CREATIVEARK BUMBLE BEE’S

CHILD CARE LLCJessica (Jessie) Kirsch, Owner/Provider

305 Highway A, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016

Phone: (573)821-1657 Email: jkirsch45@yahoo.com

NOTE TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:

Welcome to Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care! I look forward to working with your child and developing a working relationship with you, the parent/guardian, during the time your child is enrolled in my care. I hope the following information will help you understand the policies and procedures of Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care.

This Policy and Procedure Manual has been designed to answer questions you may have about the Child Care Rules and Regulations for your child and all the children

enrolled at Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care. If for some reason any questions you may have are not covered in this manual, I will make every effort to discuss them with

you as they arise.

My main goal is to provide a safe and happy environment where your child is loved and nurtured to promote his/her self-esteem. Your child will receive daily; a well-balanced breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, outside play (weather permitting), craft time, story

time, and rest time under my direct supervision. I will report to you your child’s level of learning. In event of an injury you will be informed; immediately, if serious; otherwise,

you will be informed on your arrival at the end of the day.

It is suggested that you have a backup sitter in the case of my becoming ill or an emergency. It is very important to me that your child feels “at home” here and is excited about coming to play and learn. Child Care is my chosen profession, and my paycheck

is as vital as anyone’s. Child Care Services will not be provided without a signed contract. As a parent/guardian, I would like you to feel comfortable leaving your child in

my care.

Sincerely,

Jessica Kirsch

HOURS OF OPERATION FOR

CREATIVE ARK BUBBLE BEE’S

OPEN: MONDAY – FRIDAY

TIME: 7:00AM – 5:30PM

MONTHS: JANUARY – DECEMBER

AGES: NEWBORN – 12 YEARS OLD

REQUIREMENTS:

Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s must have on file an Admission Form/Contract, Health Medical Examination Report, and a Copy of your child’s Immunization Record (each and every time he/she receives an immunization), and an emergency contacts list.

Files are kept on each child with the above information. It is necessary that these forms are complete and kept current. New information or changes must be given to Creative Ark-Bumble Bee’s as soon as possible.

ADMISSIONS:

Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s admits children of any sex, race, color, creed, or ethnic origin. New children are admitted upon openings from another child leaving or a change in the age groups.

Age requirements according to MO State Licensing Rules will be limited to:

Ten Children – eight over age two and two under age two or all ten over the age of two. Six Children – three over age two and three under age two Four Children – four under age two total

WAITING LIST:

If you have a child enrolled at Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care and you are expecting another child, you will be placed at the top of the list. However, your new child cannot be admitted until there is an opening either by another child leaving or and age change.

TERMINATION:

Either the parent/guardian or the provider may terminate the contract by giving 2 weeks’ notice, in advance of the last day of attendance.

Payment by parent/guardian is due for the notice period, at the time of notice, whether or not the child is brought to the provider for care or not.

The provider may terminate the contract without giving any notice if parent/guardian does not make agreed payments when due.

RATES

(PER CHILD)

Daily WeeklyBefore or After School

(less than 5 hours) $10.00 $50.00

Half day (3-5 hours) Ages 3-12 $15.00 $75.00

Full Day(5-12 hours) Ages 3-12 $20.00 $100.00

Infants (up to age 2) $25.00 $125.00

½ hour overtime

(From time noted on contract)

$15.00

There will be a $10.00 discount applied for the second and third child enrolled per family, per week. (This discount only applies to full time).

Late Fees (per child):Prior arrangements must be made for early drop off or late pick-up. Otherwise you will be charge a $5.00 late fee for every 30 minutes from time noted on contract.

(Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care reserves the right to revise these rates as it becomes necessary. However, parent/guardian will be notified of all such changes.)

PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

ALL days are paid for except my vacation and sick days, or if I need a personal day that I cannot provide an assistant. I will provide you with a schedule of days off at the beginning of each year for the entire year, with tentative vacation dates scheduled. I will let you know my vacation dates as close to that time as possible.

Payment is due, at time of contract signing, and thereafter (in advance) every Friday or last day of the month, when you pick up your child. Checks are preferred and should be made payable to Jessica Kirsch with a note in the memo section listing the dates of service paid. If Friday is a Holiday you will need to pay on Thursday. Weekly payments are preferred, but other arrangements can be made when contract is filled out.

If you are behind more than 2 weeks, your child will not be allowed to continue at Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care until payment is paid to date. If payment is not received by the end of the two weeks, it will be turned over to a Collection Agency as Berlin-Wheeler Inc. or etc. I will also have a $30.00 late charge per week.

Returned checks will have a fee of $25.00 added to the next payment due along with the returned check amount.

A payment plan can be set up at time of enrollment – an explanation will be given at time of interview.

If you qualify for Family Support through DFS, no discount applies. All payment policies listed above will apply until reimbursement is received from DFS, then adjustments will be made to your next month’s payment.

(Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care reserves the right to revise these rates as it becomes necessary. However, parent/guardian will be notified of all such changes.)

RECEIPTS & TAX STATEMENT

Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care will provide a receipt at the end of the year. Each family will receive a Tax Statement for the entire year to give to your Tax Accountant.

HOLIDAYS & DATES CLOSED (OPEN STATE HOLIDAYS)

NEW YEARS DAYMARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY(OPEN) LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAYWASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

(OPEN) GOOD FRIDAYMEMORIAL DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAYLABOR DAY

(OPEN) COLUMBUS DAYVETERANS DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY(OPEN) DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING

CHRISTMAS DAYTWO WEEKS VACATION

NOTE: MY VACATION IS TENTATIVE AND I WILL CHANGE OR CONFIRM AS SOON AS I AM ABLE TO VERIFY THE EVENTS TAKING PLACE TO FIT IN MY VACATION WEEKS (THEY ARE NOT SCHEDULED AND WILL GIVE YOU 2 MONTHS NOTICE)

(Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care reserves the right the calendar as it becomes necessary. However, parent/guardian will be notified of all changes.)

INCLEMENT WEATHER

During the winter months, we will do our BEST to keep sidewalks and entrances cleared of snow and ice. Please use extreme caution when entering or leaving the Child Care Facility.

Children will not go outdoors:

1. Rain2. Snow3. Ice4. Extreme Heat5. Etc.

ILL CHILD

Each child shall be observed for contagious diseases and for other signs of illness upon arrival and throughout the day according to Missouri State Licensing Rules. Each child’s parent/guardian shall be notified immediately when any contagious disease occurs in the Child Care Facility. To prevent the spreading of infections and diseases parents are responsible for keeping their child at home until all symptoms are gone or medication has been administered for at least 24 hours.Unusual behavior shall be monitored closely and you will be contacted if the behavior continues or symptoms develop.

Examples of unusual behavior: Cranky or less active than usual Cries more than usual Feels general discomfort or seems unwell Has loss of appetite

The parent/guardian shall be contacted when signs of illness are observed. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, prior to arriving at Child Care they must be kept at home until all symptoms are gone or medication has been administer for at least.

EXAMPLES OF ILLNESS:

1. Nose Drainage – Yellow-green or Green2. Diarrhea – more than one abnormally loose stool. If they have one loose stool

he/she will be observed for additional loose stools or other symptoms.3. Severe Coughing – If Child gets red or blue in the face or makes high pitched croup

or whooping sounds after coughing4. Difficult or Rapid Breathing – especially important in infants under 6 months old5. Yellowish Skin or Eyes6. Pink Eye – Tears, Redness or eyelid lining, irritation, followed by swelling or

discharge of pus 7. Unusual Spots or Rash8. Sore Throat or Trouble Swallowing9. Infected Skin Patch(es) – crusty, bright yellow, dry/gummy areas of skin10. Unusually Dark Tea colored Urine11. Gray or White Stool12. Fever – 100 degrees F or over must be treated at home until fever has been gone for

24 hours before child returns to child care 13. Headache of Stiff Neck14. Vomiting 15. Severe Itching – body or scalp. (Could be symptoms of scabies or lice).

Symptoms of Flu, Pinkeye, Impetigo, Ringworm, and Strep Throat must be treated and all symptoms gone for 24 hours before returning to child care.

Chicken Pox usually requires 5 to 7 days at home until ALL POX have scabbed.

Head Lice must remain away from Creative Ark-Bumble Bee’s Child Care until proper treatment has been initiated and ALL NITS removed. Doctor’s release must be given to child before returns to Child Care.

Please notify me immediately if any of the above symptoms, diseases or any other conditions that I have not listed above occur; it is required that I inform the other parents/guardians as soon as possible. I would like a doctor’s release, for child’s file, for return to Child Care.

MEDICATIONSAll medication shall be given to a child only with the dated, written permission of the parent/guardian, stating the length of time the medication may be given. (MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM FILLED OUT)

All prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosage and the physician’s name. This may include sample medication provided by a physician.

All non-prescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent/guardian with the child’s name and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosage.

You, the parent/guardian, not the child, is responsible to make sure I receive the child’s medication. DON’T SEND THE MEDICATION IN CHILD’S BACKPACK. If cough drops or Tylenol are brought to Child Care without a signed medical slip form from the parent/guardian, it will be taken from the child and returned to you at the end of the day.

EMERGENCY CONTACTSCreative Ark-Bumble Bee’s Child Care will contact a parent/guardian immediately of any signs of illness or injury. If you cannot be contacted then I will notify the next name on the Admission Form. Please list all names in the order they should be contacted.

IMMUNIZATION RECORDCreative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care is required to have a current copy of your child’s immunization record each time he/she gets another immunization. At the time of enrollment you need to have your child’s doctor fill out and sign the State Health Medical Examination Report to be placed in your child’s file.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE

Arrival should be no earlier than 6:30am. (Unless with notice).

The child will walk in with the parent/guardian through the front entrance if arrival time is before 8:00am. After 8:00am the child, with the parent/guardian, will walk around (driveway side) to the back lower entrance. Please Knock on Door.

At the end of the day, weather permitting, the parent/guardian must walk around (driveway side) to the back lower entrance to pick up your child.

If there is ice, snow, rain, or mud please ring the doorbell and I will let you in though the front entrance. (NOTE: Between 8:00-4:30pm the front door is locked for everyone’s safety.)

LATE PICK-UP Please Refer to Rates. ($5.00 for every 30 minutes will be added to next payment).

EARLY PICK-UPPlease advise me when you drop off your child in the morning if you need to pick up your child early or any reason.

AUTHORIZATION FOR PICK-UP

If there will be anyone other than the parent/guardian picking up your child, please make sure their name is listed on the Admission Form/Contract and introduce them to me prior to them picking up your child. If you cannot introduce them to me then please leave me a note and description, of the person when they will be picked up, and they will need to show me Identification. It is my important rule to know who’s picking up your children and dropping them off. This policy is to ensure the safety of your child.

PARKING RULES

When pulling in the driveway please pull up to the garage and park. Put the emergency brake on and turn off the vehicle. When pulling out of the driveway there is plenty of room to turn around before you turn onto the Highway. Please do not back out of the drive onto the highway for your safety.

DAILY ROUNTINE SCHEDULE

(This is not a set in stone schedule, but is an ideal schedule for the day)

7:00 Door Opens (start arriving no earlier than 6:30am)

7:00 -8:00 Free Play

8:00 – 8:30 Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 Outside Play (weather permitting)

9:30 – 11:00 Preschool Curriculum

11:00 -12:00 Video

12:00 -12:30 Lunches

12:30 – 1:00 Story Time/Sharing Time

1:00 – 3:00 Rest/Nap Time

3:00 - 3:30 Snack Time

3:30 – 4:00 Books/Puzzles

4:00 -5:00 Free Play (Outside Play (weather permitting))

5:00 – 5:30 Rest Time

5:30 Doors Close

RULES

BASIC RULES (NOT ALLOWED)

NO gum, candy, knives (real or toy), guns (real or toy), bow n’ arrows (real or toy), NO smoking in the home.

The children must lie down at nap time. It is everyone’s quiet time. They do not have to sleep but they are required to rest quietly. Children are assigned their own crib or cot and blanket.

The children will clean up after themselves, and place toys back in designated boxes or shelves as neatly as possible.

The children will be required to wash/dry hands after eating, using toilet, and playing outside.

SITTING AT THE TABLE

Sit with feet on floor

Do not play at the table

Keep hands to self

Do not eat off another’s plate or drink.

Take turns setting and clearing table

BATHROOM RULES

Potty training will begin after age two with a mutual agreement between the parent/guardian and provider.

Do not play in the bathroom

One child at a time in the bathroom

Wash hands and face with soap and water

INSIDE/OUTSIDE RULES

Respect each other, adults, & the property of others (Which is my Child Care property & Personal)

No standing or jumping on furniture or toys

Take one item off the shelf at a time

Put away items before taking another item

Keep hands and feet to yourselves

No running inside

No wrestling, pulling, pushing, shoving, or kicking

No hitting, biting, pinching, spitting

Listen to the person speaking until our turn to speak, Don’t Interrupt.

No bad words or making fun of others

Learn Responsibility (Clean up after ourselves, take care of our belongings, toys, etc.)

No LIES – (be responsible for your own actions and do not blame others)

Be Kind to others (Say: Please, Thank you, Excuse Me, I’m Sorry, and etc.)

Follow Directions

Using our inside/outside voice when appropriate

Children are to remain in the yard until parent/guardian arrives to walk them out

No climbing or hanging on any thing

No throwing dirt, rocks, or toys

DISCIPLINE

The Parent/Guardian and child are required to follow all rules set within or as deemed important by the Child Care Provider while enrolled at Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s. It is not required but is recommended that the Parents/Guardians, enforce/use these rules at home also to ensure a set routine both at home and at the Child Care Center. If a problem continues after a third discussion with the child, he/she will be put in TIME OUT in which the child will be seated away from the group and unable to participate in current activities, but still visible to the provider. The Parent/Guardian will be notified if any problems persist for an extended period of time and a conference will be requested to discuss alternative discipline. At NO time will any physical discipline be used, even if requested by the parent/guardian.

CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES

Children should wear comfortable clothing in which they can get in and out of easily without much assistance. Which includes NO overalls/Jeans unless they have snaps in the leg area? (Overalls/Jeans can make it difficult for a child/provider when changing diapers or learning to use the restroom)

NO Sandals unless you have socks on their feet. Children love to run and play and they easily stub their toes and sticks and rocks get in the openings of the sandals.

INFANTS

1. 2 changes of clothes (season appropriate)2. diapers & wipes3. rash ointment4. Small box of tissues5. Food/Formula/Bottles

TODDLERS AND UP

1. 2 changes of clothes (season appropriate)2. Small box of tissues

NOTE: I will let you know when any of the above items need replenished.

CURICULUM

Your child will be introduced to learning the ABC’s, 123’s, Shapes, Colors, Singing, Dancing, Games, and many fun projects. By the age of 4-5 your child will begin working on a Pre-Kindergarten Program to prepare them for Kindergarten.

MEALS

Every child will be served a well-balanced nutritional meal (Breakfast, Lunch, and an Afternoon Snack) while they are enrolled at Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care.

FIELD TRIPSThere are occasions that Creative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care may schedule an outing with the children. I do not do this with children under the age of 4. If and when an outing is planned will be a required permission sent home to be filled out for each child by the parent/guardian. I will ask for a parent/guardian volunteer to help supervise/drive with our group. Every one that is driving must have a current driver’s license and insurance card prior to driving for the trip.

SHOW AND TELLPart of the Pre-Kindergarten Program will have Show and Tell. I will let you know what day your child is assigned for the week to share with their friends an item from home.

HOLIDAY PARTIES/SPECIAL TREATSEvery Birthday and the Holidays are a special time for a child. I would love it if the parent/guardian would provide some kind of treat especially when it’s your child’s birthday. Holidays that we will celebrate are: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.I DO NOT expect gifts for my Birthday or Christmas. If you feel the need to give me a gift I prefer Gift Cards from Target, Wal-Mart.

INSPECTIONSCreative Ark Bumble Bee’s receives inspections throughout the year for the following:

Fire & Safety Inspection by the State Fire Marshall Health & Sanitation Inspection by the City Health Inspector Supervisory/Consultation Visit by the State Dept. of Health Licensing Representative Meal Preparation Visit from Child Nutrition Services, Inc

During the visits they walk through to the center inspect for a clean and safe environment for the children enrolled. All inspection forms and the State Rule Book are available for your review at any time.

CONTRIBUTIONSIf you would like to donate or get rid of your children’s toys, games, books, and etc. that they no longer use, please call/text me and I will see if I can take them off your hands.

REVISIONSCreative Ark Bumble Bee’s Child Care reserves the right to revise any information within this manual as needed. The Parents/Guardians will be notified of all the changes.

(You may write on this section during any time or at your interview with me.)

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