Illness Policy
1. A child with any of the following symptoms will not be able to attend day care until all symptoms are free for at least 24 hours.
Vomiting Inflammation of the Eyes Diarrhea
Rash / Lice Any Communicable Illness Fever*
*Fever of 101 degrees or higher.
2. If a child becomes ill at the center, the parent will be called to pick up their child. They will have approximately one hour. In the meantime, the child will be isolated from the other children.
3. A child may be “re-admitted” without a statement from a physician after having a communicable disease only if the child has been absent for a period of time equal to the longest incubation period for that disease and is…
** free from any symptoms or fever for 24 hours without the aid of over the counter medications (Tylenol etc.)
**Being on Antibiotics for 24 hours (= to at least 3 dosages.)
4. Upon arrival at the center, staff will observe the children for any symptoms of illness. Parents are required to inform staff of any symptoms. Bright Beginnings is not able to care for sick children.
5. Please call the center to report your child ill or to notify us of any unexpected absence. We must post confirmed illnesses so that other parents may observe their children for symptoms.
*Fever of 100 degrees or higher.
**Being free from any symptoms or fever for 24 hours without the aid of over the counter medications (Tylenol etc.) **Being on Antibiotics for 24 hours and 3 dosages.
If you feel your child is too ill to go outside, then that is a good indicator that they should not be at day care.
Fee Policy
Bright Beginnings Childcare Services, Inc.
Fee Policies
1. Registration Fee for new enrollment or any returning enrollment is to be paid before the child(ren) start care. (Fee is non-refundable and does not apply toward tuition) $75 for 1 child, $85 for 2 children, $100 for 3 or more children. Annual Supply and Equipment Fee of $75.00/family due Jan. 1st.
2. Childcare services will be provided for your child(ren) on (circle days needed) Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri., variable
from _________a.m. until _________p.m. , Before / After School beginning on _________.
3. All fees are due in advance, on the Friday before care, and preferred to be paid in the amount of two weeks or more. If fees are not paid by NOON on Tuesday, there will be a $20.00 late payment fee charged to your account. If fees are not paid by the end of the week, your child will not be allowed to attend until all fees are paid in full.
4. There will be a charge of $25.00 for any checks returned NSF along with any late payment fees.
5. All fees are based on a MAXIMUM of 10 HOURS per day. If a child is present for longer periods, an additional $8.00 per hour will be charged.
6. LATE CHARGE of $2.00 per child for every minute after 6:00 p.m. that your child remains in the center.
The steep charge is to insure that our staff is able to leave at 6:00 p.m. to be with their families and friends. In our staff’s best interest, we hope that this fee need not be enforced.
7. There can be no reduction given due to holidays and our staff development day, as most operating costs remain the same. The center will be CLOSED on, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, the first Friday of the month in August for Staff Development, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If the traditional holiday falls on a Sunday, we will be closed on Monday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, we will be closed on Friday.
8. Vacation Time- fulltime children receive two weeks (10 days or amount of days attending in a two week period) per year. During your first 6 months you will receive one week of vacation. The next six months you will receive your second week. Days can be used individually or weekly. Days not used will not carry over to the following year. There is no credit given for part-time (less than 3 days). Summer only children will receive one (1) week vacation credit.
**Vacation can be used only when the child is not attending the center.
Priority of enrollment will go towards full time. Part time spaces offered only when available.
9. Two weeks written notice is required when removing your child from the center. If a two-week notice is not given you are still responsible to pay for the two weeks. Any balance owed left on your account will be turned over to a collection agency if fees are not paid within 30 days.
Our Fees Include Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Age Appropriate Learning Programs, and much more!
10. Bright Beginnings Childcare Services, Inc. does not allow its employees to babysit for families whose children are in our
program. Should you choose to hire a Bright Beginnings employee to babysit, despite our written policy against this, you agree to hold Bright Beginnings Childcare Services, Inc. harmless for any wrong doing that may occur as a result of your choice to hire a program employee in a babysitting capacity.
Center Policy
(A Parent Handbook will be given to you at time of enrollment)
1. Sign In and Out is done, by using the computer located in the main entryway. Parents are required to escort their child into the center and help remove coat, etc. The child MUST be presented to a Staff person before the parent leaves. This will insure proper supervision of your child. All Parents are responsible for signing their children in and out every day. This is a STATE REQUIREMENT
2. NO CHILD WILL BE RELEASED to any person not authorized by the parent or guardian. Authorization must be in writing (calling in may be allowed only if we can identify the parent over the phone, a call back to the parent may be necessary to double check). Identification will be required.
3. When picking up your child, parents are required to inform a staff person that the child is leaving. Please allow this opportunity to communicate with the staff person about your child’s day.
4. Parent and Teacher conferences are scheduled twice throughout each year. Parents will be given advanced notice so we are able to accommodate parent’s schedules as well. This is a time for parents to spend with their child’s teacher(s) and see first hand the progress work a child is making at the center. The conferences generally last approximately 10 minutes (we can schedule longer if need be).
5. The teacher will provide a special Parent Communication Board near each classroom door to keep parents informed about the day activities and weekly lesson plans, etc. Every so often the center sends out a Newsletter to all families with information on “What’s Happening” in each room. Teachers may also be available in the morning or afternoon as children arrive or depart to tell you about your child’s day. Feel free to ask specific questions in reference to your child.
***A reminder from the Director: The teachers are responsible for supervising the children even during your arrival or departure. If more time or attention is needed, please feel free to set up a time either before the teachers scheduled hours or after. Thank You!
6. If your child is ill, he/she will not be admitted into the center. If a child becomes ill while at Bright Beginnings, the child will be isolated from other children and their parents will be notified to pick up the child within the hour. Parents are required to notify the center if a child will be absent. If the parent fails to notify the center before 9 am, we will call the parent at home &/or work. Leaving a message if necessary.
7. Medications to be administered at the center must be accompanied by an Authorization To Administer Medication form (provided by the center). Medications must be in it’s original container, and labeled with child’s name, times to be administered, and amount to be given.
Non-prescription medication is highly discouraged to be given at the center without a written Physicians statement.
8. Shoes... It is recommended that children always wear socks and sturdy, comfortable shoes that stay on the child's feet for safety reasons. Therefore, no flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes and dress types shoes or cowboy boots with slippery bottoms. If you choose to have your child wear such shoes, please make sure they have an extra pair of socks and tennis shoes so they can play outside on our climber, swings, bikes, and sandbox plus many other activities and toys.
Complete list of Enrollment Forms
The following forms are required before or on the first day of attendance:
- Bright Beginnings Childcare Services, Inc. Enrollment Form (filled out completely)
- Center Policies and Fee Policies forms signed acknowledging agreement to the policies and abiding with them.
- Child’s immunization form (completed by parent)
- Child’s Health History form (completed by the parent)
- Intake information form (children under the age of two) … must be updated every 2-3 months.
- Emergency Card and photo of your child(ren)
- Getting to know you form
- Transportation Permission form
- Child’s physical form (completed by the physician) within 30 days of enrollment
A complete set of policies is available in the main entrance. Parent Handbook, Center Policies Handbook,
and State Rules and Regulations Manual.
If interested we also have a parent handbook with more detailed information in our Parent Handbook along with State Rules and Regulations, just stop by the office to receive a copy. THANK YOU!
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