof. This is strictly enforced and you will be billed for early/late times (to be paid
each week on Friday). Repeated late pickups/early drop offs, even if you call me to let me know, can be grounds for termination of services (with all fees due
and payable). Please choose your drop off and pick up times carefully, I go by my clock. Examples 1-15 minutes $5; 6-30 minutes $10. This also applies if
your contracted drop off time is 8 a.m. even though the daycare is open at 7:30 a.m. (unless other arrangements have been made.)
If you (or any of your designated drop off/pick up people) drop off/pick up before/after your contracted times, there will be a late pickup fee of $5.00/15 minutes
or any portion thereof and an early drop off fee of $5.00/hour or any portion thereof. This is strictly enforced and you will be billed for early/late times (to be paid
each week on Friday). Repeated late pickups/early drop offs, even if you call me to let me know, can be grounds for termination of services (with all fees due
and payable). Please choose your drop off and pick up times carefully, I go by my clock. Examples 1-15 minutes $5; 6-30 minutes $10. This also applies if
your contracted drop off time is 8 a.m. even though the daycare is open at 7:30 a.m. (unless other arrangements have been made.)
Late Payment Fee
There is a charge of $10 per day that payment is not received (to include Sat & Sun). If fee isn't paid by Monday morning, service will be halted until the
outstanding balance is paid. Continued late payments will result in termination of services (with all fees due and payable).
Returned Check Fee
I will charge $25 plus any additional costs I may incur for any returned checks. Service will be halted until I receive full payments in cash. In addition, I will
only accept cash payments from that point forward.
There is a charge of $10 per day that payment is not received (to include Sat & Sun). If fee isn't paid by Monday morning, service will be halted until the
outstanding balance is paid. Continued late payments will result in termination of services (with all fees due and payable).
Returned Check Fee
I will charge $25 plus any additional costs I may incur for any returned checks. Service will be halted until I receive full payments in cash. In addition, I will
only accept cash payments from that point forward.
Referral
You will receive a $10.00 referral credit to be used towards one (1) week's care for any referral in which another child becomes full-time. The credit will be
available when the referrals two (2) week trial period is up. You will receive one (1) free Parents Night Out for any referral in which another family signs up for
Parents Night Out.
You will receive a $10.00 referral credit to be used towards one (1) week's care for any referral in which another child becomes full-time. The credit will be
available when the referrals two (2) week trial period is up. You will receive one (1) free Parents Night Out for any referral in which another family signs up for
Parents Night Out.
Taxes
I will supply you with a year end summary of all child care fees, paid for the year for tax purposes. This will be given at the end of each year or when services
are terminated.
Hours of Operation
Ms. Terri's Christian Kid Care is open most hours of the day, since we do p.m. care as well as day care. The contract you sign will designate your hours (be
sure to include fair commute travel time. I require one (1) week notice in writing if you need to change your enrollment hours. I reserve the right to terminate
our childcare arrangement if your new hours will not work (with all fees due and payable).
Holidays
MTCKC will be closed for the following holidays with pay: New Years Day, Friday before Easter, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Christmas. If those days land on a weekend then MTCKC will be closed the Friday before or the Monday after.
Vacation
Each year I will take off two (2) weeks paid vacation. I may take them consecutively or split them up. I will always try to give you two (2) months notice of my
plans. You will need to find alternate care or arrange your own vacation during this time. Each child under contract will be given two (2) weeks vacation with
half pay due. Please give as much notice as possible, no less than 1 month. We do our best to work with you on this.
I will supply you with a year end summary of all child care fees, paid for the year for tax purposes. This will be given at the end of each year or when services
are terminated.
Hours of Operation
Ms. Terri's Christian Kid Care is open most hours of the day, since we do p.m. care as well as day care. The contract you sign will designate your hours (be
sure to include fair commute travel time. I require one (1) week notice in writing if you need to change your enrollment hours. I reserve the right to terminate
our childcare arrangement if your new hours will not work (with all fees due and payable).
Holidays
MTCKC will be closed for the following holidays with pay: New Years Day, Friday before Easter, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Christmas. If those days land on a weekend then MTCKC will be closed the Friday before or the Monday after.
Vacation
Each year I will take off two (2) weeks paid vacation. I may take them consecutively or split them up. I will always try to give you two (2) months notice of my
plans. You will need to find alternate care or arrange your own vacation during this time. Each child under contract will be given two (2) weeks vacation with
half pay due. Please give as much notice as possible, no less than 1 month. We do our best to work with you on this.
Absences
Although very rewarding, childcare is a very high stress occupation. In order for me to be the best provider I can be, I will need time to relax with my family,
accomplish household tasks, and attend training conferences. Each year I reserve the right to take five (5) paid personal days. I may not always take
these days, but I leave the possibility open. Two (2) weeks notice will be given for the personal days.
Although I will make every attempt to be available each day, there will be occasions when I or another family member is ill and I am unable to provide care.
You will be notified as soon as possible of any personal or family illness, funeral, or emergencies. If I am unable to provide care for any of these reasons, I
will credit your next week of care per day.
I ask that you notify me as soon as possible if you will not be bringing your child or will be arriving late. Your child could be the only one in attendance and I
would not like to be kept waiting or I may be able to fill your spot for that day with a drop-in.
Parents are responsible for finding backup care during my absences. When I must be away for a short time, i.e. doctors or dentist, backup care will be
provided by my substitute caregiver. If I am unable to use my substitute caregiver then it will be necessary for me to close for half the day or the full day. My
substitute caregiver is authorized to carry out the terms of this handbook and contract.
There are a limited number of spaces available therefore weekly payments are not based on child's attendance. NO refunds are given for late arrivals,
early departures, parental vacations, or exclusion due to illness, weather and holidays.
I do not close on snowy or bad weather days. My policy is that if you can make it to me safely, I'm here for you.
Backup Providers
I am not responsible to find backup care in case of kidcare closing and/or sickness of a child. Please have a list of backup providers, friends, or family that
you can call in case I am unable to work because I am sick, doctor appointment, emergency, or vacation, etc.
Although very rewarding, childcare is a very high stress occupation. In order for me to be the best provider I can be, I will need time to relax with my family,
accomplish household tasks, and attend training conferences. Each year I reserve the right to take five (5) paid personal days. I may not always take
these days, but I leave the possibility open. Two (2) weeks notice will be given for the personal days.
Although I will make every attempt to be available each day, there will be occasions when I or another family member is ill and I am unable to provide care.
You will be notified as soon as possible of any personal or family illness, funeral, or emergencies. If I am unable to provide care for any of these reasons, I
will credit your next week of care per day.
I ask that you notify me as soon as possible if you will not be bringing your child or will be arriving late. Your child could be the only one in attendance and I
would not like to be kept waiting or I may be able to fill your spot for that day with a drop-in.
Parents are responsible for finding backup care during my absences. When I must be away for a short time, i.e. doctors or dentist, backup care will be
provided by my substitute caregiver. If I am unable to use my substitute caregiver then it will be necessary for me to close for half the day or the full day. My
substitute caregiver is authorized to carry out the terms of this handbook and contract.
There are a limited number of spaces available therefore weekly payments are not based on child's attendance. NO refunds are given for late arrivals,
early departures, parental vacations, or exclusion due to illness, weather and holidays.
I do not close on snowy or bad weather days. My policy is that if you can make it to me safely, I'm here for you.
Backup Providers
I am not responsible to find backup care in case of kidcare closing and/or sickness of a child. Please have a list of backup providers, friends, or family that
you can call in case I am unable to work because I am sick, doctor appointment, emergency, or vacation, etc.
Parties
We will celebrate Christmas, Halloween, birthdays etc...with parties. I will buy the child a gift that is from all of us. If you feel you must purchase a personal gift
for the birthday child, I ask that you please give the gift outside of the childcare home. I will let you know which day we will celebrate. If you do not want your child
present for these parties/celebrations, please make alternate plans.
Pictures
I may take candid pictures of the children at various times during the day and/or on field trips to use for craft projects, newsletters, and/or decorating the daycare.
We will celebrate Christmas, Halloween, birthdays etc...with parties. I will buy the child a gift that is from all of us. If you feel you must purchase a personal gift
for the birthday child, I ask that you please give the gift outside of the childcare home. I will let you know which day we will celebrate. If you do not want your child
present for these parties/celebrations, please make alternate plans.
Pictures
I may take candid pictures of the children at various times during the day and/or on field trips to use for craft projects, newsletters, and/or decorating the daycare.
Medical Emergencies
In case of emergency, I will administer the necessary first aid required, an ambulance will be called and your child will be transported to the hospital. You will be
notified as soon as possible. If an emergency caregiver cannot be located, you may be requested to pick up your child. All costs involved in emergency
treatment and/or the cost of an ambulance is your responsibility. The owner/staff and my family of MTCKC cannot be held liable for any sickness/injury of either
the parent/guardian or child while on these premises, or while the child is in the company of myself/staff during outings. For minor injuries likes bumps and
bruises, I will provide first aid and a report will be taken.
Health and Safety Matters
Hand washing - Hands will be washed before and after meals, after bathroom use, after nose blowing and wiping and after handling an ill child.
Toys & Equipment - Toys will be sterilized daily or as needed with the recommended bleach solution.
Fire/Tornado Drills - Practice drills will be conducted monthly and recorded.
In case of emergency, I will administer the necessary first aid required, an ambulance will be called and your child will be transported to the hospital. You will be
notified as soon as possible. If an emergency caregiver cannot be located, you may be requested to pick up your child. All costs involved in emergency
treatment and/or the cost of an ambulance is your responsibility. The owner/staff and my family of MTCKC cannot be held liable for any sickness/injury of either
the parent/guardian or child while on these premises, or while the child is in the company of myself/staff during outings. For minor injuries likes bumps and
bruises, I will provide first aid and a report will be taken.
Health and Safety Matters
Hand washing - Hands will be washed before and after meals, after bathroom use, after nose blowing and wiping and after handling an ill child.
Toys & Equipment - Toys will be sterilized daily or as needed with the recommended bleach solution.
Fire/Tornado Drills - Practice drills will be conducted monthly and recorded.
Symptoms Requiring Removal Of Child From Childcare (no exceptions)
Please do not bring your child if he/she is sick; the health and well being of all the children here are of the utmost importance to me. It is for the portection
of the children that I must insist on a strict adherence to my illness policy. Please read it carefully.
Communicable Deseases: Not permitted by law in childcare. Some of these illnesses are, but not limited to: Infectious Conjunctivitis (pink eye),
Impetigo, Hepatitis A, Scabies, Ringworm, Infectous Diarrhea, Chicken Pox, Scarlet Fever, Lice, Strep Throat. If your child is thought to have a
communicable disease, you will be notified and asked to pick him/her up. Your child will be accepted back into care when no longer contagious and
must have a doctors note saying so. All other parents will be notified of possibility of a communicable disease and what symptoms to watch for.
Fever: Not Permitted. A child needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to childcare; that means the child is fever free without aid
of any fever reducing substance. Administering Tylenol to reduce your childs fever so that you can bring him/her to daycare is grounds for termination.
Diarrhea: Not Permitted. Children may return to care 24 hours after beginning an antibiotic or needs to be diarrhea free for a minimum of 24 hours.
Infants and toddlers with fevers and/or diarrhea pertaining to teething will only be accepted into care with a doctor's note, stating that these symptoms are
due to teething.
Vomiting: Not Permitted. If your child vomits while at daycare, you will be expected to come within the hour to pick your child up. The child must stay
home until 24 hours have passed with no vomiting episodes.
Running Nose: Your child may be brought to daycare if he/she has a common cold (slight occasional cough, clear runny nose, occasional sneezing).
Discharge of any color other than clear is not acceptable in child care. A constant runny nose, which lasts longer than a week and you suspect it may
be due to allergies, I will require you to bring a doctors note stating the same.
Rashes: Not Permitted. Any rash other than diaper rasah must accompany the child to child care with a note from a doctor stating it is not contagious.
Runny and/or Crusty Eyes: Not Permitted. Watery, matted, and/or red/pink eyes are not acceptable in child care under any circumstances.
Excessive Crankiness: If your child is irritable, excessively whining or crying, wants to be constantly held or requires more attention than I can provice
without jeopardizing the health, safety, or well being of the other children in my care, you must keep your child home regardless of the presence of other
symptoms. If this occurs during child care hours, you will be called to come pick up your child.
Lice: Not permitted back to childcare until after the second hair treatment.
24 Hour Rule: Your child must be free from any of the above symptoms for a minimum of 24 hours before you can return to childcare. NO EXCEPTIONS. If
you arrive and tell me your childs fever broke at noon the previous day, you will be asked to leave.
Please do not bring your child if he/she is sick; the health and well being of all the children here are of the utmost importance to me. It is for the portection
of the children that I must insist on a strict adherence to my illness policy. Please read it carefully.
Communicable Deseases: Not permitted by law in childcare. Some of these illnesses are, but not limited to: Infectious Conjunctivitis (pink eye),
Impetigo, Hepatitis A, Scabies, Ringworm, Infectous Diarrhea, Chicken Pox, Scarlet Fever, Lice, Strep Throat. If your child is thought to have a
communicable disease, you will be notified and asked to pick him/her up. Your child will be accepted back into care when no longer contagious and
must have a doctors note saying so. All other parents will be notified of possibility of a communicable disease and what symptoms to watch for.
Fever: Not Permitted. A child needs to be fever free for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to childcare; that means the child is fever free without aid
of any fever reducing substance. Administering Tylenol to reduce your childs fever so that you can bring him/her to daycare is grounds for termination.
Diarrhea: Not Permitted. Children may return to care 24 hours after beginning an antibiotic or needs to be diarrhea free for a minimum of 24 hours.
Infants and toddlers with fevers and/or diarrhea pertaining to teething will only be accepted into care with a doctor's note, stating that these symptoms are
due to teething.
Vomiting: Not Permitted. If your child vomits while at daycare, you will be expected to come within the hour to pick your child up. The child must stay
home until 24 hours have passed with no vomiting episodes.
Running Nose: Your child may be brought to daycare if he/she has a common cold (slight occasional cough, clear runny nose, occasional sneezing).
Discharge of any color other than clear is not acceptable in child care. A constant runny nose, which lasts longer than a week and you suspect it may
be due to allergies, I will require you to bring a doctors note stating the same.
Rashes: Not Permitted. Any rash other than diaper rasah must accompany the child to child care with a note from a doctor stating it is not contagious.
Runny and/or Crusty Eyes: Not Permitted. Watery, matted, and/or red/pink eyes are not acceptable in child care under any circumstances.
Excessive Crankiness: If your child is irritable, excessively whining or crying, wants to be constantly held or requires more attention than I can provice
without jeopardizing the health, safety, or well being of the other children in my care, you must keep your child home regardless of the presence of other
symptoms. If this occurs during child care hours, you will be called to come pick up your child.
Lice: Not permitted back to childcare until after the second hair treatment.
24 Hour Rule: Your child must be free from any of the above symptoms for a minimum of 24 hours before you can return to childcare. NO EXCEPTIONS. If
you arrive and tell me your childs fever broke at noon the previous day, you will be asked to leave.
Please take the rules seriously. It is always best to call me and ask if you are unsure whether or not you may bring your child. It is always best for you to have
a back up plan available to you in the event your child is ill and you cannot miss work. Any infrations of the rules (on previous page) and you will be called at
work or school to come and pick up your child. Repeated calls to have you return to daycare to pick up your child may result in termination (with all fees due
and payable). If someone in my family has any of the symptoms (on previous page), I will call you the previous evening, or as soon as I am aware of the
situation, so that you may determine whether or not you want your child exposed to such symptoms. I will ask you to make other arrangements if I feel the
illness in my family will hinder the quality of care I give your child.
a back up plan available to you in the event your child is ill and you cannot miss work. Any infrations of the rules (on previous page) and you will be called at
work or school to come and pick up your child. Repeated calls to have you return to daycare to pick up your child may result in termination (with all fees due
and payable). If someone in my family has any of the symptoms (on previous page), I will call you the previous evening, or as soon as I am aware of the
situation, so that you may determine whether or not you want your child exposed to such symptoms. I will ask you to make other arrangements if I feel the
illness in my family will hinder the quality of care I give your child.
House Rules
There are certain house rules that all children will be taught to follow. This is for the safety and well being of everyone. In addition, although I realize that I must
expect a certain amount of wear and tear where children are concerned, I do not want my home demolished.
NO running, jumping or screaming inside the house.
NO hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, spitting, pinching.
NO roughhousing, climbing, sitting on, pulling or lifting/carrying other children.
Children are not allowed to walk around with food, cups or bottles or have food in the playroom at any time.
NO standing or climbing on toys, chairs, tables, or furniture.
NO mistreatment of toys - i.e. standing on, throwing, bashing, hitting with. Parents will be responsible for the cost to replace toy if this happens.
NO going out the door anytime without an adult.
NO name calling, teasing, swearing, bad language such as shut up or potty talk.
NO gum allowed.
NO guns or violent play allowed.
NO willful destruction of property, parents will be responsible for the cost to replace.
Rules For Parents
No food, drink or gum brought into house by or for your child, unless pre-arranged ahead of time. It is against the food program rules to bring your own food in.
Please have them eat it in the car before you bring them to the door. (Special treats must be enough to share with everyone. Please consult us before hand.)
NO shoes in the house beyond the immediate doorway if it is raining or snowing outside.
NO smoking on or in front of premises.
NO swearing.
There are certain house rules that all children will be taught to follow. This is for the safety and well being of everyone. In addition, although I realize that I must
expect a certain amount of wear and tear where children are concerned, I do not want my home demolished.
NO running, jumping or screaming inside the house.
NO hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, spitting, pinching.
NO roughhousing, climbing, sitting on, pulling or lifting/carrying other children.
Children are not allowed to walk around with food, cups or bottles or have food in the playroom at any time.
NO standing or climbing on toys, chairs, tables, or furniture.
NO mistreatment of toys - i.e. standing on, throwing, bashing, hitting with. Parents will be responsible for the cost to replace toy if this happens.
NO going out the door anytime without an adult.
NO name calling, teasing, swearing, bad language such as shut up or potty talk.
NO gum allowed.
NO guns or violent play allowed.
NO willful destruction of property, parents will be responsible for the cost to replace.
Rules For Parents
No food, drink or gum brought into house by or for your child, unless pre-arranged ahead of time. It is against the food program rules to bring your own food in.
Please have them eat it in the car before you bring them to the door. (Special treats must be enough to share with everyone. Please consult us before hand.)
NO shoes in the house beyond the immediate doorway if it is raining or snowing outside.
NO smoking on or in front of premises.
NO swearing.
Behavior Management & Discipline
The children are explained the rules of kidcare frequently, so that they know the guidlines. Once a child understands the rules and disobeys them, hurts
others or property, the following techniques will be used:
1. Positive Reinforcement: The child will be encouraged when he/she is demonstrating acceptable behavior.
2. Redirection: The child is redirected to another activity and given an opportunity to try again at another time.
3. Time Out: The child is separated from the group for a regulated period of time. This is used only when child is exhibiting a temper tantrum type behavior
or hurting self, others, or property. When child shows that he/she is ready to demonstrate acceptable behavior, they are encouraged to join the rest of the
group and try again.
4. Last Resort: When a childs behavior is continually upsetting or dangerous to others, themselves or myself a call will be placed to the parents for the child
to be picked up. If problems persist and cannot be resolved, this can be a cause for termination of care (with all fees due and payable).
The children are explained the rules of kidcare frequently, so that they know the guidlines. Once a child understands the rules and disobeys them, hurts
others or property, the following techniques will be used:
1. Positive Reinforcement: The child will be encouraged when he/she is demonstrating acceptable behavior.
2. Redirection: The child is redirected to another activity and given an opportunity to try again at another time.
3. Time Out: The child is separated from the group for a regulated period of time. This is used only when child is exhibiting a temper tantrum type behavior
or hurting self, others, or property. When child shows that he/she is ready to demonstrate acceptable behavior, they are encouraged to join the rest of the
group and try again.
4. Last Resort: When a childs behavior is continually upsetting or dangerous to others, themselves or myself a call will be placed to the parents for the child
to be picked up. If problems persist and cannot be resolved, this can be a cause for termination of care (with all fees due and payable).
Termination
Care can be terminated with two (2) weeks written notice. No other notice will be accepted. The full two (2) weeks pay will be due at time of notice. If
parent(s) wish to terminate this agreement without a two (2) weeks notice, he/she agrees to pay the two (2) weeks fee at time of notification. Termination
notices will not be accepted while provider or parent is on vacation.
MTCKC reserves the right to terminate for the following reasons (but not limited to):
Lack of compliance with handbook policies
Failure to pay or pay on time
Failure to complete required forms
Lack of parental cooperation
Disrespect
False information given by parent either verbally or in writing
Consistent late pickups/early drop offs disrupting our routine
Failure of child to adjust to the child care after a reasonable amount of time
Physical or verbal; abuse of any person, animals, or property
My inability to meet childs needs
Serious illness of child or provider
I reserve the right to give written notice of immediate termination where there are extreme circumstances that affect the well being of myself or other children
in attendance (with all fees due and payable). Absences of more than one day without notification can result in an automatic withdrawl (with all fees due
and payble). Re-admittance, if accepted, will include all back pay including late fees. If parent/guardian breeches contract he/she will be liable for all
collection, attorney, court, any/and all costs involved in breech. I will also give two (2) weeks notice if the child is to be terminated from care (with all fees
due and payable).
Care can be terminated with two (2) weeks written notice. No other notice will be accepted. The full two (2) weeks pay will be due at time of notice. If
parent(s) wish to terminate this agreement without a two (2) weeks notice, he/she agrees to pay the two (2) weeks fee at time of notification. Termination
notices will not be accepted while provider or parent is on vacation.
MTCKC reserves the right to terminate for the following reasons (but not limited to):
Lack of compliance with handbook policies
Failure to pay or pay on time
Failure to complete required forms
Lack of parental cooperation
Disrespect
False information given by parent either verbally or in writing
Consistent late pickups/early drop offs disrupting our routine
Failure of child to adjust to the child care after a reasonable amount of time
Physical or verbal; abuse of any person, animals, or property
My inability to meet childs needs
Serious illness of child or provider
I reserve the right to give written notice of immediate termination where there are extreme circumstances that affect the well being of myself or other children
in attendance (with all fees due and payable). Absences of more than one day without notification can result in an automatic withdrawl (with all fees due
and payble). Re-admittance, if accepted, will include all back pay including late fees. If parent/guardian breeches contract he/she will be liable for all
collection, attorney, court, any/and all costs involved in breech. I will also give two (2) weeks notice if the child is to be terminated from care (with all fees
due and payable).
Personal Belongings
I prefer that children do not bring toys from home unless it is something that can be shared with all the children (except for infants). If toys are brought, please
note they may be put away if they cause problems among the children. All personal items must be clearly marked with child(ren)s name. I take no responsibility
for lost, stolen or broken toys/videos brought from home. Should the child(ren) deliberately destroy my toys or other property through misuse or willfulness, the
parent will be required to replace it. If your child needs a special toy or item for sleeping, it will be put away until naptime.
Supplies Needed
Parents are responsible for supplying disposable diapers/pull-ups, wipes, bottles, sipper cups, formula and/or baby food, pack n' play crib (children under 2 yrs.),
nap blanket (2 yrs. and older), weather & play appropriate change of clothes (extra changes of clothes during potty training) and any other necessary items
(powder, ointment, etc). A state approved car seat to use while in our care. All supplies need to be marked with child(ren)s name.
Clothing/Attire
Children should arrive dressed for play! Having fun includes outdoor activities and can include messy activities, so please make sure your child is dressed
appropriately. Please do not expect me to constantly change your childs clothing from "nice" clothes to "play" clothes.
I prefer that children do not bring toys from home unless it is something that can be shared with all the children (except for infants). If toys are brought, please
note they may be put away if they cause problems among the children. All personal items must be clearly marked with child(ren)s name. I take no responsibility
for lost, stolen or broken toys/videos brought from home. Should the child(ren) deliberately destroy my toys or other property through misuse or willfulness, the
parent will be required to replace it. If your child needs a special toy or item for sleeping, it will be put away until naptime.
Supplies Needed
Parents are responsible for supplying disposable diapers/pull-ups, wipes, bottles, sipper cups, formula and/or baby food, pack n' play crib (children under 2 yrs.),
nap blanket (2 yrs. and older), weather & play appropriate change of clothes (extra changes of clothes during potty training) and any other necessary items
(powder, ointment, etc). A state approved car seat to use while in our care. All supplies need to be marked with child(ren)s name.
Clothing/Attire
Children should arrive dressed for play! Having fun includes outdoor activities and can include messy activities, so please make sure your child is dressed
appropriately. Please do not expect me to constantly change your childs clothing from "nice" clothes to "play" clothes.
Potty Training
I will be more than happy to help with the potty training provided that it is done when the child is ready. Some signs to look for include appropriate language
skills to communicate the need to use the potty, staying dry for long periods of time, that ability to dress and underss self, and interest in staying dry or
clean. I take a very relaxed attitude towards potty training, children potty train easy when ready.
Parents must begin the toileting process at home (on vacation or weekend). If successful I will follow up with toilet training here. During this time I require
that children wear pull-ups only (no plastic pants) for health and safety reasons in my child care setting. Please keep in mind that the activity level here can
distract your child from responding to an urge to use the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I will continue to use pull-ups until your child can and
will announce that he/she must use the bathroom (not just at home, but here as well) and can control his/her bladder and bowels for a few minutes beyond
that announcement. We will need to go two full weeks with no accidents here before putting your child in big girl or boy underpants at childcare. While your
child is learning to use the potty, please: NO overalls, onesies, belts, buckles, snaps, buttons, or zippers. A second full set of spare clothing is required. If
your child is not ready and does not use the potty it is easier to keep them in diapers until they are ready to train. It makes diaper changing much easier, we
don't have to remove all clothing to change a diaper like we do a pull-up. It is also cheaper for you to buy diapers than pull-ups.
I will be more than happy to help with the potty training provided that it is done when the child is ready. Some signs to look for include appropriate language
skills to communicate the need to use the potty, staying dry for long periods of time, that ability to dress and underss self, and interest in staying dry or
clean. I take a very relaxed attitude towards potty training, children potty train easy when ready.
Parents must begin the toileting process at home (on vacation or weekend). If successful I will follow up with toilet training here. During this time I require
that children wear pull-ups only (no plastic pants) for health and safety reasons in my child care setting. Please keep in mind that the activity level here can
distract your child from responding to an urge to use the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I will continue to use pull-ups until your child can and
will announce that he/she must use the bathroom (not just at home, but here as well) and can control his/her bladder and bowels for a few minutes beyond
that announcement. We will need to go two full weeks with no accidents here before putting your child in big girl or boy underpants at childcare. While your
child is learning to use the potty, please: NO overalls, onesies, belts, buckles, snaps, buttons, or zippers. A second full set of spare clothing is required. If
your child is not ready and does not use the potty it is easier to keep them in diapers until they are ready to train. It makes diaper changing much easier, we
don't have to remove all clothing to change a diaper like we do a pull-up. It is also cheaper for you to buy diapers than pull-ups.
Meals
We are participating in the Child Food Program of Texas so healthy meals and snacks are served daily and are included in your rate. All special diet food, and
formulas are supplied by the parents/guardians. You are responsible for feeding your child if he/she will arrive at child care after the beginning/end of a
mealtime, even if it's a couple of minutes. Infants (under one year old) are always fed on demand. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner are served daily. If a child
refuses to eat their meal, there will be no food served until the next designated meal/snack time. Please do not send food (half eaten breakfasts, candy, gum,
soda, etc) with the children, it is against the food program rules. Formula/baby food must be prepared and provided by the parents. All containers of baby food or
bottles must be labeled with child(ren)s name and any unused portions of bottles or baby food will be given back to you or discarded. I do ask that you bring at
least one extra bottle of formula/breast milk in addition to what the child usually takes in your care. In my experience, some babies may take a little more
formula/breast milk in my care rather than yours. This could be because they find comfort in the bottle when away from you or they have an increase in what they
take while they are with me and a hungry baby is an unhappy baby.
Special Diets
If a child has a particular dieting need, substantiated by medical evaluation, I must be informed and given a doctors note. Substitute meals or snacks may then
be brought in from home and is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide.
Medicine
If a child requires medicine while in my care a permission slip must be filled out and signed. Medicine must be in the original container. If at all possible,
please give children medicine at home. I have other things to do and at times might not remember because of the other children and the activities we are doing.
We are participating in the Child Food Program of Texas so healthy meals and snacks are served daily and are included in your rate. All special diet food, and
formulas are supplied by the parents/guardians. You are responsible for feeding your child if he/she will arrive at child care after the beginning/end of a
mealtime, even if it's a couple of minutes. Infants (under one year old) are always fed on demand. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner are served daily. If a child
refuses to eat their meal, there will be no food served until the next designated meal/snack time. Please do not send food (half eaten breakfasts, candy, gum,
soda, etc) with the children, it is against the food program rules. Formula/baby food must be prepared and provided by the parents. All containers of baby food or
bottles must be labeled with child(ren)s name and any unused portions of bottles or baby food will be given back to you or discarded. I do ask that you bring at
least one extra bottle of formula/breast milk in addition to what the child usually takes in your care. In my experience, some babies may take a little more
formula/breast milk in my care rather than yours. This could be because they find comfort in the bottle when away from you or they have an increase in what they
take while they are with me and a hungry baby is an unhappy baby.
Special Diets
If a child has a particular dieting need, substantiated by medical evaluation, I must be informed and given a doctors note. Substitute meals or snacks may then
be brought in from home and is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide.
Medicine
If a child requires medicine while in my care a permission slip must be filled out and signed. Medicine must be in the original container. If at all possible,
please give children medicine at home. I have other things to do and at times might not remember because of the other children and the activities we are doing.
Activities
My main goal at Ms. Terri's Christian Kid Care is to provide a variety of fun learning experiences for all of the children. I will be using a variety of activities like
free play, reading, arts; crafts, music/singing, dancing, pretend play, puzzles, building and board games. I like to play music throughout the day while we play.
Some of the music we will be listening to are: Christian children's songs, childrens songs (i.e. Disney, Barney), holiday music and classical. We will also
listen to KLTY, a Christian radio station.
TV Viewing- I allow TV viewing of educational, Christian and age appropriate videos/shows. I do not use it as a babysitter. We will have a movie that goes
along with our theme for the week and/or day. We do not have cable or TV veiwing at this time. The only TV we have is our movies.
Nap/Rest Time- All children are to take a nap. No child is forced to sleep, however they must remain quiet and on their nap mat.
My main goal at Ms. Terri's Christian Kid Care is to provide a variety of fun learning experiences for all of the children. I will be using a variety of activities like
free play, reading, arts; crafts, music/singing, dancing, pretend play, puzzles, building and board games. I like to play music throughout the day while we play.
Some of the music we will be listening to are: Christian children's songs, childrens songs (i.e. Disney, Barney), holiday music and classical. We will also
listen to KLTY, a Christian radio station.
TV Viewing- I allow TV viewing of educational, Christian and age appropriate videos/shows. I do not use it as a babysitter. We will have a movie that goes
along with our theme for the week and/or day. We do not have cable or TV veiwing at this time. The only TV we have is our movies.
Nap/Rest Time- All children are to take a nap. No child is forced to sleep, however they must remain quiet and on their nap mat.
Transportation of Children
MTCKC is a home based child care so there will be times when it will be necessary for you child(ren) to go with us somewhere. We also go places to play and
do extra curricular activities. A signed permission slip for transportation is required at the beginning of childcare services. "Field Trips" requiring additional
money will be announced before hand. You must provide a state approved car seat while in our care. All transportation is done within the requirements under
state law. I will no longer offer drop off or pick up from school.
Weekend and Evening Care
Because MTCKC is a home based child care our weekends and evenings, although opened up to providing care for your child(ren), do have some family type
activities that your children will be here for. On Sunday morning and afternoons and Wednesday eveings we attend activities at Mayfield Road Baptist Church,
on Mayfield and Allen or at an apartment complex through Mission Arlington. It is very important to us to maintain our growth at church and enrich our
children's lives with faith based activities. If this is something that you do not want your children to participate in then you will be required to find other care at
that time.
Trransportation Policies
When it is time for us to go somewhere the children line up at the door. Their names are entered on the transportation checklist. They enter the van from the
side of the driveway away from other cars. Each child is properly buckled into a regulation car seat, boaster seat or seat belt. When we arrive at our destination
the children will be unloaded curb side and supervised until inside the building (if dropping off at school). Their name will be checked off the list if they are
being dropped off instead of on a field trip with the group. When we return to the home daycare the children will be unloaded on the same side of the driveway
as they were loaded. The names of the children will be checked off as they get off the van. At no time will a child be left unattended by an adult while in the van,
or otherwise.
MTCKC is a home based child care so there will be times when it will be necessary for you child(ren) to go with us somewhere. We also go places to play and
do extra curricular activities. A signed permission slip for transportation is required at the beginning of childcare services. "Field Trips" requiring additional
money will be announced before hand. You must provide a state approved car seat while in our care. All transportation is done within the requirements under
state law. I will no longer offer drop off or pick up from school.
Weekend and Evening Care
Because MTCKC is a home based child care our weekends and evenings, although opened up to providing care for your child(ren), do have some family type
activities that your children will be here for. On Sunday morning and afternoons and Wednesday eveings we attend activities at Mayfield Road Baptist Church,
on Mayfield and Allen or at an apartment complex through Mission Arlington. It is very important to us to maintain our growth at church and enrich our
children's lives with faith based activities. If this is something that you do not want your children to participate in then you will be required to find other care at
that time.
Trransportation Policies
When it is time for us to go somewhere the children line up at the door. Their names are entered on the transportation checklist. They enter the van from the
side of the driveway away from other cars. Each child is properly buckled into a regulation car seat, boaster seat or seat belt. When we arrive at our destination
the children will be unloaded curb side and supervised until inside the building (if dropping off at school). Their name will be checked off the list if they are
being dropped off instead of on a field trip with the group. When we return to the home daycare the children will be unloaded on the same side of the driveway
as they were loaded. The names of the children will be checked off as they get off the van. At no time will a child be left unattended by an adult while in the van,
or otherwise.
Child Care Licensing Information
You may contact the local Child Care Licensing office located at 1501 Circle Dr. #310, Fort Worth, TX 76119. The phone number is 817-321-8604. You may
ask for my most recent Licensing report and/or questions about the Minimum Standard Rules for Registered and Licensed Child-Care Homes.
Reporting Child Abuse
I am required by law to report any signs of child abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-252-5400 to make a report
You may contact the local Child Care Licensing office located at 1501 Circle Dr. #310, Fort Worth, TX 76119. The phone number is 817-321-8604. You may
ask for my most recent Licensing report and/or questions about the Minimum Standard Rules for Registered and Licensed Child-Care Homes.
Reporting Child Abuse
I am required by law to report any signs of child abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-252-5400 to make a report
I take great pride in providing a safe, healthy, and loving home for you to bring your child(ren) to each and every day. Your child(ren)s growth and
happiness is very important to me, so please always feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with me. Open communication between parents and
the daycare provider are so important for the needs of the children. If a lengthy conference is needed, a time that is convenient for both of us will be
scheduled, as other children still need my attention during caring hours.
happiness is very important to me, so please always feel free to discuss any questions or concerns with me. Open communication between parents and
the daycare provider are so important for the needs of the children. If a lengthy conference is needed, a time that is convenient for both of us will be
scheduled, as other children still need my attention during caring hours.
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