Parent's Responsibility
- YOU are responsible for keeping us informed of any changes to the following:
- Change of address, home, cell and/or work phone numbers.
- New place of employment
- Updated Immunizations for your child’s file.
- Other updated identification and emergency information
- ANY Court Order pertaining to the release/visitation of your child.
- Children must be clean and dressed for the day when they arrive at our childcare home. Please dress your child for a fun day of play! We are here to have fun (and sometimes we get messy!) Clothing and shoes should be appropriate for outside play, such as climbing on play structures, playing in the snow outside, etc. (No Pajamas are permitted at the childcare,unless its an infant)
- All voucher parents are responsible for swiping your child/ren in and out on a daily/weekly basis or you will be responsible for the payment.
- *Drop off and Pick Up- Parents please park on Ohio St or on the side of the house off William St. Always come to the front door to pick up your child. Please be careful when parking on Ohio St, we are located on a busy street.
- *Respect the Rules in Your Handbook- Read your handbook thoroughly and respect and take seriously the contents. Ask if unsure of a policy. Communicate! Pay on Time. Drop off and pick up on time. Do not bring toys, food, or drinks for your child from home unless on a special occasion.
Parents, please understand that a child SHOULD NOT COME to our childcare home if a child is ill with any of the following: Fever, vomiting, extreme cough, unusual rash, diarrhea, runny nose and/or any contagious illness.
This policy protects other children, parents and staff members from missing time from work or school and can also prevent unnecessary doctor visits, and/or pharmacy bills for all families.
We send children home whenever a child displays a fever . Children are required to be FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS
WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER CONTROL MEDICATION before returning to our childcare after an illness, or being sent home ill.
We reserve the right to ask for a Doctor’s note allowing your child to return to childcare/school. We also reserve the right to determine admission of a sick child without a doctor’s note.
Discipline is used to teach a child, not as a punishment. I achieve this through love, consistency, and firmness. I stress two main patterns of behavior: respect for other people and respect for property. The children are explained the rules of the child care home frequently, so they are all familiar with the guidelines.
*House Rules- No running, jumping, or screaming permitted inside the house. We use “walking feet” and “inside voices.” No walking around the house with food, cups, or bottles. No going out the door or gate at pickup time without an adult. No name calling, teasing, swearing, bad language such as “shut up” tattling, or potty talk. No gun or violent play allowed.
*We Respect Each Other and Keep our Hands to Ourselves- No roughhousing, hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, pulling, pinching, and spitting at others. Lifting, carrying, climbing, or sitting on other children is not permitted.
*We Respect our Belongings and our Environment- No standing on, hitting with, pounding with, throwing toys or other household items. The following methods of discipline will be used:
Encourage children to solve problems themselves
Intervention, Discussion, Redirection to another play area
Loss of privileges, Logical consequences
Time Out
If I feel there is a chronic behavioral issue that needs attention, I will let you know so that you and I are handling it in the same way so there’s continuity in discipline between our homes. Together, we will try to find a solution. You may be called to remove your child if his/her behavior prevents me from being able to properly care for other children. If the problem continues, other arrangements for the care of the child will have to be made, for the safety and well-being of all. As a child care provider, I have a responsibility by law to recognize and report any evidence of child abuse (physical or emotional or neglect) to the proper authorities.
Hearts & Hands accepts all children from all races, creeds, religions and special needs!
Tuition is due each MONDAY MORNING for that week of care. (Unless you pay your fees Bi-weekly or monthly.)
Please note that a late payment fee of $10.00/day will be added onto your balance due if your payment is not made by Monday. I ask you please remember that I have staff that needs to be paid also.
There is a $35.00 returned check fee if a check should be returned for any reason. Late payment fees will also be applied to your balance.
We are eager to assist with your child’s potty training when it’s time! It means less work for us too! Since 2001 I have potty trained HUNDREDS of children, and have found that they will cooperate only when “they” are ready. We can ask them to try, and encourage them to “go”, but we will never force your child to go on the potty, as this can only result in a set back to their potty training. Your little one will show signs when they are ready to try. We start looking for signs of potty-training readiness around 2 years of age. Your potty-training child will need “pull ups” here at Hearts & Hands while potty training.
Once we see that your child is using the potty regularly, and that the child’s pull ups are staying dry throughout the day, then underwear will be welcomed!
Once your child/ren reaches 3 years old and is not potty trained there will be a $20 a week diaper fee.
