Kreative Learning w/ Friends Childcare

Kateidra Fisher (Owner/Director)

This policy is reviewed annually and updated if necessary.

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Welcome to Kreative Learning w/ Friends Childcare

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Kreative Learning w/ Friends Childcare. We feel very fortunate to have your child(ren) attend KLF Childcare and to allow your child to participate in our excellent and comprehensive educational program. As a young rapidly growing company, our opportunity for success is limitless. We like to have a great relationship with both the child and parent so that your experience at KLF Childcare is to be both personally and professionally rewarding. Prior to your child's enrollment both the parents and the child must schedule a time to visit and spend time in the classroom where your child will attend. This

allows for a more secure transition into the program.

Here at KLF Childcare we realized learning through play is the major cornerstone of our curriculum. Adults provide protection, security, stimulation, support, limits, and affection. Children are respected as individuals within a child-oriented rather than teacher-directed

At the KLF Childcare, children are given the opportunity to explore materials and participate in a variety of experiences. Activities are carefully planned and implemented in an open classroom setting. Children are free to choose from age-appropriate activities including art, music, language development, pre-math skills, science and nature, and dramatic play. Children develop self-esteem, independence and problem-solving skills as they make choices and assist

in planning the environment and the activities all while doing it Kreatively.

Our primary goal is for children to feel safe and secure. Prior to being independent a child must know that he or she can depend on adults and a predictable environment. Children are treated with respect and kindness. We recognize that children develop at different rates and have different interests. Small group size and appropriate teacher-child ratios allow for meeting the individual needs of each child. My best wishes or with you for great success and once again, Welcome to KLF Childcare!

Kateidra Fisher Owner/Director

Good communication is of the utmost importance in our Drug-Free Childcare Facility. When a new family is accepted into our center, we like to be sure that we can share openly about any concerns or questions that may arise. It is important that there is a similar childcare philosophy between the center and the parents. We welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that are oriented towards a positive outcome for the child(ren Sensitive issues will be discussed in private at a mutually beneficial time. If any documentation wants to be seen please contact the director at any time as it is always available to you and publicly online. Your welcome to view the Minimum Standard Rules for Registered and Licensed Child Care Homes at the center or online at

www.dfps.state.tx.us Inspection at

www.txchildcaresearch.org To contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline 1-800-252-5400 1-800-252

5400 and Child Care Licensing 214-583-4253.

There are several forms the make up the KLF Childcare enrollment packet. This enrollment packet must be completed and, in our possession, before we can assume the responsibility of caring for your child. This is to ensure that your child will get the very best care possible and satisfies the record keeping requirement of state licensing guidelines. All forms will be reviewed annually, if there are changed to any of the forms in the enrollment packet, please notify your director to update your records.

No Animals are usually on premises at any time, if that changes the pet will be properly vaccinated. (vaccination records are available upon request)

Enrollment in our program is open to all families of our community. We operate on a non-discriminatory basis. No one shall be excluded from any of our programs because of race, color, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. Only the children’s parent or legal guardian may enroll a child(ren) (proof of custody may be required

This is registration fee of $15 per student. It covers there mat along with other personalization that’ll help them day to day. We ask that you bring all other essential items that your child may need for us to give them the maximum amount of care. (i.e., Diapers, Wipes, formula/breast milk) A notice will be given when your child needs supplies. Each child will need diapering, change of clothes, spill proof cup and a blanket all labeled with the child’s name to remain at the childcare.

Parents are welcomed to participate in the success of their child’s early learning program by Parent/teacher conferences, Books, Toys and classroom supply donations. We have parties seasonally that you can donate and participate in. (Back 2 School Bash, Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day etc.)

Your specific rates will be outlined in your contract and Rate Agreement. Tuition is payable in advance and is due by Monday morning at drop off of each week for that current week of care being given. Payment can be paid by cash/Zelle/cash app until other options are available. No checks. A late fee of $5 will be assessed if not paid by Monday 6pm. An additional $5 will be charged every day thereafter until

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payment is made in full. Repeated late payments may be grounds of termination and parents who are more than 2 weeks late on payment will be denied childcare until account is made current.

You must continue to pay your tuition even for vacations/absences/illness for any reason to hold your rd child’s enrollment spot. CCA co-pay not excluded. CCA Copay is due by the 3 of each month. The

success of our center depends upon the prompt payment of tuition/fees to take care of day-to-day expenses that are encountered.

CCA Recipients CCA Copay is due by the 3 of each month, no matter what day of the week it falls on. A late fee of $5 rd will be assessed if not paid by the 3 at 6pm. An additional $5 will be charged every day thereafter until payment is made in full. Child Care Assistance (CCA) recipients must meet guidelines to remain eligible for the programs. Meeting attendance standards for CCA consists of having less than 40 total absences in a 12-month eligibility period. Absences due to chronic illness, disability, or court-ordered custody or visitation agreements can be removed from the absence count. Childcare providers are required to notify CCA if a child has five (5) consecutive days of absences. If 40 absences (8 reports of 5 consecutive absences) are accumulated during a child's 12-month eligibility period, CCA will start the termination process. The parent will have the opportunity to provide documentation for review if the absences were due to a chronic illness, disability, court-ordered custody or visitation agreement, or other extenuating circumstance. As a courtesy, parents are advised when their children accumulate 15 absences and again at 30. Some cases may not be terminated based on eligibility. The 5 days may be during the same week (Monday – Friday) or across multiple weeks (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon, Tues The information should be reported on the 5th day of absence.

A $1 per minute late pick-up fee will be assessed for all children picked up after contracted pick up time. This must be paid in cash/cash app/Zelle at the time of late pick-up. If payment is not made before next business day care will be denied until Late Pick up fee is paid in full. This will be strictly enforced. Habitual tardiness may result in termination of services and/or . Standard Hours are Mon-Fri 6:30am 6pm.

We offer both Part Time and Full-Time care year-round (January-December, Monday-Friday 6am-6pm We are available before and after business hours for parent/teacher conferences, if you must talk during business hours, please remember that schedule changes of this nature create some disruption to our normal schedule. We would appreciate as much notice as possible. We maintain and open-door policy for parents during daycare hours. This means that parents are always welcome to call or drop in to see their children. We would appreciate your taking into consideration our schedule when dropping in or calling and remember that visitors are usually cause children to react in an excited manner. Any information requested by the parent concerning the operation of the family childcare learning home or the care of the child will be provided to parents.

Children are to arrive clean and fed (unless arriving just before a mealtime We will try our best to send your child home with a clean diaper and would appreciate the same consideration when you drop off. It is normal for some children to have difficulty separating from parents, or cry when dropping off. Please make your drop off brief, the longer you prolong departure the hard it gets. A smile, cheerful goodbye

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kiss, and a reassuring word that you will be back is all that is needed. In my experience, children are nearly always quick to get involved in play or activities as soon as parents are gone.

Please be brief at pick-up times as well. Our normal procedure is to release the child only to his/her parents, or someone else the parent designates on the Pickup Form. If someone other than the parent is to pick up the child, please notify us ahead of time. A verbal notice is ok for on that day, it this person is on the list of people who are authorized to pick up your child. If the person is NOT on the list, we must have written permission to release your child. Please inform emergency contacts or peoples designated to pick up your child that is we do not know them then we will need to ask for identification. This is not meant to offend them. This is simply a measure taken for the child’s protection. Drop off and pick up are not good times to discuss serious problems. Little ears and minds hear and understand everything. Your director can set up a time where the issues can be discussed in private.

It is required by state law that all parents sign their child in and out each day. For your convenience we will take daily attendance which adhere to the State law as well, to help with speedy arrival and departures. You will receive a email with further login instructions.

Childcare fees are based on enrollment, not on attendance. To maintain a reserved space, fees must be paid during the absence of a child due to illness, holidays, vacations etc. 1/2 tuition is due during vacation if 2 weeks or more notice is given, otherwise full payment is due. Each child can use their vacation discount once a year. The child is to remain from care during that week to be eligible for the discount. If your child will not be coming, please let us know for meal preparation purposes. You may call, text, or e-mail us no matter what time of day or night it is. No refunds will be given.

A written Two weeks’ notice are required before withdrawal of your child, after the initial probation period of one month. and tuition for those two weeks are required to be paid. During that probation period, care may be terminated by client or provider, without notice. After the probation period, care may be terminated by the provider, for any reason, with two weeks’ notice. You will be required to pay

for those two weeks. A child is either enrolled or unenrolled, there is no policy for suspension. If a

child’s care was terminated, they are not allowed to return to the facility for any reason unless approved by the Director. In case of an emergency, care may be terminated by the provider without advance notice. we reserve the right to give verbal notice of immediate termination of care for a child for any of the following reasons (but not limited to): o Failure to pay. o Routinely late picking up your child o Serious illness of the child o Physical or verbal abuse to any person on the property o Our inability to meet your child’s needs. o Failure of child to adjust to this facility after a reasonable amount of time.

Every Child is observed for symptoms of illness. Any child showing symptoms will be separated from other children and a call will be made to the parent for immediate pick up. If child cannot participate in regular activities, illness is too much for caregiver to care for, high temperature of 101+, problems

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breathing, uncontrolled diarrhea, repetitive vomiting, rash with fever, mouth sores with drooling, wheezing or a diagnosed communicable disease the child cannot attend childcare.

Children cannot return until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours without use of medication or sooner with doctors note. In the event you are called to pick up an ill child, you must pick your child up within 45 minutes or the overtime rates of $1.00 per minute will be applied. If a child needs to be sent home and their parents are unreachable, we will call the emergency contacts listed on the admission form. If no one is available by contact after 30 minutes the overtime rate will apply. The center reserves the right to request the child to see a physician or have a physician’s note prior to returning. Please fill out all required paperwork in case of an emergency. We will call 911 then administer CPR/First Aid, contact the parent then the child’s listed doctor and lastly Child Care Licensing until there’s a resolution. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes before our annual checks. No medication can be given long/short term without written consent from parent/guardian; forms are available. KLF Childcare staff will only administer medication that is prescribed by a doctor or medications required for allergic reactions. Medication must be in original packaging and properly labeled for administration. All medicine will be stored and administered properly by staff. If a child requires a topical cream or ointment, the parents/guardians must inform the staff and a medication administration form will be

required. If you prefer a specific sunscreen and insect repellent, please provide it or we’ll use ours.

Soiled clothing will be placed in a plastic bag to be taken home.

As stated in the enrollment packet all children immunization records and contact info needs to be up to date and your child has to be seen a licensed physician and is in their greatest health to attend childcare. We Will continue to check our records but if you are aware of any changes, please let us know immediately. When dressing your toddler, please refrain from using one-piece garments such as onesies or overalls which adds a challenge to the diaper changing process. Items to provide upon admission are admission form completed, current shot record for each child, any doctor’s written instruction for any type of special care, a photograph of each child with parents/guardian or extended family and pets. You are also responsible to provide the following labeled/initialed items: Change of clothes, Diapering, spill proof cup to remain at the daycare.

Appropriate meals and snacks will be provided to each child. During a regular 12 hours, each child is provided 2 meals and a snack. All infants will be feed on a schedule. All formula, cereal etc. is to be provided by the parent. Our menus are approved and follow the guidelines of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP No child will go longer than three hours without a meal or snack. Foods hotter than 110 degrees are kept out of the reach of children. If your child is on a special diet, or has a food allergy, we must have a written notice from your child’s doctor stating the specific allergy and an emergency plan. In the parent resource area, you should find information pertaining to food allergies and precautions. During special occasions such as birthdays and holidays, only commercially packaged foods or food that is prepared in a kitchen that is inspected by local health officials are allowed. Foods brought from home for breakfast, lunch, and/or snack should be labeled with the child’s name and date, should meet nutritional requirements as set forth by Child/Adult CFP. Menu samples will be available if needed, Will be stored at an appropriate temperature until eaten, Will not be shared with other children. Breastfeeding policies and resources:

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A designated nursing area is available away from the general play area. You must be willing to cover up as to respect those that are in my home and to prevent the children from asking you questions. Breastfeeding resources will also be made available.

Children 18 months or older in care for over 5 hours should be provided a place to sleep or rest. Children will sleep on their labeled mats/cribs daily. 12 month and younger will not use a blanket and will sleep in the appropriate sleeping position based off development in the appropriate bedding/crib with no restrictive devices. Mat/Cribs cleaned before and after use.

I understand I am being informed in writing by initialing this section I’m acknowledging that this child care facility does not carry liability insurance sufficient to protect my children in the event of injury, etc.

BY INITALING ABOVE I ACKNOWLEGDE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED THE MOST RECENT COPY OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FORM. I AM AWARE OF WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN CASE AND EMERGENCY OCCURS MY CHILD WILL RELOCATE TO 4121 BLACKWILLOW DR MESQUITE TX 75150 AND WILL BE

TRANSPORTED BY KLF CHILDCARE, I WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AFTER. A copy of each child’s admission form will also be taken to the alternate shelter location. The admission form includes the contact information for parents and emergency contacts for each child. Parents and Child Care Regulations will be called and texted regarding our location. I will communicate with local authorities by calling 911 or the non-emergency phone number (469-233-2930 for the police department. Continuous childcare will be provided to the children using items prepared in advance in a backpack. As the need to evacuate ends, children will be reunited with their parents/guardians. Parents will be required to sign each child out for the day.

My/our goal is to offer parent/teacher conferences three (3) times per year in January, May, and September. These conferences will include the discussion of the assessment performed for your child and how we can work together to assist your child in meeting their developmental goals. Through our daily activities, your child is assessed for their strengths, needs, and likes. As everyone may need to hold their conference in a format other than face-to-face, you may request to hold your conference via phone call, zoom, or any other electronic video format (ex. Duo, Facetime Resources can be provided to enhance age-appropriate activities and skills to meet the developmental milestones for your child.

In the event of inclement weather (snow, tornado, flooding, etc) we will follow the closure scheduled of Mesquite ISD. All families enrolled will be called or texted regarding early closure, pick-up procedures, full-day closures, and reopening dates. I also encourage you to contact me at 469-233-2930 if you have any questions during this time.

Please provide sunscreen and insect repellent, be mindful that it must be, labeled as safe for the age of the child, in the original container; and within the expiration date noted on the product.

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Aerosols, as well as combined sunscreen and insect repellents are prohibited. Prior to use at a center/school, sunscreen and repellent should be applied to the child at least once at home to test for any allergic reaction. A Parent Release-Sunscreen and Insect Repellent form must be signed by the parent/guardian before either is used. This form must be updated annually.

Know before purchasing: Sunscreen

Sunscreen/sunblock must provide UVB and UVA protection with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sunscreen may be provided by a parent/guardian (labeled with the child’s full name) or made available by the center/school. Sunscreen will not be used on infants under 6 months of age unless accompanied by a doctor’s note. School-age children may apply sunscreen to themselves with adult supervision for proper application.

Insect repellent may not be used on an infant under 2 months of age. Insect repellent should be used only when recommended by public health authorities or requested by a parent/guardian. The repellent should contain a concentration of 30% DEET or less. Repellents not containing DEET may only be used if safe for the age of the child. Oil of lemon and eucalyptus products may not be used on children under the age of 3. Insect repellent should be applied to a child’s skin only once a day but may be sprayed on clothes for later trips outside. School-age children may apply insect repellent to themselves with adult supervision for proper application.

Any Screen time use will be compliant with the Childcare Licensing Minimum standards, we will ensure that it is age appropriate and used as a educational supplement for our lesson plan. Please help us by also minimizing screen time at home by promoting social development through play.

As part of Health and Safety Code, Chapter 36, the Hearing Screening Program requires that all children

enrolled for the first time in any public, private, parochial, or denominational school or in a Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) licensed child care center and licensed child care home in Texas,

or who meet certain grade criteria, must be screened or have a professional examination for possible hearing problems.

The requirements for hearing and vision screening [PDF 584KB] apply each year for children enrolled in

any licensed child care center and licensed child care home or school program at the ages or grades listed below: Screening requirements: all children who will be 4 years old by September 1 When screening form must be done - within 120 days of admission.

Transportation: Transportation is not provided, except in the event of the need to evacuate the home.

Water activities are held outside and can include a small toddler pool with no more than two (2) feet of water, Water Table, squirt bottles and/or sprinkler play.

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KLFCC Emergency Preparedness Plan

An emergency preparedness plan is designed to ensure the safety of children during an emergency by addressing staff responsibilities and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relation. Likely causes for evacuation could be fire, bomb threats, explosion, flood, severe thunderstorm/tornado, toxic fumes/gas leak, medical emergency and human caused events such as intruder or threatening person. Here you’ll find on and off-site evacuation and the person responsible for implementing the plan.

In the event of an offsite evacuation ALL children will relocate to 231 Bluffview Dr. Mesquite TX, 75150. They will be transported by Kateidra Castleberry by Vehicle. Once the children have been safely removed from the facility in a safe calm manner all parents and guardians will be notified immediately of the event. Children will be directed by the Director on which of the practiced drills to follow in order to evacuate safely. Please call either number in the event of an emergency 469-432-2614 or 469-233 2930. Pampers, wipes , First Aid Kit, Emergency Contact List and basic necessities are kept in the Emergency Evac Backpack located on the wall by the Exit Door. The Children will be accounted for and based off a continuous head count and attendance form.

In the event of an on-site evacuation Children will be directed by the Director on which of the practiced drills to follow in order to evacuate safely. Once the children have been safely removed from the facility in a safe calm manner all parents and guardians will be notified immediately of the event. Please call either number in the event of an emergency 469-432-2614 or 469-233-2930. Pampers, wipes, First Aid Kit, Emergency Contact List and basic necessities are kept in the Emergency Evac Backpack located on the wall by the Exit Door. The Children will be accounted for and based off a continuous head count and attendance form. If re-entry to the building isn’t possible, we will start with the off-site procedure and we will relocate all children to 231 Bluffview Dr. Mesquite TX, 75150. They will be transported by Kateidra Castleberry by Vehicle.

The Director is responsible for keeping track of weather updates. In the event of a severe weather storm the Director will direct the children to the designated safe area within the facility as marked on the Diagram posted on the walls of the Daycare. The children will sit on the floor away from windows and doors. If necessary, children will be asked to kneel with their heads between their legs while covering their heads with their hands. The Children will be accounted for and based off a continuous head count and attendance form. Once the storm has passed, children will be accounted for and class will resume. Staff will continue to monitor the weather for any updates. If sever weather requires off site evacuation the previous plan will be followed.

Any bomb threat in the area shall be treated as real until proven otherwise. Unidentified or suspicious objects will be reported to the authorities. All children will be evacuated to the designated onsite areas specified in emergency diagram posted on the daycare walls. The Children will be accounted for and

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based off a continuous head count and attendance form. If this requires off site evacuation the previous plan will be followed. The appropriate authorities will be consulted prior to re-entry into the building.

Staff are instructed to open all windows immediately to facilitate proper ventilation. 911 will be called to report the possible gas leak, no electrical switches will be turned on or off until it is determined there is no risk. If Gas taps are present, they will be shut off. If the gas odor is strong, children will be evacuated to the off-site location following the off-site procedures. Staff and children shall not return to the building until the fire department declares it safe to do so.

The director will determine if the heat/air can be restored in a timely manner. In the even the heat/air cannot be restored, parents will be contacted immediately to pick up their children. If parents cannot be reached, emergency contacts and designated release contacts will be notified of the situation.

Necessary first aid and CPR techniques will be employed if needed. Contact 911 if immediate medical attention is required. If an illness or injury requires a doctor’s care, but is not an emergency, staff member will contact the parents or arrange for transportation to the nearest doctor/emergency room as designated by the child’s admission form.

Staff should attempt to identify any unfamiliar person and ask them the purpose of their visit. If the person has no business at the facility, ask them to leave. If the intruder/person is hostile or threatening, immediately call law enforcement. All staff should then be instructed to follow lock down procedures to ensure the safety of their children. They must lock all doors and windows that are equipped with locks. Children should be moved into the safest corner of the classroom that is away from doors and windows. Lockdown procedure will remain in effect until given notice by the director. Evacuation should only occur If directed by law enforcement; off-site evacuation procedure will then take place.

Photo Release: Photographs and videos are taken regularly including occasions such as birthdays, holidays, outings and special activities. We use these pictures/videos in our childcare home for teaching, arts & crafts, albums, the KLF Childcare website and marketing and the KLF social media page. Please understand that these photographs and/or videos will not be sold, distributed, or placed on unaffiliated internet web sites without my written permission.

My signature verifies that I have read and received a copy of this Parent Handbook and agree to follow the outline policies. Should I not follow the policies outlined, I understand that my services may be terminated.

This document outlines our policy and process in supporting families and children who may need additional accommodations, to include home language, differing abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Parents have the right to be informed of all procedural safeguards and rights of appeal in a language easily understood by the public and in the parent’s primary language. Please notify the director if you or your child require accommodations and we will ensure that we do our part in making sure your needs are met. Below are ways that our program will partner with families: 1. If specific therapies are needed during the day while the child is in our care, we will provide space to accommodate sessions. 2. Participation in all comprehensive care meetings, if needed. 3. Complete supporting documentation from authorized medical professional for any accommodations related to child’s physical or developmental needs. 4. Provide materials and resources in parents/child’s primary language. 5. Provide a bulletin board posting information for families and parents on the program’s policy of cultural inclusiveness. 6. Provide opportunity for cultural inclusiveness by hosting cultural events throughout the year. 7. Provide lesson plan strategies that meet the needs of children requiring accommodations.

When a child in care displays challenging behaviors on a reoccurring basis, a behavior management program will be implemented over a two-to-four-week trial period, no longer than four weeks. This program will be devised based on the individual needs of each child. A behavior management program will usually consist of the following steps: 1. A formal discussion will be carried out weekly with the child’s parents to gain information regarding the child’s behavior and to discuss ways of dealing positively and consistently with the challenging behavior. Parents will be encouraged to implement similar strategies from the program at home to reinforce positive behavior. Examples of strategies used in the program will be: a. praising good behavior, b. advising the child that his/her behavior is inappropriate and try to guide the child into using more appropriate ways to communicate. c. listening to the child, d. setting limits by choosing a few simple rules, explaining the rules, and repeating them periodically. e. incorporating activities into the curriculum to reinforce good behavior for example through role play, arts, crafts, and reading favorite stories at story time etc. f. If necessary, the child may be given a short time away from the rest of the class.

2. All incidents will be recorded and shared with the child’s parents. Confidentiality will be respected, and information will only be shared with the parties concerned.

3. At the end of the 4-week period of the behavior timeline, if the behavior has not been resolved, the parents will be informed about their child’s needs for future childcare, they will be provided two weeks to find alternative childcare arrangements.

Parents may be advised to refer their child to other Professional Services, such as Early Childhood Intervention (ECI These services can assist parents with identifying if their child’s needs are being met and if they require any additional support. The importance of early cooperation in a behavior management program by parents is imperative to complete a successful behavior management program. Please sign indicating you understand our policy.

• Individualized and consistent for each child
• Appropriate to the child’s level of understanding and
• Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control

Our caregivers may only use positive methods of disciple and guidance that encourages self

esteem, self-control and self-direction, which includes at least the following:

• Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon acceptable behavior,
• Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;
• Redirecting behavior using positive statements and
• Using brief supervised separation or time out from the group, when appropriate for the child’s age and development

There will not be ANY harsh, cruel or unusual treatment of any child. The following types of discipline

• Corporal punishment or threats of corporal punishment
• Punishment associated with food, naps, or toilet training.
• Pinching, shaking or biting a child
• Hitting a child with a hand or instrument
• Putting anything in or on a child’s mouth
• Humiliating, ridiculing, rejecting or yelling at a child
• Subjecting a child to harsh, abusive or profane language
• Placing a child in a locked or dark room, bathroom, or closet with the door closed;
• Requiring a child to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time for the child’s age.

• In an effort to prevent expulsion and suspension of children when's childcare well adopt the following policy.
• use developmentally appropriate practices that provide for interactive learning environments, diversity, age-appropriate expectations, small group activities, and teachable moments and best practices in child development.
• Continue to participate in professional development, training and education to ensure we have the skills to support children’s social and emotional health.
• Develop and implement classroom schedules that meet the needs of the children.
• Adapt learning environments to promote healthy social interactions with others.
• Develop and maintain healthy and nurturing relationships with the children.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents.
• Develop and implement classroom expectations that are developmentally appropriate clear and consistent.
• Provide opportunities for family engagement.
• Ensure fairness and equity.

• Prior to Expulsion KLF Childcare will follow these guidelines:
• Obtain parent permission to identify and engage the services of mental and behavioral health consultants and community resources.
• Decrease the number of days and hours in care for a specified amount of time.
• Documents efforts to prevent and reduce expulsion.
• Provide accommodations that are reasonable for this facility.

If expulsion must take place, KLF Child Care will assist the child and family in transitioning to another program by utilizing behavioral consultants and community resources to assist in finding the most appropriate placement for the child.

(child’s name) acknowledge that the Expulsion and Suspension Policy was explained to me and I have read and received a copy of the Expulsion and Suspension Policy.

1) All payments are due by Monday at drop off for the current week of care given unless rd another arrangement has been agreed upon. CCA copays are due by the 3 of each month no matter the day of week it falls on. $5 late fee will be added at 6pm Monday and everyday there after until payment is paid in full.

2) There are no discounts for absences of any kind. Tuition is based off enrollment not attendance.

3) Part time families you may request to trade your regular day for another day in the same week if there is space available on the requested day.

4) Drop In families pay in advance. The fee is due whether you use the entire day or not.

5) Vacation policy: 2 weeks or more written notice is required to receive annual vacation discount. Tuition will be 1/2 of the tuition cost for 1 full week the child is not in attendance. There will be no discount for your vacation days if no notice is given. Payment is due before departure to secure child's enrollment.

6) After the initial 1-month probation period; a written Two weeks’ notice is required to withdraw your child. Payments for those two weeks are still required.

7) The childcare agreement may be terminated immediately if payments are late. If the provider terminates for late payment, you still owe the late payment, plus two weeks payment in lieu of your advance notice. A late fee of $5 will be assessed if not paid by Monday 6pm. An additional $5 will be charged every day thereafter until payment is made in full. Unless another arrangement has been agreed upon, payments are to be made with Cash, Zelle, or Cash app until other options are available. No checks.8 If rates change during your enrollment here, they will not increase due to the change. It will only affect newer enrollments

Use this form to collect all required information about a child enrolling in day care.

Directions: The day care provider gives this form to the child’s parent or guardian. The parent or guardian completes the form in its entirety and returns it to the day care provider before the child's first day of enrollment. The day care provider keeps the form on file at the child care facility.

List telephone numbers below where parents/guardian may be reached while child is in care.

I authorize the child care operation to release my child to leave the child care operation ONLY with the following persons. Please list name and telephone number for each. Children will only be released to a parent or guardian or to a person designated by the parent/guardian after verification of ID

4. Receipt of Written Operational Policies (Check All that Apply)

I acknowledge receipt of the facility's operational policies, including those for:

My child is normally in care on the following days and times:

In the event I cannot be reached to make arrangements for emergency medical care, I authorize the person in charge to take my child to:

I give consent for the facility to secure any and all necessary emergency medical care for my child.

Child day care operations are public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title III. If you believe that such an operation may be practicing discrimination in violation of Title III, you may call the ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY

Under the Texas Penal Code, any area within 1,000 feet of a child care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to harsher penalties.

HHSC values your privacy. For more information, read our privacy policy online at: https://hhs.texas.gov/policies-practices