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| Parent Handbook | As a partner in your child’s care, we aim to keep the lines of communication open. Our interaction with you is as important as our interactions with your child. You are welcome to visit and/or participate in our Centre at any time. We have set up a bulletin board at the Main Entrance and post information and resources we feel will be of interest to parents. The main door from the interior of the Building is locked and visitors must ring the bell in order to be permitted into the Centre. The individual Program Room doors where the children are learning and playing are also locked during the day, but parents are welcome to observe through the hall windows or to knock and have staff open and give access to the Room. Each Program has cubbies or designated places for the children's belongings at the entrance to the room. Feel free to call at any time during the day or to set an appointment with me to discuss any problems or suggestion you have with regards to your child’s care.
Please take the time to go over your Parent’s Manual to ensure you understand the policies that are in place to help keep the Centre a happy environment for everyone involved. If you have any questions at all, I will be happy to go over them with you.
Thank you for choosing Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre. And once again……W.E.L.C.O.M.E.!!
See Below or Download a Copy of Child's Paradise Handbook in PDF format:
Sincerely,
Marcinda Pinsent
Operator | | Philosophy |
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 | Child’s Paradise Day Care is dedicated to providing outstanding childcare services. We aim to provide a bright and fun place for children to learn and grow. The childcare environment is clean, comfortable and secure. The staff offer warm consistent care to teach and nurture children in a...
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| Admission and Discharge |
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 | As per the Parent Agreement, upon enrolment of a child, the parent agrees to pay a deposit of two weeks’ fees if you require the lowered pre-paid childcare rates, which will cover the last two weeks of childcare. All registration forms containing child development information...
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| Inclusion Policy |
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 | At Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre we believe that children have the right to attend the childcare centre of their choice and the parents are integral to a successful integration process into childcare. We will make every attempt possible to be responsive to the needs of the children and families within our community. Children with special needs are welcomed into our Programs and we feel that including children of varying needs and abilities enhances the entire childcare experience for all children, parents and caregivers. Children learn the uniqueness and individuality of people and learn to understand and accept others. Our staff are dedicated to being collaborative and flexible in their approach to caring for and supporting all children to develop to their maximum potential. We believe in forming partnerships with families and outside service providers to find ways to include and meet the developmental needs of all children and remove barriers that prevent children from actively participating in our Progr
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Canadian Human Rights Act
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| Integration Period |
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 | Your child’s happiness is paramount, as it is for all the children in our care. To ensure everyone is happy with the child care arrangements provided for your child, a two-week trial period exists prior to the finalization of care. At the end of the two week trial period, the parents and the...
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| Hours of Service-Holidays |
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 | Our hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The base day is 7:30-4:30 with extended hours 6:30-7:30 and 4:30-5:30
Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre will be closed from Christmas Day to January 2nd.
Statutory Holidays:
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
New...
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| Arrival and Pick-Up |
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 | Only authorized names that appear on the registration forms will be permitted to pick up the child, unless a written note is received specifying otherwise. Staff will ask for proof of identification (photo I.D. required) from any individual not authorized or from any individual they do not know....
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| Fee Policy and Late Pick-Up Policy |
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 | Upon enrolment, the Parent agrees to submit the payment equivalent to two week's fees (which covers the last two weeks of care), along with the required registration forms and immunization records. Fees for the month are billed bi-weekly. Payment may be made by cash or cheque. Cheques are...
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| Confidentiality Policy |
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 | A child's record is considered privileged and confidential.
The right to every child and family to privacy is recognized and protected to the greatest extent possible.
Parents have access to their child's records...
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| Field Trip Policy |
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 | The children may go for walks in the local community. These excursions are considered part of the daily program and will not include motor transportation. No private vehicles, other than the case of a parent/guardian transporting his/her own child, will be used for transportation of any child in...
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| Programming |
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 | Daily schedules and weekly/monthly program plans will be posted in each individual Program Room with Themes of the Week/Month based on the interests of the children and of the community.
The plans allow for indoor and outdoor, quiet and active play and teacher-directed and child-directed...
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| Parental Involvement |
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 | At Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre, we operate with an Open Door Philosophy. Parents are welcome to visit the Centre at any time and in any location where their child will be receiving care. All we ask is that parents respect nap times so that children are not disturbed.
Parents who would...
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| Health Policy |
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 | The DAY NURSERIES ACT recommends that prior to a child starting in a Day Nursery should have a complete medical and up-to-date immunizations.. The parent must fill out the medical and immunization forms from the Parent Package and affix signatures where applicable.
Illness
Please go over this...
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| Administration of Medication |
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 | In accordance with Day Nursery Legislation, all medication must be placed in a lockable container. Should the medication be required in the evening, it is the parent's responsibility to take it home at the end of the day. Any medication that is not to be refrigerated will be placed in the locked...
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| Behaviour Management Policy |
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 | Preferred Practices
In the Child Care setting there are acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. We need to ensure the children are protected, safe and healthy, and to ensure that the rights of others and the Centre are protected.
Children are disciplined in a positive manner at a level that...
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| Behaviour Code Policy |
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 | It is natural for a child to feel angry in response to restrictions or interference. The child needs to know that he/she can assert themselves safely in our environment.
The following are the behavioural expectations of the children in our Centre:
To be responsible for what they say and...
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| Suspected Child Abuse Policy |
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 | The four areas covered under the term child abuse are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and child neglect. In an individual case, there could be only one form of abuse or a combination of types of abuse. Child Abuse is a serious occurrence by definition of the Day Nurseries Act. It is...
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| Serious Occurence Policy |
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In the event of a Serious Occurrence, the following steps will be taken:
Immediate attention is to be provided as required. Provide First Aid or call 911.
Staff will report the occurrence to the Supervisor or the person in charge immediately.
This person(s) are responsible for...
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| Meals and Snacks |
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 | Good nutrition is essential for the healthy growth and development of children. This is an important part of our Program.
All menus are prepared according to the Canada Food Guide, with 2 snacks and a hot lunch.
The food is prepared on-site by a staff member certified in Safe Food...
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| Anaphylaxic Policy |
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 | At Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre, we realize the importance of identification of all anaphylactic children. We have this Policy in place to help in ensuring that the children in our Centre are safe at all times. While it is impossible to create a risk-free environment, we take the...
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| Alternate Place of Shelter |
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 | In case of emergency requiring evacuation of the Centre, the staff will transport the children to the Flamingo Dining Lounge Banquet Room at 435 O’Brien Road, Renfrew, Ontario. 613-432-4959.
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| Clothing and Possessions |
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 | Due to our changing seasons, please ensure proper clothing for indoor and outdoor play. Please label all articles of your child's clothing. In case of an accident, we request a full change of clothes be brought to the Centre. Please return all "day care clothing" (emergency clothing we...
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| Toilet Training |
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 | At Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre, we do not have a specific age for toilet training, however it is expected that every child enrolled is encouraged to perform the toilet routine of sitting on the toilet. Toilet training is achieved when the child has control over urination and bowel...
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| Communication |
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 | Open communication between the Centre staff and the parents is an important part of child care.
Daily communication between staff and parents will occur.
Staff will inform parents of events of the day and parents should inform staff of any relevant information that will help staff better...
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| Policy Regarding Placement of Students |
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 | Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre is very interested in being involved in the development of the students at local educational institutions. At times throughout each year, the Centre may approve the placement of students in any or all of the programs. This placement could be a one hour...
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| Compliance With Policies Of The Centre |
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 | The above Policies and Procedures are put in place to make sure that your child’s day in our Centre runs smoothly, securely, and safely and is filled with appropriate learning experiences.
All individuals with interactions within the Child’s Paradise Day Care Centre are expected to...
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