For More Information, Please Contact Ms. Haugabook at 313-673-7465 Or Email

2016 - 2017Before & After Day Care

(Latchkey/Homework Help)

Visit us @beforeafterdaycare.com

For more information, please contact Ms. Haugabook at 313-673-7465 or email:

The Before & After Day Care latchkey programis for students attending this on-site school only. Our program is designed to meet the needs of both parents and students.We offer homework help in small group settings; lots of fun and fieldtrips on half days. All activities are planned to stimulate students’ minds, as well as nurturing children in a safe and compassionate environment.

BACKGROUND

The Before & After School Program is runby Ms. Haugabook, an educator at Bates Academy. Ms. Haugabook has more than just the proper education, holding a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, she has the experience. Having put her three children through Detroit Public Schools, she understands the necessary steps to help a child succeed with the goal of attending college. The staff is reliable and has background in health and education and has taken steps to ensure they stay ahead of the educational curve. We are licensed & insured and make asserted efforts to comply with guidelines mandated by the State of Michigan.

FOCUS

The Before & After School program will work together with teachers to make sure that we provide students with the appropriate materials to improve their academic success.

GOAL

To service and support the families of each school Before & After Day Care services

Mission Statement

The objective of our facility is to provide a safe environment to all children regardless of religious beliefs, age, race and disability. Our intent is to provide a solid, invigorating foundation for each child to build upon in a positive atmosphere. Our facility also ensures a healthy, nurturing, learning environment to all children who are enrolled here.

Philosophy Statement

Eachstaff member’s goal is to nurture and supply children with good social skills so they can be ready for a future of learning. We believe that the role of the caregiver is to provide safe surroundings for the children in order for them to flourish according to the established goal & mission. It is our belief that children should be given loving care regardless of their way of life. We believe that parents and community members contribute to the children’s future because it takes a village to raise a child and children learn fromtheir environment. It is our affirmation that knowledge is the most powerful tool a child can acquire.

Vision Statement

The Before & After Day Care program is a latchkey program designed to provide awarm, safe & learning environment for the students until the students are picked up by their parents with emphasis of meeting the needs of the family.

Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday 6:30A.M. to Start of Class & from Dismissal to 6:30P.M.

PAYMENT & FEES

Enrollment Registration Fee Required for Registered & Drop-Ins: $25 non-refundable

NUMBER OF STUDENTS / WEEKLY COST
A.M. ONLY / WEEKLY COST
P.M. ONLY / WEEKLY COST
A.M. & P.M.
1 student / $25 / $ 40 / $ 50
2 students / $ 50 / $ 75 / $90

Family discounts for two or more children are applied to P.M. and Weekly A.M.& P.M. Sessions.
Please be aware that we only operate when school is open.
DHS Payments are accepted; however parents must pay tuition while waiting on approval from DHS.

Drop-inFees for Registered Students: $10(a.m. or p.m. only)

Drop-In Fee for a.m. & p.m. on same day: $15

Drop-in Fees for Non-Registered Students: $15 (a.m. or p.m. only)

Drop-in Fees for Non-Registered Students on Half Days: $20

If your child “drops-in” more than one day in a week, you will be charged for a full week of tuition.

Each week’s tuition is non-transferable.

PAYMENT POLICY

Latchkey payments are due by the end of each week (Fridays). If for any reason students have a short week, then the latchkey payment is due by that last day of school. Any late payment will result in an additional $25.00 charge. If we still have not received your payment by the end of following Friday, your child will be automatically dropped from theprogram (No exceptions)!

We accept personal checks, cashier’s check & Money Orders made payable to: Before & After Day Care

You may also pay online atbeforeafterdaycare.com and please note that outstanding balances will be followed-up with a Petition to Small Claims Court with late and filing fees.

Late pick-up fee: Latchkey closes at 6:30 pm sharp! Please pick up your child on time; otherwise, there will be a fee of $1 for the first minute after 6:30 p.m.and every minute afterward. Police will be called if you are more than half hour late without notice and it will be considered abandonment & neglect. If late pick-up becomes a habit, you will be warned and if it continues, your child will be terminated from the program.

Child Absence: Full tuition is due regardless of absences, unless your child was absent for a full week. No tuition during breaks such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter Break, etc.

If school is closed for any reason before 6:30 A.M. or 3:40 P.M. (EXAMPLE: DUE TO THE WEATHER OR FACILITY PROBLEMS) THERE WILL NOT BE LATCHKEY. IN THE EVENT OF THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, CONTACT THE SCHOOL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Withdrawal and Termination Policy: Please give us at least two weeks written notice before withdrawing your child from latchkey or you will be required to pay your normal tuition fees. If your child has been terminated from the program due to bad behavior or other reasons, we will give you a one week notice unless (you) the parent require immediate termination. We will protect all children according to DHS Rules & Regulations.

DAILY ROUTINE

Games & Coloring/free play / 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.
Breakfast (provided by the school) / 8:00 A.M. to 8:30A.M. / Clean-up & Ready for class
Afternoon - Students enter latchkey from class / 3:40 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.
Snacks clean up & rest time
Activities & Homework help / 3:50 PM -4:15 PM
4:15 PM -6:30 PM

During Rest Time, the children will be allowed to rest their heads on the table; each child may bring their own small pillow, and at the end of each week it will be sent home to be washed. Those who do not wish to take a nap may quietly work on activities (HOMEWORK HELP). We will go outdoors to play on the school’s playground if the weather permits).

Food and Nutrition:Snacks are not provided; please send a snack for after school.

*If your child or children have any food allergies, please provide us with a note and we will make the appropriate accommodations. ______

Pick-Up Procedure: After the students are dismissed to latchkey, they will be required to sign in. All parents/ guardians are required tosign out their child or children at the time of pick-up. Staff will not be able to release any students to any person not listed on the information card. Please notify us with a written note or call us if someone other than those persons listed on the information sheet will be picking-up your child or children.

Discipline:Our policies on discipline at Before & After Day Care will be in compliance with Rule 400.5107, #107 of the Childcare Center Rules as outlined by the Licensing Division of the State of Michigan Department of Social Services, that state the following:

Rule #107(1) Staff shall use positive methods of disciple, which encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem, and cooperation.

Rule#107(2) Staff shall be prohibited from using the following means of punishment:

Hitting, shaking, pinching, or inflicting a form of corporal punishment.
Restricting a child’s movement by binding or tying him or her.
Inflicting mental or emotional punishment, such as humiliating, shaming or threatening a child.
Depriving a child of meals, snacks, rest, or necessary toilet use.
Confining a child in an enclosed area, such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar cubicle.

Rule #107(3) Non-severe discipline of restraint may be used when reasonably necessary, based on a child’s development, to prevent a child from harming himself or herself or to prevent a child from harming other persons or property, excluding those of punishment prohibited by sub rule (2) of this rule.

Health Care Policies & Illness: If your child gets sick during latchkey you will be called to pick up your child. In extreme cases, they will not be permitted to attend latchkey without a Doctor’s note. Medication can be administered with proper approval from the parent/guardian. We will provide every child with soap to wash their hands before & after eating. Every table & all toys will be sanitizedproperly according to rules of safety & environmental.

Homework: The parents have a choice for their child to start homework or participate in other activities.

ALL SEVEN (7) PAGES BELOW MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT INCLUDING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS THANK YOU,

Before & After Day Care Latchkey Registration Form 2016-2017 Start date______

SCHOOL: ______

Child’s First Name______Last Name______Birth Day______Grade

Mother’s Name______cell______work______

Address______Alt. phone______

City______Zip______Email______

Father’s Name______cell______work______

Address______Alt. phone______

City______Zip______Email______

EMERGENCY CONTACT OTHER THAN PARENTS Name______PHONE______

Please do not release my child to______

Please circle your child’s schedule. My child will be attending latchkey on the following days

Schedule: Morning/AFTER SCHOOL / BOTH MondayTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Health Statement

I certify that my child is in good health and there are no restrictions unless listed below.

Restrictions:______Parent Signature______Comments: Allergies/Medication Alerts/Special Information (If none- initial: ______)

Pricing and Payment Terms and Conditions:If your child come to latchkey for even five minutes you are require to pay.

Weekly fee for full time program participates is $50. $25 for a.m. only, $40 for p.m. only along with $25 non-refundable registration. Drop-in fees are $10 for a.m. or p.m. $ 15.00 for the a.m. & p.m. on the same day. More than one day “drop-in” is a full week of tuition.

FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

I have registered for the days/sessions listed above. I understand that I am responsible for the payments. I received a copy of the Latchkey regulations and agree to comply with them.

Parent Signature ______Date______

Payment: Registration Fee $25plus weekly fee $______Total $______

Cashier Check/Money Order/Personal Check/Cash

Please contact Ms. Haugabookat 313-673-7465 or email:or more information.

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Before & After Day care Latchkey

Child Placement Contract

Note: This contract is required of all licensed child care centers by 400.5105b of the Michigan Administrative Code. The Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services are required to inspect the child care center and enforce the contract based on the terms provided in this contract.

As of September 6,2016the Before & After Day Care agrees to provide child care services for

s of September 06, 2011, the Before & After Day Care agrees to provide child care services for
he followingtract based on the ______

(Child/ren’s Name & Date of Birth)

Part1: Provisions agreed to by child care provider:

Before & After Day Care will abide by the following provisions of the Michigan administrative code:

R400.5106 Program Rule 106. (1) A Before & After Day Care shall provide a program of daily activities and relationships that offers opportunities for the developmental growth of each child in the following areas:

(a)Physical development, including large and small muscles.

(b)Social development, including communication skills.

(c)Emotional development, including positive self-concepts.

(d)Intellectual development.

(2) A center shall permit parents to visit the program for the purpose of observing their children at all times

(3) A center operating with children in attendance for 5 or more continuous hours a day shall provide the children with rest time.

(4) A center shall provide children with a daily activities guide relating to the curriculum and outdoor activities if child attend 5 hours or more.

(5) Television, video tapes, movies, electronic devices and computers shall be designed for children’s education and/or enjoyment, and shall be suitable to the age of the child in terms of content and length of use. (b) Other activities shall be available to children during television/movie viewing.

R 400.5102 Licensee shall have the following administrative responsibilities regarding staff: (b) Develop and implement a written screening policy for all staff and volunteers, including parents, who have contact with children.

Part 2: Provisions agreed to by parent, legal guardian or responsible adult

I______(parent or legal guardian) will provide Before & After Day Care staff with my child’s Immunizations records, Health Appraisal and all necessary health records. I will update these records yearly or as needed.

My child is in good health with no activities restrictions ______(initial).

My child’s immunizations are up- to- date and a copy is attached ______(initial).

I hereby certify that immunizations are not being administered due to religious, medical or other reasons ______(initial).

I assume responsibility for my child’s state of health while at under care of Before & After Day Care______(initial).

I understand that the staff will contact me if my child is sick, upon the child return I will bring the doctor’s statement to verify my child’s release to return to school.

Upon signing this agreement, the parent, legal guardian or responsible adult agrees to abide by all the provisions contained in this contract.

Parent or Legal Guardian ______Date______

(print Name) (signature)

Amevi Ahocou______Title, owner

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Before & After Care Latchkey

Parent Statement for Licensing Binder & Parent Handbook/Outdoor play area

I have been informed that as required by the Child Care Organizations Act, 1973 PA 116, as amended, the Before & After Day Care Latchkey programs are required to maintain a licensing binder of all licensing inspections reports, special investigation reports and all related corrective action plans.

The binder is available to parents for review during latchkey hours and is located on site at each latchkey’s room.

Licensing inspection and special investigation reports from the past year are available on the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing website at Michigan.gov/michicare.

I have received, read and understand the information outlined in the Before & After Day Care Latchkey Parent Handbook.

Outdoor play area: School – age centers operating in school buildings approved by Michigan department of education are exempt from subrule (11) of this rule, provided the licensee informs parents, in writing at the time of enrollment, if the center plans to use a public school’s outdoor play area and equipment that does not comply with this rule.

______

Parent’s Name

______

Child/ren’s Name

______

Date

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MEDIA RELEASE FOR STAFF & STUDENTS

(Parent/Guardian / Staff Release --- For Before & After Care School Use)

From time to time Before & After Care Latchkey interview and/or photograph students as part of coverage of positive Latchkey events. To allow that to happen we need to have the permission of the students' parents or guardians. By checking the "grant" box and signing your permission on this form, you are indicating that you are agreeing to allow the use of such materials for the present school year. Please sign and return this

form to your child's Latchkey caregiver.

I hereby (please check one box)

___grant permission

___do not grant permission

for ______Before & After Care to publish, copyright, or

(Student’s / Staff name)

use all video, photographs, computer-generated imagery, and printed and spoken words in which my son/daughter is included, taken by staff, students. I further agree that Before & After Care can use these photographs, video and words for any exhibitions, displays, web pages and publications, without reservation or compensation, for the 2016-2017 school year.

ANY SUCH ITEM WILL BE VIEWED BY THE PARENT BEFORE PUBLICATION GRANTING PERMISSION FIRST.

School name ______

Student name ______Grade ______

Parent name ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

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