Kuddle Time Childcare

Pasadena , Md. 21122

(410) 360-9079

I am pleased that you have chosen, or are interested in, this program for your childcare needs. I have a great responsibility for the health, safety, care and instruction of your child. You, of course are the primary focus for your child; but for during the day and for many hours, I am the support to whom they come, look to and depend upon. I take this role very seriously, both as a professional in childcare and as a way of life .I provide quality childcare in a loving home environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. At Kuddle Time Childcare your children are allowed to be children, have endless discoveries, enjoy lots of fun play, I will even assist and encourage each child’s abilities and skills throughout every stage of their development. Your child will have a safe, clean, healthy place to grow and learn. As children learn through play I try to provide many opportunities for them to "discover" things about the world they live in.

Children are really very bright and need to be treated as special little individuals with much to share and as each child brings a new and exciting personality to my daycare I will try to help nurture it with socialization skills, guide them in areas where they may need guidance and teach them everything that they are able to learn during the time they are in my care.  

It is important that we are in agreement concerning the following sections in this parent handbook and all my policies and procedures in this handbook are100% understood with no concerns or questions left unanswered. So please read thru it and feel free to communicate with me any concerns that you are uncomfortable with or do not understand. This handbook was put together to prevent conflict and ensure resolutions, it will familiarize you with the policies and procedures, daily routines, and educational activities of Kuddle Time Childcare program so please don’t skip any parts of this handbook and be sure that you understand all areas, and don’t hesitate to ask any questions about any material that you may find to be unclear as I would rather answer your questions then have one of us become upset with the other or have a terminated contract because you didn’t understand something that I could have answered for you or resolved for you without despair.

Arrival and Departure

• All children must be brought into Kuddle Time Childcare by an adult each day.
• No drop off and drive on will be permitted.
• All children will be released to authorized adults that are located on your child's emergency card only, if you wish to have someone other then a person on your child's emergency card then I will need to know in advance as well as have it in writing.
• IF IM UNFAMILIAR WITH AN AUTHORIZED PERSON PICKING UP YOUR CHILD I DO REQUIRE PHOTO ID (I MAY COPY THE ID FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY AND PUT IT IN YOU CHILD'S FILE, IF I'M UNABLE TO COPY THE ID I WILL WRITE VALID INFORMATION IN YOUR CHILDS FILE)
• Please understand this is not to make your life difficult but to ensure the safety of your child in care.

Early Departure

If you have more then one child registered in care and you need to pick one of them up for any reason then you will be required to take all children that are registered in Kuddle Time Childcare  with you. I'm sorry if this is an inconvenience but it is required because once your child has seen you they will most likely become upset and disruptive for the remaining time in care and or be disruptive to the property of Kuddle Time Childcare.

Visitation

I would love to welcome visits at anytime from parents and grandparents however if you visit your child at any time during the day then you will be required to take your child with you if they become upset when you go to leave or after they realized that your gone you may be required to pick them up if they can not be calmed down.

Anyone picking up or leaving with a child from visitation will need to be approved by a parent guardian. Please see Arrival and Departure for more information.   

Changes

Families frequently have changes - new homes, new jobs, and new telephone numbers so please keep me informed and up to date with accurate information as it could be critical in the event of an emergency. You are required to inform me if you are at any other location than what is listed on your Enrollment Form and to provide a telephone number for that place as well as a cell phone number if you have one. If you are going to be home for the day and not at work then I will also need to know that so I can call you at home instead of work.

Child Abuse/Neglect

I'm required by law to call Child Protective Services or the local law enforcement if it appears that your child has been neglected or abused in any form including drinking and driving with your children will be reported to the local law enforcement (police station). So don't try to pick them up if you have been drinking.

Children With Disabilities

If your child has special needs I will do the best that I can so that your child will feel comfortable in every activity or games being played at Kuddle Time Childcare However if needs of your child and the other children in my care are not being met I will ask you to relocate your child to a childcare that is better equipped and trained to handle their disability.  

Children’s Absences

Please inform me as soon as possible if your child will be absent or late as this will allow me to prepare snacks and activities for all the children appropriately, however if you are not at my childcare facility by your contracted time or have not stated that you will be arriving later then your normal time then I may not be here to care for your children as we may have decided to have a play date or go on an outing that day so this could mean that you would not have childcare that day and plans have been made for the children that are in my care. Also there would be no refunds or adjustments made to your childcare fee for your time missed do to any of the following: illness, holidays, vacation or days off etc. as your space is reserved for your child and cannot be filled on a short-term basis you will be required to pay the amount agreed to in your contract and no less.

Attendance

In Kuddle Time Childcare , you pay per “position”, which means that the position is held just for your child and is not based on attendance nor can it be filled on short notice, so you pay your child’s tuition whether they are in care or not.

  Why do I Pay tuition

*Unconditional love & nurturing of your child-priceless.

*Dependability, always available when you arrive

*Family environment, small ratio, family atmosphere, loveable pet, etc. 

*Craft supplies: tape, scissors, glue, paint, markers, paper, pipe cleaners, crayons etc.

*Daily reports on how your child is doing. 

*Nutritious meals & snacks. 

*Treats: pizza, candy, and other things not included in most daycares. 

*Toys, games, puzzles, books, dry erase board, movies, outdoor play equipment, cribs, and bedding.

*Trained provider-classes and up dated training.

*Birthday & Christmas party supplies & gifts, as well as parties for other holidays.

*Sanitation of toys, extra dishes, cups, bibs, etc. 

*An extra load in the washer/dryer for blankets, nap mats & towels. 

*Utilities:   electricity, gas, water, cable, phone, etc.

*Furniture wear & tear, cleaning, replacing, repairing rips & tears etc. 

*Cleaning supplies for floors, dishes, laundry, toys, furniture, vacuum bags etc.

I thank you for paying your childcare Tuition on time and remember this is my job and you are my source of income and without reliable income I may need to find replacement income as I do rely daily on my income to live and support my family it is very much required that you be considerate and not try to avoid paying your childcare tuition as I’m sure you also rely on your income the same way that I do.

Payment

Kuddle Time Childcare Hours Of Operation:

Day Hours-7:00am-5:30pm

Occasional evening and weekend hours made in advance

Cost per week:

Your Tuition fee as stated on contract 

( IN CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT- DUE ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE MONDAY AND WHEN DAYCARE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY CHILDCARE PAYMENT IS DUE ON THURSDAY, AND WHEN VACATION IS TAKEN ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE FOR THE WEEK PRIOR TO THE PAID VACATION WEEK UNLESS THE PROVIDER HAS GIVEN YOU WRITTEN CONSENT TO WAIT PAST THAT DUE DATE. 

Late Payment fee 

$15.00 per day plus your normal childcare rate, when not paid on time.

If payment is not made on time you will not have childcare until all payments and late charges are paid in full. Your child's space can not be filled due to child's absentee and you will still be charged for the days that your child is absent from care due to lack of payment. If all fee's are not paid in full then your child's space at Kuddle Time Childcare could be terminated and Kuddle Time Childcare could take court action against you for your past balance, late fees and 3 weeks of payment and any other fees that may apply.

Late Fees - Drop off and pick up

Kuddle Time Childcare is open from 7:00am - 5:30pm. Hours are based on 9 ½ hours per day and not to exceed your times stated on your contract. Anything over 20 hours a week is considered full time. .

If you drop off your child earlier or pick up your child later then scheduled daycare hours you will be Charged $15.00 for the first 10 minutes and $1.00 for each additional minute that your child is in my care unless pre arranged with provider.

Kuddle Time will not tolerate continued lateness; it is your responsibility to pick your children up on time.

Paid Closings - Paid Vacation

I will be closed for 14 days paid vacation and 7 paid sick/personal days per year. 

In the event Kuddle Time Childcare will need to close for sick time you will be contacted either by Phone, Text or Email as soon as possible. So please check your contact information to be sure it is up to date at all times so we wont have any issues with anyone driving out of there way.

Time off will be used for family Vacation, Professional Training and Sick/Personal Days. I will notify you as soon as possible if and when I will be closed.

When the holiday falls on a Saturday the Friday before will be taken as a paid holiday, when the holiday falls on a Sunday the Monday after will be taken as a paid holiday.

Paid Holidays

·        Kuddle Time Childcare will be paid for the following dates listed below:

·         Parents are responsible for payment of these holidays.

·         Exact dates will be posted in the calendar handed out in January

__New Year’s Day -12/31,01/01

__Presidents Day

__Easter-Friday & Monday

__Independence Day - 07/04

__Memorial Day  

__Labor Day

__Thanksgiving Day-Thursday & Friday

__Christmas- 12/24, 12/25 & 12/26  

Early Closings

__December 23rd.-Close at 3:00pm  

There may also be days that Kuddle Time will need to close early do to appointments or training classes. These days no rate adjustments will be made as your child would have already been in care for most of the day.          

 Inclement Weather

Kuddle Time Childcare will be opened on inclement weather days. If Anne Arundel County schools are closed a phone call 1 hour before your child’s arrival will be required so that I am prepared to care for your child. If I do not receive a phone call I will assume your child will NOT be attending Kuddle Time on that day. If you do bring your child on an inclement weather day conditions of stairs, driveway, and walkway are not guaranteed to free of ice and snow and walking in these areas will be at your own risk.   

 Illness

I reserve the right to temporarily deny any child from admittance into Kuddle Time Childcare , or to require early departure should symptoms become apparent during the course of the day, for reasons of obvious illness including , but not limited to a temperature of 100.0 degrees and / or symptoms and signs of possible severe illness.

If your child has a temperature higher then 99.0 and we are involved in active play then I will have your child calm down and then take your child’s temperature again, if it continues to go up past 100.0 then you will be required to pick up your child with in one hour of phone call.

·         Upper Respiratory Infection including coughing

·         Runny Nose-Anything other then clear will not be permitted into care

·         Coughing (More then 4 times in care could be a sign of a virus)

·         Diarrhea

·         Vomiting

·         Inflamed Eye (s)

·         Pink or Red Eye (s)

·         Head Lice

·         Skin Infection

Your child may not return to Kuddle Time Childcare unless they have been symptom free for 24 hours and no less as this is guidelines set by the state.  It is also your responsibility to have a back up daycare in the event that your child becomes sick. Kuddle Time Childcare will not admit your child into care if they become sick because you have to go to work.  

Illness when Siblings are registered in KuddleTime Childcare

If you have more then one child registered in Kuddle Time Childcare and one of them become ill then all children in registered in care will not be permitted into care until both are free from all symptoms for a minimum of 24 hours and no less.

 To insure the safety of My family and yours any child in care or family member of child in care with signs or symptoms of the Swine Flu may not attend childcare until all infected parties have been cleared by a doctor and a valid doctor note has been submitted to Kuddle Time Childcare. In the event a member of Kuddle Time Childcare family becomes sick with the H1N1 Kuddle Time Childcare will close for the safety of your children and provider paid sick/vacation days will be used.

Information from below is from the CDC web site about the swine flu/H1N1.

2009 H1N1 Flu

What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “swine flu”) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.

In The Event Your Child Becomes Infested With Head Lice

They will be sent home from childcare and your child will be inspected for lice and nits by Kuddle Time Childcare and if your child has any they will not be readmitted into Kuddle Time Childcare until they have been checked again and are free of all nits and Lice. Your brush, combs, hair bows, hair ties, house, car, car seats, Bedding and pillows, stuffed toys, dolls, jackets, furniture must also have been cleaned with temp. of 175 degrees or higher and or specified lice killing chemicals and you will need to vacuum your entire house to get rid of any Lice or nits on the floor, beds furniture etc. (Throw out your vacuum bag) otherwise the lice will become re-infested in your child's head or your families head and can become very hard to eliminate. This process could take months if you only miss one lice or nit. Lice killing shampoo states it kills nits but it does not so vacuum and spray your house and follow the steps below to eliminate these unwanted guests.

Your child will also be rechecked for lice and nits for up to 8 weeks after to be sure that re-infestation has not occurred and all children will be subject to random head lice inspections when in care at Kuddle Time Childcare.

Infestation Directions

(Parents take full responsibility for treating hair)

 If your child has been sent home with Head Lice you will need to clean your entire families hair with lice killing shampoo (RID or NIX) then you must follow the following Steps 2-7 in order to get rid of the lice and nits. 

1. Your brush, combs, hair bows, hair ties, house, car, car seats, Bedding and pillows, stuffed toys, dolls, jackets, furniture must also have been cleaned with temp. of 175 degrees or higher and or specified lice killing chemicals and you will need to vacuum your entire house to get rid of any Lice or nits on the floor beds furniture etc. (Throw out your vacuum bag) If you can't clean it bag it for 3 weeks.
2. Put Mayonnaise onto your dry hair until very thick for no less then 8 hours and then cover with a shower cap.
3. Wash Mayonnaise out of hair with white vinegar for 20 minutes to unglue the nits from hair.
4. Mix 2 tablespoons tea tree oil (Sold at CVS), 6 ounces Dawn dishwashing liquid (Dawn ONLY) into a bottle then shake very well, Rub  mixture onto hair for and leave sit for 20 minutes then rinse out until all soap is out of hair.
5. You will then need to then use a metal RID comb to comb out lice and nits. Go through about 10 strands of hair at a time to eliminate the nits and lice. If you miss one you will get a re-infestation. (Plastic combs don't work on small nits)
6. Last step you must use the TTOD Mix everyday for 2 weeks: Mix 2 tablespoons tea tree oil (Sold at CVS), 6 ounces Dawn dishwashing liquid (Dawn ONLY) into a bottle then shake very well, Rub  mixture onto hair for and leave sit for 20 minutes then rinse out until all soap is out of hair.

 Facts About Lice

• Nits (the eggs of the head louse) are small yellowish-white, oval-shaped eggs that are "to the side of a hair shaft glued" at an angle.
• Nits must be laid by live lice. You cannot "catch nits."
• Once laid, it takes 7-10 days for a nit to hatch, and another 7-10 days for the female to mature and begin laying her own eggs.
• Head lice are clear in color when hatched, and then quickly develop a reddish-brown color after feeding.
• Head lice are about the size of sesame seeds.
• Head lice have six legs equipped with claws to grasp the hair.
• Head lice are crawling insects. They cannot hop, jump, or fly.
• Pets do not carry human head lice.
• Head lice need human blood in order to survive.
• Head lice live for approximately 30 days on a host and a female louse may lay up to 100 nits (eggs).
• Head lice cannot live when no longer on a human host. In most cases, a head louse will not survive for more than 24 hours.
• They do not spread disease.
• Anyone can get head lice.  

Diligence is the key to dealing with head lice. Don’t assume that something you’ve done has worked. Follow through for to ensure you actually killed all lice and removed all nits. Anything less may result in on-going occurrences.

 http://www.natural-health-remedies-and-more.com/head-lice.html

Clothing

·         Please dress your child for the appropriate season

·         Your child will need clothes that will let the play safely and comfortably.

·         We play inside and outside and it is hard to keep your child’s clothes clean all of the time so send them in play clothes.

·         KuddleTime will not be responsible for your child’s clothing.

·         1 extra set of clothing must be left in my care with your child’s name on it at all times – please use a plastic shoe box.

·         2 sets of clothing for children 1 year and under.

·         If your child is in diapers or pull ups it is your responsibility to provide them as needed and all pull ups need to have Velcro on the sides.

·         If your child is in need of wet wipes it is your responsibility to provide them as needed even if potty training.

Items Left behind At Kuddle Time Childcare

If childcare has been terminated by either the parent or provider at anytime then all items left at Kuddle Time Childcare will only be held for 1 week after terminated care. After the one week hold period all items will be discarded and recycled. 

Pets

We have 2 dogs–very lovable, however our dogs have a play yard separate from the children’s play yard and our dog is always up to date on all vaccines - copies are on file for you to verify at any given time you may wish too.

Medication

I can’t administer medication to any child without an instruction form signed by the parent or child’s Doctor. All medication must be in original container with up to date information on it. If you give your child any medication prior to dropping him or her off I must know as well.

Please keep in mind that your child’s safety is in mind. You may not give your child Motrin/Tylenol prior to drop off in the event to Prevent/Hide A Fever, if you think your child is in need of Motrin/Tylenol then you need to supply a Doctors note informing me why.

Indoor/Outdoor Playtime

I will take all precautions to avoid your child from becoming hurt while your child is playing here at Kuddle Time Childcare, but in the event your child falls or becomes hurt then any and all medical bills will be your responsibility and you agree not to pursue a law suite to Kuddle Time Childcare/Stephanie and John Baierlein. Your child will have time to play out side when the weather permits, but if you do not agree to this statement then they will not be permitted to play on any play equipment that is above ground level. This includes swings, play houses, all slides and climbing equipment.

Field Trips

All trips will be set in advance and parents are responsible for all cost for field trips. Kuddle Time Childcare will always try to tell you in advance so you will have adequate preparation time to plan for payment of field trip cost and in the event you would like to be a chaperone I will try to give you enough time to take off work for most trips. Being a chaperone is not required, but all parents are welcome to join the fun at anytime. Children and parents may join us for all trips or some trips, but any child or parent going on any field trip’s will need to fill out special forms and if your child will not be participating in the field trip it will be your responsibility to provide care for your child that day and your payment for this day will remain the same with or with out your child’s attendance at Kuddle Time Childcare

Fees/Field Trips

·         Parents are responsible for any fees related to the trips to cover entry fees, on-site refreshments etcetera

Play Dates With Friends

Kuddle Time Childcare will have play dates with other daycares in the area on occasion. These play dates are not always announced and sometimes are planned last minute depending on the children in care at that time. When we do go on pre planned play dates you may be asked to send in something from time to time to help with activities, snacks, games etcetera.

 Water play  

We will get wet a lot between June and August and you will most likely pick your children up when they are still playing in the water so they will be wet a lot of the days that you come to get them.  If you would like to bring a change of clothes for them to change into in the afternoon you may. All children must dry off before entering the house to change or use the indoor restroom.

We will play with the hose - only when weather permits

Water bottles - plastic only 

Water Table

Etcetera

Summer Supply List

1. Towel

2.swimsuit or swim trunks

3.water shoes or shoes that can get wet and are not slippery

4.sunscreen with permission form

All labeled with your child’s name

A $15.00 water fee will be charged to each child for the months of June, July and August and will be due May 30th each year. 

I don't have extra towels or water bottles so please be sure to have these items by May 30th. so that your child will be able to have fun with the other children

Computers & Internet

Kuddle Time Childcare will allow children to have access to a computer from time to time and the provider will also use the internet to advertise for childcare, update web information as needed during the day as well as informing parents to give them up to date information on children in care thru email. This information will include videos/photos of children, behavior and activities that children are doing or even that funny shot of spaghetti worn so well at lunch. The computer is used in many ways here at Kuddle Time Childcare to better serve both you and your children. 

Holiday parties

Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day Etc. You may or may not be asked to send in a snack for the party.

Parties

I will purchase cupcakes for your child’s birthday, if you would like to make homemade cupcakes or bring in a different treat for a birthday, I do ask that you let me know 2 days ahead of time so that I may plan accordingly. I am licensed for 8 children and I have 1 of my own so please send in enough treats for everyone, If there are not enough treats for every child in care then I will not give the treats out due to fairness. 

Toys From Home

Please NO TOY’S from home as they create a problem between children. As you know children love new toys and the toy owner usually wants his or her toy for them selves. Please don’t make me the bad guy, please keep them home for the children’s sake.

This includes: Toys, Books, Games, crayons, book bags etc. unless approved by Kuddle Time Childcare.  

Infants  

Important infant information

Infant Rate is:

·        $225.00 per week for any 9 1/2 hours between 7:00-5:30

  Kuddle Time Childcare will provide the following:

• Cheerios 6-12 months
• Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snack when started on table food
• Infant Bibs
• Infant Blankets
• Burp Cloth
• Sleep Crib
• High Chair
• Play Equipment & Toys

  Parent Provides:

·        Diapers

·        Wipes

·        Formula or Breast Milk

·        Pacifier

·        Baby food (jar food, cereal, baby snacks)

Please keep all toys at home, Kuddle Time Childcare will provide age appropriate toys for all children in care daily.

 Toddler Rules

Potty Training

Kuddle Time Childcare will assist with potty training your child however most children are potty trained between 2 years and 3 years of age and all children attending Kuddle Time Childcare should to be demonstrating skills by age of 4 years unless there is a

medical condition. Most children will be completely potty trained by this age as long as both the parent and provider work together as a team.  

·         Kuddle Time Childcare also requires that all children must be in pull ups with Velcro on the sides when potty training and can not be with out pull ups until accident free for a month in care.  

·         No T-Shirts that button between the legs.

·         Pants or shorts that they can pull up and down unassisted should be worn at all times so that your child will not become frustrated with training. 

2010 Pre-School

• SCHEDULE
• 7:00-8:45 GREETING CHILDREN
• FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDER SELECTED ACTIVITIES

• 8:45-8:50 CLEAN UP, BATHROOM, WASH HANDS
• 8:50-9:10 BREAKFAST
• 9:10-9:40 GROUP LEARNING TIME
• 9:40-10:00 ART ACTIVITY OR FINE MOTOR ACTIVITY
• 10:00-11:00 INDOOR FREE CHOICE ACTIVITY
• 11:00-11:30 OUTDOOR PLAY (WEATHER PERMITTING) OR INDOOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY (DANCING, STRETCHES, EXERCISE)
• 11:30-11:45 CLEAN UP, BATHROOM, WASH HANDS
• 11:45-12:20 LUNCH
• 12:20-12:40 BATHROOM, PREPARE FOR NAP, STORY TIME
• 12:40-3:30 NAP TIME
• 3:30-3:45 WAKE TIME, BATHROOM, WASH HANDS
• 3:45-4:15 AFTERNOON SNACK/SNACK CLEAN-UP
• 4:15-4:45 OUTDOOR PLAY (WEATHER PERMITTING) OR INDOOR LARGE MUSCLE ACTIVITY
• 4:45-5:15 FREE CHOICE ACTIVITY  5:15 CLEAN-UP/BOOKS

What Is Part Time Care

·        Anyone in care for less then 4 hours a day is considered part time

·        2 Days a week is part time 

·        1 Day a week is part time 

What Is Full Time Care

·                    Anyone in care for more then 4 hours a day is considered full time

·                    Anyone in care for more 20 hours a week is full time

What Is Drop In Care

A child who is registered with all forms completed by both doctor and parent can use Kuddle Time Childcare for a drop in care basis and will only be accepted into care when space is available.

• Children over 2 years of age
• Movie night
• Holiday care
• Shopping Care
• Mommy Time out
• Daddy Time out
• Mommy & Daddy Friday night out
• Day drop in care is from 7:00am-3:00pm only $35.00 per day

Substitutes

At some point I may need to use a substitute for one reason or another, if I need to I will let you know AS.A.P.

Kuddle Time Substitutes are only permitted to care for children at Kuddle Time and are not licensed in their home and the use of substitutes outside Kuddle Time is at your own risk and Kuddle Time will not be held responsible for your children in an unapproved residency.

Field Trip Substitutes

Kuddle Time Childcare needs parents to volunteer and fill out the appropriate forms for this. 

Standard Substitutes

Mary Lou Walter, Marylynn Sykes and Nancy White

Transportation

Our program includes neighborhood walks field trips, play dates and other out of house activities that involve transporting of children by foot, in strollers, wagons, or even in my vehicle. I will take all possible precautions when transporting the children. All children must wear seat belts and or be in a booster / car seat as REQUIRED BY LAW. If I need a child seat I will request to use yours for the time being. .

Food and Nutrition

·     As this has become a problem between children, I’m asking that you don’t send any food in with your child for breakfast and lunch.

·        If your child is allergic to any food items please let me know.

·        If you would like to buy cupcakes, donuts or cookies for everyone you may, however it must be approved first.

·        You need to check for allergies before sending in anything.

Breakfast/afternoon snack

1.   Kuddle Time will provide Breakfast at 8:45 if arriving after 8:45 please be sure your child has breakfast as we will not be eating again until lunchtime at 11:45.

2.    Kuddle Time will provide 1 snack for your child in the afternoon, If you would like to bring snack in please let me know in advance.  

This is a List of some of the snacks we will have:

Special Treats

Kuddle Time Childcare will give skittles, cookies, lollop  & small candies as a reward for the following:

• Good Behavior
• Using the potty 
• Doing well with lessons 

Daycare Lunch

Lunch is provided daily, This will include the main dish, a fruit, a vegetable and milk or 100% juice. (Please do not send in any food for lunch)  

 Daily Schedule for Kuddle Time Childcare

Registration Fee

·        $40.00 Non refundable registration fee for new applicants.

·        Why do I pay this fee?

·        You pay this fee hold your space until your Doctor has completed all paperwork.

·        Paperwork processing and handling.

·        Provider’s family time and interview procedures.

·        So I know you are serious about starting your child at my childcare facility.

   Extra items needed daily  

·         Craft Materials

·         Extra Treats

·         Rewards  

·        Bibs

·         Cups

Holding Spaces

To hold a space you must pay a registration fee and a 2 week non refundable deposit that will be applied to your first 2 weeks of childcare. Without this payment no space will be held. This payment may be made over a 2 week period if needed.

Summer Fee

Water Charge is $5.00 per summer month (June, July & August $15.00 total summer)  

Why do I pay this fee? 

• Because all children love to have outdoor play and when the weather is warm or hot outside we will still be going out to play daily and we will use Hose Water, Water Sprinkler, Water Table, and squirt bottles filled with water so to help keep the cost down and still be able to have water fun days when the weather is nice and still keep your normal tuition rates the same all year at ACW I will charge $5.00 per month/$15.00 per summer to help with the water bill.   

Can you pay it all at once?

• You will need to pay your summer water charge all at the same time and it must be paid by May 30^th.
• Total due would be $15.00 and no other water charge will be charged to you for the summer.

Smoking

Kuddle Time Childcare is a smoke free environment.

No Smoking is allowed at anytime in this facility or within 50' of it.  

Portraits and Pictures

Professional Portraits will be taken at various times throughout the year. No one is obligated to purchase these portraits, but you may do so if you wish to. I will also take candid pictures of the children from time to time and I may use your child’s picture for our projects, newsletters, web site, yearbook, party’s etcetera. If you do not want to have pictures taken of you child from time to time I will respect and honor your wishes, just put in writing and I will attach it to your contract.

Video

Some video will be taken at various times throughout the year and placed on the web site owned by Stephanie Baierlein. These videos could be emailed to both you and other parents to view their children's day in Kuddle Time  Childcare and if for some reason you object to these videos being taken and viewed by others then you need to put it in writing so that it can be placed on your child's file.

Suspension from care

If your child has been suspended from childcare then your childcare fees will still be required to be paid and paid on time. 

Reasons that your child may be suspended from care:

• Behavior
• Continued lateness of picking up child from care 
• Profanity
• Health and safety issues
• Continued disruption of others during nap time
• Disruption of property 
• Not following the toddler rules or this handbook 

Termination of contract

A parent may terminate this contract for any reason but a three week minimum notice in writing to Kuddle Time Childcare/Stephanie Baierlein is required when doing so. If you do not provide this notice in writing with payment of care for the minimum of three weeks then you will be taken to court and the payment will be awarded to Kuddle Time Childcare/Stephanie Baierlein as this is a binding agreement/contract between parent and provider.

Provider may terminate this contract with no notice to parents for any reason and owe parent nothing in return including rate adjustments, time adjustments.  

Parents guide to regulated childcare

http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/84577FAC-09F7-4933-8A9C-649D7CB04678/14988/ParentBrochureMSDEDecember2007.pdf

Emergency Preparedness

Kuddle Time Childcare philosophy is to keep children safe at all times when he/she is in our care. With recent world and local events, we have developed an emergency plan that will be put into place in the event that special circumstances require a different type of care. Plans for these special types of care are reviewed annually. Kuddle Time Childcare is trained in the appropriate response and local emergency management is aware of these plans. The specific type of emergency will guide where and what special care will be provided.

·         Shelter at site-This plan would be put into place in the event of weather emergency or unsafe outside conditions or threats. In this plan, children will be cared for indoors at Kuddle Time Childcare and may be secured or locked down to restrict entry.  Parents will be notified if they need to pick up their child before regular time.

·         Evacuation to another site-This plan would be put into place in the event that is unsafe for children to remain in the facility. In this situation, Kuddle Time Childcare has predetermined alternate sites for care. The choice for this site is determined by the type of emergency.

·          Method to contact parents-In the event of an emergency; Parents will be called as soon as possible. Children will be transported by walking, van, cars or what ever way has the best outcome for survival.   

·         Emergency ends/reuniting with children-When emergency ends, parents will be informed and reunited with their children as soon as possible. The contact methods listed above will be used to inform parents.

The purpose for sharing this information with you is not to cause you to worry, but to reassure you that we are prepared to handle all types of emergencies in a way that will ensure safety of your child (ren). In the event of an actual emergency, please do not call the facility-it will be important to keep the lines open. If you have any questions regarding this information, talk with the facility director or your child's teacher.

Project Security Blanket Emergency Preparedness Contact Numbers

 Evacuation Locations