WELCOME TO THE KIDZONE CHILDCARE CENTER

The KidZone Childcare Center is operated by Director, Sarahlynn Smithkey along with a professionally trained and experienced staff who will assist with the day-to-day operation of the center. At The KidZone Childcare Center we understand the importance of a quality childcare facility for our community. We believe each child is a unique individual and learns best by experiencing the world around them through exploration and hands on activities. Our goal is to provide high quality care and education in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. ABOUT THE CENTER The KidZone was licensed by the state of Wisconsin in July 2004. We are licensed to serve 41 children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. A license issued by the state of Wisconsin is posted in the Directors office along with any violations. The license includes information of the capacity, ages, hours, months, and days of the license. A copy of the licensing rules and regulations along with a copy of the centers policies are kept in the Directors office and can be viewed at anytime. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION The KidZone Childcare Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 12:00am. The center will be open year round with the exception of the following holidays. New years Eve New years Day Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day

If the holiday lands on a Saturday the center will be closed the Friday prior. If the holiday lands on a Sunday the center will be closed the Monday after. On these days the fee WILL still be charged even though the center is closed. We follow the inclement weather closing procedures of Kenosha Unified School District. In the case of cancellation of classes due to severe weather such as snow, tornado, or floods, you will be advised over the local news stations. We will NOT close due to cold weather as long as we have heat. School Districts may close because the children have to stand to wait for buses.

ENROLLMENT The KidZone Childcare Center accepts all children without discrimination on the basis of race, culture, sex, creed, handicap, national origin, or ancestry. Parents and children are encouraged to visit the center prior to enrollment. Each family will receive an enrollment packet including a pamphlet about licensing rules Your Guide to Licensed Child Care. The parent/parents shall meet with the Director to discuss their childcare needs. A $10.00 Enrollment Fee for each Child will be billed to your account on the first day of attendance. Each child is required to have the following forms on file *Child Care Enrollment * Health History and Emergency Plan *Immunization Record- Due within 30 days *Child Health Report- Due within 90 days *Intake form for Children under two *Transportation Permission (when applicable) *Child and Adult Care Food Program Packet FEES/RATES Part time Ages Ages Ages Ages 6 weeks-2 years 2-3 years 3-5 years 6 and up $150 $140 $120 $100 Full time $220 $190 $170 $150

If your child/children are enrolled for 25 or less hours a week, they will be considered part time, 25 or more hours a week is considered full time. Families with varying schedules will be required to complete a weekly schedule. All child care fees are due by Monday for each week of care. Fees may be paid by check, money order or cash. Checks should be made payable to The KidZone Childcare Center. A locked drop box is located outside the Directors door. There will be a $25 NSF charge for all returned checks plus additional late fees.

Fees which are not paid by Monday evening will be assessed a $10.00 late fee.

Wisconsins Child Care Subsidy program, Wisconsin Shares helps families pay for child care. To see if your family qualifies you can apply at the Kenosha Job Center 8600 Sheridan Road. (262) 697-4500 Families eligible for Wisconsin Shares are responsible for ensuring they contact their Childcare Case Manager with the required information to have an authorization entered. The Childcare Case Manager will enter an authorization with your allowed amount of hours. It is important you use your allowed amount of hours. When hours are not used they will be reduced and made available to other children. Parents are responsible for any fees not covered by Wisconsin Shares. Payment arrangement may be made with the Director to fit your individual needs. All children receive 5 vacation/sick days per year after one full year of attendance. Children using Wisconsin Shares are required to contact their Childcare Case Manager regarding vacation/sick days. Fees which are left unpaid will be turned over to collections and then to court if needed. An additional 35% and court cost will be assessed to the balance to compensate for the additional amount needed to collect. LATE CHARGE In the event that a parent /guardian leave a child past the Centers closing time, they will be charged $20.00 per child for the first 30 minutes then $1.00 per child for each additional minute they are at the center past midnight. In addition, if the Center is unable to reach the parent/guardian or anyone authorized on the enrollment forms to call for the child, Social Services will be contacted to pick up the child. If you know you are going to be late it is required that you call the center. It is difficult for both your child and the staff if a child is left at school without knowing why. TERMINATION FROM CENTER A child may be withdrawn from The KidZone Childcare Center in the following ways: 1. By the parent with a written two week notice 2. By the center- Enrollment may be terminated if: A. Failure to pay fees B. A childs individual needs cannot be met, even after consultation with local resources C. Parents do not follow center policies D. The administrator and staff determine that the childs actions threaten the health and/or safety of other children or employees

3. By mutual consent, the administrator and parents agree the child will be better served elsewhere. 4. Verbal abuse from the parents or child directed toward teachers or management will not be tolerated and are grounds for immediate dismissal from the center. All decisions by the center to terminate a childs enrollment are made with the childs best interests at heart. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILDS RECORDS All childrens records are kept confidential. Licensing Representatives reserve the right to review confidential information. All persons having access to these records may not discuss or disclose personal information regarding the children or the family. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE Enrolled families are authorized access to the center at any given time using their door code which is received upon enrollment. It is VERY important the code is used to open the door at pick up and drop off. Each child must be brought all the way into his/her classroom in the morning to a teacher. Please be sure that the teacher knows your child has arrived. At pick up you are required to go to your childs classroom or area they are located. Please DO NOT send a sibling to any other classroom on their own. We ask that you communicate with your childs Teacher on a daily basis. This policy is to enhance teacher-parent communications. If your child will be picked up by someone other than an authorized person the parent must notify the center in advance. A list of persons authorized to pick up the child is kept in each childs file; please inform the center of any changes. Persons unknown to center staff will be required to show identification which a copy will be made, before they are allowed to take a child from the center. If the center is not notified of the change, the child will not be released. We have a NO CELL PHONE POLICY while in the center. Your children are excited to see you and deserve your undivided attention. Their teachers also deserve your attention to communicate with you about your childs day. Unless otherwise indicated by court order, both parents shall have the legal right to pick up their child from the center. Should there be a question to legal rights the police department will be called to determine the arrangement. Should a parent arrive to pick up their child under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we will ask that parent if we can call someone else to pick them up or call a taxi to take them home. This is for the safety of the child and the parent.

The KidZone is a non-smoking facility. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the premises. If your child will NOT be attending on his/her normally scheduled day if is very important you call and notify the center within one hour of scheduled drop off time. If a call is not received the center will make an effort to contact you regarding the absent child. Parents must notify the center if an emergency prevents them from picking up their child on time. In case of an emergency, parents need to make arrangement for another authorized person to pick up the child from the center. Late fees will apply. EDUCATION Our theme based educational curriculum for all children includes language art, social studies, science, music, creative movement, arts and crafts, and outdoor play. Through our theme based educational curriculum our children will develop in the areas of social, emotional, intellectual, physical, language and creativity. The KidZone values the cultural difference of our families and we display this throughout our center through culturally appropriate materials such as photographs, play clothes, foods and toys. We encourage our families to share their traditions. In the art area children will engage in activities such as painting, drawing, coloring and cutting. In dramatic play children will use play dishes, money, dolls, and dress up clothes. The block center will consist of assorted blocks, transportation toys and play people. Children will also have access to many different table toys, puzzles, books and music. The KidZone Childcare Center embraces Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as a model for program development. These standards are based on sound research and embraced by a broad range of early childhood leaders in Wisconsin. The guiding principles are: All children are capable and competent. A childs early learning and development is multidimensional. Expectations for children must be guided by knowledge of child growth and development. Children are individuals who develop at various rates. Children are members of cultural groups that share developmental patterns. Children exhibit a range of skills and competencies within any domain of development. Children learn through play and the active exploration of their environment. Parents are childrens primary and most important caregivers and educators.

INFANTS AND TODDLERS At the KidZone each Infant will be allowed to develop based on their own schedule. Infants will nap according to their individual schedules. Infants will be placed on a firm mattress in a crib, on their backs to sleep unless there is a consent form signed by a Doctor on file allowing the infant to sleep on his/her stomach. When infants can easily roll over, they shall then be placed on their backs to sleep but allowed to adopt whatever sleeping position they prefer. Non-mobile babies will spend time on their stomachs during the duration of the day. Infants will be fed on their own individual schedule. The KidZone provides infant formula; iron fortified infant cereal and baby food. Infants who cannot hold their own bottle will be held while being fed. As your child grows so does their appetite! Be sure to communicate with your infants teacher when new foods start being introduced. The Infant and Toddler teachers use a theme based curriculum that is appropriate for their level. Lesson plans help the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of each individual infant. DIAPERING AND TOILET TRAINING Parents are required to supply the center with an adequate supply of diapers for their child. If your child does not have enough diapers The KidZone will supply diapers for your child. You will be charged $1.00 per diaper used. You will receive notice of the charge in your childs folder. Parents of children two years and older can communicate with their teacher to facilitate toilet training. KidZone Childcare Staff will work with the parents so the child will have success. FIELD TRIP PROCEDURE Written notification will be given when field trips are planned. Parents may be required to sign a permission slip and pay a fee to cover the cost of the trip.. PETS From time to time our classrooms may have random pets such as fish, frogs, caterpillars, butterflies, etc. We do not have any cats or dogs here at our center. If this changes all parents will be notified in writing prior to the change. INSURANCE The KidZone Childcare Center is a fully insured, state licensed group childcare center. Parent consent forms need to be completed and signed for transportation to and from school to be provided by the center. NAPS During scheduled shifts lasting more than 4 hours, it is a licensing requirement that children under five be required to have a supervised nap/rest

period. Nap/quiet time will follow lunch. Children have a busy morning and are ready to rest at naptime.

We ask you to PLEASE refrain from dropping children off between the hours of 11:30am-1:30pm. This is our quite time and children coming in during these hours tend to be disruptive to the resting children. CLOTHING Parents must supply a complete change of clothing for their child. All pieces of clothing must be labeled. Children who are going through potty training must bring many extra sets of clothes. Wet/soiled clothing will be washed then placed in your childs extra clothes bag for future use. Children are encouraged to wear play clothes to school which they can easily self-manage for bathroom needs. Many school activities can be messy such as painting, sensory play and outside play. Children cannot fully participate if they are concerned with their clothing. DONT FORGET TO LABEL YOUR CHILDS BELONGINGS PERSONAL BELONGINGS It is important that children keep track of their personal belongings. The KidZone is not responsible for lost or broken items which have been brought into the facility. We encourage children to keep their personal items such as glasses, hearing aids, etc in a designated area to prevent them from being lost or broken when not in use. PICTURES/VIDEOS While enrolled at The KidZone pictures/videos may be taken of your child and used for various reasons. We will use them on bulletin boards, art projects, gifts for home etc. Your childs picture may also be used on Advertisements, Brochures and our web pages. If you would like for your childs Picture NOT to be used for any of these reasons you must notify us in writing.

OUTDOORS PLAY Children will play outside daily, weather permitting. Please dress children appropriate to weather conditions. Label all of your childs belongings. Fresh air and large motor play is essential to everyday. If your child is well enough to be at the KidZone they shall participate in the daily activities. This includes going outside. Outdoor activities will consist of organized games, playing with balls, bubbles and large chalk. We will also incorporate many of the inside activities outside such as dramatic play, reading books, art activities, etc. DISCIPLINE The KidZone will provide well-organized classrooms with many age appropriate activities to aid in discipline problems. We will provide positive guidance, re-direction, and establish clear limits. Discipline will be designed to help children develop self-control, self-esteem, problem solving, and respect for others. For children three years and older, we will use the time out rule if we feel it is necessary. The child will quietly sit in a chair, giving them a chance to regroup and consider other appropriate ways of dealing with the situation. The child will sit for no longer then one minute for every year. (Example: If your child is three years old they would sit for no longer than three minutes.) After the child has completed his/her time-out the teacher will then talk to them about what they did and about other ways to solve their problems. This is an option that is not used very often and only when other options have failed. All staff is trained in Shaken Baby Syndrome and appropriate ways to manage crying, fussing or distraught children, Punishment that is humiliating or frightening to a child is prohibited. These forms of punishment will not be used even at a request of parents. Examples of prohibited punishment include: spanking, hitting, pinching, or inflicting any other form of corporal punishment; verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the childs family; binging or tying to restrict movement or enclosing in a confined space such as a closet, locked room, box, or similar cubicle; and withholding or forcing meals, snacks, or naps. Children will not be punished for lapse in toilet training. FOOD AND NUTRITION The KidZone Childcare Center participates in The Child and Adult Care Food Program. We will provide nutritional breakfast at 8:00 am, lunch at 11:30pm, afternoon snack at 2:30 and an evening snack 5:30pm. Menus are posted in each classroom. School age children will receive their snack when they arrive after school.

Infants are allowed to form their own eating patterns, Food Allergies: If your child has any known food allergies, specific instructions regarding meals shall be supplies by the parents along with a medical statement from your childs doctor. A list of the childs known allergies will be posted in his/her classroom. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)7953272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. HEALTH AND SAFETY The required medical forms must be completed and up to date. 1. Health history- due on first day of attendance. Update needed every six months. 2. Intake for children under two- due on the first day of attendance and needs to be updated every 3 months. 3. Immunization- due within 30 days after first day of attendance. 4. Health report- due in 90 days and needs to be updated every 6 months for children 0-2 and every two years for children 2 years and up. Children will be excluded from attending the center if there is evidence of: 1. Fever of 101 degrees or higher 2. Skin eruption or rash with unknown cause 3. Constant hacking cough 4. Severe nasal and chest congestion 5. Recurring vomiting 6. Evidence of extreme fatigue 7. The contagious stage of any communicable disease 8. Three or more episodes of diarrhea 9. Redness of the throat or eyes 10. Head Lice No child may return to the center until a full 24 hours after a fever (without fever reducer) diarrhea or vomiting has stopped. In addition the child must be on medication for strep throat or pink eye for 24 hours before returning to the center. The note from your childs Doctor will be needed prior to your child returning to the center.

Children sent home for head lice must be nit free before returning to the center and will be checked upon arrival. If a child becomes ill while at the center he/she will be isolated from the rest of the group. The child will be within sight and sound of a staff member. A sleeping bag and pillow are stored in the program area for use when a child becomes ill. Parents must pick up their child within 1 hour when they are notified that their child is ill. The same rules apply for arrival/departure. Parents must provide the name of the person who will be picking up their child if they are unable to. Again only authorized persons will be allowed to pick up the child. If a child contracts a communicable disease, you will be notified by a sign posted on or near your childs classroom door. Confidentiality will be maintained for those involved with a communicable disease case. If your child contracts a communicable disease, it is essential that the parents notify the teacher, the director and the Public Health Department immediately. MEDICATION: A medication authorization form must be filled out and signed if your child will need medication during center hours. All medication must be handed directly to the teacher. Do not put any type of medication in a diaper bag or lunch bag and assume the teacher will find it. Prescription medication must be in the original container and labeled with the childs name, name of drug, dosage, and directions for administering. Non-prescription medication must be labeled with the childs name including dosage and directions for administering the medication. A trained staff member will administer medication to a child. Under no circumstance should a child self-administer medication. Medication requiring refrigeration will be kept in the refrigerator in a separate covered container clearly labeled medication. MINOR INJURIES: A teacher will wash the injury with soap and water and cover with a band-aid or gauze and tape. No medication will be used. Other minor injuries will be treated appropriately according the American Red Cross First Aid procedures. The American Red Cross Standard First Aid book will be available to staff in the program area. The teacher will file an accident report in the childs file and note the injury in the programs medical log. If bodily secretions are present the teacher will use gloves to clean and disinfect the area. Hands will be washed with soap and water after the gloves have been removed. Gloves will be disposed of in plastic bags. SEROUS INJURIES: The teacher will consult the American Red Cross first aid book and the Director. Kenosha hospital and medical center (unless otherwise indicated on the emergency treatment authorization form signed by the parent) will be used

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as the planned source of emergency medical care. Staff is trained in first aid and CPR. EMERGENCY CARE: When a child needs emergency care a teacher will make the child as comfortable as possible and apply emergency first aid if needed. The director or lead teacher will contact 911 immediately. The director or lead teacher will then contact the childs parents and notify them of the injury and which hospital the child is being taken to. A teacher will take the childs file with the signed authorization for The KidZone to make emergency medical arrangements and accompany the child to the hospital with the emergency unit. A teacher will stay with the child until the parent/guardian arrives. The teacher will file an accident report in the childs file and note the injury in the program medical log. PARENT NOTIFICATION: The Director or lead teacher under the following circumstances will notify the parents 1. When their child has been exposed to a communicable disease, which has been diagnosed or suspected. 2. Immediately, if their child becomes ill or is seriously injured. 3. When they pick up their child, if there is a minor injury. FIRE/TORNADO DRILLS All staff and children will practice Fire and Tornado evacuation procedures routinely. FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURE: Upon hearing the fire alarm children will be instructed to discontinue activities and meet the teacher at the entrance/exit. The staff will line up the children in an orderly fashion and exit the building immediately. The teacher will lead the children outside according to posted plan while the director or lead teacher quickly checks bathrooms and hallways to assure no one is left behind. The teacher is responsible for taking a head count. Evening staff has been trained in emergency evacuation of sleeping children. TORNADO PROCEDURE: Upon instructions from the center director children will be instructed to discontinue activities, line up in an orderly fashion, exit the main level and enter into the lower level. Teachers are responsible for taking head counts. Radios and flashlights will be stored in designated places. MISSING CHILD: If a child is missing the staff will look for the child to be sure they are not hiding. The next step is to call the police to report them missing. We will then call the parents to inform them of the incident and the licensing specialist will be informed as well.

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DISASTER PLAN: In the event we are unable to stay in our center, due to natural disaster and/or building failure we will relocate with the children to the Shalom Center located at 1713 62nd street. The KidZone staff will contact the parents and will remain with the children until they are released to a parent. TRANSPORTATION POLICY The KidZone Childcare Center Inc. provides transportation to and from local schools. Transportation to and from home will be provided based on availability. Transportation Fees $5.00 per day (both ways) $3.00 per day (one way) Transportation fees are not covered under Wisconsin shares. When transportation is provided to and from home it is the parents responsibility to take the child/children in and out of the vehicle. When the van arrives the driver will wait a maximum of five minutes for the child/children. If your child will not need normally scheduled transportation you must call and notify the center. When transportation is provided to and from local schools the students will have a designated spot to wait for the van. When children enter the van the driver will document the time a child spends in the vehicle. When exiting the van the driver will inspect the vehicle from front to back to ensure all children have exited. If a normally scheduled child does not arrive at the center the Director will make every effort to contact the parents. Children will never be left unattended in a vehicle. All child safety seat laws will be followed. If there are three or more children under the age of 2 or children with disabilities there will be an adult supervisor in the vehicle. If an emergency should occur the adult supervisor along with the driver would assist the children out of the vehicle. Center vehicles are equipped with vehicle safety alarms to ensure no children are left unattended in the vehicle.

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PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parents are welcome at any time to visit the center during business hours unless access has been denied by court order, in which case a copy of the document will be kept in the childs file. Conferences will be held twice a year or as needed with your childs teacher, upon arrangement. If you are interested in volunteering in your childs classroom please arrange this individually with the teacher. We enjoy including parents in our program. We will have several opportunitly for parent participation threw out the year. Parent notices, observations, and other information will be posted on the parent bulletin board. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT The state of Wisconsin requires that all childcare providers be on the lookout for and report all suspected cases of abuse or neglect to a child. PRAYER AT MEAL TIMES The KidZone is a Christian based childcare center. We will be praying before meals. We celebrate a lot of holidays including those of different cultures. A FINAL NOTE On behalf of the staff at The KidZone we are happy you have chosen our center to share these early years of your childs life with us. We will respect, love and encourage your child. We will provide them with a healthy environment and keep them safe while you are away. We are confidant you and your child will have a rewarding experience at The KidZone Childcare Center. Thank you!!!

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