Handbook
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| Little Sprouts Family Daycare Here we grow! |
Parents who enroll their children with Little Sprouts Family Daycare have the comfort of knowing that their
children are in a safe, nurturing, loving environment where they can learn, grow and play. Each child will
be respected as a unique individual and encouraged to value themselves. We give every child the
opportunity to explore, experiment and create at their own pace in a healthy environment and within the
community we live.
We believe you will find Little Sprouts Family Daycare to be a happy, safe and nurturing place for children
of all ages. Each child will receive love, individual attention and lots of encouragement and self assurance
in an atmosphere that is above all respectful of their needs.
We have an "Open door" policy, which means we welcome visits at any time during working hours.
Daycare Hours
We are open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:15pm with the following holiday exceptions:
Holidays
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Day after Christmas
Memorial Day
Labor Day
Payment Policy /Attendance
Full-time 6weeks – 12 months $125.00 per week
Part-time $30.00 per day
Full-time 12 months and up $100.00 per week
Part-time per day $25.00 per day
Payment is due on Monday of each week or on the first day of the week attending daycare. If payment is
received after Wednesday of each week, a $25 late fee will be charged. It must be understood that to hold
your child’s space, payment must be paid whether your child attends or not. Payment is based on contract,
not attendance. Little Sprouts Family Daycare will review our fees annually, and parents will receive at
least two weeks notice, in writing of any payment adjustments. Regular payment rates apply for your
absences over five days, and provider’s sick/personal days.
Supplies Needed at Daycare
Parents are responsible for supplying the following items: diapers/pull-ups, unscented wipes, diaper
creams, powder, weather appropriate clothes and a change of clothes, jacket, and shoes that lace-up or
Velcro and/or stay on feet, pacifier (if needed), tooth brush and tooth paste and a swimsuit. For the older
children sleeping on a cot: a crib sheet, a blanket, and a pillow are supplied. If necessary, you may bring a
comfort object for rest-time and any thing else your child may need. You are also welcome to bring a
sheet, blanket, or a pillow for your child if you desire. There is a good possibility your child will get dirty
throughout the day because of food, paint, markers, dirt, bubbles, etc. So please dress your child
accordingly for play. We are not responsible for replacing stained or soiled clothing. Furthermore we
suggest that you write your child’s name on the tags of their clothing (especially socks and underwear) in
order to prevent any clothing mix-ups.
Sample Day at Little Sprouts
This schedule is meant to give you an idea of your child’s day. Actual times and activities may vary
depending on time of the year, weather, age and temperament of the children. Age appropriate activities
are scheduled with the flexibility allowed to respond to the needs of each individual child and their various
ages.
7:30 - 8:00 drop-offs, welcome children, free-play and/or structured-play, trains, story-time, etc.
8:00 - 9:00 breakfast, clean-up/wash-up
9:00 - 9:30 Free play
9:00 – 11:00 naptime for infants
9:30 - 10:00 arts and crafts, story-time, various learning games, circle time
10:00 – 10:15 snack time
10:15 - 10:45 music, song and dance, tumbling exercises
10:45 – 11:45 outside play-time, free-play
12:00 – 12:45 lunch time, clean-up/wash-up, brush teeth
12:45 - 1:00 story-time, interactive video (Little Einstein’s, Blue’s Clue’s, etc.)
1:00 - 3:00 rest-time and/or quiet-time
3:15- 3:30 snack time
3:30 - 4:00 free-play and/or structured-play, puzzles, books, various learning toys, etc.
4:00 – 5:15 pick-ups, outside play (depending on season), coloring, play-dough, toys, story-time, etc.
Infants 6 weeks to 6 months
7:30am - 5:15pm cuddles, love, and affection, eat, poop, and sleep
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