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ACW-Childcare
691
204th. St.
Pasadena
,Md. 21122
(410)
439-5965
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 12 years old. At A Child’s World your
children are allowed to be children, endless discoveries, lots of
fun play, I will 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 and guide them in areas where they may need
guidance.
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 this
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.
Arrival and Departure
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All children must be
brought into A Child’s World by an adult each day and
signed in and out daily.
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No
drop off and drive on will be permitted (A parent/Authorized
Adult must sign all children in and out each day)
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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.
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IF IM UNFAMILIAR WITH A
AUTHORIZED PERSON PICKING UP YOUR CHILD I DO REQUIRE PHOTO ID (I
WILL COPY 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)
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 ACW
Childcare with you. I'm sorry if this is an inconvieniance 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 ACW.
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.
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 ACW
However if your child is to much for me to handle and I feel that I
can't provide the proper care that your child needs then you will be
asked to relocate to a more suitable facility so that your child and
other children's safety will not be put at risk .
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
ACW 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.
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: crayons, tape,
scissors, glue, paint, markers, paper, pipe cleaners, etc. *Daily
reports on how your child is doing.
*Nutritious meals & snacks.
*Treats: movie nights, 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, towels.
*Utilities: Brinks
alarm security system, video surveillance, electricity, gas, water, cable,
phone, garbage etc.
*Furniture wear & tear, cleaning, replacing,
repairing rips & tears etc.
*Cleaning supplies for floors,
dishes, laundry, toys, furniture, vacuum bags etc.
*And the list goes on........
So
I Thank you for paying your childcare bill on time as I do rely on
my income to live and support my family as you do the same.
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:
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Behavior
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Continued
lateness of picking up child from care
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Profanity
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Health
and safety issues
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Continued
disruption of others during nap time
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Disruption
of property
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Not
following the toddler rules or this handbook
Payment
ACW Hours Of Operation:
Day Hours-7:00am-5:00pm
Night
Care-5:00pm-Midnight
Extended
Care-5:00pm-6:00pm
_H_Thursday _X_Friday ___Monday
___Tuesday ___Wednesday _H_Thursday
_X_Friday
Cost per week:
Your
Tuition fee as stated on contract
( CASH PAYMENT ONLY- 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 fee is:
$20.00 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 ACW could be
terminated and ACW could take court action against you for your past
balance, late fees and up to 3 weeks of payment and any other fees
that may apply.
When
daycare will close
Paid Closings - Paid
Vacation
I will be closed for 14
days paid vacation and 7 paid sick/personal days per year.
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
· A Child’s World will be paid for the
following dates listed below:
· Parents are responsible for payment of
these holidays.
· Exact dates will be posted in the
parent’s news letter
__New
Year’s Day -12/31,01/01
__Presidents
Day
__Easter-Friday
& Monday
__Independence
Day - 07/04
__Memorial
Day-Friday
& Monday
__Labor
Day
__Thanksgiving
Day-Thursday & Friday
__Christmas-
12/24, 12/25 & 12/26
Early Closings
__Halloween
- Close at 4:00pm
__Thanksgiving Eve - Close
at 4:00pm
__December
23rd.-Close at 3:00pm
AACPS
Closings-Part
Time Children
When
AACPS are closed you will still be responsible for normal childcare
payments when your is absent and no rate adjustments will be made to
your childcare tuition.
If
your child is registered as PT between 7:00-3:00pm and your rate has
been adjusted lower then $200.00 for infants, $140.00 Toddlers and
$125.00 for school age childcare then you will not be permitted in
care when AACPS are closed and no rate adjustments will be made
because your childcare tuition has been adjusted already.
Inclement
Weather
ACW
Childcare will follow Anne Arundel County schools for late openings
and delays. Please visit www.aacps.org
for more information.
When
Anne Arundel County schools are closed due to snow or Ice ACW will
be open with a 1-2 hour delay for clean up of walk area, If you need
to come in at normal time and your walk way is covered with snow
then you can call to see if the walk way is clear at ACW Childcare,
if the walk way is clear you may be permitted to come in at normal
time or earlier so that you may still be able to arrive at work on
time however conditions of drive way, steps, walkway and Streets
surrounding ACW Childcare are not guaranteed to be free of Ice or
snow and driving and walking will be at your own risk.
ACW
Pre-School/Head Start will close in the event of delays, late openings and
closings of (AACPS) Anne Arundel County Schools.
Illness
I reserve the right to
temporarily deny any child from admittance into A Child’s World
, 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 98.6 degrees and /
or symptoms and signs of possible severe illness.
Fever Higher then
98.6-without medication (98.6 is a normal temperature)
If your child has a
temperature higher then 98.6 and we are involved in active play then
I will have your child calm down and then take you child’s
temperature again, if it continues to go up then you will be
required to pick up your child.
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Upper
Respiratory Infection including coughing
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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)
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Diarrhea
Vomiting
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Inflamed
Eye (s)
Pink
or Red Eye (s)
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Head
Lice
Skin
Infection
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Your child may not return
to A Child’s World unless they have been symptom
free for 24 hours and no less
as this is guidelines set by the state.
If your child has been sent home from daycare with any of the
symptoms listed above then
they will be required to return with a Doctors note and will not be
admitted into a child’s world until
a Doctors note has been supplied to the attending provider. It is
also your responsibility
to have a back up daycare in the event that your child becomes sick.
ACW will not admit your child into care if they become sick because you have
to go to work.
Illness
when Siblings
are registered in ACW
If
you have more then one child registered in ACW 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.
Clothing
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Please dress your child
for the appropriate season
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Your child will need
clothes that will let the play safely and comfortably.
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We play inside and
outside and it is hard to keep your child’s clothes clean all of
the time .
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I will take reasonable
precautions not to allow them to become damaged, but I will not be
responsible
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for lost or damaged
clothing.
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1 extra set of clothing
must be left in my care with your child’s name on it at all times
- please use a large ziploc bag.
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2 sets of clothing for
children 1 year and under.
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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.
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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 ACW
If childcare has been terminated by either
the parent or provider at anytime then all items left at ACW will
only be held for 1 week after terminated care. After the one week
hold period all items will be discarded and recycled.
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 ACW, 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 presume a law suite to A Child’s World /Laurie
and James Heisler Jr. 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 grown level. This includes swings, monkey bars, rock wall,
rock hill, both slides, rope hang, rope ladder, infant play zone gold
fish and any other toys that are active.
Field Trips
All trips will be set in
advance and parents are responsible for all cost for field trips.
ACW 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 A Child’s World.
Fees/Field
Trips
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Parents are responsible for any fees related to the trips to cover entry fees, on-site
refreshments, etcetera
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Most trips will require a
bag lunch and a boxed drink and you will need to provide that for
your child.
Play Dates With Friends
ACW
will have play dates with other daycares in the area and as we do
this you may be asked to send in something from time to time to help
with activities, snacks, games etc.
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. I will take candid pictures of the children from time to time.
I may use your child’s
picture for our projects, newsletters, web site, yearbook, parties,
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 Laurie Heisler. These videos could be
emailed to both you and other parents to view their children's day
in ACW 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.
Pets
We
have 1 dog -lovable, however our dog has a play yard separate from
the children’s play yard.
Our
dog is always up to date on all vaccines - copies are on file for
you to verify at any given time.
Fish
Pond
ACW
does have a pond, but the pond has a gate on top of it for the
safety of the children. The picture below shows a 145lb. man
standing on top of the gate so you can see the safety of the gate.
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 however ACW will have a changing hut
if you would like to bring a change of clothes for your needs.
We will play with the
hose - only when weather permits
Water Slide
Water bottles - plastic
only
Water guns -child
friendly
Water
Table
Summer
Supply List
1
Old towel-please
put your child’s name on it.
1
Water Bottle-please
put your child’s name on it.
A
$5.00 water fee will be charged to each child in June, July and
August.
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.
Parties
You may feel free to
bring in cup cakes, cake or Ice cream for your child’s 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 3 of my own
children 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 do to fairness. No Peanut Butter or Wheat treats will be
given out do to allergies.
Due to allergies I ask
that No Chocolate, Milk or Peanut be
put into anything you bake.
Holiday parties
Christmas, Halloween,
Valentines Day Etc. You may or may not be asked to send in a snack
for the party. Due to allergies I ask that No
Chocolate, Milk or Peanut be put into anything you
bake.
Smoking
A Child’s World is a smoke free environment.
No Smoking is allowed at
anytime.
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 ACW/Laurie
Cell
Phones
If your child has a cell phone that you have purchased for
them to carry with them at all times then ACW will not be
responsible for used minutes, lost phones or damaged phones.
Video Games
Your child 5 years old
and older may bring a game boy with 1-game in it, 1-Game cube
controller, 1-Playstation controller into care when AACP school is
closed. All items must have your child’s name on them and ACW will
not be responsible for lost or damaged items brought into care.
Please put all items in a small lunch box or a large Ziploc bag with your child’s name
on the bag as well as on each item inside the bag.
Controller
Rental Fee
If
your child does not have a game controller and you would rather not
purchase a game controller but you would still like for your child
to play the game cube or playstation then you may rent a controller
for your child to play the game cube or play station with. This fee
is not a weekly fee nor is it a yearly fee, but it is for the life
of the controller. Your child's name will be placed on a controller
and if the controller becomes broken then you will need to pay
another rental fee.
The
rental cost is listed below:
Computers
& Internet
ACW
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 ACW to better serve both you and your
children.
Infants
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Parents will need to send
in any food and snacks for children under 18 months.
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Parents will needs to
provide formula for all infants/children taking formula.
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2 Change of clothes will
need to be provided at all times.
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2 Bibs and 2 Burp towels
will need to be provided.
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ACW will wash infant
cloths left in care for $2.00 extra per week.
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Up to 4 bottles left in
care will be sterilized in ACW dishwasher for no added charge each
day.
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Please keep all toys at
home, ACW will provide age appropriate toys for all children in care
daily.
Toddler Rules
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No hitting
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No Biting
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No kicking
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No profanity
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No taking toys
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No spitting
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No throwing items while
In care
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No tantrums
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No bringing toys from
home-see toy section for definition of toys
Potty Training
ACW
will assist with potty training your child, but most
children are potty trained between 2 years and 3 years of age, all
children attending ACW 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 works together as a team.
ACW
also requires that all children must be in pull ups with velco on
the sides when potty training and can not be with out pull ups until
accident free for a month in care.
Part
Time Before & After School
Children
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See
contract for details on rate and care when school is closed.
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No
rates will be adjusted for part time care for any reason even if
your child is absent or may not be able to come due to closings
of schools.
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Part
time childcare is base on the available open spaces that are
provided by the contracts of other children in care.
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If
school opens late, closes early or is closed and your child is
not registered full time then ACW may not have space open for
your child to come all day or part of the day and you are
responsible to find care for that day.
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When
school is dismissed early or opens late you will need to pick
your child up from school or take them to school unless there is
a available space that day for your child to come earlier then
contracted time.
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AACPS http://www.aacps.org/aacps/boe/schol/calendar.asp
Before & After School
Children
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All children will be
permitted to walk to and from the bus stop daily with out provider.
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Children 6 years and
older will be allowed to play outside with out provider, but will be
checked on every 15 minutes as stated by law.
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See game section for
rules on video games.
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No care when AACPS are closed unless discussed with provider and
arrangements have been made between the two of you.
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AACPS http://www.aacps.org/aacps/boe/schol/calendar.asp
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If your child becomes
destructive your childcare could be terminated or you could be
charged with damages.
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No profanity-this
language will be tolerated for any reason.
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If your child is
repeatedly disrespectful termination could be in order and you will
need to find another daycare.
Homework
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All children will be given one hour to do
homework each day.
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Please check your child's homework nightly
as ACW will not have the time to check over homework.
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Parents must sign any and all forms sent
home from school as ACW will not be able to sign anything
involving your child's school work.
Authorize releases
You will need to have
additional releases please mark them in you handbook and make them
aware that when picking up they will need to provide a photo Id to
the provider in charge.
(1)
Name:_______________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
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Phone Numbers:
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(2)
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
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Phone Numbers:
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Phone Numbers:
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(3)
Name:________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
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Phone Numbers:
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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. ACW |