Kountry Kids Daycare

Kountry Kids Daycare
Family Handbook







Janie Baker Director/owner


Tina Huff Co-Director



1070 North Laurel Road
London,KY 40741
Daycare Office: 606-877-2606



Table of Contents
History…………………………………………………………………………………………...3
Mission Statement……………………………………………………………………………3
Admission & Application Info…………………………………………………………....4
Program Description, Fees & Partnership Program……………..…………….5-6
Billing, Tuition & other Parent Responsibilities…………………………………….6
Activities…………………………………………………………………………………………8
STARS for Kids Now Program…………………………………………………………….8
Family Involvement…………………………………………………………………………8
Guidance Policies…………………………………………………………………………..9-10
Sickness Exclusion Policies…………………………………………..……….10 & 15-16
Allergies………………………………………………………………………………..……….10
Transportation Policies……………………………………………………………….....11
Inclement Weather & Holiday Closings…………………………………………….11
References to other Agencies Serving Children…………………………………12
Child Care Agreement………………………Must Return………………………..13
Family Handbook Agreement……………Must Return…………………………14
Chart of Common Illnesses/Policies for Little Bears Too…………………15-16

History
Welcome to Kountry Kids DayCare . We was established to fulfill the need for child care in the Pittsburg/E. Bernstadt area of Laurel County.

Mission Statement
Kountry Kids Daycare strives to offer the best educational experience for your children. Our philosophy is that a child is an individual and each child requires specific developmental progression, intervention and age specific education; all set in a multi-philosophy learning environment.

Kountry Kids goals are to:

1. Offer low staff to child ratio’s
2. Promote developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate children’s interest in learning
3. To keep an experienced, credentialed teaching staff
4. Classrooms that are set up for a multi-philosophy teaching environment with learning centers designed to use with play based child/ teacher interactions
5. Developmental standards assessment, set from the Kentucky Department of Education for children birth to 5 years to ensure that developmental milestones are reached
6. Offer intervention based on current research and development strategies

Kountry Kids Daycare provides the one-on-one attention and care that children need to thrive. Our classrooms have low child-staff ratios and activities that are age appropriate, encourage self-esteem and foster independence. We offer a wide range of educational programs including a super packed summer program, Infant/Toddler (six weeks and up), T2 (Toddlers to 2 years), Preschool (2 ½ to 6 years…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..) and before/after school program.


Application and Admission
Daycare
To apply for admission to our program, you may stop by the center located at 1070 North Laurel Road, on North US 25, 1 mile from the State Police Post.

Kountry Kids Daycare does not discriminate against individuals of different race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, gender, special needs, national origin or family status.


Program Description, Fees and Partnership Program
Kountry Kids Daycare offers programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years. We accept full time care, 35 to 40 hours per week; part time care 21 hours or less; and drop-in care (with 24 hour notice). We are open to the hours needed by our families and licensed to be open 14 hours a day and week 5 days.
Program Fees
Kountry Kids Day Care Program fees are effective March 1,2013 as follows:
Infants to 3 Years $110.00 $110.00
(Fees cover 9 hours of care anything over 9 hours will be $5.00 per hour)

2 years to 3 years $95.00 $95.00
(Fees cover 9 hours of care anything over 9 hours will be $4.00 per hour)

3years to school agers $80.00
(Fees cover 9 hours of care anything over 9 hours will be $4.00 per hour)


After School Care $14.00 per day 4 hours or less

Drop-In Rate $40 for children under 3 $35 for child 3 and over
(Fees cover 9 hours of care anything over 9 hours will vary according to Director)



All programs require a $30 registration fee $50 for 2 or more children, and a two-week deposit. These fees must be paid prior to your child’s first day. The director may make payment arrangements for the deposit, please let her know if you need assistance. We also offer a multi-child discount. There will be a $30 returned check fee and after two such checks only Cash or Money Order will be accepted.


Billing and Tuition and other Responsibilities
Weekly childcare payments are to be paid on each Monday. Unless the director makes payment arrangements by noon Tuesday, a late fee will be assessed on the account. Non-payment of fees will void enrollment.

1st Occurrence $10.00 added to account 2nd Occurrence $20.00 added
3rd Occurrence $40.00 4th Occurrence $100.00
Notice of Withdrawal
A 2 week written notice must be given to the center director, if you choose to withdraw your Kountry Kids Daycare. Your 2 weeks deposit, [if paid-in-full] will cover the cost of the last 2 weeks of your child’s attendance. If you do not give a 2 week notice in writing, your deposit is forfeited and you will be responsible for the remaining balance. If your child is sick, you are still responsible for the full amount of the weekly tuition. No Refunds Are Given. If you have any questions please see the director.

Damages to Building or Educational Materials
Reimbursement of any damages to property caused by your child(ren) in excess of $10.00 will be the parent’s responsibility.

Toys, Candy, Gum and Food
Please leave these items at home. If your child requires a special diet, Kountry Kids will provide the necessary food.

First Day (all children)
First day of attendance; please bring the following items with personal Items labeled:
- Completed & Signed Program Handbook
- Completed & Signed Enrollment Packet
- Signed CCAP Contract (if applicable)
- Immunization Certificate (within 30 days)
- Labeled Crib Sheet & Blanket
- Labeled Seasonal Change of Clothing (Shirt, Pants, Socks, and
Underwear)
- A Supply of Diapers/Pull Ups
- Baby wipes (even the older children for faces and accidents)
- Box of Kleenex
- Markers/Crayons (wipe able and non-toxic please)
- Blanket for school-age children
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Activities
A typical day’s schedule is posted in each room. Your child will be introduced to various activities during the day. He/She will have free choice of activities for most of the day in our various center activities. These include: block play, dramatic play, art, sensory table, books and magazines, various fine motor and gross motor activities, puzzles, and other activities that promote pre-math, pre-writing and pre-reading skills. We will have an instructional part of the day in which we challenge your child to various tactical activities and also some critical thinking activities. We will also introduce name recognition, the letters of the alphabet, numbers and shapes to our preschoolers. Our 4+ year old children will learn to write their names, recognize their numerals 0-10 and distinguish phonetic sounds as well as other Pre-K skills. We will encourage essential physical activities such as hopping, skipping, balance beam, obstacle course, bouncing and throwing balls. Build upper body strength using a trapeze and jungle gym.


Family Involvement
Kountry Kids Daycare owner and staff promote your participation in our programs classrooms. We invite you to come into your child’s classroom and teach the children about your job/occupation. You are welcome to come into the classroom to volunteer for special days, special projects or just to see your child in their environment. We also encourage grandparents, aunts & uncles or any other extended family you may deem, to participate in our events or classroom activities.



If you have any questions or comments, our center has an open door policy regarding the families we serve. You may also call the owner Janie Baker at the center 606-877-2606 or her cell you can call or text anytime 606-493-8485 or email jengle0023@gmail.com.

Emergency Information
Kountry Kids daycare has a natural or manmade disaster plan. If possible, we will remain on the grounds of the facility, if not we will follow county wide disaster plans. We have a phone chain in place so that volunteers can call you on cell phones to tell you the location of your child(ren). This is why it is so important for you to keep us informed of phone number or address changes. If you want a copy of our plan or to volunteer to help in case of such emergencies, please see the director.


Guidance, Health & Safety
Guidance
Guidance

We use the following: redirection, offering choices, setting limits, modeling, and behavior modifications that reduce negative behaviors all the while, letting the child know that he/she is protected, nurtured and loved. We use caring tones of voice with the children and if I warn employees twice about their tone, they will be dismissed.

Saying “No” “Stop” “Don’t” “Quit” are all negative words. We will work diligently on positive replacements!!!



Biting

Biting is a normal part of child development for children up to the age of three years. If your child bites or is bitten while in care at our center you will be informed in writing by means of an Incident Report. If your child bites or is bitten and breaks the skin; then you will be informed by telephone.

If your child is age three or older and still bites, the following will occur with each instance: first occurrence – verbal warning to parent; second occurrence – one day suspension from child care; and third occurrence – dismissal from program.


Abuse and neglect reporting

1. Suspected abuse or neglect of any kind will be reported immediately to the DSS Office or 911. Reporting forms are available on the counter in the metal file holder. Please advise the director or owner when possible.
2. We will take antidotal notes regarding the suspected abuse in regard to the type, Physical, Mental, Emotional or Well Being.

Health
Sickness Exclusion Policy
Kountry Kids Day Care operates a well child center. Please do not bring a child that; 1. Has a temperature of ANY degree; 2. Diarrhea; 3. Vomiting; 4. Unusual runny nose; (especially if mucous is yellow/green).

If your child develops any of these symptoms while at Kountry Kids Daycare, you must arrange for them to be picked up.
See attached Illness Information Chart. Please follow directions on this sheet when your child has any of the illness’ listed or any other health concerns.

Meals and Allergies
We provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day and evening. We are open Monday - Friday . We serve breakfast, snack, lunch, snack. We are a state-licensed, and we offer a safe, nurturing, learning environment. To ensure healthy meals, we use the proportion guidelines from the Federal Food Program when serving your children. If you child has food allergies, we MUST have a Physicians Statement with specific substitutions for foods children are allergic.


Safety
Child Arrival/Departure
Due to the nature non-traditional childcare, we ask that your children be dropped off and picked up at specific times. You must submit a work schedule each week if you have a rotating schedule. If you work out of town and need longer care [If you need more than 9 hours per day, this provides 1/2 hour each way for work], you need to make arrangements with the director, Janie Engle. If prior arrangements are not made, early drop off and late pick-up fees will be assessed at $1.00 per minute. If you require overtime, you must make arrangements with the director. We also ask for you to drop your child or children off by 10:am due to staffing lunch and nap.
Transportation

Transportation Policies
Updated July 1, 2008 to Accommodate Changes in Regulations:

Kountry Kids Daycare will not provide daily transportation services for parents. We also will not be going on any field trips that requires transportation. Walking field trips will be permitted only to local areas.

Inclement Weather and Holiday Closings
Kountry Kids Daycare will be closed for all major holidays including the following: New Year’s Eve/Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, (The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, (If any holiday falls on weekend, off Fri-Sun; will re-open on Mon.)

If we close for in climate weather you will be notified ASAP. YOU MUST DECIDE FOR YOUR OWN CHILDS SAFETY IF THEY ATTEND Kountry Kids DAYCARE DURING BAD WEATHER DAYS.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Kountry Kids Daycare does not discriminate against individuals of different race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, gender, special needs, national origin or family status.


References to Other Agencies Serving Children
Bluegrass Community Child Care (C-CAP) 1-800-809-7076
Laurel County Health Department 606-864-5187 or 606-878-7754
Community Based Services 606-330-2025
London Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine 606-877-3990
Parkway Pediatrics 606-330-1315


Kountry Kids Daycare
Child Agreement
Return to Director

I _____________________________, the legal guardian of_____________ __________________________ agree to the following: [Initial all that apply]


_____ Pay fees per day or week of $__________________________________


_____ Follow the procedures in this family handbook ___________________________________

_____ Weekly payments are due even if my child is absent for any reason

_____ Kountry Kids Daycare will give me up to 1 week non- payment for vacations only (must have 30 day notice)

_____ I will give Kountry Kids Daycare a two week written notice, when withdrawing my child; if I do not, I will
loose my 2 week deposit and owe for the remaining two weeks $_______

_____ Services to be provided as part of the child care fee are:
Full Day __ Wrap Around Care ___ Before or After School ___
_____ Child’s arrival time: ______ Child’s departure time: ________ Late fees $_________

_____ I will keep my child’s immunizations up-to-date according to my pediatrician and Kentucky
state law. And give a copy to the center each time.

_____ Sign in my child each day before I leave and sign out my child when picked up: this is a
Kentucky State regulation and we can be fined $$$$

_____ Notify the staff when my child is ill or when another member of my family has a
contagious disease

_____ Complete a medication consent form when requesting medication administration

_____ Agree to discuss my concerns with ________________________

_____ Provide corrections immediately to the staff for contact information, such
as, new phone numbers or a change of address


(Legal Guardian signature (Date)



Family Handbook Agreement


I (we) agree to cooperate with the general policies of Kountry Kids Day Care . I (we) have read this family hand book and agree to the responsibilities as a parent of an enrolled child. I (we) also agree to cooperate and abide by those policies and rules that may be established in the future by Kountry Kids. My (our) signature below, indicates that I (we) have received a copy of the Kountry Kids Daycare. We also agree to pay our childcare payments, co-pays, and other fees as stated in this handbook.

Parent/Guardian: ______________________________Date:_______
Spouse: _____________________________________Date:_______
Address: ________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________Work Phone:__________________



Return to the Director













CHART OF COMMON ILLNESSES
FEVER A child who has temperature elevation the night before the attending the Center should be presumed ill and should not return to the Center. If temperature is “normal” only with aspirin or acetaminophen, your child is probably still sick and should not attend. The center will send a child home who is acting sick and has a temperature equal to or greater than:
• 100 degrees F. auxiliary (in the arm pit)
• A temperature measured with an aural thermometer (in the ear) that corresponds to the 102 degrees F. in the rectum or 101 degrees F. in the mouth
Your child may return 24 hours after temperature returns to normal.
DIARRHEA If a child has 3 or more loose / watery stools or 1-2 loose/watery stools and poor fluid intake during the course of a day, the child will be excluded from the Center. Your child may return when bowel movements are normal for that individual child and fluid intake is good and MD note stating the child is able to return.
VOMITING If a child vomits and shows other signs of illness (not to be confused with infant’s occasional spit-ups) s/he will be sent home. A child who has vomited in the preceding 12 hours, is listless, or has a poor appetite, should not be brought to the Center.
UPPER RESPIRATORY ILLNESS (URI) Children who have congestion, large amounts of nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, listlessness, or an inability to keep up with the day’s activities should remain at home. Physician-documented allergic reactions and/or asthmatic-related conditions are excluded.
UNDIAGNOSED RASH Unless specifically diagnosed by your child’s pediatrician as non-contagious, the Center will send home any child who has or develops a rash during the day.
SEVERE COUGH (CROUP) Child may return to Center after illness has subsided.
CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE) There is a white or yellow eye discharge, redness, itching, and soreness. Child may return to Center 24 hours after treatment has begun if all drainage, excessive tearing and redness have subsided with MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
CHICKEN POX Child may return to Center after no new lesions have formed and all have crusted (scabbed over).
IMPETIGO Child may return to Center 24 hours after treatment has started with MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
HEAD LICE Child may return to Center 24 hours after treatment has started with MD proof that treatment was prescribed, and all the nits are gone.
STREP THROAT Child may return after physician’s diagnosis and 24 hours of treatment with antibiotic and MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
SCARLET FEVER A strep infection with a rash. Child may return to Center after being seen and diagnosed by physician and after 24 hours of treatment with antibiotic and MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
RUBELLA (German Measles) Child may return to Center no earlier than five days after rash appears
EAR INFECTION (WITH NO OTHER SYMPTOMS) There will be no exclusion
THRUSH A yeast infection with white patches in the mouth and/or bright red rash in the diaper area. Child may return to Center with MD note that treatment has been prescribed
ROSEOLA (BABY MEASLES) Child may return to Center once rash completely disappears.
FIFTH DISEASE Child may return to Center when fever is gone and rash fades.
RINGWORM Child may return to Center 48 hours after treatment has begun with MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
PINWORMS Child may return to Center 24 hours after treatment has begun with MD proof that treatment was prescribed.
HAND, FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE Child may return to Center when lesions disappear (usually after five days).
MEDICAL POLICIES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
(Adapted from US Health Department Guidelines and American Academy of Pediatrics)