PARENT HANDBOOK
About
Building Blocks
The
following handbook should answer most of your questions regarding the
policies and programs that make Building Blocks a part of your family. We
want you to be happy with your decision to choose Building Blocks, so if you
have any questions not covered in this handbook, please do not hesitate to
ask your Center Director.
There are several forms included in this packet that we need returned to us
before your child begins at Building Blocks.
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Program and
Policy Acceptance Form
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Immunization Record
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Medical
Examination Report (Infant/Toddler & Preschool)
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Health
Report for School-Age Child
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Child
Enrollment Form
Our Purpose
Our
purpose is to provide you quality childcare with social, emotional,
cognitive and physical growth as our building blocks to develop a solid
foundation for your child’s future. Building Blocks Child Care & Pre-School
is a developmental program which emphasizes the “whole child” approach for
early childhood education. This program encourages self help, self-concept
and fine and gross motor skills.
Our
Curriculum
Building Blocks uses the ‘Pinnacle Curriculum’. It is based on the works of
experts in the field of child development. This curriculum provides a
research-based educational foundation for the children in our center.
Children will delight in fun, interactive activities that are available to
them – they will develop a love for learning while they are growing, playing
and having fun.
Enrollment
In
order to enroll or be placed on the waiting list, a $25 non-refundable
registration fee is required per child. Parents may enroll their children
on a full-time or part-time basis (with the exception of the infant and
toddler section, which only accepts full-time enrollment). Part-time
children must reserve the same days each week.
Payment
Policy
Tuition for the current week is due on Monday. After close of business on
Friday, a $20 late charge will be added to the current tuition due. If
tuition is not received, the child will not be admitted into the center the
following Monday. Payment is expected for the days reserved for your child
each week regardless of attendance or holidays. No deductions for absences
or holidays are permitted.
Current Fee
Policies
In
order to provide the kind of care and education you want for your child, we
are constantly improving our facilities and resources. For this reason,
tuition fees are reviewed annually and are usually increased in the spring.
Third Party
Payment
Parents are responsible for the remainder of the full fee that the third
party does not pay. Third party payment may include; Futures, DFS or anyone
assisting with the child care fee. Prior to payment received from DFS, an
estimate for the parent’s portion will be provided by the Director. The
parent is required to pay their estimated portion each week until the DFS
check is received, at which time any adjustments will be made.
Annual
Insurance Fee
There is an annual fee of $25.00 per year per child to help defray the costs
of insurance. This fee is due by January 31st of each year and
is non-refundable. The fee is pro-rated monthly based on when the child
enrolls.
Family
Discount
For those families
requiring child care for 2 or more children, a discount of $10.00 per
additional child is deducted from the weekly tuition.
Returned
Checks
A
fee of $25.00 will be charged for a returned check. Method of future
payments will be at the discretion of the Building Blocks Director.
Change of
Schedule
Any
change in the days you reserve for your child must be accompanied by a
written notice two weeks prior to the change. This policy also applies to
withdrawing your child from the center. If notice is not given prior to
withdrawal, the amount equal to two week’s tuition will be charged to your
account.
Signing In
and Signing Out Children
When
bringing your child in each morning to Building Blocks, we require that you,
the parent, sign in on our Time Clock. Also, you must personally take your
child to the teacher in the classroom. We will release your child only to
parents or guardians with legal custody or persons over the age of 18 who
are designated by you on the Emergency Contact and Child Enrollment Form.
Every time someone brings in a child or picks a child up, he or she must
clock in/out. Adults other than parents will be required to show proper
ID. To ensure that Building Blocks is in compliance with any court orders
pertaining to the custody of your child, we require a certified copy of a
custody order. We keep this information confidential and solely for the
safety and well-being of your child. If a new custody order is issued or if
a restraining order has been issued against either parent, we will also need
this information on file. It is Building Blocks policy to remain neutral in
all custody matters and the center may not serve as a visitation site.
Late Pickup
Charges
A
late fee will be charged for parents arriving after 6:00pm. The late policy
charge is as follows:
6:00-6:04
No Charge
6:05
$5.00
6:10
$10.00
6:15
$20.00
Each additional 5
minutes $5.00
School-Age
Drop-In Care
School-age children are able to attend day care on the days that school is
not in session, i.e. snow days, holiday closings, etc. An additional
drop-in fee of $8.00 for grade-school children and $4.00 for kindergarten
children will apply.
Vacation
One
week (5 days) of vacation will be granted for children enrolled for one year
in the center. These days can be used individually or combined with a
1-week notice given to the Director.
Holidays
The following
holidays are the days we are officially closed. If a holiday falls on a
Saturday or Sunday, it may be observed on Friday or Monday: New Year’s Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at 2:00pm,
Christmas Day, New Years Eve at 4:00pm.
Sick Children
Children should not be brought to the center when they are ill. Illness is
defined as;
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Listlessness, sleepiness, loss of appetite, and/or general discomfort
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Skin rash
or skin disorder that is contagious
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Inflamed or
swollen throat or glands
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Persistent
cough
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Fever 100
degrees or higher
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Diarrhea
within the past 24 hours
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Vomiting
within the past 24 hours
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Yellow or
greenish mucous running from the nose with weeping or pinkish eyes
(excluding allergies)
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Sore throat
or trouble swallowing
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Difficult
or rapid breathing
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Other
disease symptoms in the informed judgement of the Director
Medication
Medication will only be given upon the written order of a physician and the
written permission of the parent. Medication must be in original container
and bear the child’s name. Over-the-counter medications will be
administered in accordance with the labeled instructions unless authorized
in writing by a licensed physician.
Meals and
Snacks
Building Blocks serves breakfast, lunch and snacks. The meals are well
balanced, yet kid-friendly. A menu is posted for your review.
Birthdays
Birthdays are celebrated during snack time. We welcome any commercially
prepared treat you would like to provide, but we ask you to please send
enough treats for every child in your child’s classroom. Please DO NOT
BRING HOMEMADE TREATS. Please discuss and schedule your plans with the
child’s teacher.
Toys from
Home
Except for on “Show and Tell” days, we ask that you leave your child’s toys
at home. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items. If your child
has a favorite blanket or sleep item, go ahead and send it with your child’s
name on it. We ask that you wash it every week.
Clothing
Because you never know what can happen, please bring a change of clothes
with your child’s name on it. Children will be permitted to play outside
daily except in inclement weather (rain, storms, extremely hot or extremely
cold weather). To avoid losing jackets, hats or gloves, remember to label
clothing that might be taken on or off during the day.
Behavior
Issues
Because our learning takes place in a group setting, we must be concerned
for the welfare and safety of all of our children and staff. When a
particular child’s or parent’s behavior threatens the safety of or becomes
abusive towards other children in the center, we may disenroll the child
immediately.
Building Blocks
reserves the right to adopt new, change existing, and
authorize
exceptions to existing policies.
Building Blocks
Child Care
557 R.D. Mize Rd.
1321 W. AA Highway
Grain Valley, MO 64029
Grain Valley, MO 64029
816-228-2202
816-847-4500
PARENT HANDBOOK POLICY
ACCEPTANCE FORM
CHILD
NAME_______________________________
I
have read the Building Blocks Parent Handbook. I understand and agree to
the policies and guidelines listed in the handbook.
Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________________
Date__________________
We are in the process of updating our records and would like to ensure that
our
date for your child’s enrollment matches the date you have recorded.
Please list
your child’s enrollment date:___________
Return this form to the Building Blocks
Center Director or Teacher
