Mission Statement:
Here at Loki Loki Daycare, we strive to give your child a home away from home- a nurturing environment. Our philosophies are derived from Attachment Parenting, Natural Parenting and Montessori Methods, allowing your child to develop at a natural pace. By offering support for both the parent and the child, we strive to strengthen the bonds of family and community.
Vision Statement:
Children who visit Loki Loki Daycare will always feel loved and nurtured unconditionally by their secondary caregivers. Their minds will always leave more enriched and their souls should always leave more soothed than when they arrived. Children will be nurtured and encouraged, never ignored or dismissed.
Value Statement:
· Honesty in business practices.
· Faith-guided care.
· Trust in a child’s cries.
· Babies will be worn whenever possible.
· All children will be provided with complete and total nutrition.
· Follow guidelines set out by Attachment Parenting, Natural Parenting and Monitory methods.
· Children will be encouraged to participate or do independently all that is in their skill set to do.
· Childcare environment will be natural, clean, and intellectually stimulating.
· Absolutely no television or plastic, battery-operated toys.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
No More Openings Available
Thank you for your interest!
There are no more openings available at the moment, and drop-in availability is suspended until further notice.
Thanks for checking me out, I wish you the very best in locating a home away from home for your little one.
There are no more openings available at the moment, and drop-in availability is suspended until further notice.
Thanks for checking me out, I wish you the very best in locating a home away from home for your little one.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Daycare Overview
About Me
Hi! Welcome to Loki Loki Daycare! My name is Kristi Cesare. I am a proud mother to a beautiful boy, born February 25th, 2007. I am also happily married to my husband of five years, Joe. I love children so much that I hope to one day have a very large family of my own- right now, we are planning on having six natural children. We have also not ruled out adopting two or three children after our oldest goes to college.
Experience
Loki Loki Daycare opened in July of 2007, with two infants in my care (now toddlers). Before that, my childcare experience is as a nanny to two children, ages 18 months and 3 years. I was a live-in nanny at that time, and provided for all of the children's needs, 8-10 hours a day and as needed. Since then, I have been surrounded by children of all ages.
Education
I started my degree in Psychology at Arizona State University. I attended the Tempe campus from 1999 until 2005. Short only a few classes from graduating, I transferred to Argosy University/Phoenix- a university with higher prestige associated to their Psychology degree. At Argosy, I studied Psychology with a heavy emphasis in Developmental Psychology, Lifetime Psychology and Child Psyche. I graduated in October of 2006, one of the top 10 students in my class, and Magna Cum Laude (much to my heavy disappointment, I was 1/100th of a percent from Summa Cum Laude). I am currently attending the University of Phoenix Online, pursuing my MBA. Once that is completed, I intend to complete a Master’s in Psychology as well.
Training and Certification
I have maintained my Red Cross training in Child/Infant and Adult CPR, First Aid.
I also have a current fingerprint card/background check card from the State of Arizona.
Environment
Drug-Free/Weapon Free Environment
My husband and I are strict about what we allow into our home. There are absolutely no illegal drugs in our house, nor any alcohol at all. We do not drink, save for the rare occasion when we are celebrating a major holiday, and even then we do not drink in excess. We do not smoke. We do not own guns of any nature. The only weapons in our home are our kitchen knives, which will be kept away from little hands.
Child-Rearing Philosophy
I practice child-led care. I trust children’s cries to be their authentic manner of communication. Children cannot and do not manipulate. Therefore, it is my goal to attend quickly to each cry to help the child feel safe in their world. My husband and I practice Attachment Parenting on our son- which means that we try to promote growth and development by quickly meeting his needs. I extend the same courtesy to all children in my care- their developmental, emotional, creative and physical needs are my first priority.
In accordance to this philosophy, I respect each child as an individual. I do not impose schedules onto the child, but rather allow them to fall into their own rhythm. Unless otherwise requested by a parent, I will lay the child down for a nap when he or she indicates fatigue, will feed him or her when hunger cues are used, and will cuddle the child if they ask for it.
Play
In my home, structure is maintained through the use of rules and boundaries. These usually relate to safety, of course, and to respect for others in the room. Outside of this, while I do engage the children in activities I really try to encourage independent play. Independent play has been shown to help children develop necessary social and creative skills more quickly than they would in an overly structured environment. If the television is on in my home, it is always on child-appropriate programming, such as is found on PBS, Sprout, BabyFirstTV, and Nickelodeon.
It is my goal to make every child feel as though they are in a second home while in my care- being in a loving, caring, family-like environment will help to reduce the stresses related to being parted from their primary caregivers. As such, I recommend that you feel free to discuss any parenting issues or concerns with me so that we may present a united effort for your child. I will do my best to always respect your goals and wishes when it comes to your children.
Hi! Welcome to Loki Loki Daycare! My name is Kristi Cesare. I am a proud mother to a beautiful boy, born February 25th, 2007. I am also happily married to my husband of five years, Joe. I love children so much that I hope to one day have a very large family of my own- right now, we are planning on having six natural children. We have also not ruled out adopting two or three children after our oldest goes to college.
Experience
Loki Loki Daycare opened in July of 2007, with two infants in my care (now toddlers). Before that, my childcare experience is as a nanny to two children, ages 18 months and 3 years. I was a live-in nanny at that time, and provided for all of the children's needs, 8-10 hours a day and as needed. Since then, I have been surrounded by children of all ages.
Education
I started my degree in Psychology at Arizona State University. I attended the Tempe campus from 1999 until 2005. Short only a few classes from graduating, I transferred to Argosy University/Phoenix- a university with higher prestige associated to their Psychology degree. At Argosy, I studied Psychology with a heavy emphasis in Developmental Psychology, Lifetime Psychology and Child Psyche. I graduated in October of 2006, one of the top 10 students in my class, and Magna Cum Laude (much to my heavy disappointment, I was 1/100th of a percent from Summa Cum Laude). I am currently attending the University of Phoenix Online, pursuing my MBA. Once that is completed, I intend to complete a Master’s in Psychology as well.
Training and Certification
I have maintained my Red Cross training in Child/Infant and Adult CPR, First Aid.
I also have a current fingerprint card/background check card from the State of Arizona.
Environment
Drug-Free/Weapon Free Environment
My husband and I are strict about what we allow into our home. There are absolutely no illegal drugs in our house, nor any alcohol at all. We do not drink, save for the rare occasion when we are celebrating a major holiday, and even then we do not drink in excess. We do not smoke. We do not own guns of any nature. The only weapons in our home are our kitchen knives, which will be kept away from little hands.
Child-Rearing Philosophy
I practice child-led care. I trust children’s cries to be their authentic manner of communication. Children cannot and do not manipulate. Therefore, it is my goal to attend quickly to each cry to help the child feel safe in their world. My husband and I practice Attachment Parenting on our son- which means that we try to promote growth and development by quickly meeting his needs. I extend the same courtesy to all children in my care- their developmental, emotional, creative and physical needs are my first priority.
In accordance to this philosophy, I respect each child as an individual. I do not impose schedules onto the child, but rather allow them to fall into their own rhythm. Unless otherwise requested by a parent, I will lay the child down for a nap when he or she indicates fatigue, will feed him or her when hunger cues are used, and will cuddle the child if they ask for it.
Play
In my home, structure is maintained through the use of rules and boundaries. These usually relate to safety, of course, and to respect for others in the room. Outside of this, while I do engage the children in activities I really try to encourage independent play. Independent play has been shown to help children develop necessary social and creative skills more quickly than they would in an overly structured environment. If the television is on in my home, it is always on child-appropriate programming, such as is found on PBS, Sprout, BabyFirstTV, and Nickelodeon.
It is my goal to make every child feel as though they are in a second home while in my care- being in a loving, caring, family-like environment will help to reduce the stresses related to being parted from their primary caregivers. As such, I recommend that you feel free to discuss any parenting issues or concerns with me so that we may present a united effort for your child. I will do my best to always respect your goals and wishes when it comes to your children.
Parent Handbook
PARENT HANDBOOK
The following is a list of rules and regulations governing our child care agreement. Please read this handbook thoroughly as it contains many important policies and procedures that pertain to the care of your child. If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask prior to signing! The contents of this contract and all forms required for enrollment are non-negotiable.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
A pre-admission interview with the child and the child’s parent(s) must be made prior to attendance in the daycare home to determine whether the services offered by the home will meet the needs of the child and parent(s).
An explanation of the home policies and procedures, including a payment fee schedule is provided for the parents. It is strongly suggested that all sections of the contract be reviewed together with the provider to insure complete understanding of the contents.
No child shall be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate children with special needs and to integrate them with other children.
It is of special interest to the provider that the child finds his or her experience at Loki Loki Daycare a pleasant one, so, the first ten (10) days of care are a probationary for the provider, parents, and the child. This agreement may be terminated at any time during that period.
Before care is to start a deposit of $100 will be required to reserve the space for your child. This money will be credited to you the LAST week your child is in the Daycare, providing you give a 30 day notice to the provider.
All necessary forms must be completed and returned to me before I will assume the responsibility of caring for your child. No Exceptions! All forms must be updated at least every year, sometimes sooner according to need. Please inform me immediately of any changes.
Listed below you will find the list of forms that you need to return to Loki Loki Daycare before or on your child’s first day.
Forms needed:
Parent Handbook- last page only
Financial Agreement
Enrollment Form
Medical Information Card
Social Resume
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Loki Loki Daycare is open Monday - Friday. Childcare is never offered on holidays.
If you require an occasional earlier drop-off, you must call in advance to authorize this. An extra fee will be charged. Late fees will also be charged for pick-ups past your agreed upon times. (See financial agreement)
SIGN-IN SHEETS
There is a sign in sheet available. Please sign your child in and out each day.
ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVAL
If your child will be absent or late, please call to let me know. Your child’s absence will NOT reduce your weekly fee.
HOLIDAYS
Loki Loki Daycare is closed all major holidays.
The following are observed holidays for 2007-2008:
*New Years Day
*Memorial Day
*July 4th
*Labor Day
*Thanksgiving Day
*Day after Thanksgiving
*Christmas Eve
*Christmas Day
*New Years Eve
Please arrange for back-up care if needed. These are paid holidays and your fee will not reduce during daycare closure. Depending on the day of the week that certain holidays fall, I may also close the day before or the day after. If any normally observed holiday is on Saturday or Sunday, I will take off the Friday before or the Monday after. Generally this would be the same day that most businesses observe.
In case of an emergency or illness, the provider will make every attempt to provide substitute care. However, parents should be prepared with their own backup. I will notify parents two (2) weeks or more in advance of closure due to family vacations. You will not be charged for this time.
Note: *October 18th through October 24th, 2007 is our first planned family vacation.
CHILDCARE RATES
Your weekly childcare rates are outlined in your Financial Agreement. As stated in that document, upon acceptance into Loki Loki Daycare, and the signing of the contract, you will be required to pay a security/holding deposit. This deposit is credited towards your last week of attendance at Loki Loki Daycare.
If a check written by you is ever returned as non-payable, you will only be allowed to pay cash in the future.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency with your child, you will be called, and if necessary the child will be transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. You will be responsible for all medical treatment necessary for your child’s well being. This is not limited to emergency room care, ambulance visits and co-pays to your insurance company.
ILLNESS AND SICK CARE
The health and well being of all of the children here are of utmost importance to me. It is for the protection of the children that I must insist on strict adherence to my Health Policy. Please read it carefully.
Children with minor illness may attend childcare at the provider’s discretion. There are also some illnesses that by law exclude the child from attending childcare. Some of those illnesses are but not limited to:
Infectious Conjunctivitis
Infectious Diarrhea
Impetigo
Chicken Pox
Hepatitis A
Scarlet Fever
Scabies
Lice
Ringworm
Strep throat
Otherwise, please do not bring your child in if:
ü He/She has a fever of or exceeding 101 degrees.
ü He/She has vomited that morning.
ü He/She has diarrhea
ü He/She is exhibiting symptoms of illness you would not want your healthy child exposed to, if it were another person’s child who was sick.
MEDICATIONS
If your child is on medication and it must be administered while at childcare, the medicine must be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, doctor, name of medication, dosage and when it is to be taken. I will also have a form for you to sign giving me permission to administer the medication to your child. Medication will be given at the time or with the meal you specify and a written record kept.
DIAPERING
Loki Loki Daycare supports the use of cloth diapers, if you choose to use them. However, if you use cloth diapers, please supply your own wipes (especially if you use cloth), tea tree oil for wetbag if you use it, and wetbag with zipper to seal in the scent.
If you use disposable diapers, please supply both the diapers and the wipes, along with a box of zip-lock baggies to place the used diapers in.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR CHILD
*Bottles
*Diapers, a full bag
*Wipes
*Plastic Baggies with zip closure if using disposables
*Wet Bag if using cloth diapers
*Cloth wipes if you use them
*A COMPLETE change of clothing for each child, two if not potty trained
*Any ointments, lotions or other products you would like used on your child.
*Baby Tylenol
*A portable crib
Please label all items with Child’s name.
VACATIONS
My Vacation Time
Each year I will take two to three weeks off for vacation. You will be notified at least 2 weeks in advance as to which weeks that Loki Loki Daycare will be closed. You will be charged for one of my weeks of vacation. Child care payments for my paid week of vacation must be left the Friday prior to the start of my vacation. You are required to arrange and pay for your own back-up care.
Your Vacation Time
Please notify me at least 2 weeks in advance as to your Family vacations.
PROVIDER ILLNESS AND EMERGENCY TIME OFF
Please have back-up care available to you. I can never know when to expect an emergency or when I may become ill. The amount of notice I can give you is never known. Please be prepared so less conflicts occur. You are not charged due to this type of closing. Your fee will be pro-rated.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
At Loki Loki Daycare you can always be assured that the door is open to you. Please feel free to drop by and check on your child. There will be times where I am pre-occupied with a child or unable to hear the door. Please be patient. The front door will be kept locked for safety reasons- please knock or ring the bell.
You are also invited to call and check on your child during the day. Please keep in mind there may be times when it is not convenient for me to run to the phone. (i.e. diaper changing, bottle feeding, etc.). If the phone goes unanswered, please do not become alarmed, simply leave me a voice mail message and I do have a visual monitor on the phone which allows me quick notification of a message waiting. I will then return your call as quickly as possible. You may also communicate any information to me via email. There may be those times when something comes to you at work that you don’t want to forget to relay to me. If you have email, please feel free to drop me a line and I will generally reply during rest time.
TRIAL PERIOD
The first two weeks of your child’s enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks either parent or provider may terminate this agreement at a moment’s notice. The important topic here is that both parties feel this is the best situation for the children involved. After the initial two weeks, a two-week written notice by either party is required to terminate this agreement unless there is a violation of this Parent Handbook or other required forms. See Below.
TERMINATION FROM DAYCARE
If you decide to remove your child from Loki Loki Daycare, I require a two-week written notice. You are required to pay for these two weeks.
If I decide I can no longer provide care for your family I will also provide you with a two week written notice. If violations of this agreement occur, you may be given immediate termination from Loki Loki Daycare and all security / holding deposits will be forfeited by you.
Examples of why I would terminate your child’s care include: (but are not limited to)
#1 Failure of parents to pay fee.
#2 Failure to complete and sign any required forms.
#3 Lack of parental cooperation.
#4 Failure of child to adjust after a reasonable amount of time.
#5 My inability to meet the child’s needs without additional staff
#6 Gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
You and your child, as well as your heirs, executors and assigns do hereby release me and my family from any and all liability (with the exception of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing) for any injury, illness or other damage to person or property resulting from the placement of your child in my care.
GOALS
The primary goal of my daycare program is to provide a loving, safe, stimulating environment for your child while you are at work. It is important that we work together as partners and that we feel comfortable discussing your child’s needs. I look forward to a long and rewarding friendship with your child and family. As provider, I reserve the right to make changes in the child care environment without advance notice to parents. There may be updates to this parent handbook occasionally. I will give you a separate addendum as the need arises. Communication is the key, please feel free discussing your concerns with me.
Thank you for your interest in finding the best possible care for your child!
The following is a list of rules and regulations governing our child care agreement. Please read this handbook thoroughly as it contains many important policies and procedures that pertain to the care of your child. If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask prior to signing! The contents of this contract and all forms required for enrollment are non-negotiable.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
A pre-admission interview with the child and the child’s parent(s) must be made prior to attendance in the daycare home to determine whether the services offered by the home will meet the needs of the child and parent(s).
An explanation of the home policies and procedures, including a payment fee schedule is provided for the parents. It is strongly suggested that all sections of the contract be reviewed together with the provider to insure complete understanding of the contents.
No child shall be discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate children with special needs and to integrate them with other children.
It is of special interest to the provider that the child finds his or her experience at Loki Loki Daycare a pleasant one, so, the first ten (10) days of care are a probationary for the provider, parents, and the child. This agreement may be terminated at any time during that period.
Before care is to start a deposit of $100 will be required to reserve the space for your child. This money will be credited to you the LAST week your child is in the Daycare, providing you give a 30 day notice to the provider.
All necessary forms must be completed and returned to me before I will assume the responsibility of caring for your child. No Exceptions! All forms must be updated at least every year, sometimes sooner according to need. Please inform me immediately of any changes.
Listed below you will find the list of forms that you need to return to Loki Loki Daycare before or on your child’s first day.
Forms needed:
Parent Handbook- last page only
Financial Agreement
Enrollment Form
Medical Information Card
Social Resume
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Loki Loki Daycare is open Monday - Friday. Childcare is never offered on holidays.
If you require an occasional earlier drop-off, you must call in advance to authorize this. An extra fee will be charged. Late fees will also be charged for pick-ups past your agreed upon times. (See financial agreement)
SIGN-IN SHEETS
There is a sign in sheet available. Please sign your child in and out each day.
ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVAL
If your child will be absent or late, please call to let me know. Your child’s absence will NOT reduce your weekly fee.
HOLIDAYS
Loki Loki Daycare is closed all major holidays.
The following are observed holidays for 2007-2008:
*New Years Day
*Memorial Day
*July 4th
*Labor Day
*Thanksgiving Day
*Day after Thanksgiving
*Christmas Eve
*Christmas Day
*New Years Eve
Please arrange for back-up care if needed. These are paid holidays and your fee will not reduce during daycare closure. Depending on the day of the week that certain holidays fall, I may also close the day before or the day after. If any normally observed holiday is on Saturday or Sunday, I will take off the Friday before or the Monday after. Generally this would be the same day that most businesses observe.
In case of an emergency or illness, the provider will make every attempt to provide substitute care. However, parents should be prepared with their own backup. I will notify parents two (2) weeks or more in advance of closure due to family vacations. You will not be charged for this time.
Note: *October 18th through October 24th, 2007 is our first planned family vacation.
CHILDCARE RATES
Your weekly childcare rates are outlined in your Financial Agreement. As stated in that document, upon acceptance into Loki Loki Daycare, and the signing of the contract, you will be required to pay a security/holding deposit. This deposit is credited towards your last week of attendance at Loki Loki Daycare.
If a check written by you is ever returned as non-payable, you will only be allowed to pay cash in the future.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency with your child, you will be called, and if necessary the child will be transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. You will be responsible for all medical treatment necessary for your child’s well being. This is not limited to emergency room care, ambulance visits and co-pays to your insurance company.
ILLNESS AND SICK CARE
The health and well being of all of the children here are of utmost importance to me. It is for the protection of the children that I must insist on strict adherence to my Health Policy. Please read it carefully.
Children with minor illness may attend childcare at the provider’s discretion. There are also some illnesses that by law exclude the child from attending childcare. Some of those illnesses are but not limited to:
Infectious Conjunctivitis
Infectious Diarrhea
Impetigo
Chicken Pox
Hepatitis A
Scarlet Fever
Scabies
Lice
Ringworm
Strep throat
Otherwise, please do not bring your child in if:
ü He/She has a fever of or exceeding 101 degrees.
ü He/She has vomited that morning.
ü He/She has diarrhea
ü He/She is exhibiting symptoms of illness you would not want your healthy child exposed to, if it were another person’s child who was sick.
MEDICATIONS
If your child is on medication and it must be administered while at childcare, the medicine must be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, doctor, name of medication, dosage and when it is to be taken. I will also have a form for you to sign giving me permission to administer the medication to your child. Medication will be given at the time or with the meal you specify and a written record kept.
DIAPERING
Loki Loki Daycare supports the use of cloth diapers, if you choose to use them. However, if you use cloth diapers, please supply your own wipes (especially if you use cloth), tea tree oil for wetbag if you use it, and wetbag with zipper to seal in the scent.
If you use disposable diapers, please supply both the diapers and the wipes, along with a box of zip-lock baggies to place the used diapers in.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR CHILD
*Bottles
*Diapers, a full bag
*Wipes
*Plastic Baggies with zip closure if using disposables
*Wet Bag if using cloth diapers
*Cloth wipes if you use them
*A COMPLETE change of clothing for each child, two if not potty trained
*Any ointments, lotions or other products you would like used on your child.
*Baby Tylenol
*A portable crib
Please label all items with Child’s name.
VACATIONS
My Vacation Time
Each year I will take two to three weeks off for vacation. You will be notified at least 2 weeks in advance as to which weeks that Loki Loki Daycare will be closed. You will be charged for one of my weeks of vacation. Child care payments for my paid week of vacation must be left the Friday prior to the start of my vacation. You are required to arrange and pay for your own back-up care.
Your Vacation Time
Please notify me at least 2 weeks in advance as to your Family vacations.
PROVIDER ILLNESS AND EMERGENCY TIME OFF
Please have back-up care available to you. I can never know when to expect an emergency or when I may become ill. The amount of notice I can give you is never known. Please be prepared so less conflicts occur. You are not charged due to this type of closing. Your fee will be pro-rated.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
At Loki Loki Daycare you can always be assured that the door is open to you. Please feel free to drop by and check on your child. There will be times where I am pre-occupied with a child or unable to hear the door. Please be patient. The front door will be kept locked for safety reasons- please knock or ring the bell.
You are also invited to call and check on your child during the day. Please keep in mind there may be times when it is not convenient for me to run to the phone. (i.e. diaper changing, bottle feeding, etc.). If the phone goes unanswered, please do not become alarmed, simply leave me a voice mail message and I do have a visual monitor on the phone which allows me quick notification of a message waiting. I will then return your call as quickly as possible. You may also communicate any information to me via email. There may be those times when something comes to you at work that you don’t want to forget to relay to me. If you have email, please feel free to drop me a line and I will generally reply during rest time.
TRIAL PERIOD
The first two weeks of your child’s enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks either parent or provider may terminate this agreement at a moment’s notice. The important topic here is that both parties feel this is the best situation for the children involved. After the initial two weeks, a two-week written notice by either party is required to terminate this agreement unless there is a violation of this Parent Handbook or other required forms. See Below.
TERMINATION FROM DAYCARE
If you decide to remove your child from Loki Loki Daycare, I require a two-week written notice. You are required to pay for these two weeks.
If I decide I can no longer provide care for your family I will also provide you with a two week written notice. If violations of this agreement occur, you may be given immediate termination from Loki Loki Daycare and all security / holding deposits will be forfeited by you.
Examples of why I would terminate your child’s care include: (but are not limited to)
#1 Failure of parents to pay fee.
#2 Failure to complete and sign any required forms.
#3 Lack of parental cooperation.
#4 Failure of child to adjust after a reasonable amount of time.
#5 My inability to meet the child’s needs without additional staff
#6 Gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
You and your child, as well as your heirs, executors and assigns do hereby release me and my family from any and all liability (with the exception of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing) for any injury, illness or other damage to person or property resulting from the placement of your child in my care.
GOALS
The primary goal of my daycare program is to provide a loving, safe, stimulating environment for your child while you are at work. It is important that we work together as partners and that we feel comfortable discussing your child’s needs. I look forward to a long and rewarding friendship with your child and family. As provider, I reserve the right to make changes in the child care environment without advance notice to parents. There may be updates to this parent handbook occasionally. I will give you a separate addendum as the need arises. Communication is the key, please feel free discussing your concerns with me.
Thank you for your interest in finding the best possible care for your child!
Pricing
Our prices are negotiable, per child. I try to accomodate all requests, as much as possible, so with proper notice drop-ins and changes are completely acceptable.
However, here is a general outline of our financial agreement:
Deposit
Before care is to start a deposit of $100 will be required to reserve the space for your child. This money will be credited to you the LAST week your child is in the Daycare, providing you give a 30 day notice to the provider.
Fee Schedule
Full-time is 35 hours or more a week
Part-time is 34 hours and less a week (can do hourly instead of flat rate)
Weekly rate for one full-time infant/child under the age of 3 is $135.00/week.
Weekly rate for one full-time child over the age of 3 is $125.00/week.
Weekly rate for one part-time infant/child up to the age of 3 is $30 a day.
Hourly rate for part-time only is $12.50 an hour.
Once your weekly fee is determined hourly or weekly, that will be the fixed child care schedule for the duration that your child is in care.
Payments are due by Friday at pick-up the week prior to service.
Absences/Late Arrival
If your child will be absent or late, please call to let me know. Your child’s absence will NOT reduce your weekly fee.
Holidays and Vacations
Loki Loki Daycare is closed all major holidays. The following are observed holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, May 9th, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve
Please arrange for back-up care if needed. These are paid holidays and your fee will not reduce during daycare closure.
Each year I will take two to three week's off for vacation. You will be notified at least 2 weeks in advance as to which weeks that Loki Loki Daycare will be closed. You will be charged for one of my weeks of vacation.
Provider Illness and Emergency Time Off
You are not charged due to this type of closing. Your fee will be pro-rated.
Termination from Daycare
The first two weeks of your child’s enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks either parent or provider may terminate this agreement at a moment’s notice. After that, if you decide to remove your child from Loki Loki Daycare, I require a two-week written notice. You are required to pay for these two weeks. If I decide I can no longer provide care for your family I will also provide you with a two week written notice. If violations of this agreement occur, you may be given immediate termination from Loki Loki Daycare and all security / holding deposits will be forfeited by you.
Summary
Deposit: $100
Full-Time Infant: $135/week
Full-Time Child: $125/week
Part-Time: $30/day or $12.50 per hour
You are paying for a slot in the day care home. If your child is ill or absent on a regularly scheduled day they are to attend, then you will be responsible for payment for that day. If the day care home will be closed do to illness or emergency or for any other reason you will be credited for that day or days.
However, here is a general outline of our financial agreement:
Financial Agreement
Deposit
Before care is to start a deposit of $100 will be required to reserve the space for your child. This money will be credited to you the LAST week your child is in the Daycare, providing you give a 30 day notice to the provider.
Fee Schedule
Full-time is 35 hours or more a week
Part-time is 34 hours and less a week (can do hourly instead of flat rate)
Weekly rate for one full-time infant/child under the age of 3 is $135.00/week.
Weekly rate for one full-time child over the age of 3 is $125.00/week.
Weekly rate for one part-time infant/child up to the age of 3 is $30 a day.
Hourly rate for part-time only is $12.50 an hour.
Once your weekly fee is determined hourly or weekly, that will be the fixed child care schedule for the duration that your child is in care.
Payments are due by Friday at pick-up the week prior to service.
Absences/Late Arrival
If your child will be absent or late, please call to let me know. Your child’s absence will NOT reduce your weekly fee.
Holidays and Vacations
Loki Loki Daycare is closed all major holidays. The following are observed holidays:
New Years Day, Memorial Day, May 9th, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve
Please arrange for back-up care if needed. These are paid holidays and your fee will not reduce during daycare closure.
Each year I will take two to three week's off for vacation. You will be notified at least 2 weeks in advance as to which weeks that Loki Loki Daycare will be closed. You will be charged for one of my weeks of vacation.
Provider Illness and Emergency Time Off
You are not charged due to this type of closing. Your fee will be pro-rated.
Termination from Daycare
The first two weeks of your child’s enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks either parent or provider may terminate this agreement at a moment’s notice. After that, if you decide to remove your child from Loki Loki Daycare, I require a two-week written notice. You are required to pay for these two weeks. If I decide I can no longer provide care for your family I will also provide you with a two week written notice. If violations of this agreement occur, you may be given immediate termination from Loki Loki Daycare and all security / holding deposits will be forfeited by you.
Summary
Deposit: $100
Full-Time Infant: $135/week
Full-Time Child: $125/week
Part-Time: $30/day or $12.50 per hour
You are paying for a slot in the day care home. If your child is ill or absent on a regularly scheduled day they are to attend, then you will be responsible for payment for that day. If the day care home will be closed do to illness or emergency or for any other reason you will be credited for that day or days.
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