Prior to making an appointment for a visit it is very important that you read this entire page as well as
There are some things that I believe are important for you to know about the enrollment process prior to making an appointment with me. I may go over some of the items during the interview.
It is very important that your child accompany you to the first meeting. This gives both your child and myself a chance to meet each other.
It is a good idea to write questions down as you think of them before the interview so you do not forget. However you may ask any questions you have at anytime. You can email me before and / or after the interview if you would like or ask them all at the interview.
At the beginning of the interview I will show you around a bit and begin to answer any questions you may have. I may explain some of the processes and or schedules that I have during the day. During this time your child can play freely in the play room and get a chance to familiarize him/her self with the surroundings.
Should you decide to enroll your child into my program at any time, the first payment must be made before your slot is guaranteed.
A deposit for the last week of care will also be required when you sign the contract. This deposit is used for the little one's last week of care regardless of when that may occur. For contracted slots of 30 hours or more the deposit can be broken over 5 weeks if needed.
Please note: If you would like me to hold a slot for more than 2 weeks - a non refundable payment equal to half your weekly rate must be received for each week your child is not in my care. This payment will guarantee you the slot you requested. This payment is non refundable and is not used for future care.
Is Home Daycare right for your child (ren)?
Are you OK with the fact that there is less structure in a home daycare than a center? While there are certain things that are done by a clock and or calendar.., my program is far more relaxed than centers.
If you get a call at 6 AM that the provider has to close for that day.., will you be OK with this? Rarely.. it may happen. I try to give as much notice as possible but as much as I try I cannot control when my children get sick. The sick policy with them is the same as my clients to avoid the spread of anything.
Are you OK with the fact there is more free play in a home than a center?
Do you dislike packing lunches / snacks every day for your child? All food and drinks I serve are provided as needed, free of charge.
Do you prefer your child to be in a small group of children? There will never be more than 6 children in my home at one time.
Are you OK with the fact that your child may be with older or younger children?
Can your child entertain him/herself for a small period of time, occasionally through the day? I do not have an assistant, therefore during potty time, making meals etc. I may be out of sight for a few moments through out the day. The children are never out of hearing range.
If you answered YES to all or most of the above then a Home Daycare may be perfect for you.
If you answered NO to most or all of the above, then you may want to consider a center based program for your child. If this is the case - may I make a recommendation? Check out Haverhill Daycare Center. It is located seconds from my home and their prices are relatively close to mine and far less than most centers. ( Please note that they do not accept children under the age of 2 yr. 9 mo.)
With my program you and your child will get the best of both worlds:
He/she will get individual attention but in a group setting - a small group but still a group. Therefore he/she will also gain social skills.
He/she will have structured time but also some unstructured time to promote the use of their own creativity and imagination.
You will get peace of mind at a great price - but your child will still receive the care and attention he/she needs.
Your child will get an education tailored to his/her personal development. I will create the lessons according to what your child is capable of accomplishing. Once he/she masters a skill we will move onto the next. They are never forced to complete any project.
Michelle's Holidays & Vacations:
Paid days off:
2010
Monday May 31st ~ Memorial
Monday July 5th through Friday July 9th ~ Independence / Vacation
Monday Sept 6th ~ Labor Day
Thursday & Friday Nov 25 & 26th ~ Thanksgiving
Friday Dec 24th close at noon ~ Christmas Eve
Monday December 27th - Christmas
5 personal days (closed with ample notice)
7 sick days per year ( closed last minute due to illness within home)
2011
Friday December 31st ~ New Years
Monday February 21st ~ President's
Monday May 30th ~ Memorial
Monday July 4th through Friday July 8th ~ Independence / Vacation
Monday September 5th ~ Labor Day
Thursday & Friday November 24 & 25th ~ Thanksgiving
Monday & Tuesday December 26 & 27th ~ Christmas
One additional week vacation with ample notice
5 personal days (closed with ample notice)
7 sick days per year ( closed last minute due to illness within home)
¹ Holidays are subject to change in the future, parents will be notified well in advance of any changes to Holiday schedule. Should the Holiday fall on the weekend, I will be closed on Friday or Monday.
Parents are given one week vacation at HALF off their weekly fee, providing 30 days notice has been given.
I am generally closed the first week of July of each year. All clients are notified well in advance.
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