& Preschool
Fun Times Daycare
Tel: (253) 212-1421
©Fun Times Daycare, Llc.
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Fun Times Daycare & Pre-school
10240 Bridgeport Way SW Suite 102
Lakewood WA 98499
Phone: (253) 212-1421 Fax: (253) 426-1463
E-mail funtimesdaycare @comcast.net
Web site funtimesdaycare .com
Revised
· 7/10/08
· 9/16/09
· 1/01/10
· 2/06/11
· 1/02/12
· 2/11/13
Revised versions of the handbooks supersedes
Past versions of hand books.
Mission Statement
We Provide a special Place where your little ones
are safe and healthy while learning through discovery
and having good times at Fun Times Daycare.
Fun Times Daycare is committed to enhancing
Opportunities for children, family and staff.
We provide fun challenging work environments that
foster teamwork, inspires professionalism, and encourages
contribution by all team members.
Our focus to provide a stimulating experience
which promotes social and emotional growth and
physical and cognitive development.
Our goal is to support children's desire to be life long learners.
We provide programs and an environment that enrich children's
development and promote respect for children and
celebrate the joy of childhood.
FUN TIMES DAYCARE & PRE-SCHOOL
Following will be a list of rules, hours, rates, information about us and information that we need about you and your children. Hopefully this will answer many questions that you may have concerning our facility. Feel free to ask anything not answered for you.
AGES:
We have a mixed age child care. We care for children from six weeks through seven years eleven months.
WHAT WE OFFER AT OUR CHILD CARE CENTER:
Healthy Meals/Snacks
Indoor/Outdoor play
Arts & Crafts
Music, Movies & Story Times
Games & Learning time
Early morning/ Evening/Extended care
ENVIRONMENT:
Our facility provides child safety through a full security system and surveillance. Well rounded staff with background checks. Clean and well supervised play areas. The toys and play areas and all mats for the nap areas are sprayed daily with disinfectant. Weekly, toys are sanitized with bleach-water in our dishwasher. All bedding is washed weekly, daily or as needed. We have special safety outlets to protect the children. All harmful chemicals, medications, or dangerous items are kept behind closed doors or on top shelves. The cupboard doors all have child-proof latches. There is NO SMOKING in this facility. All dishes and utensils will be either disposable or cleaned and sanitized after each use. All cleaning and sanitizing will be done according to our health policy.
DISCIPLINE:
The rules will be explained to the children to the best of their understanding. They will be reminded of the rules when necessary. We will try to be consistent. All children will be treated equally. We use redirection, choices. And the reflection chair “one minute per year of age”. The refection chair is different from time out. Teachers give the children tools to be more successful in the future.
DEPENDABILITY:
We are here and open five days a week from 5:15 am to 9:00 pm. Our facility is open to all children regardless of race, nationality, or creed who may benefit from our type of program.
We are closed for the following days, holidays, days recognized by the State.
New Years Eve
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
Closer due to weather
We close with the clover park school district unless otherwise posted. Due to the weather being out of our control there are no credits or refunds for days closed due to weather.
Note: It is state mandated that we conduct Three staff training days a year, the center will be closed on these
Sign in and out policy
Note: it is also State mandated that your child(ren) is signed in and signed out of the center on days that your child(ren) is present. Failure to do so will result in a $25.00 dollar fee.
We do ask that you give us the courtesy of two weeks prior notification when you will be taken vacation. You will be charged as if your child(ren) is here even though they are not. We require a minimum of twenty-four hours notification if your child(ren) will be gone for one day (when not due to illness).Those who receive subsidy’s may not miss more than five days of care monthly.
ENROLLMENT:
Positions in child care are considered “open” unless a non-refundable registration fee is paid. We do not charge a deposit. This will hold your child(ren)’s slot until the scheduled start date (1 week). There is an annual $65 dollar per child or $100 dollar family non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee will be collected annually on the first working day of June. If you register within two months prior to the yearly renewal month the first yearly renewal is waved your registration fee will be due again the next prior year of renewal. The yearly registration will continue thereafter. If child care does not begin on the contracted start date, the registration fee will be forfeited and become the property of FUN TIMES DAYCARE & PRE-SCHOOL. Attendance is not allowed without registration paid in full.
FULL TIME CHILD CARE: You are paying for the slot not the hours. (Holidays are paid)
The Day Rate is for a 10 hour period. If your child(ren) is/are here for more than the 10 hours, or your pick up time you will be billed late fees according to your contract. Military may have up to 12 hours of care. If needed According to the Army Reg. 608-10 /4-9a. DSHS (10+) hour clients are considered extended care and must have authorization. A letter of proof of schedule from employer is required. All clients using more than ten hours of care will be charged a additional rate.
PART TIME CHILD CARE:
You are required to turn in your squedule a head of time. You will be billed a set fee per day. This minimum fee will be billed on a bi-weekly basis and overtime will be extra. There will be no discounts for sick days, holidays, vacations or You will be charged from the minute you drop off your child(ren) until your scheduled pick-up time. FTDC has the right to terminate part time care if the slot can be filled by full time care.
SHORT TERM CARE:
This is Child Care needed on a temporary basis regardless of the length of contract.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE: (not available at this time for 3st -5th grade) (Holidays are paid)
There is no break given if absent. There are no breaks for sick days or vacations. If your school age child will not be present during the summer an two week notice is required. If your child’s school is out full time payment is required and/or prior authorization. The slots are first come first serve
EVENING/EXTENDED CARE (Holidays are paid)
Is offered between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm part and full time slots the rates are the same as day care. If needing a daytime slot and an evening slot there is a additional fee and this option must be approved.
HOLIDAY CARE:
Care offered and signed up for on holidays or day in which FTDC is scheduled to be closed will be charged to the parents at full rate and due the day of care.
CHANGE in schedule/EARLY/LATE Drop off / LATE pick up:
Should you decide to pick up your child(ren) early for whatever reason, please be aware that you will still be billed for the full day. If your child(ren) is/are brought in late for any reason. They must be here by 9:30am this is our policy. Please have the courtesy to let us know when you will be running late or picking up early or have a change in schedule. Changes in these times affect our schedule for the day. Late fees are due before 9:30 the next day. (As of 1/2/09) If you need to drop your child/ren off early we must have 24 hour prior notice in writing to the office staff.. You may change your schedule although we require 24 hour prior notice in writing to the office staff. All shift schedules at work/ school are due the Friday before the next working week or they will not be honored. This is to ensure proper scheduling. Shift schedules are filled first come first serve. All hourly care is first come first serve the office must have prior notice or the day of after 9:30am.
CHILDREN IN SCHOOL PART – TIME:
There is NO break given for Kindergarten, Pre-school, Head Start or ECEAP. If your child is enrolled in School or another program which requires your child to ride the bus, you need to inform the bus system and the program your child is enrolled in to let your child off the bus only to a Fun Times Daycare LLC Representative. The bus stop is on Filbert and Bridgeport way. FTDC requires 72 hours written notice given to office staff.
HOURLY CARE
All enrolled in hourly care must pay registration and fill out registration packet. There is a set fee for hourly care. Hourly care is non refundable and cannot be transferred for credit. Hourly care must be preapproved and pre scheduled and or scheduled after 9:30 for the day. Hourly care is first come first serve and limited to space availability.
REST TIME:
Nap time or quiet/rest time is from 11:50 pm to 300 pm this is a round about time for all classrooms as they all rest at different times. We do not require everyone sleep, but they must at least rest. We are equipped with enough age appropriate toys for every level. We request that you do not bring toys from home unless it is for a special project or occasion. (Lights on 2:30) (Classrooms are on different time schedules)
MEALS
Care will include the following meals and snacks: For the safety of all children no outside food is permitted ”NO EXCEPTIONS” If your child/ren has an allergy it must be documented in registration and have documentation from your child/rens DR. substitutes are required to be written from DR.s office. ( All children with allergys must have all forms filled out by DR. before starting care.
Breakfast: (8:15-9:00) Lunch: (11:00-12:45)
Afternoon – snack: (3:15-4:00) Dinner: (6:30-720) * Evening snack (8:30-9:00)
*evening snack only served if open till 11pm
To ensure the health and safety of our infants we will follow our health care policy.
INFANT FEEDING: (*NEW* Infant room opening soon!!)
Parents: 1.Will label bottles with child’s full name and date 2. Will bring in an adequate amount of formula/breast milk for the duration of the infants’ stay in child care
Notice: All breast milk frozen will be stored at 10 degrees Fahrenheit or below and not kept in the center for more than two weeks. Cereal may not be mixed in the bottles with formula/breast milk.
Please remove shoes before entering infant room and do not use emergency exit to sign your child in. The emergency exit is for emergencies only when we use this door we give the children the wrong idea.
POTTY TRAINING: As most of the children are in the transition stage of potty training we require parents bring pull-up with Velcro on the sides and wipes for the children. ( pull-ups must be labeled )
DIAPERING: Parents will provide diapers and wipes labeled with child’s name
Notice: All Children in need will be provided with emergency diapers/pull-ups at the parents cost of $2.00 per diaper/pull-up; this fee will be due at pick up.
WELLNESS POLICY:
Fun Times Daycare LLC is a “Well Child Care Facility”! This means if your child is not feeling well, for whatever reason, you must make other arrangements for their care until they are feeling well and no longer contagious. Do not bring your child(ren) to the facility if they have a fever over 100.0 degrees, diarrhea, vomiting, un able to participate or have a contagious illness. you will be phoned to pick up your child.
If you bring your child to the facility ill, you will be subject to a $15.00 dollar fee for care of a sick child for each hour your child remains in care. If you can not pick your child(ren) up in a timely manner after being notified your child is ill. There will be a charged the sick child care charge in addition to your normal daily rate. If your child is sick enough to require prescription medication – Pink-eye, Strep Throat, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Ring Worm, Lice, etc., we will require you to keep your child(ren) home until he or she has been on medication for 48 hours and they are no longer contagious. MEDICATION:
If you request us to administer medication (prescription or other) you must complete an authorization form BEFORE WE WILL ADMINISTER. Please dispense all medications at home whenever possible. If your child(ren) does require medications to be dispensed while at the facility, it is the parent’s responsibility to fill out a request to dispense medication. Prescription medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label and doctor’s instructions. Sample medications or over the counter medications must be accompanied by the same information as a prescription, written on the physicians stationary. We ask parents to please follow the guidelines for illness. This is for the protection of all those involved. Illnesses brought into the facility can expose other children we provide care for. We STRESS this again – if you are not sure if a child should be brought, feel free to call us ahead of time.
IMMUNIZATIONS:
Due to possible complications from immunizations you must keep your child home for 24 hours after their injections. We suggest you make the appointment for early in the morning or Friday morning. If you schedule your appointment for later in the day, your child will not be able to return until the second day. We also require for admittance to Fun Times Daycare LLC You child’s Immunizations records.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY:
1. Call parents/ Emergency contact
2. Contact doctor office/911
3. Child is separated from the other children and cared for
4. Child is transported by parent, or ambulance to doctor or hospital
PARENTS YOU OR YOUR FAMILY INSURANCE IS/ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF MEDICAL HELP/TRANSPOTAION OR TREATMENT DUE TO ACCIDENTS OR ILLNESS WHILE AT CHILD CARE.
PESTICIDES
The Pesticide Application Act (17.21 RCW) requires public schools and licensed child care centers to do three things:
1. Provide annual notification of their pest control policies and methods.
2. Establish a system to notify families of children and employees of planned pesticide use.
3. Post signs where pesticides have been applied.
Pesticides are not applied at this center. We use intergraded pest management and techniques. Our employees are educated on pesticides as well and View and sign our pesticide policy.
Effects of pesticides on children’s health can range from irritation to skin and mucous membranes, to difficulty breathing, rash or vomiting. Concerns about long-term exposure include developmental delay, immune or endocrine system disruption or cancer. Children with special needs, asthma and allergies can be highly sensitive to pesticides and suffer from mild to severe reactions to pesticides and pesticide residues.
This is why we at Fun Times Daycare LLC go to great lengths towards keeping our children safe.
ATTENDANCE
Full time client and part time clients are required to pay the full agreed upon amount due regardless of days missed. Client on any type of subsidies or child care assistance must be in attendance and may miss no more than five working days of childcare or Pre-School per month.
CODE WORD
For the safety of your child FTDC asks the parents to provide a code word which is asked by staff before any information about your child is given out.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Payment agreements have been agreed upon in your contract. Payment is due in advance of care. Payment must be made within three working days after the contracted payment date in order to retain your child(ren)’s space. If payment is not received by this time you will be charged a late fee per day starting on the next business day. This fee is listed below. *Note There are payment plans available for those in need. ( See office )
VARIOUS CHARGES AND NOTES:
If your payment is late the charge is $25.00 dollar’s and an additional $5.00 dollar charge for each day your payment is late. We provide a well child service if your child is ill and you can’t or won’t pick up your child in a reasonable time $15.00 dollar per hour increment for “sick child care” .Due at pick up.
It is a Washington State administrative code that all children must be signed in and out. If your child is not signed in or out. There is a $25.00 dollar per signature missing on our sign in and out sheets.
There will be a $45.00 charge for checks returned for any reason. Two returned checks will require you to pay in cash. If supplies are due and parents use the opt out the charge is $25.00 this will be added to your bill.
$1.00 per minute, late charge if your child(ren) is picked up after their scheduled pick-up time.
For families on Subsidies /Child Care Assistance, you will be responsible for all charges until approval notification is received by Child Care Services. You are also responsible to renew your paperwork in a timely manner; otherwise, you are personally responsible for any child care fees and charges. Co-pays are due by the 3rd of each month unless otherwise contracted. There is a $25 fee and a $5 dollar late fee per day thereafter. Accepting subsidies is a courtesy to our clients however the clients are responsible for all unpaid fees.
CARE OF CENTER EQUIPMENT:
We believe children are responsible for their actions and we teach them to respect other people’s property and the value of those items. Should your child break a toy/furniture or personal item due to roughness or because he/she broke a rule, parents will be subject to a charge of 100% of the replacement cost.
TAXES
Please retain your statements for tax purposes. Fun Times Daycare LLC will hand out Tax statements on or before January 31st. There will be a $10.00 for replacement of lost statements thereafter. Only those clients without an outstanding balance will receive the statements. You are responsible to update your information and or pick up your tax form. The tax ID number will not be given out over the phone.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:
This contract shall be terminated if any one or more of the following occurs:
1. Serious illness of a child preventing attendance+
2. The account becoming delinquent.
3. If Fun Times Daycare LLC determines it is unable to meet the needs of the child or is not in the best interest of Fun Times Daycare LLC.
4. Termination can also result due to failure of the parents to cooperate with Fun Times Daycare LLC and it is determined to be serious enough to warrant termination.
5. Compliance with Fun Times Daycare Policies.
PARENTAL TERMINATION:
Parents are required to give a written two week notice for which you will be charged your normal child care rates. Advanced payment is required for the entire two-week period and is due upon Fun Times Daycare LLC’s receipt of written termination notice. If you come in on a special then give notice within a 60 day period you will be required to pay back the difference of the discount. All Items that are left are donated after four days.
Many of the rules and information in this contract are written from experience and situations we have faced while conducting child care. In order to create a positive experience for everyone we encourage suggestions that parents may have. If there are any problems or something may have upset you, we encourage you to please come and talk to us about it. We want everyone to be comfortable and happy with our facility.
Note: We reserve the right to make changes in rates and policies as we deem necessary. You will be notified in writing of any changes and when the changes will go into effect.
FUN TIMES DAYCARE LLC
GUIDELINES
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Following is a list of some of the guidelines in child care. They are listed to give you insight into our facility’s philosophies.
1. Name calling, foul language, or yelling/Screaming is not allowed.
2. Hitting, kicking, pushing, pinching, biting or hair pulling is not permitted.
3. Children will remain in the yard during outside activities unless accompanied by an adult in order to leave the area.
4. Picking up babies or small children is not allowed.
5. “Back Talking” is not permitted.
6. Spitting in the center, playground or at others is not permitted
7. Absolutely no gum or candy/food allowed at the facility!!!
8. Throwing toys or furniture
9. We emphasize the importance and practice of good manners. Every child is capable of learning some of the most important phrases, “Thank you”, “No thank you”, “May I/Please”, and “You are welcome”. We thank you for reinforcing the practice of using good manners in the home environment.
* There are no refunds for care if a child is expelled for behavior or safety reasons.
WHAT WE ASK OF THE PARENTS:
1. Abide by prearranged hours. If you will be running late, please call us and let us know as soon as possible.
2. Financial agreements must be kept according to the contract. Should there be any questions regarding your bill, we will be glad to discuss it and go over it with you. PROMPT PAYMENT IS REQUIRED.
3. Bring a change of clothing for your child. Dress them according to the weather. Remember, spring, and fall have cooled mornings and warm to hot afternoons. In the winter, we require that you provide gloves, hats, scarves, snow pants, and snow boots.
4. A child’s birthday is an important day. Because of our conscious effort to teach good nutrition, we request that you might avoid extremely sugary birthday treats. We recommend cheese & crackers, muffins, fruits, etc...
(All treats must be store bought)
NEEDED SUPPLYS:
1. diapers/pull-ups and wipes
2. change of clothing
3. coat, hat, gloves
4. appropriate shoes ( no flip flops)
5. crib sheet for mat, Blanket (needs to be taken home for washing every Friday)
When potty training, we require that you supply pull-ups with Velcro. You must work with your child at home for three weeks, with success, before we will begin potty training at child care. Clothing should be easy to manage to encourage self help and independence skills. Buckles and suspenders, when in a hurry to use the restroom, may create a problem, so please, no suspenders or belts.
Most Facility’s require a monthly contribution although at Fun Times Daycare & Pre-school We require just a bi-yearly supply and are thankful.
We at Fun Times Daycare LLC ask that the parent contribute supplies. The list is given out at the start of care and each continuing year in August/March yearly supply list
1. Napkins
2. Baby Wipes
3. Facial Tissue
4. Package of 200 colored construction paper
5. Child size scissors
6. Note book
7. 16oz washable pant
List subject to change:
FUN TIMES DAY CARE
5% discount for military “infants not included”
5% discount for local companies Evening care only
5% discount for three children or Infant + one
Discounted Price
Full Time Care Bi-weekly Daily Bi-weekly Daily
Infants - 12 months $420.00 $42.00 $399.00 $ 39.90
12 months- 2 years $346.00 $ 34.60 $328.70 $ 32.87
3 years – 4 years
( not potty trained + $10.00) $336.00 $ 33.60 $319.20 $ 31.92
5 + years
(Not in school) $325.00 $ 32.50 $308.75 $ 30.80
School-age
Must be in school all full day $240.00 $24.00 $228.00 $22.80
Part Time Care
Extended & hourly care not included Bi-weekly Daily Bi-weekly Daily
School-age
Before school only $126.00 12.00 $120.00 12.00
Part Time care for
Ages 12 m-2 years $38.00 day
Part Time care for
Ages 3-4 years $36.00 day
Part Time care for Ages 5-6 years $34.00 day
Full Time Evening Care
3pm-9pm Bi-weekly Daily Bi-weekly Daily
Infants - 12 months $400.00 $40 .00
12 months - 2 years $346.00 $ 34.60
3 years – 4 years
( not potty trained + $10.00) $336.00 $ 33.60
5 years – 6 years $325.00 $ 32.50
School-age
(5:00pm-9:00pm) $240.00 $24.00
Hourly Care Bi-weekly Daily Bi-weekly Daily
Evening Hourly care
Minimum 2 hours 5+ years
5.00 hour 3,4 years
5.50 hour 1,2 years
6.00 hour Infant
7.00 hour
Day time Hourly care
Minimum 2 hours 5+ years
5.00 hour 3,4 years
5.50 hour 1,2 years
6.00 hour Infant
7.00 hour
& Preschool
Fun Times Daycare
Tel: (253) 212-1421
©Fun Times Daycare, Llc.