Tammy’s Home child care policies 2024

 

I am considered an Unlicensed Independent (Private) Home Child Care Provider who is not licensed with any agency but follows the Ministry of Education Laws. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and AED training. I have a Vulnerable Sector check ( Dec 2022).I am allowed to care for 5 children at one time. Of the 5 allowed, I am allowed 3 children under the age of 2 years old at one time.

 

I cannot guarantee that your child will not come in contact with any allergens. We do have a family pet yorkshire terrier dog.

 

Tammy's home is NOT a nut free or allergy free home.

Hours of operation:

 

Monday - Friday 

7:30 am - 4:30 pm   *Late fee of $10 per any part of 5 minutes late past pick up time. 

Daily Schedule (is flexible and changes according to weather, the day & the kids) 

 

7:30-9:00 Drop off – Free play

9:00-945 snack & diaper//washroom break

9:45-11:00 outdoors /active play/ craft / stories 

11:00 - 11:30 show on while I prepare lunch.

11:30- 12:45 lunch/ diapers/ washroom 

12:45-3:00  Nap Time/quiet time

3:00-3:45 snack/ diapers / washroom 

3:45-4:30 Outdoors/ free play 

 

Fees

ALL FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE ONCE PAID.

 $250 per week (Monday to Friday) e-transfer is due by 7:30 am Monday for care that week ahead, unless alternate arrangements are agreed upon. 

 

Payments not received by 7:30am Monday will be assessed a $10 a day late fee. .

If  payment has not been received by 7:30 am Monday childcare will be paused until payment or payment arrangements have been made or deposit/ retainer will be used and your child 's spot terminated..

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Educational staff : in order to hold your child's spot for September, 3 days (Tues, Wed & Thurs) for summer break only (July & August) must be paid at a rate of $55/day. Attendance of the 3 days is optional but encouraged.

 

*Late pick up fee of $10 per 5 minutes late past pick up time.

 

*All daily fees must be paid to hold your child’s spot. ALL FEES PAID ARE NON REFUNDABLE!

 

*I will be open regardless of the weather. If you are unable to attend due to inclement weather fees are still due.

 

*Fees are subject to change with 1 months notice.

 

Receipt: One receipt will be given in February for income tax purposes.

 

Retainer fee: is non-refundable. However it may be applied to the last 2 weeks of care upon termination of this agreement/contract if you give 4 weeks’ notice and your child has been in my childcare for longer than 12 months or if we agree in writing to something alternate Retainer is nonrefundable if your child does not start childcare for any reason.

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If you are removed from childcare by Tammy for any reason, you will not receive any fees or this retainer back.(no notice required)

 

Stat/ Civic holidays 

 

*All fees are due for Statutory/ Civic holidays although childcare will be closed these days.

 

*If the holiday falls on a Sunday, there will be no childcare on the Monday (with pay).If the holiday falls on a Saturday, there will be no childcare on the Friday (with pay).

*Child care will be closed over Christmas for a minimum 1 week.( possibly 2 weeks) 

 

·        New Year's Day       Civic Holiday       

·        Family Day               Labor Day

·        Good Friday            Thanksgiving Day

·        Easter Monday     Christmas Eve (No Charge)

·        Victoria Day           Christmas 

·       Canada Day          Boxing Day      

 

Vacation/Sick days/Personal days

 

*You are responsible for childcare fees regardless of absent attendance, late drop off or early pick up. 

 

*You are responsible for alternative childcare on days that I am not available.

 

*You do NOT pay me for my sick days, my vacation days or my personal days. (you do pay the statutory/ civic holiday pay if it falls during my closure). I (Tammy) take approximately 5 weeks of vacation per year. This includes 1 week at Christmas, sometimes the 2 full weeks.

 

* I will inform you of any vacation time a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.

 

*I will inform you of any sick/personal days as soon as possible by text message or phone call. Please check your phones when you get up before leaving for my home. I check my phone  when I get up too, so text anytime if your child won't be attending. ( my cell sound is off after 930pm and turns back on at 7:30 am.)

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Pick up/drop off

 *Drop off / Pick up is at the front door unless we are outside. Please only one family at a time in the cubby room. If you will be later than your usual pick up time please text me as I do have kids ready for regular  pick up.

 

*I will not release your child to anyone I don’t know and they need to be on your pick up permission list. Those picking up will require to show me photo identification before releasing your child.  I will not release a child if the person picking up does not have photo identification.

 

*If someone comes to pick up your child and they are not listed as a pickup person (even if I know them)  I will not release your child until I have contacted a parent for confirmation.

 

Termination of contract: 4 weeks notice at minimum by the parent/guardian is to be provided to Tammy. Payment by the parent/guardian is due for the notice period regardless of whether or not the child is in attendance for care or not. Tammy reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately without notice for non-payment of fees or at her discretion No notice required and no refunds.

 

*Parents are required to supply all necessary supplies for their child. Please label if possible. (Drinking cup, sleep sac, extra clothes, diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, baby food, soothers, sunscreen etc.)

 

*Parents are required to send appropriate  labeled clothing supplies for playing outdoors; hats, gloves, snow pants, sunscreen, bathing suit, little swimmers, water shoes

 

Disciplining: depends on the situation. Redirection is the first choice. 123 Magic is used (to stop or start a behavior) and time outs are also used ( 1 minute per their age). Zero tolerance for hitting or any physical abuse activity. Therefore if a child is physical with anyone, it results in an automatic break/time out. We always talk about what is right and wrong.

 

Nap/ rest time: All children are put for a rest /nap after lunch for a minimum one hour. 

 

Illness Policy: PLEASE KEEP SICK CHILDREN HOME. See Health Policy page. One sick child in daycare begins a continuous circle of children being sick

 

Pets: This is a pet friendly home. Zoey is a Yorkshire terrier dog (non shedding). I do not allow the children to play with Zoey as she is a bit temperamental.

 

*Potty training can be practiced upon discussion. Potty training sheet. 

 

Tammy holds the right to refuse any child and/or send any child home. 

 

What Your Fees are Paying For: On top of loving, quality child care and a reserved spot for your child, your fees cover costs for things like first aid training, police check, craft supplies, meals and snacks, toys and equipment indoors and out, bedding, extra dishes, sanitation and cleaning supplies, special treats, etc.  They also pay for furniture and beds for the daycare as well as the cost of cleaning, upkeep and replacement of that furniture.  They pay for additional usage of utilities such as water and electricity, for extra loads in the washer, dryer and dishwasher, hydro for keeping the home cooler in the summer and gas keeping us warmer in the winter than if the house was empty all day.  They pay for repairs and maintenance of the toys, appliances and household items as well as home renovations and improvements relating to the daycare. On top of all of this there is also maintenance of the outdoors such as safety features( fence), melting snow salt toys, lawn care, snow removal etc

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