Little Creations Academy

1. Little Creations Academy 27 Beverly Road Lake Grove, NY 11755 Tel: 631-648-7885 Miss Dawn & Miss Jeannine CPR/First Aid Certified Health and Safety Certified License # 00546359GFDC Members of the Suffolk County Childcare Council

2. Philosophy ***Thank you for your interest in Little Creations Academy. Our goal is to provide children with a safe environment that nurtures self esteem and security. Our providers plan an abundance of open-ended activities within each day. Our children's day is highly enriched with endless possibilities, while providing both structured and flexible days. We strive to promote each child's growth emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially. We promote a educational program to promote learning through hands on play and discovery. Our Academy is semi-structured with individual activities, group activities, supervised free play time and supervised outdoor fun. Many of these daily activities will focus on early learning skills such as letters, numbers, colors and shapes.***

3. Days & Hours of Operation • Little Creations Academy is open Monday through Friday. • Hours of operation are from 7:00am to 6:00pm. • There will be at late fee for pick up any time after 6:00pm. Holidays/Vacation and Time Off • The Academy will be closed and childcare will not be available on the following holidays. • News Years Eve we close at 1pm • New Year’s Day • Independence Day • Thanksgiving Day • The Friday after Thanksgiving • Christmas Eve we close at 1pm • Christmas Day • President’s Day • Columbus Day • Veteran's Day • Labor Day • Memorial Day • The above holidays are part of your weekly tuition

4. Academy’s Vacation Drop Off and Pick Up • In addition, the Academy may close for 1 – 2 weeks (5-10 days) vacation days per year. • Notification of at least 30 days will be given prior to any closed days with the exception of emergencies or illnesses. • The provider is not responsible for finding alternate care for the child. • When the Academy is closed due to our vacation days, no payment will be required. • Please do not leave your engine running at any time. • Your child must be escorted in and out of the Academy at all times by parent. • No child is allowed to leave with anyone except the parent, unless indicated on the alternate pick up list. • Telephone permission WILL NOT DO! Photo ID of the alternate pick up will be required. • There will be a sign in and out sheet for each day. • If there is a court order keeping one parent or guardian away from the child, we must have a notarized copy of the court order. Otherwise we CAN NOT preventthe non-custodial parent from picking up the child.

5. Rates • Rates are available upon request. • The first weeks payment is do on sign up, when reserving your child’s spot. • All payments are due on Friday, for the following week. • Childcare fees are due regardless if your child attends or not. You are paying for the spot being held as well as a service. These fees are due regardless of unforeseen or arranged absences such as illness. • We ask all parents to call us by 5:00 pm if you know that you may be late. • Parents will be charged a $20.00 late fee for every 15 minutes your child is at Little Creations Academy after 6:00pm. • All childcare services will be contracted. The contract is a legal document obligating you to pay us for that service. By signing the contract you are accepting its terms and conditions.

6. Daycare Program for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old • Small Muscle: Coloring, puzzles, play dough and a variety of blocks and other activities • Large Muscle: Crawling, running, jumping, dancing, stretching and free play • Creative Play: (stimulate child’s imagination and language skills) Play area’s that include: arts and crafts, cooking, kitchen, puppets and projects emphasizing creativity and technique • Music: Daily use of instruments, singing songs, rhymes and shows • Science: Activities that encourage investigations, observing, discovering and problem solving • Math: Fun games that encourage counting size, shape and measurements • Story Time: Children will be encouraged to participate in group conversations, social conversations, story telling ,role play and circle time • Outdoor Play: (Weather Permitting) Activities planned for large muscle development

7. Open Door Policy • You are invited and welcome to visit our Academy anytime your child is present. You are asked to try and avoid visiting during nap/quiet time. Please ring door bell when you arrive, as it will be kept locked at all times, for the safety of the Academy. Parents can call at any time to get updates on their children. Supplies • Children will have a designated cubby to put their personal items. • Please mark your child’s name on all belongings. Please: • Bring a complete change of extra clothing • Supply a paint shirt • Supply diapers or pull-ups and wipes (if needed) • Supply blanket for nap time • Supply special blanket, stuffed animal or pacifier (if needed) • Supply special sun block or insect repellent (if needed)

8. Nap time • All children are required by the provider to have a nap/rest period. No child is forced to sleep, we will keep them quietly interacted. • Parent provides a clean sheet/blanket and pillow for their own child. Every Friday the children's bedding will be sent home to be washed and returned for the next week. Potty Training • Little Creations Academy welcomes and helps potty training. • All underwear or pull-ups must be provided by parent. • If a potty accident occurs, all undergarments soiled will be put in a plastic bag and sent home with the parent that night. • Please send your children with a change or two of clothing each day.

9. Meals and Snacks • We offer nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. • The children are offered meals and snacks, but we do not force them to eat. We try and encourage them. • Water, Juice and Milk will be provided. • If your child drinks out of sippy cups, you will be required to supply the cup. It can remain at our facility if you would like. We will sanitize and wash it. • If your child has any allergies or requires a special diet, please list this on your child information sheet. • We will make sure your child gets the proper food he/she needs. • For Infants: The parent is required to supply the formula.

10. Illness • If a child becomes sick or gets a fever over 100 degrees while in our care, parents will be notified and he/she must be picked up within an hour. • The sick child will (if possible) be isolated from the other daycare children to minimize exposure. A caregiver will always remain with and comfort a sick child. • If a child is absent for more then three days, a doctors note will be required for your child to return to the Academy. Health • A health care summary must be completed by a physician PRIOR TO ADMITTANCE. We must have up to date immunization records for child. • We will do our best to maintain a healthy environment for the children. We promise to keep it as germ free as possible. • Our Academy is set up as a safe environment for children. We have emergency drills every month and they will be kept in a record log. • In the event of an injury (other then minor scrapes, bumps, scratches, etc.) the parents will be notified immediately. • For minor scrapes and etc, we will provide home first aid.

11. Emergency Situations • Parents must keep all contact numbers up to date. • If we are unable to reach anyone on the contact list, we will have to call 911 and have an ambulance escort child to hospital to get immediate care. • You and your family insurance is/are responsible for the cost of the medical help or treatment due to accidents or illnesses while in our care. • The Academy is not responsible for any accidents that may happen or any medical or legal charges. Fire: • There are fire extinguishers in every room in our Academy. If there is a fire that can not be extinguished quickly, the children will be evacuated and then 911 will be called. • We will practice fire drills monthly. • We have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors on every floor.

12. Behavior and Discipline • At one time or another, all children challenge us with their behavior. Helping children gain self control is an integral part of our daycare. • Keep in mind that the guide to a child's behavior problem is based on the child's age and developmental stage. • As with all areas in our program, families are essential partners in our disciplinary plans. We will discuss discipline strategies and policies with parents. • At no time will a child be singled out and be embarrassed. • We will encourage children to manage and express their feelings, how to gain the ability to understand the consequences of their behavior and teach them to learn to see situations from another child's perspective.