Our main objective is to have fun, improve social skills, and encourage creative expression. We will utilize a variety of activities to accomplish this goal. Free play, computer programs, reading, arts and crafts, music/singing, dancing, dramatic play/pretend, puzzles, and educational TV/videos are just some of the activities we will be doing.
helps to develop young brains and will play a strong role in day-to-day activities. We may have special music activities and may also play music during other activities, for example, during arts and crafts or meal times. Some of the music we will be using may include, classical, children’s songs (by a variety of artists), foreign language tapes and others.
will be used as a tool to help children unwind and relax. We usuaIly watch no more than one hour of television per day, and some days none at all. The exception may be on rainy days, or if we are having a particularly difficult day. Viewing will be limited to PBS and child-friendly, educational-style videos, such as Barney, Richard Scarry, Wee Sing, etc. We carefully screen everything the children watch and watch along with the children. We avoid any type of graphic images, potentially frightening images, unpleasant language, or anything of that nature, as we believe that young children are extremely impressionable. We prefer to the conservative side when choosing appropriate viewing.
For every 30 minute late pick up a flat fee will be assessed for all children picked up of $ 5.00. However, if tardiness continues this must be paid in cash at the time of pickup, or before the child’s next regularly scheduled day. This will be strictly enforced, and habitual tardiness may result in termination of services.
lnfant,under six months of age and older children who cannot hold their own bottles or sit alone shall be feeding, baby bottles shall never be propped and the infant’s head shall be elevated while feeding. The infant bottles shall be labeled and date for the day any unused formula or milk shall be discarded or return to the parent. The infant feeding formula and feeding plan should be completed for children less than 1 year of age.
Your specific rates will be outlined in your Contract and Rate Agreement. Tuition is due on Monday for the week of no later than your pick up time on Tuesday edch week for that particular t«eek’s daycare, unless another arrangement has been agreed upon in writing. Payment may be made by cash only. If you are constantly late paying then Repeated late payments may be grounds for termination and parents who are more than 2 weeks late on payment will be denied childcare until account is made current.
We participate in the U.S.D.A. Food Program and all meals will be provided at no cost to parents. All parents will be required to fill out the USDA Eligibility Form regardless of eligibility.
Smart Start Learning Home proposed age range of children to be served from 6 week through 12 years.