Saturday, December 5, 2009

Menu for Week of December 7, 2009

Monday:
Breakfast: Cold Cereal, Peaches, Milk
AM Snack: Wheat Toast, Apple Juice
Lunch: Hot Dogs, Cornbread, Pears, Green Beans, Milk
PM Snack: Cheddar Cheese, Fruit Cocktail
Dinner: Chicken Breasts, Rolls, Potatoes, Corn, Milk

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Wheat Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce, Milk
AM Snack: Oranges, Milk
Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Apples, Milk
PM Snack: Banana Bread, Milk
Dinner: Tuna Sandwiches, Salad, Peaches, Milk

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal, Oranges, Milk
AM Snack: Crackers, Milk
Lunch: Chicken Legs, White Rice, Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
PM Snack: Milk and Cookies
Dinner: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Cheese Stick, French Fries, Peaches, Milk

Thursday:
Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
AM Snack: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches
Lunch: Egg, French Toast, Hash Browns, Oranges, Milk
PM Snack: Cheese and Crackers
Dinner: Chicken Breasts, Rolls, Green Beans, Pears, Milk

Friday:
Breakfast: Pancakes, Peaches, Milk
Snack: Flour Tortillas with Cinnamon and Sugar, Apples
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches, Carrots, Pears, Milk
PM Snack: Crackers, Milk
Dinner: Chicken Soup, Wheat Bread, Peaches, Milk

Monday, November 30, 2009

December 2009 Activity Calendar

1 - Santa Advent Calendar
2 - Gingerbread Houses
3 - G is for Gingerbread
4 - Christmas Cookies
7 - Mittens
8 - Santa Shapes
9 - Hand Print Santa Cards
10 - Snowmen
11 - Christmas Wreaths
14 - Colors and Shapes Tree
15 - R is for Reindeer
16 - Gingerbread Men
17 - Snowman Dress-up
18 - I is for Icicle
21 - Christmas Tree Decorations
22 - Christmas Chains
23 - Paper Plate Snowman
28 - Winter Trees
29 - Snowscape
30 - January Calendars

Menu for Week of November 30, 2009

Monday:
Breakfast: Milk, Fruit Cup, Toast
AM Snack: Milk, Orange Slices
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches, Cheese Stick, Green Beans, Pears, Milk
PM Snack: Cheese Toast, Apple Juice

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Milk, Biscuits, Apples
AM Snack: Cheese and Crackers
Lunch: Hot Dogs, Corn Bread, Applesauce, Carrots, Milk
PM Snack: Muffins, Milk

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Life Cereal, Apple Juice, Milk
AM Snack: Fruit Cocktail, Tortillas with Cinnamon and Sugar
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Peas and Carrots, Bananas, Rolls, Milk
PM Snack: Teddy Grahams and Milk

Thursday:
Breakfast: Egg Breakfast Tacos, Apples, Milk
AM Snack: Banana Bread, Mandarin Oranges
Lunch: Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Oranges, Wheat Bread, Milk
PM Snack: Peanut Butter and Crackers

Friday:
Breakfast: Apple Muffins, Bananas, Milk
AM Snack: Animal Crackers and Pears
Lunch: Canadian Bacon Pizzas, Peaches, Milk
PM Snacks: Christmas Cookies and Milk

Contract Rules

As a parent, I know that plans can change very quickly, so I don’t feel it fair to require a contract defining a specific amount of time of service. That said, I also know, as a parent, that moving a child from one child care service to another too frequently is very taxing on a child and will cause unnecessary stress for them. Children deserve as much stability and happiness as possible, so all that I ask is that you take their needs into consideration before making a move from my service to another. If you feel like there is a conflict with my service, please address it with me before moving your child. I can assure you I will do everything I can to create harmony in my relationship with you and happiness for your child.
If after discussing any reasons for leaving with me, and you still decide to move your child to another service, or if you have unexpected changes in your family, I require 2 weeks notice, as this is my job and a means for providing for my family.
I will take the liberty of ending our contract if you are unable to follow the rules outlined.
**Any changes made to this contract will be presented to you in writing as those changes are made.

Hours of Service

My hours of business are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This is, of course, flexible according to your work schedule. You and I will sit down and set a specific time for drop off and pick up. I will expect you to be punctual when picking up your child. If you are late without notice, you will be charged an additional $5 per half hour. If it becomes a habit (happens consistently for two weeks), I will automatically increase your rates and change your pickup time.
If your schedule falls outside of my hours of business I will work with you. Depending on how many hours you are working, I may need to adjust your rates.
I choose not to accept children into my home on Saturdays and Sundays. Saturdays are used to prepare for the following week and Sundays are dedicated to my family. If you have a need for day care, I will consider watching your children for $5 per hour per child. You will also need to sign a transportation permission form as I spend most of the day Saturday running errands. This rule does not apply for Sundays. No business will be done on Sundays.
I will not be able to provide child care on the following days:
New Years Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
If I have a family vacation, I will let you know two weeks in advance so you will have time to find a backup.

Payment of Services

My rates are $5 an hour up to 4 hours, then it is $20 for a full time day.
As I am licensed, I do accept state subsidized funds to help with your child care expenses, if you qualify. However, any difference in payment and/or copayment will be expected at each pay period.
Payment will be expected on the Friday preceding the week of service. If your child is unable to attend the daycare 3 or more days of the week that has been paid, I will take that off of the following week.
I will not be able to accept your child if payment has not been received for the week of their arrival. The exception to this rule would be if payment is received on the Monday morning of that week, however a $15 late charge will be added to the total payment unless the reason for late payment is a sick child who was unable to attend the previous Friday.
If you pay with a check and that check bounces, you will still be responsible for the total in full as well as a $25 bounced check fee via cash or money order. Only cash or money orders will be accepted after one occurrence of a bounced check. If you are unable to pay the total in full for more than 2 weeks, our contract will be terminated.
I will provide you with a receipt of the end of each year showing how much you have paid throughout the year for tax purposes.
A finder’s fee (one day free day care) will be offered to each parent who refers my day care to a new client who enrolls their child(ren).
I will be taking children in the following age groups: Infants (0-11 months), Toddlers (12-36 months), and Preschoolers (3-5 year olds). I will not be taking school age children to maintain consistency amongst the children throughout the year. I am limited to one infant, up to three toddlers and up to 5 preschoolers. In total, I will only take in 5 children at a time (not including my two children).

Supplies Provided by Parents

Each child needs to come with a change of clothes for me to have on hand that are appropriate for the season and that fit the child comfortably. If you fail to provide the clothing, I will purchase it and add the reimbursement charge onto your bill for the following week.
Please also send each child with a favorite stuffed animal for comfort and a blanket that they enjoy sleeping with. Children always sleep better away from home when they have their own blanket that smells like home and that they can associate with the comforts of home. I will be sure to label each item that you send with your children with a removable label to ensure that it will make it home with them when the time comes.
A picture of your family would also be helpful. The state has asked that each licensed provider provide an emergency kit for each child and I would like to include a picture in each child’s kit.
If your child is in diapers, you will need to provide them. It may be easier to send a box of diapers and wipes with your child at the beginning of their time here. That way you won’t have to worry about packing up a diaper bag every morning. I will inform you when these supplies should run low so that you have enough time to bring more to me. Should you fail to provide diapers and wipes for your child, I will purchase them and provide a bill for you on your next day care payment.
Bottles and sippy cups also need to be provided by the parent. I would be happy to keep them here for you, so you won’t have to cart them back and forth every day. I will also keep these well labeled for you.
The food program provides formula for infants. If you choose not to use the brand that I use, you will need to provide the formula for your child.