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Admission and Enrollment: Lois' Kids Family Day Care is a family childcare home, Licensed under the California Department of Social Services to provide Day care. I service children ages one month through 12 years old. No child will be denied admission on the basis of his/her race or religion. I do retain the right to deny admission if all my slots for a particular child's age group is filled, but I will gladly place your child on my waiting list.
Open Door Policy Lois' Kids maintains an open door policy. Parents are welcome to visit the day care at any time during business hours. As I am busy with children I am not always available to answer the door immediately. Therefore, upon arrival, please don't panic if it takes me a few minutes. You are welcome to observe our program, but please understand that I will not be available to give you my undivided attention. I will continue with our normal schedule while you are present.
Admission and Procedures: In order to enroll your child at Lois' Kids, there are some items that will need to be taken care of prior to the beginning of care. I will not assume care of your children If I do not have the required paper work, fees and supplies. I will supply you with all the necessary paperwork and will help you with any questions you may have. All information will be kept confidential and is for my records only. Paperwork: - Child Enrollment form - Emergency Medical Care Consent - Child Health History - Day Care Immunization Record - School age transportation agreement (if applicable) - Intake information for child under 2 years (if applicable) - Transportation permission (if applicable) - Field trip consent (when necessary) - Authorization to administer medication (when necessary) - Signed Childcare Agreement Trial Period: The first 10 calendar days from a child's start date are a trial period for the child, parents and provider. During this period, either the parent or provider may terminate care without notice. Any and/or all-final two weeks fee deposit will be refunded. The $10 paperwork/materials fee will not be refunded.

Termination of Service: After the trial period parents may withdraw their child from care by giving a minimum of two weeks written notice. If this notice is given, the final two weeks payment made at the beginning of care, will be credited to your account. If less than the full final two weeks deposit has been made, parent will be responsible for the difference equal to two weeks fees. If less than two weeks written notice is given no refund of deposit will be made. In the event that I should ever find it necessary to end our agreement I also will give the parent at least two weeks written notice. If this notice is given, the final two weeks payment made at the beginning of care, will be credited to your account. If less than the full final two weeks deposit has been made, parent will be responsible for the difference equal to two weeks fees. If less than two weeks written notice is give no refund of deposit will be made.
Holidays: The following holidays are generally observed: Martin Luther King's Birthday, Washington Birthday, Lincoln Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence, Labor Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. If the holiday is on a weekend I will be closed either the Friday or Monday as a paid day. These holidays are all paid holidays. There will be no discount in fees for the weeks in which these holidays occur. You will be given a schedule of the annual holidays and closings.
Provider Vacation: Each calendar year Lois' Kids will be closed 2 weeks for provider's vacation. In most instances the tow weeks will be taken separately. However, I reserve the right to take vacations consecutively. Parents will be given as much advance notice as possible, with a minimum of two weeks notice when I plan my vacations.
Personal Days: Occasionally I may find it necessary to take a personal day off for training, workshops or family business. No more than 5 paid personal days will be taken per calendar year. A minimum of two weeks notice will be given for provider's personal days.
Illness/Emergency: In the case of my illness I will call at least one hour before your scheduled drop off time. In the event of a family emergency I will give as much notice as possible. Parent's Vacations: Each calendar year, each family may take up to two weeks vacation while the day care is open at no charge. After the two weeks have been taken, parents are require to pay half the weekly fee to maintain their spot at Lois' Kids. A two-week written notice of vacation is required. If I do not receive a two-week written notice, the regular fee will be applied.
Substitute/Emergency caregiver policy Should I need to be away from the child care for a short time due to unforeseen circumstances, a planned absence or in the event of an emergency, substitute care will be provided by my emergency caregivers, Gloria O. (sister), Marilyn T. (daughter) and Claudette O (provider). My emergency/ substitute caregivers must meet the following requirements: 1) At least 18y. or older 2) Signed a conviction statement attesting he/she has not been convicted or pleaded guilty to any offenses. 3) Have a criminal records check 4) Provides a safe and healthy environment when infants/ children are present. 5) Ensures that any individual whose behavior or health endangers the health, safety and well being infants/ children are not present in the home while child care is being provided. 6) Has access to a working telephone with all emergency numbers at hand. I will contact parents immediately when an emergency caregiver shall be used for unplanned absences or short duration caused by unanticipated circumstance such as accident or other family crisis. In the event of an emergency if a backup caregiver can not be located parents will be called to pick up their child (children). PLEASE NOTE: Parents are responsible for providing their own back up care for illness, holidays, provider's vacations, provider's illnesses, emergency and personal days. Provider will not be responsible for providing back up caregivers.
Parent Involvement Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's experiences at Lois' Kids. As you are leaving your child with me while you are working I understand that direct involvement is not always possible. There are other ways you can contribute to our program such as : sharing interests and skills, perhaps associated with cultural traditions, careers or hobbies, taking responsibility for repairing toys and equipment, craft supplies, etc. Any other ways you can think of to be involved I would be happy to discuss with you. Birthdays and Celebrations At Lois' Kids we will observe special days with activities, treats and possibly outings. You are welcome to bring treats, decorations, games etc. to help celebrate as long as there is enough for everyone. Please discuss this with me in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Proper Dress: Clothing worn to childcare should be appropriate for the day's weather and play. Please do not send your child to care wearing anything new or special. I teach the children creativity, problem solving, and pride in their skills. Sometimes these values get a little messy. Please dress your child for real success! Onesies or shirts that snap at the crotch. too tight shoes the child cannot slip on themselves. Tight jeans with belts, be a source of frustration to all involved. Children take pride in being able to care for themselves. If there is a special occasion that calls for special clothing, please send the special clothing with your child and I will help them clean up and get dressed prior to your arrival. Socks must always be worn to protect your child's feet. Also hair beads are not to be worn on smaller children hair. If your child is wearing beads, you will be held responsible for any accident.
Supplies The following items are not furnished by Lois' Kids and must be provided by parents: - I complete change of clothing, including underwear and socks, appropriate for the weather, to be kept at the day care. Soiled clothing will be sent home and a clean change of clothes needs to be brought back the next day of care. - Proper outerwear for outside play. Kids need fresh air on a regular basis and unless the weather is really inclement we will spend some time outside daily. - Summer months - swimsuit, towel and sunscreen to be left at the day care. - Toothbrush & paste to be left at day care. - Bag disposable diaper & box of wipes (when applicable). You may choose to buy a large pack of diapers to leave at the day care and I will let you know when you are running low. Diaper rash ointment (if used) - For infants: extra bottle for water to be offered throughout the day. As I see many duplicate items, please clearly mark all of your child's belongings with his/her name. I reserve the right to mark any unmarked items as needed.
Arrival and departure times: Drop off and pick up time can be stressful for some children. Parents are required to bring their children to the door each morning and help their children get settled. In the morning they may not want to say good-bye to you and at pick up time they may not want to go because they are involved with a fun activity. This is a natural occurrence. To ease the situation I'd like to encourage the parent to take a minute to help the child feel comfortable and to adjust by offering positive statements. A parent who shows reluctance to depart only makes the transition harder for their child. The parent should never sneak out without saying "good-bye" to their child. A brief good-bye works best. Crying will usually stop a few minutes after the parent depart. It is important that you establish a consistent routine and stick with it. If your child misbehaves during these times, please correct their behavior. My house rules apply from the time they walk into the daycare to the time they walk out. This is time of testing when two different authority figures are present (parent and provider), and this situation will be tested at one time or another to see if the rules still apply. I will remind your child if inappropriate behaviors are being displayed. Please be prepared to back me up. If your rules or despites are being tested, I am ready to back you up. Children of all ages adjust to transitions differently. Most do not like to be too rushed, or to wait too long once they are ready to depart. When leaving, please Do not allow children to run out to your car while your are still inside. Our safety rule is "No one outside without their "No one outside without their parent or guardian. Click here to Continue..........