By signing this contract, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the Parent Handbook. This contract will cover your child (ren)’s care for a term of one year from date of signature, unless otherwise noted. Daycare rates may change periodically at our discretion, but not during the term of this contract.

This agreement is made between:

_____________________ _________________________

________________________________________________ Parent/Guardians name Address ( ) _________-______ ( )_______-_____ Home phone Work phone

AND

Mickey & Friends Daycare/Tracy Shaffer or Caele Shaffer

1119 W Maywood Ct Wichita, KS 67217 ( 316 ) 461-0132

Provision of child care for:

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Child’ s name Birth date

Arrival and Pick up times and Days of Care:

Normal Hours of Operation M-F 6:30 AM- 6:00 PM

Pre-arranged/Special Hours: _______ to __________

Your Scheduled arrival time will be _______________ and your pick up time is ______________.

There will be a $5.00 charge for every 15 minutes that you are late picking up your child.

Ex: 0-15 minutes = $5.00

15-30 minutes - $10.00

Unless prior arrangements have been made.

Care for child will be (days) _________________________________

Effective Dates:

This contract covers your child’s care from ________________ through ______________________.

Agreed Rate and Payment Policy:
Payment is due on or by Friday (or last day your child is expected in care) and is to be paid for the upcoming week. Child care will not be rendered until payment has been made. Payment is what holds your child’s place on a week to week basis.
Your weekly agreed fee is ___________________ per week. Payments can be made weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, as long as they are kept IN ADVANCE of the following weeks care.

There will be a $5.00 per day late fee assessed for every day that your payment is received late, unless prior arrangements have been discussed.

DCF parents please be made aware that you are responsible for any remaining balance at the end of the month that DCF does not cover for your child’s/children’s daycare fees.

There will be a $30 late fee assessed if a check is returned for insufficient funds. If two (2) checks are received that do not clear your bank, cash payment will be required for future payments.

Weekly Fees: (full time hours)

$140 per week for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age/or not potty trained

$130 per week for children over 2 years of age or fully potty trained up to age 5

$110 per week for children ages 5 years and over

Daily Fees/Drop-In Rates/Part-time Fees:

$35 per day for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age/or not potty trained

$30 per day for children 2 years to 5 years and fully potty trained

$25 per day for children ages 5 years and over

ABSENCES
IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT FROM DAYCARE REGARDLESS OF THE REASON THEN YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO PAY US FOR THAT DAY.

Family Discount:

We will give a weekly $10 rate discount for having multiple children from the same household enrolled in our facility.

Referrals:

We will also give a onetime per month referral bonus of $20 for each family that you refer to us and that signs a contract for care with us.

Any prices increase on tuition will not increase until this contract ends.

Supplies:

*Mickey and Friends will need for you to provide the following for your child while attending our facility:

*Formula if they are a formula fed baby (min. 1 week worth at a time)

*1 bottle to be kept here at all times if needed

*1 child’s non-spill cup if at the age to use it

*Diapers if wearing them (will notify you when running low)

*3 full changes of clothing for children up to 18 mnths and 2 full changes of clothing for

Children over 18 months (including socks/underwear) – please keep in mind these will

need to be changed out as the child grows and the seasons change

*1 blanket to be kept here for nap time (a small pillow can also be brought)

We also ask that your child/children bring a daily backpack or small bag in order to easily bring home daily reports, letters, art projects, etc….this is also a great way to get them prepared for preschool and kindergarten and makes them feel like big kids.

Mickey and Friends does not charge a deposit like a lot of daycares or an annual enrollment fee. Instead we ask each child on their first day to bring a few “school supplies” to assist in the daycares activity budget.

*2 boxes of any brand baby wipes

*2 containers of Clorox cleaning wipes (off brand is fine)

*1 box of Kleenex

*If you would like to donate more than the required amount throughout the year it is always greatly appreciated J

Open Door Policy:

Mickey and Friends has an open door policy. Parents are welcome to drop in any time during regular business hours without securing prior approval to observer their child and/or the program. However, please remember that younger children have a difficult time when parents come to visit and leave without taking the child with them.

ENROLLMENT:
All paperwork needs to be completed PRIOR to the first day in care. This is required by the
State of Kansas.

The first 30 days is a trial period for both you and me. If during that first 30 days, either party finds child care is not working out, for any reason, a 2 week notice is not required by either party. After the initial 30 days, this contract may be terminated at any time, by either party, with a 2 week written notice. Payment will continue to be due during this 2 week period, even if you choose not to bring your child during that time frame.

HOLIDAYS/VACATION DAYS:

We will be closed:
New Years Eve and New Years Day (if these fall on a weekend the day before or after will be observed instead)
July 4 (if this falls on a weekend the day after will be observed instead)
Memorial Day

Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and the Day after (black Friday)
December 23rd, 24th, and 25th (if Christmas and/or Christmas Eve falls on a weekend the day before or after may be observed)

The above will be paid holidays and are included in our contract.

The facility also reserves the right to observe up to 2 weeks of vacation/sick leave throughout the year of this contract. With us having two providers and two substitute/temporary teachers this should be a rare and/or emergency situation only. If one of these 2 week days shall be needed they will be unpaid days at no expense to you, the parent/guardian.

Termination of Enrollment:

• Requires a two-week written notice

If a child’s enrollment is terminated without a two-week notice, a payment of two full weeks’ tuition is due even if the child is not in attendance.

• Parental termination is allowed for the following:

✓ Serious illness of caregiver or child.

✓ Permanent move from the area.

✓ Parent/Center agreement that attendance is not in the interest of the child and/or the Center.

• Center Termination is allowed for the following:

✓ If child has poor attendance.

✓ If tuition is more than 3 weeks’ behind.

✓ If required paperwork is not turned in upon request.

✓ Teacher’s safety and well-being.

✓ Safety of other children in the classroom or Center

MEALS & SNACKS
We serve nutritious meals for all children at no extra cost to you. Children are offered a variety of foods, but are not forced to eat. We do encourage each child to try one or two bites of everything, and they must eat or try a little of everything before given seconds of anything. Sometimes they are surprised by what they like! If the child refuses to eat, there will be no food served until the next designated meal/snack time.
Parents of infants must supply formula and baby food until the infant is solely on table foods. We ASK THAT YOU ONLY BRING FOODS THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY INTRODUCED TO YOUR CHILD. We will not give whole milk to any infant under the age of 1 year old. You are responsible for feeding your child if he/she arrives at child care after a meal time. Our meal times may vary according to seasonal schedules. Please see me if you are unsure about our current times. Infants are always fed on demand. WE ASK FOR ONE BOTTLE TO KEEP ON HAND AND THEN I HAVE YOU BRING A DAILY SUPPLY OF 3 CLEAN BOTTLES A DAY. AT THE END OF THE DAY I WILL SEND THE BOTTLES HOME IN A BAG FOR YOU TO SANTIZE THEM AS YOU PLEASE.

Animal Policy:

There are currently three animals on the premises. Parents understand that the children will have possible contact with them and that they have been vaccinated according to the state requirements and are under a veterinarians care for all their needs. They family pets are Cinnamon an orange short haired cat, Pumpkin a white and orange short haired cat, and Gracie a female black lab. All animals are wonderful with children and have been with young children since day one of being in this home/facility.

illness and Exclusion Policy:

We must provide a healthy environment for all children participating in my program. For this reason, your child will not be allowed to attend if he/she is ill or begins to exhibit certain symptoms of illness.

An ill child must not be admitted `if one or more of the following exists:

1. The illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in all activities, including outdoor play.

2. The illness results in a greater need for care than caregivers can provide without compromising the health, safety, and supervision of the other children in care.

3. The child has one of the following, unless medical evaluation by a health-care professional indicates that the child can be included in the child-care activities:

 Oral temperature of 100.1 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavior changes or other signs or symptoms of illness

 Armpit temperature of 99.1 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavioral changes or other signs or symptoms of illness;

 Symptoms and signs of possible severe illness, such as lethargy, abnormal breathing, uncontrolled diarrhea, two or more vomiting episodes in 24 hours, rash with fever, mouth sores with drooling, wheezing, behavioral changes, or other signs that the child may be severely ill

 A health-care professional has diagnosed the child with a communicable disease, and the child does not have medical documentation to indicate that the child is no longer contagious.

If your child becomes sick while in our care, we will:

 Contact the parent to pick up the child

 Care for the child apart from other children

 Give appropriate attention and supervision until the parent arrives to pick up the child.

 Give extra attention to hand washing and sanitation if the child has diarrhea or vomiting.

 Expect the parent or authorized person to pick up the child within 30 minutes.

Please note when your child goes home sick they may not return to the facility until they are fever free, diarrhea free and/or contagious rash free for at least a full 24 hours.

Procedure for Administration of Medications:

Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications:

 Parents must sign an authorization and include times for caregivers to administer each medication according to label directions;

 The medication must be in the original container labeled with the child's full name, and the date brought to my child-care home;

 I will administer the medication in amounts according to the label directions or as recommended by a physician;

 I will administer the medication only to the child for whom it is intended; and I will not administer the medication after its expiration date.

Ointments and Creams:

If you have ointments, creams, lotions or sprays that you would like us to apply to the child's skin (including but not limited to: sunscreen, insect repellant and diaper rash ointment), the ointment, cream, lotion or spray must be in the original container and the child's full name must be on the container. The ointment, cream or spray must be labeled to indicate that it is appropriate for the child. You must fill out a written permission form for that medication but not necessarily for each individual application. We will not apply any ointment, cream, lotion or spray that is past the expiration date.

Potty Training:

Potty training shouldn’t be rushed; it is important that your child is psychologically and physically ready for training. Pull Ups (or other brand) must be provided by the parent/guardian during this transition period, no regular style training pants or underwear will be used until your child maintains 2 continuous weeks of bladder/bowel control; of course, if your child regresses after this 2 week period we will assess the next step.

Diapering:

Parents are asked to provide diapers for their children. Mickey and Friends Daycare will provide baby wipes, unless your child has an allergy and needs a certain brand or scent and then we ask that you provide them for your child.

Children under 2 years of age still in diapers will be changed on a changing table.

This facility only uses disposable diapers. Diaper checks our done every 2 hours unless an earlier time is needed for unexpected diaper surprises J

Any soiled clothing will be placed in a bag for you and sent home at the end of the day to wash.

NapTime:

We will have naptime for approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours each day. Each child no matter their age is required to rest during this time. If they do not nap that is fine but they must remain quite by reading books, or playing with one of our quiet time box activities during that time in order to allow for the other children to sleep.

All children 6 weeks to 12 months (longer if the parents and I) feel they need it, will sleep in a pack n play. Children older than 12 months will sleep on a nap mat, provided by the facility.

We request whenever possible to please try not to pick up your children between the hours of 11:30am – 2:00pm as this is our lunch/story time/nap time frame. Obviously there may need to be exceptions made but the less disruption during this time for the children the easier it is to get them to rest.

Birthdays/Holidays:

Our facility will participate in each child’s birthday by having a small birthday party for them to recognize their special day; we encourage parents to send special treats on those days to help their child celebrate.

We will also be celebrating other holidays throughout the year and doing activities that correlate with those holidays, such as a Halloween party, a Christmas party with gift exchange, and more.

House Rules:

No running, jumping or screaming permitted inside the house. We use “walking feet” and “inside voices”. No walking around the house with food, cups or bottles. No going out the door or gate at pick up time without an adult. No tattling or potty talk. No gun or violent play. We respect each other and keep our hands to ourselves. No rough housing, hitting, pushing, biting, grabbing, kicking, pulling, pinching, spitting at others, including household pets and your parents. Lifting, carrying, climbing, or sitting on other children is not permitted. We respect our belongings and our environment. No standing on, hitting with, pounding with, throwing toys or other household items.

The following methods of discipline will be used:

Encourage children to solve problems themselves; Intervention, discussion, re-direction to another play area, loss of privileges, logical consequences and think time. If we feel there is a chronic behavioral issue that needs attention, we will let you know so that we are handling it in the same way so that there is continuity in discipline between our homes. These types of behaviors might include such things as biting, use of bad words, chronic hitting, etc. Together we will try to find a solution. You may be called to remove your child if his/her behavior prevents me from being able to properly care for the other children. If the problem continues, other arrangements for the care of the child will have to be made for the safety and well being of all. As child care providers, we have a responsibility by law to recognize and report any evidence of child abuse (physical, emotional or neglect) to the proper authorities.

Emergency/Disaster Plans:

In the case of an emergency where we would need to remove the children from the facility, we would call the parents and/or emergency contacts immediately.

Please note that we have two emergency meeting places away from our housing area:

1st – is the Kwik Shop at 47th and Seneca

2nd – if we are unable to go to the North direction would be the Cash-Savers grocery store in Haysville, KS on Grand and Seneca.

Which location we will be going to will be relayed to you upon contact of evacuation.

Signatures:

By signing below, you acknowledge receipt of the Parent Policy book, and agree to the terms outlined in this contract.

(Parent or guardian) (Date)

(Care provider) (Date)

Childs Information Sheet

Child’s Full Name: _________________________ Nickname: _______________________

Mom’s Name: __________________________ Dad’s Name: ________________________

Child Lives With: ___________________________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth: ________________________________________________________

Mother’s Phone Number(s): ___________________________________________________

Father’s Phone Number(s): ____________________________________________________

Is anyone specifically denied to see your child and/or anyone we should notify you of immediately if they were to show up asking about your child? _______________________

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Does your child have any food or beverage allergies? ______________________________

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Any other types of allergies or medical conditions we should be aware of? ______________

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Does your child do or need anything special in order to fall asleep/nap?

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Your child’s favorite:

Toys: ____________________ Movie: _____________________________

Song: ____________________ Color: ______________________________

Cartoon: ___________________ Story: ______________________________

Food: _____________________

Who else is authorized to pick your child up?

Name/address/phone number of each person – they must show photo ID at pick up

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How did you hear about Mickey and Friends Daycare?

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