HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter from jennifer Bailey
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March 18, 1996
Meridian City Council
Meridian, Idaho 83642
To Whom It May Concern;
This letter is in regards to a proposal that sits before
you, for an in home daycare located at 889 N Filmore.
Many families today, are two income families as you well
know, but not all jobs are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. And
many of us that work nontraditional hours also have children
that need care.
My husband works for Hewlett Packard, a large employer in
Ada County. Our work hours overlap leaving a time when
neither of us can be home to care for our children.
With the lack of childcare after the hours of 6:00 pm, alot
of families are forced to leave their children with
unlicensed careproviders, family members and neighbors.
My plea to you is to take a look at all of us who need qood
childcare when making your decision on the daycare license
for 889 N Filmore, Meridian, Idaho.
Thank you, for your time and consideration.
Sincerel~, ~
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Heatthy Beginnings Daily Schedule
7:30am Breakfast - is a very important start to your child's day. I believe that a
nutritious breakfast will promote growth of a child's body & mind - a monthly menu will
be followed mandated by the Idaho food program.
8:30am Group PreschooI- I have an established preschool curriculum to prepare
children for kindergarten & beyond. Each month a newsletter will be available with
the curriculum for that month outlined week by week.
1 0:00am
Morning Snack
10:30am One on One learning - This is my time to asses your child's learning
strengths and to improve on his/her weaker areas. I feel that this one on one time is
essential for equipping the child with the skills needed for continued education.
12:00pm Lunch - I have taken extensive classes in nutrition and will provide
balanced meals with plenty of fresh fruits & veggies - a monthly menu will be followed
mandated by the Idaho food program.
1 :OOpm Nap - Each child will have their own mat & blanket. If your child is not a
napper, I will provide quiet activities for him/her during this time.
2:00pm Outdoor activities - I will bring the children outside everyday, weather
permitting. Even in the winter months we will bundle up to play outside.
3:30pm
Afternoon Snack
4:00pm Health & Fitness - I want the children to be able to learn healthy eating &
fitness habits early in life. I believe when health & fitness are a part of your child's
every day schedule it will be natural for them to continue a healthy lifestyle as they
become adults.
5:00pm Playtirre - this time is for the children to be able play free without having
to participate in scheduled activities or programs.
6:00pm Dinner - A hot delicious dinner will be served for children with late
working parents - a monthly menu will be followed mandated by the Idaho food
program.
7:00pm Indoor activities - My favorite time for arts & crafts. I will incorporate the
morning preschool curriculum for the evening indoor activity.
8:00pm
Evening Snack
8:30pm Storytirre/Bedtirre - The children will prepare for bed or for departure
before they choose a story to be read each night.
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HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
Child I nfonmtion
City
Birth Date
Hm Phone
, State_Zip
Child's full name
Name( s) used by family or nickname
Child's Address
Parent/Guardian name
Address
Social Security #
Farrily Infonmtion
City
Occupation
Age-
I State_Zip
Wr<. phone
Parent/Guardian name
Address
Social Security #
City
Occupation
Age-
, State_Zip
Wr<. phone
Other adult family members in the household:
Name
Name
Name
Name
Relation to child
Relation to child
Relation to child
Relation to child
Other children in the household - please list in order of birth:
Name Sex
Name Sex
Name Sex
Name Sex
Name Sex
Name Sex
Age
Age
Age
Age
Age
Age
Has either parent been divorced?
Custody arrangements:
People restricted from seeing child:
Separated?
Previously Married?
Is either parent from another country? If yes, where?
\M1at is the primary language used in the home?
Other languages used in the home:
Credit I nfonmtion
Please list at least two credit references (Le. landlord, bank, finance co. etc.)
Name Business Phone
Name Business Phone
Name Business Phone
Name Business Phone
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Sociallnfonmtion
Does you child prefer to play: Alone, with Adults, with other children.
V\11at type of activities does your child enjoy sharing with other family members?
Favorite toys and activities:
Indoor
Outdoor
List your child's favorite companions (real or imaginary):
Favorite foods:
Least favorite foods:
Please describe how your child prepares for naptime:
Any other interest, concerns, and/or fears that your child has:
Healthlnfonmtion
Has your child had any serious illnesses, operations, or accidents?
If yes, please describe
Special considerations due to general physical condition
Allergies - food or otherwise:
Date of last physical exam:
Is child currently taking medication?
Doctor
Please list:
Phone
Wlat word does you child use for: urine bowel movement
\Ivt1at responsibility does your child assume in toileting?
Does your child sleep through the night without urinating?
recommend pull-ups or other protection?
***A copy of immunization records must be given to provider upon enrollrnent***
If not, do you
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AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICATION:
I, I hereby grant permission for Healthy Beginnings to give
medication as authorized to my child(ren) , while in
their care.
Parent/Guardian signature
Date
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/, authorize Healthy Beginnings to administer Tylenol
(acetaminophen), to my child(ren) if his/her temperature exceeds 100 degrees while in
their care.
Parent/Guardian signature . Date ~ ~-
***No medication will be given to any child without written pennission from parent/guardian***
AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
I, , authorize Healthy Beginnings to secure emergency
medical and/or surgical treatment from a licensed physician and lor hospital for my
child(ren) . Should such treatment be necessary, 1
understand that all responsible effort will be made to notify me before action is taken,
and I also agree that the expense of such emergency care will be accepted by me.
Parent/Guardian signature Date ~ ~-
AUTHORIZATION FOR TRANSPORTATION:
I, , authorize Healthy Beginnings to provide transportation in a
private or public vehicle for my child(ren), for the purpose of
field trips or emergencies.
Parent/Guardian signature
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AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT AND HOURS OF CARE:
1 agree to pay $ per (mo/wk) , due and payable on
the day of each (mo/wk). My child will arrive at _:_arrv'pm
and will be picked up at _:_arrv'pm.
Parent/Guardian signature
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OTHER PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS:
Parent/Guardian signature
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VARIABLE SCHEDULE ARRANGEMENTS:
Parent/Guardian signature
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Healthy Begllmings - General RlÙes - January 1, 1996
1. Immunizations:
All children will be age appropriately immunized within 14 days after the age of most recent shots
prior to enrollment, and must have a copy of their immunization records for my files or I cannot take
your child lUltil immunizations have been given.
2. Payment'ì: .
Tuition is paid in advance on the first of each month. No adjustment for absences can be made. A
child's staying home does not reduce my operational expenses. For the same reason, I ask for two
weeks written notice of withdrawal.
3. Vacaûon:
Two weeks vacation is allowed for year-rOlllld children only. No tuition is required for these days,
provided I receive two weeks advance notice.
4. HoUß:
Parents will sign their child(ren) in upon anival and sign them out upon departure. If your child is not
picked up at the agreed upon time you may be subject to a late charge of $2.00 per every 15 minutes.
If you need to change the agreed upon time I must be given 1 day advance notice
5. Sickness:
Please do not bring your child sick If they are contagious or have a fever of 100 or over, I will not
take them If they become sick here, I will have to call you to pick them up within the hour.
6. Infants:
Fonnula, baby food, bottles, wet wipes, and diapers will not be provided, so you must bring these
items for your child every day or every week. (I am in the process of signing up to participate in the
Idaho Food Program, and as soon as I do, I can provide fonnlÙa and baby food)
7. Toddlers:
I will help you potty train your toddler if we mutually agree that he/she is ready, and that the potty
training is continued consistently at home.
8. Toys:
Toys will be provided here, so to prevent lost or misplaced toys, I am asking that all toys be left at
home.
9. Blanlœt'ì:
Each child will need to bring 1 blanket wich will have child's name on it (I do have a pennanent
marker that can be used for this purpose). All blankets be washed once a week.
10. Oothing:
Every child will need to have extra change of clothing here for changes that need to be made.
11. Foods:
Nourishing hot meals will be provided If your child needs special foods parents & provider must
discuss this so that I can incorporate the childs special needs into my food program.
12. :Medicines:
Medicine needs to be in the origillal container with your child's name on it and the times it needs to
be given. Medication will not be given unless parent has signed for medication on the sign in book.
13. Discipline:
\Vbile your children are in my care they will be expected to participate in the CUITÎClÙum and get along
with the other children. -when a behavorial problem occurs I will: 1-Encournge your child to comct
his/her behavior. 2-Give your child a choice to try to direct them away from this behavior
3-Remove your child from the situaûon, she/he will spend a few minutes in time out (1 minute for
each year of age). When there seems to be an ongoing behavioral problem parents will be notified, I
expect parents to participate in the disciplinary process.
Parents Signature
Date
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