There are several forms you are required to complete prior to your child’s attendance:

1. Child Care Registration
2. Permission Authorization for field trips, transportation, bathing,
water activities, photo, video and surveillance activity.
3. Child Care Fee Agreement
4. Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Certificate of
Exemption (COE)
5. Completed USDA food program enrollment (if applicable)
6. A plan for special or individual needs of a child, including allergies
(if applicable)
7. An approved plan for physical restraint, which includes holding a
child as gently as possible to accomplish restraint (if applicable)
8. Medication authorization and medical procedure training (if
Applicable)
9. A form describing your child’s developmental, behavioral, health,
linguistic, cultural, social, and other relevant information.

These forms must be completed before your child can be enrolled in care. Make sure to fill out both sides of the forms when applicable and sign the forms. Please keep these records updated as they will be important in a medical emergency and many other times.

During business hours, you have the right to access any areas of my home licensed
for child care. You are welcome to visit or drop-in unannounced to observe your
child. You have the right to access your child’s file, provider training log(s), DEL
inspection checklist(s), and Facility Licensing Compliance Agreements. Please
schedule time in advance if you would like to have a meeting with me or my staff,
so we can arrange to speak away from the children.

Deposit: Your child's position is reserved upon receipt of $250.00 deposit.
Cost of Care: Your cost of care is due at the first of the month and prior to your
child’s first day of care. Unless other arrangements are made between the
parent and the provider.
Registration Fee: I require a yearly non-refundable registration fee of $250.00
to cover administrative costs.

We will meet at least once to review all the required forms for your child’s
enrollment, before the trial period begins. All forms must be completed with
the most current information. We will discuss how you will be paying, such
as check or cash and the fees for late and insufficient funds. We will discuss
our program, parent handbook and other policies and our house rules for the
children. This will be a time for you to share if your child has special needs,
food preferences and allergies; and your hopes and fears. Please also share
with us about your other child care experiences.

Payment Plan: Parents are required to pay for the time their children are scheduled
to be in care. In other words, parents are paying for a space whether their child is
attending or not. Payment for care is due before the first day of the month.
Special payment terms are negotiable on occasion and will be defined in the
contract. I accept cash or checks only at this time.
Holiday Pay: Fees are not reduced during months/weeks that have holidays,
emergency closures or vacations.
Family Discount: When more than one child from the same family is enrolled, a
$100.00 reduction is given for a second child enrolled.

1. The fee for late payment is $15.00 per day. If fees remain unpaid after a period of three days, your childcare will be terminated until ALL fees are paid in full. If you are on Working Connection Child Care this late fee will be reported.
2. The penalty for NSF checks is $25.00 plus any bank costs incurred by me. Cash payment is required for returned checks. You may be put on a cash only basis after the second NSF check.
3. Late pick-up fees are $10.00 per minute after 5:30 PM.

Field Trip Fees: Field trips are not a regular part of our monthly schedule. You will be notified if we are going to take a field trip and extra fees two weeks in advance. Parent volunteers, transportation, car seats and booster seats will be discussed in the notification.

1. Upon request I will give you a payment receipt when you pay for child care.
2. I Will provide a statement at the end of year if needed for tax purposes.