Welcome
to Dragonfly Daycare!
I am so excited to welcome you and
your family to Dragonfly Daycare. I will commit myself to helping your child(ren) learn
and grow based on their individual needs and styles. I am a Registered Family Daycare Provider through
the state of Oregon. This means that I
have completed all required classes including Infant and Child CPR and Basic
First Aid. I am a certified Step 9.5 with The Oregon
Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education. I am committed to keeping up to date with
research involving children and their families and am always continuing and
expanding my own knowledge and education to better serve the children in my
care.
License Capacity: I am allowed to care for a total of 10
children under 13 years old at any given time, including my own. Only 6 children in my care at once can be
under the age of 6, and only 2 of them can be under the age of 2.
Non-Discrimination: I shall not discriminate against children and
their families on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion,
sex, or sexual orientation.
As a childcare provider I am
a mandatory reporter. I am required by
law to report any signs of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the
appropriate law enforcement agency or Child Abuse Hotline.
My
Philosophy of Care
I believe that each child is unique and
beautiful.
I believe that all children deserve a safe
and loving environment that will accommodate
their learning styles and needs.
I believe every child’s individual abilities
and skills should be celebrated and nurtured.
I believe that all children deserve to have
their emotions and ideas heard, understood
and acknowledged.
I believe that all children should be treated
with respect and love.
I believe that children learn and grow
through imaginative play as well as structured
learning activities.
What I, as a Provider,
expect from Parents
·
Communication: Above all else, I believe open communication
is important in everyone’s comfort and success.
I ask that parents communicate to me what they expect from me and my
care of their child(ren). If there are
any issues what so ever, I ask for parents to please talk to me first and ask
questions before jumping to any conclusions, and I will agree to do the
same. If there is any specific item parents
would like their child(ren) to be working on, please talk with me and we can come
up with a plan together based on the child(ren).
·
Trust:
As a parent myself, I understand how scary our world can be and that
parents, unfortunately, have to be overly conscious in order to ensure their
child(ren)’s safety. However, by placing
a child in my care, the parent is saying that they trust that I will care for their
child(ren)’s needs. I ask that parents
please treat me in a manner that shows this.
Registration Options
Dragonfly Daycare has
several enrollment possibilities.
Monthly families will be enrolled in a consistent weekly schedule (1-5 days a week) for the monthly rates listed below. Drop-in care is available, however not
guaranteed. There are daily and hourly
rates below which apply to drop-in care.
If care is only needed occasionally, be sure to call ahead of time and
reserve a spot.
Financial Matters
|
|
Hourly
|
Daily
|
1 Day/Wk
|
2 Day/Wk
|
3 Day/Wk
|
4 Day/Wk
|
5 Day/Wk
|
|
Infant
0-2
|
$7.00
|
$35
|
$125
|
$250
|
$375
|
$500
|
$600
|
|
2-5
|
$6.00
|
$30
|
$100
|
$200
|
$300
|
$400
|
$500
|
|
5-12
|
$5.00
|
$25
|
$75
|
$150
|
$225
|
$300
|
$400
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment
Schedules and Conditions
All payments must be in the
form of personal check or cash. Checks
can be made out to Dragonfly Daycare.
Drop-in daily and hourly
rates will be due on the day care is needed.
A hourly rate applies only
if a child will be in care less than 4 hours.
For short term Drop-in Care (less than 72 hours notice) it will be $10
for the first hour, with the above listed rate every hour after that until
reaching 4 hours, after which the daily rate is applied. A monthly after school rate will be based on
approximately how many hours a child will be in care. The daily rate listed above for school-age
children is for summer/holiday and/or Saturday care
Additional children from the
same family will have a 30% discount in fees when all children are in care at
Dragonfly Daycare. Only the most expensive
child will be full price, with any additional children being 30% off. This discount includes the materials and
registration fees.
Misc. Information and Conditions
Celebrated
Holidays/Children Birthdays
Dragonfly Daycare honors
major holidays, including (but not limited to) Christmas, Easter, Halloween,
Thanksgiving, and the 4th of July as well as children’s
birthdays. Crafts and activities will
include holiday themes. If there is a
specific holiday a family celebrates, I would be more than happy to include it
into our curriculum.
Program and Activities
I encourage creative hands
on play, both indoors and outdoors. I
provide learning activities based on a weekly letter of the alphabet. These learning activities will include recognizing
and writing letters, the sounds they make, recognizing and writing numbers, as
well as puzzles, coloring activities, crafts, science and other hands on
activities. I strive to develop a love
of learning and creativity within the child that will last their lifetime. Although I assist children with hands on
activities when needed, I encourage them to complete as much as they are able
to themselves, even if that means the activities do not turn out exactly as I
had planned. During free-choice play
children will have various age appropriate activities to choose from, including
dress-up, building blocks, building train tracks, cars/trucks,
kitchen/practical life area, dolls and stuffed animals, books, coloring and/or
drawing, board and card games, outdoor playhouse, outdoor truck area, and much
more. I will also incorporate story reading
times and music appreciation. When a
child is interested in a specific subject, I will do my best to find activities
related to that subject.
I have a basic daily schedule, although it is subject to
change based on many variables. I will
follow this basic schedule during all days I am open, including Saturdays and school
vacations.
Basic
Daily Schedule
8:30 AM Open Play (Indoor/Outdoor)
9:30 AM Snack
10:00 AM Learning Activities
11:30 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Organized Play
(Reading, board game, ect.)
12:30PM Quiet Time
2:00 PM Snack
2:00 PM Snack
2:30 PM Craft/Science/Other Project
3:30 PM Open play (Indoor/Outdoor) until going
home
Electronics
I allow limited television
and screen time depending on the age and development of the child.
Arrival
and Departure
I will not release a child
to anyone other than the parents/guardians, unless indicated on the alternate
pickup list, without written permission from the parent. Any adult that I do not recognize will be
asked to provide proof of identification before I will release the child to
them. Parents are in charge of their
child during drop-off and pick-up times.
Parents are free to visit with their child during this time to help them
transition. I will assume responsibility
for the child when the parents leave. I
ask that parents acknowledge me and that I see them and know their child is
present before parents leave. (Please do
not simple drive up and tell your child to run to my door.)
Meals
I am enrolled in the USDA
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Through this program I will provide two nutritious snacks for the
children, both in the morning and the afternoon, as well as lunch which will
all be based on USDA nutrition guidelines. For infants I will supply an USDA approved
formula, as well as infant food. Once a
child turns one, I will offer whole milk, 2% or 1% based on the parent’s
wishes. I will need each parent fill out
an enrollment form for the program. If
you would like more information on the program you can visit www.fns.usda.gov and
click on Child Nutrition.
Guidance Policy
Children are little people
who are trying to understand the world around them. I believe in re-direction and re-enforcing positive
behaviors in order to discourage inappropriate ones. I will model appropriate behaviors and
problem-solving. I believe children (depending on their development) should be
first given the chance to work through any issues and/or difficulties. I will become involved when a situation is
obviously frustrating, confusing, and/or hurting in any way to a child. As long as it is safe to do so, I will speak
with the child at his/her level about the behavior that needs guidance. I believe in helping children understand what behavior and/or action
was unacceptable in a loving manner. I
will discuss with the child and explain the reasoning behind why their behavior and/or action was
unacceptable in order for them to better understand why to not repeat it in the
future. If needed, the child will be
removed from the group in order for them to take time for themselves to reflect
and calm down before rejoining the group.
A child will be immediately removed from the situation if there is any
indication or threat of physically hurting another child.
I realize there are many
reasons a child may become irritable and upset more easily, many of the same
reasons that I, as an adult, can; interruptions in their usual schedule, a new
and different environment, being tired, hungry or simply not feeling their
best. Although these do not excuse
inappropriate behavior and actions, it is important to remember the causes
behind some behavior, especially with younger children who may not understand
why they are feeling grumpy and/or upset.
No
corporal punishment will be used. No child shall be physically punished in any
way. No child shall be shamed,
frightened or humiliated. No verbal
abuse, threats or derogatory remarks will be used.
Supplies provided by
Parents/Guardians
Parents will need to send at
least one change of clothing with each child, two changes of clothing for
children younger than 2 years of age.
Please also supply a water bottle.
I like to always have a water bottle accessible for the children, and I
have noticed this goes more smoothly when each child has their own that they
brought from home. Monthly families may
leave the change of clothing at Dragonfly Daycare, otherwise please pack them a
bag. All items belonging to a child
should have his/her name or initials written on them.
Parents of infants and
non-potty trained toddlers, will send all diapers, wipes and creams needed for
their child. As part of the CACFP I am
required to offer an approved formula, however you are welcome to provide your
own or expressed breast milk. I am a big
supporter of breastfeeding as long as mother and child are able to do so,
please do not hesitate to ask for any specific assistance related to this, for
example if a mother works close by and is able to stop by on her breaks to
breastfeed.
Besides security items,
please leave all toy items at home. If
there is a specific item (such as a new birthday gift) that a child would like
to share, they may bring it to share, but I ask that parents explain to them
that it will not be out and played with all day. We will only bring it out at a specific time
in order for them to share with their friends.
Immunizations
A complete immunization record must be on file prior to a child’s
first day at Dragonfly Daycare.
Pets
in the Home
Dragonfly Daycare has a
Golden Retriever named Doggie. She has
been certified as healthy by a veterinarian and has all her current
immunizations, as required by the state of Oregon.
No comments:
Post a Comment