Parent's Responsibilities
7am. – 5pm. 2pm-11pm A Dollar a Minute Any Time After
Job/School schedule- If you work or in school I’m willing to work with your schedule. You have thirty min. before and thirty min. after to come if it’s more than 8hour shifts. Have your child here before 9am to eat breakfast and cut off time for morning care. Any time after if not discussed will be a late charge which is a dollar a min. up until 9:30am. After 9:30am if not discussed your child will not be accepted that day. Your weekly payment or certificate only pays for 9 hours a day if not discussed before enrollment.
Ratio is very important in the care of our kids. We have to make sure we have enough staff to cover shifts to make sure the day runs smoothly. To make sure of that cut off times are in place.
**These events will be postponed until further notice due to COVID-19
Arrival- Little Sprouts Preschool opens at 7:00am daily. After 9:30am the door will be locked until 3:00pm. We ask all parents to have their child in school by 9:00am so that your child does not miss breakfast or the lesson for the day. Upon arrival to the classroom, it is the parent’s duty to sign in their child(ren) using their QR code or 5-digit code within the Providers Mobile App on our tablet or your phone. If your child will be absent for the day, please call the office or send a message notifying your child’s teacher by 9:00am. Please do not bring your child in his Sunday best. Getting dirty is a must to have a great fun filled day! Please do not let your child bring in any Food, Toys or Guns. Doing so only upsets the other kids and sharing is what we strongly encourage here.
Departure- The door will re-open at 3:00pm for parents to pick up their children, please sign your child out using your 5-digit code or QR code on the tablet or phone. If someone new is picking up your child in the afternoon, parents must notify the teacher and/or the owners. We will check ID’s upon their arrival.
Late Pick Up- We close promptly at 5:00pm/11:00pm, parents/guardians will be charged $1 per minute after 5:00pm/11:00pm, so please make sure you arrive on time! Continuous late pick up can result in removal of the child.
In the event that the daycare is closed it is the parents’ responsibility to find alternate care. It is also a good idea to have alternate care in case the child is too ill and cannot attend daycare.
The center will be closed for all Government Holidays except Veteran’s Day. Instead we take two days for Thanksgiving Day and the day after. We follow Hamilton Counties School closings except for flooding we follow regular schedule.
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day & Day after
Good Friday
Labor Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Christmas Eve & Day
Presidents Day
Veterans Day
When these holidays fall on a weekend, I’ll take either the Friday before or Monday after as the paid holiday.
Each year we will close for two weeks for provider’s vacation time. I’ve never in the 13 years I’ve been open used all 14 days and I usually take a Monday and Friday because I realize the inconvenience it would be to take them all together. You will receive at least a two week notice of the closing days.
Here is a list of things that will need to be returned prior to or on the first day of care:
Enrollment form
Immunization records
Parent/Provider contract signed and dated
Handbook/policy agreement form
Transportation authorization
Food program enrollment form
Enrollment fee
First weeks payment
Supplies: Liquid hand soap, Baby Wipes, Kleen-ex
I do not discriminate in admissions based on race, creed, color, religion, sex or national origin. I do, however, recognize that not every child will fit comfortably here. For this reason, every new child begins on a two week trial basis. During this time, the parents or the provider are allowed to give a one day notice to terminate care on the basis of not being a “good fit.” After the trial period a two week notice is required for either party to terminate care.
I have the right to terminate care immediately or at any time for reasons including, but not limited to: failure to pay fees on time, failure to comply with policies, failure to comply with agreed upon pick up times, and/or lack of parental co-operation and respect.
I am required by the Department of Human Services Licensing to keep records for 5 years. Please notify me of any updates as they occur. Information regarding your family is kept private except for the reporting I must do to my licensing agent. I am also required to report by Tennessee law to report any suspected cases of child abuse to Social Services. This includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.
Enrollment Fees: $50.00 Enrollment Fee is due before the first day of care.
Holding Fee: $75.00 Keep your child’s spot while she’s out/Waiting List
Late Fees: $1.00 a minute is due the following day
Bills and Receipts: Tax receipts will go out January 31st, receipts for weekly payment given on Fridays
Payment Due: Weekly fees are due on/by Monday morning. $5.00 a day will be added to your account their after. Weekly fees are due regardless of your child’s attendance, (vacation, illness, etc.) Our operation costs remain the same when children are absent and we cannot absorb this expense. You have two weeks for payment to become current or you will be terminated.
Art/craft fee: $25 due on April 1st and October 1st
Payment Forms: Payment should be in the form of Pay Online, Cash, Money Orders is acceptable. No checks!
Parents supply clothing, diapers, wipes, formula.
ARE NOT ALLOWED!
Your child will be enrolled in the Child Care Food Program. This is a federally funded program and insures that your child will be served nutritionally balanced meals. Meals will be served at the following times:
Breakfast: 9:00am Lunch: 12:00pm Snack: 3:00pm
Second Shift
Snack: 3:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm Snack: 9:00pm
A child will be expected to eat what is severed for each meal. If they dislike an item, they will be encouraged to taste it, but no alternatives will be severed. Food allergies should be addressed during enrollment and posted so all staff is aware. Parents can bring an alternate food for the ones with allergies or doctor written excuse as to why that child can’t have it. Staff will sit with all children being served and have small talk, encouraging the picky eaters to try new foods, and assisting with them feeding themselves. Birthday parties will be the second Friday for each month for all children in that classroom.