Non-Discrimination Enrollment Policy
Babes and Tots Home Daycare offer educational childcare services to all interested families. Our enrollment policies are based on non-discriminatory policies and laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, color, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other factor prohibited by law. Children are admitted to our program as openings are available, based on the order of their enrollment application and receipt of the designated registration fee.
Confidentiality and Children's Records
All information contained in your child's records is privileged and confidential. Parents or guardians may have access to their child's records at reasonable times upon request. Please contact daycare provider (Shakti Prabha) if you wish to add or update any information contained in your child's records. Updates might include such information as: changes of address, telephone, employment, and/or names of persons authorized to pick up your child. Your child's records will be kept for the minimum time specified by our state's licensing regulations.
Required Enrollment Information
All forms provided to you upon acceptance of enrollment MUST be completed before your child attends. To enroll (or re-enroll) your child, you must complete and sign the Enrollment Form and other daycare-specific forms we require, as well as any other local and/or state-specific forms required by licensing regulations. Forms/information include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Our required Enrollment Form, which includes basic information about you and your child, and which will be given to you upon payment of the registration fee. All families must maintain current information by emailing or giving updated information in person to the daycare provider Shakti Prabha.
- Authorized Release Information, included in your Enrollment Form, includes the names, addresses, and telephone number(s) of all persons you authorize to pick up your child from our Babes and Tots Home Daycare. We will only release your child to an authorized person, specifically designated by you, in writing. For the safety of your child, we will require that a photo ID be presented EACH TIME the authorized person picks up your child.
- Tuition / Fee Agreement, which must be completed and signed. We will provided you Tuition / Fee Agreement at the time of enrollment PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to change or modify fees and/or policies with a two-week notice. Information regarding payments, charges, and separation procedures can be found in the Tuition Agreement.
- State-required applicable health forms must be completed prior to admittance. These forms may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- A copy of your child's current immunizations or a signed affidavit stating the reasons immunizations have not be given.
- The Ongoing Medication Authorization Form, for children who require daily medication.
- The Allergy Alert and Action Plan for children with allergies, regardless of the type of allergy.
- The Physician's Recommendation and Health Statement, which is often combined with the immunization forms.
- Sunscreen Permission Form may be a part of your enrollment packet or may be distributed at a later date.
- Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form, which is included in the first of this handbook.
- Any additional forms required by us or the state.
Registration, Tuition, and Fees
A refundable security deposit is due when your child's enrollment application is submitted. Tuition is billed in advance of each month. Late payment fees, as defined on your Contract. We will refund the security deposit when your child is moved out of the daycare . Refunds can take up to 07 days to process.
We reserve the right to refuse service for families who have an outstanding account balance at the end of the Month.
Notification of Withdrawal
If you must withdraw your child from our School, for any reason, you are required to provide a 30 days' notice. If proper notice is not given, your refundable security will be confiscate / adjusted.
Re-Enrollment
Should you wish to re-enroll your child, new enrollment information must be submitted, along with the applicable registration fee, provided an opening is available.
Suspension and Termination of Services
We will take all measures to avoid suspension and or expulsion. Our program uses a proprietary curriculum which is based on intellectual development and healthy social emotional growth through character values. Individual behavioral incidents will be documented and communicated with parents on an on-going basis. Parents are notified in writing and, if needed, a conference will be scheduled to discuss their child's behavior. In certain situations, parents may be encouraged to seek professional support and services. Ask Shakti Prabha, your home daycare provider for recommendations.
At times, parents may be asked to pick up their child and keep him/her home the following day to work on behavior issues. If behavior is not corrected, as a last resort, a one-week notice of termination of services will be given, unless the child is an immediate health or safety risk to property or other persons. We reserve the right to terminate services if we cannot meet the social, emotional, and safety needs of the child and/or due to aggressive and or unsafe behavior exhibited by the child.
