Little Embers Day School, Inc.

4050 Mercy Court

Murfreesboro, TN 37128

615-895-4741

615-895-4948

All information is required and must be completed by the parent(s) or legal custodian(s). If unknown, use N/A or none until it can be added later and initialed.

Child’s Information:

Child’s Birth Date: ______Date of Admission: ______

Full Name of Child:______What does the child like to be called: ______

Parent’s Information:

Mother’s Name______

Address:______

Phone: Home______Work ______Cell ______

Where employed: ______

Father’s Name ______

Address:______

Phone: Home ______Work ______Cell ______

Where employed:______

Custodial Parent (if divorced) ______(Copy of custody order provided?) Yes/No

Personal authorized to pick up and transport the child other than the parent or custodian: (Give full name and phone number of the person to whom the child may be released. They must be listed below to insure the child’s safety. A phone call is not acceptable permission of the parent(s) or custodian(s).

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Emergency Information:

Name of person(s) and the phone numbers, other than the child care staff, authorized to act for the parent in an emergency.

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Name of Physician: ______Office phone:______

Medical Association and address:______

Special written doctor’s instructions for care or medical treatment given ______
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To whom any medical training/instructions/permission given:______

Any food/environmental/drug allergies: ______

Other children and members of the family:

Birthdate School/Work

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Eating Habits:

What time does the child eat breakfast: ______Lunch ______Supper ______

Between meal snacks?______Does he/she feed him/her self?______

What is the child’s attitude toward eating?______

Does the child refuse to eat:______How is this handled and by whom? __
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The child’s favorite foods: ______

(If your child is an infant, use a separate sheet for information about the formula, bottle schedule, etc. The parent must work closely with the child care facility while introducing new baby foods and table foods to the child.)

Developmental Health History:

What health problems has your child had in the past? ______
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What health problems does your child have now? ______
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Other than listed above:

Does your child have any allergies? If so, what and when? ______
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How severe? ______

Does your child take any medication regularly? If so, what and when. ______

Has your child ever been hospitalized? If so, when and why? ______

Does your child have any recurring chronic illness or health problems such as:

___ Asthma ___ Cerebral Palsy ___ Developmental Delay ___ Seizure Disorder

___ Diabetes ___ Frequent Earaches ___ Hemophilia __Other ______

If medically diagnosed, what is the name of the doctor who diagnosed the illness or health problem: ______

Do you have any other concerns about your child’s health? ______

Developmental (compared with children your child’s age)

Does your child have any problems with walking, running or moving? Please explain: ______
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Does your child have any problems seeing? Please explain: ______

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Does your child have any problems hearing? Please explain: ______

Does your child have any problems using his/her hands (such as with puzzles, small building pieces)? Please explain. ______

Daily Living

What is your child’s typical eating pattern? ______

Is your child on any special diet? Please describe: ______

Write N/A (non-applicable) If you child is too young for the following questions to apply.

How well does your child use table utensils (cup, spoon, fork)? ______

How well does your child indicate bathroom needs? ______

Words for urination? ______

Words for bowel movement? ______

Special words for body parts? ______

What are your child’s regular bladder and bowel patterns? Do you want us to follow a particular plan for toileting? ______

For toddlers, please describe use of diapers or toileting equipment (such as potty, toilet seat adapter). ______

What is your child’s regular sleeping patterns? Awakes at ______

Naps at ______Goes to bed at ______

What help does your child need to get dressed? ______

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Social Relationships/Play

What ages are your child’s most frequent playmates? ______

Is your child friendly? ______Aggressive? ______Shy? ______

Withdrawn? ______

Does your child play well alone? ______

What is your child’s favorite toy? ______

Is your child frightened by: ____ animals ___ rough children ___ loud noises

___ the dark ___ storms _____ anything else?

Who does most of the disciplining? ______

What is the best way to discipline your child, EXCLUDING physical punishment? ___

With which adults does your child have frequent contact? ______

Does your child use a special comforting item (such as a blanket, stuffed animal, doll)? ______

Is there any other information that you wish to share that would assist in meeting your child’s needs? ______

Note: The content of this health history has been taken from “Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs,” a publication of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and used by permission. NAEYC, 1506 16th Street, N.W., Washington DC 20036-1426 Telephone numbers (202)232-8777 (800)424-2460 fax (202)324-1846

  • I have received a summary of the licensing requirements.
  • I do hereby authorize the child care facility’s staff to obtain emergency medical care for my child: (In some cases, such as military dependants, a limited power of attorney may be required by the child care facility).
  • I visited the child care facility prior to enrolling my child.
  • I have receive a copy of the child care facility’s parent policy statement or handbook, payment contract and signed their copy, verifying by receipt by understanding and agreement of their content.
  • I understand any changes in the above information must be entered immediately and initialed.
  • If you have any questions, concerns or complaints call Child Care Resource & Referral at 1-800-462-8261.
  • I have been given a copy of the holiday schedule for the upcoming year.
  • My child’s tuition fee per week is $______. I understand the fee is due every Monday by 6:00 p.m.

The above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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Signature of parent(s) or custodian(s) Date

Date child is enrolled: ______Date child is withdrawn: ______

Reason for withdrawal: ______

Special notes for child care facility or parent/custodian:

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