Karyn’s House of Caring Growing Together for a Better Tomorrow

1. Karyn’s House of CaringGrowingTogetherfora Better Tomorrow Where your child’s destiny begins with us Where we identify and help nurture talents

2. Children in some of the centre’s facilities

3. A strong foundation stone Program Foundations Philosophy Karyn’s House of Caring Daycare program takes many of the proven classical methods of learning and combines them into a casual unstructured environment where learning through the children’s interests and daily play is the key to each child’s success. our goal is to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that allows your child to thrive and reach his/her personal best. By focusing on the mind and body emotional and physical health will prevail. I hope to obtain these goals by: • Understanding the capabilities of the child at each stage of their development • Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment • Teaching morals and values • Caring for others and sharing • Developing friendships outside their classroom and home environment • Promoting independence and teaching self-reliance • Flexibility in the program structure

4. Our services We care for :6 weeks to 12 years of age of any race, religion, sex, or nationality. Operational hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM. (Winter/Fall) Weekly schedule set at enrollment overrides program hours. Summer program hours of operation are same as winter/fall hours. Provider may request early pick-up on occasion for personal reasons. • Care is provided full day for infants, toddlers, and preschool age. Before and after school, school holidays, school vacation breaks, and foul weather days en to fifth graders. • Days Program will be closed: • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Black Friday • Christmas Eve • Christmas Day • New Year’s Eve • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day/ July 4th • 1 Week in summer for family vacation (will give 30 day notice) • If any other day,notification is given 7days in advance.

5. Enrollment procedures Hands at work All items to be completed prior to the start of your child’s care: Meet personally with the program provider at the daycare facility, review facility, programs, fees and policy/procedure manual Review enrollment forms and set schedule of care, and cost. Complete all health forms, Blue Card, and all NYS required forms, and day care requested forms with parent/guardian signature(s) Submit enrollment fees

6. Enrollment Fees/Tuition Fees Full time Program • Full-time non-infant program covers all children between 2 years old and 5 years old and requires full day care or 30 hours of care per week or more • Full-time non-infant fee is $165.00/child per week • Full-time School-age fee is $150.00/child per week • Infants to attending school will be considered full-time unless otherwise agreed upon at time of enrollment. This is due to the increased level of care necessary for this age group. • Full-time Infant Program is $175.00/child per week Part time Program: • Part-time program covers all children between 5 years old and 11 years old who attend program less than full day and attend program for less than 30 hours per week. • Part-time program fee weekly is $120.00/child per week. Part-time enrollment program schedule to be determined at time of enrollment and must be adhered to. If child consistently is at program 30 or more hours, than full-time enrollment fee will be charged and new enrollment schedule will be set. • Before & after school (BAS) program is for any school-age child that is at the program no more than 2 hours a day and attends school regularly. BAS program is $50/child a week. See Holidays/School Breaks for more. • When a school-age/part-time child attends the program full day or on a non-scheduled day the fee for the one day will be $25.00/day not to exceed the set full-time rate for that age group. $ We take care of your finances too $

7. Payment processes Children enjoy a meal Holidays/School Breaks • Full tuition is run per hour billing Early and Late Tuition Fees • Fare rates are charged depending on situation Late Departure Fees • A friendly charge of $ 5.00 is levied very quarter of an hour. This applies after a full waiver within 1st quarter of late departure

8. playground Method of Payment cash, check, money order or Pay Pal, or electronic deposits. After 5 days, $ 5.00 accrue every day until the 30th day when parent will be considered unable to pay. Returned Checks For every check that is returned unpaid there will be $30.00 returned check fee. If multiple checks are returned unpaid then all future payments will need to be made in cash or money order. Use of Tuition Funds Tuition caters for each child’s expenses except when karyn has event sponsorships Billing Method Options are weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly with statements being issued on Wednesday prior to billing due date. Payments are due the Friday morning before care is rendered.

9. Modus operandi Parent/Program Communication Parents can discuss any issue with the care center without any discrimination. Confidentiality is observed when nessary. Changes to Schedule Permanent Changes: This must be submitted in writing and approved by provider at least 2 weeks prior to change taking effect. Approval is determined by enrollment at time of change. Temporary Changes: This must be submitted 2 days (48 hours) prior to change and must be approved by provider. Approval is determined by enrollment at time of change. Any changes requested less than 48 hours in advance may be accepted at the discretion of the provider. • Children’s arrival/departure • The adult who brings/takes the child must appear in person. • Any important information should be left with the attendant. • Operational contact should be left with us for any correspondence.

10. Growing the child to a responsible person Behavior Guidance Discipline Rules Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited. Discipline reports are completed and given to parents verbally and written as needed. The most serious consequence of failure to obey the guidelines and rule of the program would be permanent dismissal from the program. Discipline is a cooperative process between provider and parents to insure consistency in dealing with the child. The programme promotes a positive approach to managing the behavior of all children. Day care rules will be accessible to all. Discipline To achieve proper discipline the following salient strategies are used: • Prevention • Positive redirection • Modeling • Limit setting • Discipline Process for all Age Groups 1. Positive redirection. 2. Verbal Warning 3. Quiet Time

11. Program Information Changes of Clothes Parent should ensure their children have enough changing clothes. Emergency Evacuation Training & Safety Children will practice “fire drills” on a monthly basis. Precautions will be taken to minimize hazards. Transportation Transport of child to and from the centre is at the expense of parent. Outdoor activities The children play outdoors everyday, weather permitting. Parents should provide all required attire for outdoor activities. Supervision of Children Children will not be left without supervision at any time unless there is prior written permission from the parent. Permission forms are attached. Visitors The policy maintains an “open door” policy to our parents, guardians, family members etc. Parents are welcome to visit the program anytime after signing in and out. Parent Involvement Parents are encouraged to participate in the program. Some ideas are helping on outings, donating toys, crafts, and other materials for program use, sharing your special talent with the group, helping with parties or get-togethers. These are only a few examples. Birthdays/Holidays We make the program a fun these times. Parents may attend.

12. Personal Belongings We take care and return to parents that do not belong to us. Incase children gets home with the centre’s items, they should remit. Parents will be responsible for supplying diapers or pull-ups for children who are not fully potty trained. Computer Use The computer is available for use during quiet time for age appropriate children. Various computer games will be available for computer play to promote learning and hand eye coordination skills. No internet. Field Trips Field trips expand the child’s world view and the experiences are fun. These field trips require parental permission. Permission slips along with a flyer detailing the field trip will be provided conveniently. Field trip fees will be covered by the parent. Photographs and Publicity Photos may be taken to mark events and for publicity though through your permission Daily Closing time The program ends and closes at the last child at programs enrollment agreement time of pick-up. Please review departure procedures outlined earlier. Any changes will be communicated

13. Snacks/Meals/Nutrition • The program is involved in the federal food program nutritious meals. • Parents will be required to provide formula/breast milk, baby cereal, and jarred baby food for infants until they are able to eat regular prepared food. • Program consider societal exceptions and allergies caused by foods. Breakfast will be served at 8:00

14. An outdoor activity in an exchange programme

15. a caregiver guides the kids

16. Health and Infection Control Policies This program accommodates mildly ill children. Health Checks Each child when they arrive at daycare will have a “health check” daily. Health Records At the time of enrollment, every child is required to have a report of a current (with-in one year) physical examination and immunizations signed by the child’s physician. All allergies must be listed on the Blue Card. Illness Procedures For communicable diseases children need to be excluded from the program if they have any of the following: A temperature of 101°F or higher accompanied by Diarrhea Vomiting Rashes of unknown origin Discharge from eyes or ears Medication Administration The program is not allowed to administer any under the counter medications unless parent permits There is a special form for Epi-Pens and Nebulizers. Inside one of the rooms

17. Documents to be filled in and submitted Attachment A: Parental agreement form Attachment B-1: Day Care Registration Form (Blue Card) Attachment B-2: Day Care Registration Provider Form Attachment C: Medical Statement Form Attachment D: Authorization for Medical Treatment Form Attachment E: Permission to Administer Over-The Counter Medications From Attachment F: Permissions/Arrangements/Notification Form Attachment G: General Permission Form Attachment H: Interview Packet Attachment I: CACFP Enrollment Worksheet Some of the Children’s shelves

18. Termination Policies Withdrawal/Termination by the parent If one no longer need child care, one must provide 2 weeks in advance less of which a charge will be levied. We will be sorry to see you go Termination by Provider A child may be terminated due to: • Non-payment for services • Failure to adhere to tuition payment policies • Lack of cooperation from parents with the programs efforts to resolve differences and/or meet the child’s needs through parent/provider meetings • Abusive behaviors and/or verbal threats by parents towards provider, other parents, or children • Child exhibits special need or needs related to a serious illness not possible to be met by the program Concentration at work

19. Environmental awareness Karyn’s House of Caring is cognizant of nature. Children playground has to be kept unpolluted always with regard to energy used in the centre. Dust is brought to a minimum by all the time drips that traverse earth pathways. A small zoo were the children can have fun is maintained in the backyard of the centre. All litter is controlled so that it does not build up to hazard levels. Backyard with a fenced shallow pool

20. What other centers do not offer • We keep track of the child even in future to see them curve out a better future • We help you identify the talent of your child and help nurture it. • Parents are offered statistical reports on progress of the children • We organize exchange programs with other day cares • We seek to be the best child care in the region • the team Playing facilities

21. The team Karyn’s House of Caring boasts of a team of state of the art professionals in early childhood development. It has 17 professionals both the executive and subordinate .The head of the center is the dean, school of education, department of early childhood development and education in Venus University. Others include Ms Theodore, lecturer at Barbanabs college of Fundamental Education for All. • Ms koeth Andrews of Vulnerable Children Society • Ms Adugosof Butterfly Kindergarten • Ms Thuo T. • Miss Grace J. • Ms Mercy T. • MrPatrich Z.

22. References Licensing/Registration Agency Information for Family Day Care Homes Bureau of Early Childhood Services Child Day Care (Sections 413.1 – 413.6) Family Day Care Homes (Sections 417.1 – 417.15)