POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
SECURITY AND PARENTAL ACCESS: All exterior doors will remain locked after daylight. No one other than those dropping off or retrieving children will be allowed entry. You are allowed free and full access to your child unless a court order stipulates otherwise. However, visits may not disrupt instructional activities or classroom routines.
REGISTRATION: We accept children ages 3 months to 12 years. There is a time limit for certain ages and those with special needs.
RELEASE OF CHILD: A photo ID will be requested from anyone attempting to retrieve your child. Unless the photo ID matches one of those stored in your child’s record, your child will NOT be released.
If your child is not retrieved within 1 hour after the closing time listed above, and we have not been able to contact you, we will contact the police. It is imperative that you contact us if you will not arrive by closing. It is required that the authorized pick-up person must be of sound mind and not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. By signing this document, I agree that once my child has been released to the authorized pick-up person, that person assumes responsibility of the cild and the liability of Child’s World Drop-In Care, LLC. ends.
TRACKING: We use a system for tracking your child at all times while under our care, including when they enter or exit the center, enter or exit a vehicle or move to a new location in or around the center. We do no take field trips or othewise remove your child from the facility.
HOURS:
Please refer to Google for our daily schedule or call/text (919) 980-0273.
We’re closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
FEES:
*Children 3 months to 12 years ($10.00/hour)
*$17.00/hour for 2 children
*$20.00/hour for 3 children
*24.00/hour for 4 children
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PAYMENTS: Payment is due at time of services. Child’s World Drop-In Care doesn’t except cash only credit cards. If your child is not retrieved by the closing time listed above, you will be charged a fee of $1.00 for every two minutes you are late. If you do not bring enough diapers/pull-ups or wipes there will be a $1.00 charge for each diaper change.
CONFIDENTIALITY: We will maintain a separate record on your child containing all essential facts for their care including contact information. The confidentiality of which will be safeguarded at all times. You will be alowed immediate access to this record upon request.
MEALS AND SNACKS: In the event of any food allergies, please plan to provide your child’s own snack. Please label with child’s name.
HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT: All children must wash their hands upon enterning and exiting the facility. We reserve the right to refuse entry for children who are clearly imwell, or suspect are unwell as we od not provide care ofr ill children. Additionally, if after a child has been dropped off, we suspect the child is unwell, we will call you to immediately retrieve your child. Please do not drop off your child if you know them to be unwell.
The following symptoms will automatically deem a child “unwell” (but other may also be considered): a) temperature of 100 degrees or higher, b) red or watery eyes, c) rash, d) excessive runny nose, e) excessive sneezing, f) excessive coughing, g) sore throat, h) vomiting within past 24 hours and i) three instances of diarrhea within the past 24 hours.
PERSONAL ITEMS/POTTY TRAINING: If your child is still in diapers or potty training, please send diapers, pull-ups, wipes and a change of clothing. Please label with your child’s name and let the staff know your child’s routine so we can assist with potty training. You may send other personal items such as sippy cups or snacks that are also clearly labeled. Please do not sent toys or books. We prefer you not send electronics. If you do, we are not responsible for loss or damage.
Medical Issues: Our staff are certified in First Aid and CPR, trained in the Heimlich maneuver, has instant access to emergency numbers and a fully-stocked first aid kit. We do not administer over the counter or prescription medication of any kind without a dated parental consent form. However, in case of life-threatening emergency, we will use your child’s Epipen upon your signing an Epipen Waiver and leaving an EdiPen with us.
In the event of an accident, we will provide treatment to the best of our ability and will contact you immediately. You can determined any further course of medical treatment. If your child has a serious or life threatening injury, we will call 911 prior to calling you. We will provide treatmet to the best of our ability wile waiting for first responders to arrive. If first responders decide your chold should be taken to the hospital (which is chosen by first responder or emergency medical personnel) before you have arrived. A staff member will accompany the child. We will provide any pertinent records to the medical staf and will stay with the child until you arrive.
DISCIPLINE POLICY: Corporal punishment will not be used as a means of discipline at our center. Our staff are trained to use redirection and the first means of correcting behavior and to move on to time out (minutes equal to child’s numerical age) if necessary. If we determine wha your child’s behavior negatively affects the safety and well-being of other children, we have the right to refuse services.
EVACUATION PLAN: We maintain, and our staff is trained in and up-to-date written plan for removing children from the building in case of fire, natural disaster or any situation which may pose a threat to your child’s health or safety. A copy of this plan will be made available to you upon request.
STAFF: We may provisionally employ staff to provide care for children in order to comply with NC laws and regulations when an unexpected staff vacancy occurs.
By my signature below, with full consideration, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and voluntarily afree to abide by Child’s World Drop-In Care, LLC Policies and Guidelines; that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and that I am the parent or legal guardian of minor child participant.
In signing this agreement, I also an giving consent for Child’s World Drop-In Care, LLC to provide medical treatment in the event of an emergency, however, with the understanding that so long as Child’s World Drop-In Care, LLC has acted in a prudent manner. Child’s World Drop-In Care, LLC is not liable for any injury that may subsequently occur as a result of administering treatment.
RELEASOR/PARTICIPANT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR PARTICIPANT: