Enrollment: The
following items are required to complete your child's enrollment with The Boutchkies
Family Day Care.
Registration Form
Tuition Agreement/Contract
Form
Completed Medical
Form
Policy Consent Form
Sleeping &
Napping Form
School
Hours: Full
Days:7:00
AM - 7:00 PM
Regular hours 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Extended
Hours:7:00 AM drop off 6:00
PM
pick-up
6:30 PM pick-up 7:00 PM pick-up Late
pick-up - 15 minutes after the pick-up time is considered being late.Please
note that should you be late on a continuous basis you will be charged $10 for
every 15 minutes you are late to pick up your child. This policy stands for all
occasions, unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed upon. Should you
acquire a late pick up fee, it will be applied to the following monthly
invoice.
Tuition
Schedule and Fees: Please
review the attached tuition schedule. Tuition
is due on the first day of each month during the term. You will be given a
grace period of 1 week.After payments
are more than 1 week overdue, you will be invoiced $10 for every additional day
you are late.If the date falls on the
weekend or holiday, tuition is due on the first day back to school. Monthly
invoices will be sent home with the children 1 week prior to the due date.
Daily Rate: The Boutchkies offers daily rates fro existing clients only. If your child requires additional days of care during any given month in addition to your regular monthly schedule, if there is availability, your child would be taken care of for an additional flat daily rate of $65 for age 2 and up and $75 for ages 6 weeks -24 mths. Additional
Fees: Returned
checks - If a check is returned due to insufficient funds, you will have to pay
The Boutchkies Family Day Care a $35 fee. The fee will be applied to the
following monthly invoice.
Capacity
- Total # of Children:
Infant ratio 2 adults to 1 infant
Ages Age 6 weeks - 2 years 1 2 4 Age 2 years - 5 years 5 4 2 School Age 6 and up 2 2 2 Total 8 8 8 Make-up Days: There
are no make-up days for sick days or vacation time.
Additional
Days: Additional
days are not a problem as long as there are places available. I will do my best
to accommodate your child on a day outside his/her schedule. This will, of
course, depend on the amount of children already scheduled to attend on that
day. The fee for an extra day is listed on the Tuition schedule.
Security: The
Boutchkies Family Day Care will not release children to anyone other than the
parents or designated adults listed on the registration form. A written consent
will be required from the parents or designated adults to release the child to
anyone else.If the child needs to be
picked up earlier then his/her regular time, please give prior notice and write
a note specifying what time he/she will be picked up and by whom.
Parental
Involvement: The
Boutchkies Family Day Care encourages parental involvement. Parents are welcome
at any time of the day.Please note that
nap time is between the hours of 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Birthdays: Birthdays
are extremely important and every birthday will be recognized. If
you want to bring any special snacks for your child’s birthday, please bring
them in that morning. Please do not bring anything containing peanuts.
Daily
Activities: Please
refer to the daily routine schedule. We
will make a point of playing outdoors daily should the weather permit.Outdoor activities will consist of playing in the garden and occasional walks around the neighborhood.
Discipline: We
will focus on teaching your child how to play and socialize appropriately. We
will use positive discipline methods and positive reinforcement. Should
your child's behavior be unacceptable, we might have to separate him/her from
the rest of the children for a short while.
Emergencies
/ Accident reports: If
there is an emergency, the parents or legal guardian will be notified
immediately. *
Please note that if your child’s injury requires medical attention, 911 will be
called immediately.Should your child require hospitalization, he/she will be sent in an ambulance with his/her blue
registration card. An
accident report will be filled out and handed to you when you pick up your
child.
Medical
Forms: Medical
forms are to be submitted and updated in accordance with the NY State
Department of Health requirement codes.If
your Medical forms are not updated, your child will not be able to attend The
Boutchkies Family Day Care until all forms are updated.
Medication: As
I am not OCFS MAT certified, I can not administer medication to your child
other then over-the –counter topical ointments, sunscreen and topical insect
repellent. Should your child require medication, we recommend that you administer
it before and after daycare hours.If
your child must take medication during day care hours, the parent/guardian or a
relative within the third degree of consanguinity can administer the
medication. You must therefore plan your days accordingly.
Sickness: Should
a child become sick while he/she is at The Boutchkies Family Day Care, we will
notify you immediately. The parent or guardian will have to come and pick up the
sick child with in 45 minutes of being notified. A
child that has fever (101 degrees or higher), diarrhea, infected rashes, eye
and throat infections or any other contagious sickness can not be allowed to
remain at the daycare premises. Before
they return to daycare, your child must have been free of fever or any contagious
sicknesses for at least 24 hours.
Daily
Health Check: Please
note that as the provider, I am required to conduct daily health checks on your
child. A daily health check occurs when the child arrives at the program and
throughout the day. This is to insure that your child is in good health to
attend The Boutchkies Family Day Care. Please see the attached sheet on Daily
Health Checks.
Mandated
Reporter: As
a child care provider, the NY State Social Service Law 413: considers me to be
a Mandated Reporter. This means that by law I am mandated to report cases of
suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Diapering
and Toilet Training: The
Boutchkies Family Day Care does not provide diapers, cream or wipes. Every
week, please bring enough diapers, cream and wipes to last for the week. If
your child is potty training, please let me know in advance so I can ensure consistency
at daycare. Please bring an extra change of clothes and make sure you dress
your child with clothing that is easy to pull up and down.
Each
child should bring: Each
child should bring 2 full sets of extra clothing, a sheet and blanket for nap time
and a photo of your family for the family poster. Please
label all clothing and any personal items with your child's name in permanent
marker. *
Please refer to the sheet “To Bring” for each age group.
Toys
from home: The
children are welcome to bring toys from home. Please make sure to label them.
Please note, The Boutchkies Family Day Care will not be held responsible for
lost or misplaced toys.
Sleeping/Napping: Nap
time is between the hours of 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. If a child does not want
to sleep, that time will be dedicated to quiet play. Please see attached sheet
on Sleeping/Napping Arrangements.
Pictures
and Videos: The
Boutchkies Family Day Care will be periodically taking pictures and videos of the
activities during the day. Pictures will be posted on the walls of the day care
and occasionally given to children to take home. Please let me know if you
would prefer that we don’t take pictures or videos of your child.
One
Month Written Notice: Should
you decided to change your day care arrangements in any way, please give one
month’s notice.
Closing
Days and Holidays: No
refunds or credits will be given for closing days due to holidays (see holiday
schedule attached) and/or weather. Please note that parents are required to pay
the fees for their scheduled days when the child and/or the provider are on
vacation.
Wait List & Deposit: Should the daycare be at its full capacity, you can sign up your name on the wait list. As soon as a spot becomes available, you will b e notifies. At this time, if you are still interested, you will be required to leave a 1 month deposit to secure the spot. This deposit will not be lost, and will be used towards your first month tuition. The deposit is non refundable for any reason other then loosing your employment, and proof will be required.
The Boutchkies Geraldine Signer 10 Adrienne Place White Plains NY 10605
