Gun Lake Child Care
Parent/Provider Contract
The following agreement is made by and between parent(s)/guardians and provider of:
__________________________________________ (child name) ____________ (Date of Birth)
__________________________________________ (child name) ____________ (Date of Birth)
For child care services beginning on ________________________________________________
Parent/guardian name ___________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian name ___________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
Provider’s Name: Gun Lake Child Care
Rates and Payment Policies:
a) A non-refundable registration fee of $30 per child or $50 per family is required.
b) The charge will be $_____ per day or $_____ per week. (There is no credit or refund for days the child is absent due to illness or vacation.)
c) Child Care will be provided: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Hours _______________________________________
Preschool Hours (Wrap Around) if applicable_________________________________
The parent agrees to notify the provider when picking up child/ren later than normal.
d) Payment is due weekly, every Friday by 5:30 PM for that week. All payments received past this date will incur a $20 late fee. Child care services will not continue until tuition is paid in full.
e) Our center closes at 5:30PM. An overtime charge will be due at the rate of $1 per minute past 5:30PM. Overtime payment will be due by the child’s next scheduled day.
f) The parent agrees to have backup child care arranged in the event of an emergency or illness of the provider.
g) Checks can be made out to “Gun Lake Community Church”
h) Parent agrees to pay childcare fees to hold child’s position during any vacation time, maternity leave, or leave due to illness, etc. Full payment must be received whether or not the child attends.
i) Parent agrees to pay $25, and additional cost incurred, if a check is returned to the provider. Thereafter the payment will need to be made in cash or money order.
Provider Agreement:
· The provider will provide morning snack and afternoon snack. The parent chooses to supply breakfast and lunch. A $3.00 fee will be applied if forgotten.
· The provider is licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services. Provider will comply with all child care regulations and will make a copy of the regulations available to the parent/guardian upon request.
· The provider agrees to provide child care services for the above named child/ren for the hours and days stated except in the case of illness or emergency.
· The provider agrees to provide a safe and loving Christian environment for the children.
· The provider agrees to provide appropriate activities, snacks, and toys for the children.
· The provider agrees to communicate with the parent about the needs and achievements of the child.
· The provider agrees to give at least 2 weeks notice of any planned vacations or temporary closing of the child care.
· The parent may visit or call at any time during normal child care hours to discuss or check on their children.
Things to bring the first day:
The parent will provide and label all: { } pre-made bottles { } infant food { } diapers and wipes { } change of clothes { } crib sheet { } sack lunch { } other _________________.
Other special arrangements: __________________________________________________
Parent also must supply a current medical form, completed by the child’s doctor, white information card, signed contract with registration fee, signed sick child policy, signed medication form, completed allergy and food preference information sheet, signed activity authorization form, signed photo release form, and signed water play permission.
Rates for holidays, absences, vacations:
Care will not be provided, but payment is due, on the following holidays when they occur on a day the child (ren) is/are regularly scheduled for care: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Memorial Day.
Care will not be provided and payment will not be due when the center is closed which will be the week between Christmas and New Years, and the week of the Fourth of July.
If we are not able to provide care because of illness or emergency, our policy is to contact the parents, although payment will still be due.
We will be open on school snow days. The wrap-around preschool charge will continue to be $24/day and children may attend childcare all day.
Discipline
We use positive methods of discipline, which encourage self-direction and good self-esteem in a firm consistent manor.
We will not use the following methods of discipline:
1. Hitting, spanking, shaking, biting, pinching, or inflicting other forms of corporal punishment.
2. Restricting a child’s movement by binding or tying him or her.
3. Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating or shaming or threatening a child.
4. Depriving a child of meals, snacks, rest or necessary toilet use.
5. Confining a child in an enclosed area, such as a closet, locked room, box, or cubicle.
Developmentally appropriate discipline or restraint may be used when reasonably necessary to prevent a child from harming himself/herself or to prevent the child from harming other persons or property.
Policies & Procedures
In order to assure that all parents clearly understand the policies and procedures of Gun Lake Child Care, we ask that parents please read, and initial the individual item.
______I understand that I or a responsible designated adult (18 years or older) must walk in/out of the building with my child and make sure that he/she is signed in and out on the attendance sheet. I will also make sure that a staff member is aware that my child has been dropped off.
______I agree that if my child is ill, I will keep them home, and abide by the sick policy of Gun Lake Child Care. If children are to sick to participate in the full program, including outdoor play, they need to be kept home.
______I will inform the center of any changes in addresses, phone numbers, employment, emergency card information or any changes in the family situation.
______Toys from home will not be allowed. If your child would like one toy for nap time it will be allowed only at nap time. No guns, swords, action toys or violent toys will be taken away immediately and sent home. All movies will be ‘G’ and most will be Christian videos.
______I understand that I need to send my child with appropriate clothing that can be played in. I understand that I need to send boots, hats, mittens, snow pants, and other weather appropriate clothing for my child as well as a complete change of clothes to be kept at the center.
______I understand that my child will have a rest time each day as mandated by licensing requirements. Gun Lake Child Care will provide a mat/cot/crib for my child to rest on. I understand it is my responsibility to provide a crib size sheet (small pillow and small blanket may be given to children over one year old). I also understand I need to take their nap items home to be laundered each week.
______I give permission for my 33 month old child to join the 3 year old classroom.
Changes to Schedule
To make changes to your schedule (days of the week or number of days a week) please complete a “Change of Contract” form two weeks before you would like changes to begin. If you will be adding days, approval of these changes will be based on availability.
Vacation Time/Illness/Maternity Leave
Parent agrees to pay childcare fees to hold child’s position during any vacation time, extended leave due to illness, maternity leave, etc. Full payment must be received whether or not child attends.
We reserve the right to terminate any enrollment at Gun Lake Child Care due to the following reasons:
1. Non-payment of tuition.
2. Abuse of children, staff, or property.
3. Violation of Gun Lake Child Care policies.
4. Disruptive or dangerous behavior towards children or staff.
5. The center’s inability to meet the child’s needs.
We require a 2 week written notice for termination of child care. You will be asked to complete an “End of Contract” form. Tuition will be charged regardless of whether your child is in attendance their final two weeks.
Required Forms
Parent agrees to complete all forms required and given by Gun Lake Child Care. Parent agrees to update personal information as it occurs. Parent understands that child cannot remain in care without proper documentation on file.
Parents agree if their child is ill that they need to keep them home, and abide by the sick policy of Gun Lake Child Care.
The Gun Lake Child Care Center shall be entitled to change any policies and term of contract, including but not limited to fees, by providing the parent(s) with two (2) weeks written notice of such changes.
This contract shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
By signing this contract, all parties agree they have read the Parent Handbook and Parent/Provider Contract, and acknowledge and agree to all the terms and polices stated. The provider is responsible for giving/sending all signers a copy of this signed contract.
Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________ Date ___________________
Director Signature _______________________________________ Date ___________________
[ ] copy given to parent