Contract Info - 

Please take your time reading these rules. If you have questions or concerns regarding the daycare, please call me at once.

1. Trial Period - I will have an one-week trial period for your child(ren). Occasionally a child may not fit into the daycare environment. If after we discuss the problem and a solution cannot be found a (1) one-week notice of termination will be given so you may find alternative care for your child(ren)

2. Termination of Care - If at any time you wish to remove your child(ren) from my care, a (2) two-week written notice must be given. If a written notice is not provided you will be responsible for payment. I also reserve the right to terminate due to non-payment, continued late payments or any other irreconcilable differences. You will also be given a (2) two-week notice if the circumstance warrants one.

3. Discipline - If at any time disciplinary action must be taken with your child(ren) he or she will be made to site in a "Time Out" chair until they can resume play. There will be no physical discipline used in my home. If your child(ren) display continued disciplinary problems on a daily basis, I will discuss the situation with you and try to find a suitable solution. If a solution cannot be reached and unacceptable behavior continues care may be terminated under the conditions set in number (2) two. Note: I will not tolerate the use of profanity in my home by children or parents.

4. Health - Maryland laws prohibits me from caring for sick children in my home. If your child(ren) becomes sick during the night hours please phone me in the morning ASAP. Your child may NOT attend and will be sent home if they display any of the following symptoms: FEVER ABOVE 100 DEGREES (FEVER MUST BE ABSENT FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR CHILD(REN) MAY RETURN), DIARRHEA, VOMITING, RUNNY NOSE WITH A COLORED DISCHARGE, RASH, HEAD LICE, OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Please be advised that if your child(ren) is treated for a specific illness with an antibiotic they must remain on that antibiotic for a full 24 hours BEFORE returning to daycare.

5. If the Provider is ill - If the provider or member of the providers family is ill, the parent(s) will be notified immediately that care for the child(ren) will not be available due to illness so that the parent(s) can find alternative care for the child(ren). The Provider is allowed (6) six paid sick days per year. Any sick days after the sixth will not be charged to you unless vacation days are used.

6. Back up Day Care - Parents are responsible for finding backup daycare. The provided will attempt to arrange for a substitute when possible, but if unable will provide the parents with referrals for substitute care.

7. Medication - I will not administer any prescription or non-prescription medication without a signed and dated medication form. All medication must be clearly marked with your child’s name and amount of dosage and times to be administered. You must provide any over the counter medications such as Tylenol. If your child(ren) has any medication or food allergies I must be notified in writing.

8. Child Abuse - As being a licensed daycare provider, the provider is required by law to report to the local Social Services Agency any suspicion of Physical or sexual Abuse or any suspected neglect of the child(ren)

9. Food - I am enrolled in Maryland's Child Care Food Program, therefore the following meals will be provided depending on your child(ren) care hours: Breakfast (if care begins before 9am), Lunch (if care begins before 11am) and Dinner (if care begins before 4pm and ends after 6pm). (2) Two snacks will also be provided during your Childs care if feasible. INFANTS: All formula, baby food and cereal must be provided by the guardian/parents.

10. Rest Period - Each child will be required to have a rest period during their hours of care.

11. Vacation Days & Holidays - I will take (2) Two weeks paid vacation per year for which payment is due on the last scheduled childcare day before my vacation. I will give you at least a (2) two weeks advance notice of my vacation so you may arrange for alternate childcare during that time. A (2) two week notice is required. If a (2) two weeks notice is not given, you will be responsible for payment. The following Holidays in which the daycare will be closed and payment is still required: NEW YEARS EVE, NEW YEARS DAY, GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER, MOTHERS DAY, FATHERS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, 4TH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. Again, you must make alternate care arrangements for these days. 

12. Substitute Care - I do have a registered substitute to provide care in my home for emergency situations or short trips that don’t include the children. I strongly recommend that you have a backup caregiver should the substitute be unavailable during an emergency.

13. Payments - (1) One week advance payment is due before care begins for your child(ren). Payments are then due (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) in advance for the following week(s) on Friday. Payments are due in cash. No checks will be accepted effective 01/01/02. There is also no accredit available. You count on your paycheck to help meet your obligations, as I count on your prompt payment so I can meet mine. A late payment charge of $5.00 will be charged for each day payments are late. Late payments are unacceptable and could be cause for termination of this agreement. If you are enrolled in the Purchase of Care Program and payment is delayed or discontinued you are responsible for any payments not made by them.

14. Late Pick up, Early Drop Off and extended Daycare - You are expected to pick your child(ren) no later that 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. A $5.00 late charge will be imposed for each additional 15 minutes. If a problem arises please call me as soon as possible. If your child(ren) arrives at Daycare more that 15 minutes before your scheduled drop off there will also be a $5.00 chare imposed for every 15 minutes early. These charges will apply unless arrangements were agreed upon by you and I any additional days past 5 will be charged at 35.00 a day. If your child is normally in school full time and the school is closed due to snow days, professional day, etc. and your child(ren) must be in my care for the full day the $35.00 a day charge will apply. When school is closed for a full week due to Christmas vacation, Easter vacation etc. the going weekly rate for the child’s age group will apply.

15. Traveling -  As a parent/guardian, of the aforementioned child I grant permission for my child(ren) to  be transported to a location away from the childcare site. This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of Nancy's Christian Daycare employees and/or substitutes and/or volunteers/chaperons. Your Child(ren) will be required to be properly restrained in a seat restraint according to the law of Maryland. As parent/guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor participant. I agree on behalf of myself, my child(ren) named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless  Nancy's Christian Daycare, its employees, volunteers/chaperons from any and all actions, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and all consequential damages arising from or in connection with my child or in connection with any illness or injury or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the daycare, employees or volunteers/chaperons for reasonable attorney's fees and expenses arising therewith.

16. Photography - As a parent/guardian, of the aforementioned child I give Permission for Nancy's Christian Daycare and it affiliates to photograph and/or videotape my child, or to supervise another individual to  photography, and/or videotape my child. The aforementioned images may be used in educational, advertisement/promotional activities without compensation.  Please be advised that Nancy's Christian Daycare will take the utmost care in regards to your child's safety.

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