7.4.18-C19: Family Contract, Child Care Centre

Registration Package

1. I agree to submit a completed registration package prior to admission, including the Health History Form 7.4.22-C19.
2. I understand that while my child has been enrolled in their current group, a space in a different group is not guaranteed. I understand that program space is conditional upon availability.

Illness

3. I understand LEF strongly recommends the daily completion of temperature checks and evaluation of my child’s health prior to arriving at the Child Care Centre.  Self-assessment tools are available on the websites of the Ministry of Health or the Toronto Public Health.
4. I understand that if my child is sick or does not feel well, they must stay at home.
5. I understand that my child will not be admitted with any signs of fever, new onset of cough, worsening chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, decrease or loss of sense of taste or smell, chills, headaches, unexplained fatigue/malaise/muscle aches, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, pink eye (conjunctivitis), runny nose/nasal congestion without other known cause, or symptoms of other communicable diseases.  COVID-19 self-assessment tools are available on the websites of the Ministry of Health or the Toronto Public Health.  Other resources include our family doctor and COVID-19 assessment centres.
6. To ensure a healthy environment, children, Primary Contacts and families who are or feel sick must not attend the program or enter the Child Care Centre, even if symptoms resemble a minor cold. 
7. If my child or anyone in our family/household displays any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, I will contact Toronto Public Health (Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit (416-392-2489). and have my child and all members of our family/household tested.
8. I agree to notify the Supervisor immediately and keep the Supervisor informed of all COVID-19 test results both positive and negative. For more details, I will refer to Children’s Sick Day 7.2.08-C19, Exclusion of Sick Children 7.2.54-C19 and Management and Reporting of Communicable Diseases 7.2.55-C19.
9. I agree that if my child becomes ill during the day, a staff member will notify me, and I will pick up my child immediately. 
10. I understand that it is ultimately the Supervisor's decision as to whether my child should or should not remain in the Child Care Centre due to any illness.
11. I agree that for the benefit of all, if my child is ill, they will not attend the Child Care Centre until they are well and symptom free, or as directed by Toronto Public Health. 
12. I agree that I am responsible for notifying the Supervisor about, consenting to, and sharing information regarding any illness, allergy or other medical condition my child has and any information about my child and any medical procedures that are necessary for my child to safely attend the child care program.

Medication

13. I agree that only Prescription medication will be administered to my child if needed.  The medication is administered to a child from the original container or package as supplied by a pharmacist with a pharmacy label attached, outlining child’s full name, the name of the drug or medication, the dosage, frequency and method of administration, the date purchased and the date of expiration (where applicable) as well as instruction for storage and administration.  I will be responsible for completing consent for administering medication form for each day required.

Arrivals and Departures

14. In order for my child to benefit from the full program, I agree to ensure that my child arrives by their designated drop-off time and their designated drop-off spot where I will be acknowledged by a staff member.
15. I agree that a staff member will conduct a health check, take and record my child’s temperature and then enter and initial my child’s arrival time on the attendance form. 
16. I will plan accordingly to ensure we arrive safely and on time.
17. I accept that if my child has not arrived at the Child Care Centre by their designated drop-off time, LEF will not be able to provide care for my child on that day.
18. If we arrive before the designated drop-off time, we must wait nearby and maintain a safe distance from others, ideally 2 metres.
19. Each morning that my child does not attend the Centre, I will phone the Supervisor no later than 30 minutes before the designated drop-off time and inform staff of the reason for the absence.
20. At the end of the day, I agree to arrive at the designated pick-up time and designated pick-up spot where I will be acknowledged by a staff member who will take and record my child’s temperature and then enter and initial my child’s departure time on the attendance form.
21. I agree that only pre-authorized persons designated on the registration form may pick up my child.

In an effort to limit the number of people who have contact with my child, I will make sure that only persons from my household will pick up children at this time.

I understand that if I or someone from the household are unable to pick up my child during the pick-up time period, it is my responsibility to contact the Supervisor to determine appropriate alternate arrangements.  Such alternate arrangements will be made only in limited circumstances and on a case-by-case basis, according to individual circumstances and at the discretion of the Supervisor.

22. I understand and agree that due to infection management practices, I and family members will not able to enter the Child Care Centre or program room.
23. I agree that if my child is involved in a custody dispute, I will inform the Centre in writing and provide the Centre with any documents which it requests.
24. If I am unable to be reached by 7:00 p.m., the police and the appropriate children's aid society will be contacted.

Supplies, Clothing and Personal Aids

25. It is my responsibility to ensure that there is an adequate supply of diapers, bottles and a complete change of clothes, including training and plastic pants if necessary.
26. I will make sure my child brings as few personal belongings as possible (e.g. backpacks, clothing).
27. During the winter months my child will have proper clothing. The following items are required: snowsuit, boots, mitts, hat and scarf. On rainy days a raincoat and rain boots are required. I understand that the Centre cannot be responsible for lost articles. Please LABEL all items. 
28. I understand my child will participate in activities, indoor and outdoor, that may involve themselves as well as the clothes they are wearing to become stained, dirty and/or damaged.
29. I understand that I am responsible for bringing to the child care program any special equipment such as hearing aids, prescribed medication, glasses, braces, walkers, etc., which are necessary to permit my child to participate in daily activities.

Fees

30. I agree to abide by the fee schedule policy established by The Learning Enrichment Foundation.
31. I understand that for any returned cheque, a charge of $14 will be assessed automatically as a processing fee.
32. I understand that if my child remains at the Child Care Centre past the designated pick up time, I will be charged and agree to pay according to the Child Care Centre's Emergency Care policy.
33. Since Child Care costs are consistent all year and the level of fees is based on 52 weeks, LEF requires Primary Contacts to pay for their space in the Child Care Centre even when their child/ren is/are sick, on vacation, and for statutory holidays. 

* If in Receipt of Fee Subsidy

34. * In accordance with the Toronto Children Services attendance policy, if I exceed 35 days of absence from January 1 - December 31, I am responsible for paying the Child Care Centre’s full fee. In the event my child starts in the Child Care Centre after July 1^st, my child is permitted to be absent a maximum of 18 (eighteen) days before I will be charged the Child Care Centre’s full fee. 
35. * If my child is absent more than 20 (twenty) consecutive days due to illness, I am aware that I can appeal these days with my intake worker at Toronto Children Services. I will also inform the Child Care Centre prior to taking time off due to illness.  Prior to the appeal approval all applicable fees must be paid.

Days of Operation

36. I understand that the program will NOT operate the following days:

For Families registered for 12 (twelve) months, the program will be offered on following days:

PA days                                                        Spring Break

Summer Break                                          Easter Monday

Winter Break (2 weeks)

Individual Program Plan

37. I understand that the staff will observe and record my child’s development. If my child is 6 years of age or under, the staff will use a developmental tool to create a written Individual Program Plan (I.P.P) for my child. The staff will tell me about my child’s development and I.P.P.  If I wish, I may have a copy of the I.P.P.  I may have a written individualised support plan prepared for my child.  If I wish, I may have a copy of the family support plan.

Sleep Position

38. I understand that if my child(ren) are enrolled in the infant program 0-12 months will be placed on their back to sleep according to the “Joint Statement on Safe Sleep”.
39. I understand that if I wish my child(ren) to be placed in another position to sleep I will need to provide a Physician’s note to the Child Care Centre.

Withdrawal

40. Should the Supervisor of the program determine that the needs of my child are not being met, or that, should the safety of my child or other children and adults be in jeopardy because the needs of my child are not being met, or that I have not fully carried out this contract or the Primary Contact's responsibilities under the policies and procedures of the program, I may be asked to withdraw my child after 15 days written notice.  A more appropriate setting for my child will be recommended to me in writing and this agreement will be terminated.
41. Should the Supervisor of the program determine that my behaviour interferes with, or is disruptive of, the daily operation of the Child Care Centre, or is of a harassing, intimidating or abusive nature to the staff, other parents, or children at the Centre, the Supervisor of the program may, on ten (10) business days written notice to me, terminate this agreement and withdraw my child from the child care program.
42. In the event my child is enrolled part-time, i.e. two (2) days per week. I am aware that if another family requires five (5) days per week, I will be asked to take the space full-time, or withdraw from the program with a two (2) week notice.
43. In the event of my voluntary withdrawal of my child from the program, I agree to give two weeks written notice (ten (10) business days) prior to withdrawal.

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