Forest Park
Childcare
Parent's Role
Parents play a vital role in the success of our childcare. We want to work along each of you to make sure your concerns, expectations, and the needs of your child are met. Feel free to ask questions at any time. Open communication is very important! If you want to work on behavioral issues or development milestones with your child (i.e. potty training) it is imperative that we work together in order for us all to succeed.
If you have any suggestions, please feel free to get in touch with us. Ideas are always welcome! If you see something in the programming you’d like to be a part of, you are always welcome to join in. You are encouraged to join in special days such as tea parties if you’re available.
We have an open door policy, and you are welcome to stop by for a visit any time your child is present. Prior notice is never required.
Transportation
Parents are responsible for arranging transportation to and from our home, unless the child is being walked a close distance by us. If your child attends school, they will be walked to and from the bus stop.
If, for any reason, your child will be picked up by someone other than the individuals we already have written permission for, please call and notify us prior to the child being picked up. The alternate person must be prepared to show a photo I.D. before the child will be released to his/her care. When dealing with a custody matter, the child will only be released with the consent of the custodial parent and in compliance with all legal custody arrangements.
If the children are required to be transported by taxi, notice is required and the taxi driver must come to the door and identify themselves.
If your child will not be attending, please call or text us the morning of or night before and let us know why.
During drop off, please make good bye time short as the longer it is, the harder it is on the child.
If you would like to pick up your child early and are in a hurry, you are welcome to call or text beforehand and we will have your child ready for you.
Child Guidance
Child Abuse
Emergency Evacuation
We believe that children respond best to positive discipline. When a child has a clear understanding of the rules and consistency is enforced, fewer problems arise. We encourage acceptance, appreciation, affirmation, affection and attention. Above all of these it is important we work hard to meet the needs of every child and to set reasonable guidelines. Other discipline techniques include: stating expectations, positive reinforcement, role playing and problem solving techniques.
In the case where abuse or neglect is suspected, we are ethically and lawfully obligated to report such matters immediately as stated in the Family Service Act to the Department of Social Development.
In the event of an emergency, the following evacuation will take place. If we are in the playroom we will exit via the back door, unless it is blocked, in which case we will exit through the garage. If we are in the kitchen or rest areas, we will exit via the front door; unless it is blocked in which case we will use the patio door.
Fire drills will be carried out monthly. During fire drills, our safety zone is the tree in our front yard. In the event of a major emergency, the children will be walked across the road. We will stay there until the children can be picked up by their parents. Parents will be called as soon as possible to alert them to the situation. The first aid kit equipped with emergency information will accompany us.
Infants will be picked up during evacuation, and children with additional support needs will be led by hand.