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General Information Kinder Academy is licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS). To help ensure the safety and security of children in Kinder Academy’s care and to comply with Ministry guidelines, effective March 01, 1995, criminal reference checks will be completed for all volunteers and candidates for employment who have direct contact with the children. Our program operates all year long, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm 3511 Walker Rd Windsor Ontario N8W3S6 Ph (519) 966-9041 Fax (1866) 508-4563 Our Philosophy The first years of a child’s life are the building blocks to social, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing, all of which directly correspond to the successful development of one’s future. Therefore, we at Kinder Academy are devoted to providing a secure, enriching, stimulating, and loving environment that promotes and encourages children to learn at their own pace. We understand that all children are unique learners; we will strive to educate them to identify and express their individual understanding in multiple ways. Our program provides for individual and group activities which help to promote language skills, confidence, cooperation, and social interaction. We hold the relationship with our students’ parents and caregivers in the highest regard; we aim to establish an instant bond and continuing rapport that will foster and flourish this relationship. Open dialogue and daily communication are essential in the healthy development of your child and crucial for enriching the care provided by Kinder Academy. All of this is made possible through the collaboration of our students, their parents and caregivers, and Kinder Academy’s exceptional staff, with whom you can confidently entrust the most precious gifts of all: your children. Programming Children learn best and are fully engaged when they have an active part in their curriculum. Our curriculum will be derived from the interest of the children in our care, for example (space, plants, dinosaurs, transportation, etc.) Teachers also purposefully include many important concepts that are crucial for kindergarten preparation, including listening skills, vocabulary, colours, shapes, numbers, size, patterning, and sequencing. Instead of sitting back and merely observing the children, teachers will actively engage themselves in all activities alongside the children. Through active listening and participation the teachers will plan projects, events and field trips to best fit the interest of the children at that time. Projects could last for a week or the whole year depending on how long the interests hold in the group. Projects will also be derived from family events or traditions, multicultural holidays and so on. The Reggio Emilia approach considers the classroom to be the "third teacher". Documentation, plant life, projects, pictures and dialogue will be displayed in the classroom for children and parents to enjoy, relive and remember. Parents are encouraged to participate as much as possible during their child`s time with us.

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    General  Information    Kinder  Academy  is  licensed  by  the  Ministry  of  Children  and  Youth  Services  (MCYS).      To  help  ensure  the  safety  and  security  of  children  in  Kinder  Academy’s  care  and  to  comply  with    Ministry  guidelines,  effective  March  01,  1995,  criminal  reference  checks  will  be  completed  for  all    volunteers  and  candidates  for  employment  who  have  direct  contact  with  the  children.    Our  program  operates  all  year  long,  Monday  through  Friday  from  6:00  am  –  6:00  pm  

     3511 Walker Rd Windsor Ontario N8W3S6 Ph (519) 966-9041 Fax (1866) 508-4563

     Our  Philosophy  The  first  years  of  a  child’s  life  are  the  building  blocks  to  social,  emotional,  and  intellectual  well-‐being,  all  of  which  directly  correspond  to  the  successful  development  of  one’s  future.    Therefore,  we  at  Kinder  Academy  are  devoted  to  providing  a  secure,  enriching,  stimulating,  and  loving  environment  that  promotes  and  encourages  children  to  learn  at  their  own  pace.    We  understand  that  all  children  are  unique  learners;  we  will  strive  to  educate  them  to  identify  and  express  their  individual  understanding  in  multiple  ways.    Our  program  provides  for  individual  and  group  activities  which  help  to  promote  language  skills,  confidence,  co-‐operation,  and  social  interaction.    We  hold  the  relationship  with  our  students’  parents  and  caregivers  in  the  highest  regard;  we  aim  to  establish  an  instant  bond  and  continuing  rapport  that  will  foster  and  flourish  this  relationship.    Open  dialogue  and  daily  communication  are  essential  in  the  healthy  development  of  your  child  and  crucial  for  enriching  the  care  provided  by  Kinder  Academy.    All  of  this  is  made  possible  through  the  collaboration  of  our  students,  their  parents  and  caregivers,  and  Kinder  Academy’s  exceptional  staff,  with  whom  you  can  confidently  entrust  the  most  precious  gifts  of  all:  your  children.      

    Programming    Children  learn  best  and  are  fully  engaged  when  they  have  an  active  part  in  their  curriculum.  Our  curriculum  will  be  derived  from  the  interest  of  the  children  in  our  care,  for  example  (space,  plants,  dinosaurs,  transportation,  etc.)  Teachers  also  purposefully  include  many  important  concepts  that  are  crucial  for  kindergarten  preparation,  including  listening  skills,  vocabulary,  colours,  shapes,  numbers,  size,  patterning,  and  sequencing.  Instead  of  sitting  back  and  merely  observing  the  children,  teachers  will  actively  engage  themselves  in  all  activities  alongside  the  children.  Through  active  listening  and  participation  the  teachers  will  plan  projects,  events  and  field  trips  to  best  fit  the  interest  of  the  children  at  that  time.  Projects  could  last  for  a  week  or  the  whole  year  depending  on  how  long  the  interests  hold  in  the  group.  Projects  will  also  be  derived  from  family  events  or  traditions,  multicultural  holidays  and  so  on.  The  Reggio  Emilia  approach  considers  the  classroom  to  be  the  "third  teacher".  Documentation,  plant  life,  projects,  pictures  and  dialogue  will  be  displayed  in  the  classroom  for  children  and  parents  to  enjoy,  relive  and  remember.  Parents  are  encouraged  to  participate  as  much  as  possible  during  their  child`s  time  with  us.    

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    Admission  Criteria      

    1. Children  between  the  ages  of  3  months  and  12  years  are  eligible  for  the  daycare  program.      

    2. Children  will  be  placed  on  a  waiting  list  for  admissions  to  the  program  if  the  daycare  is  at  full  enrolment.    Admissions  will  be  awarded  on  a  first-‐come,  first  served  basis;  full  time  children  will  be  given  priority.  

     3. An  interview  will  be  scheduled  prior  to  commencing  daycare  to  review  admission  data,  

    familiarize  you  and  your  child  with  the  facilities,  learn  about  Center’s  policies  and  answer  your  questions.    A  non-‐refundable  registration  fee  of  $75.00  is  required  prior  to  child’s  first  day.    

     4. Children  must  be  immunized  as  recommended  by  the  local  Medical  Officer  of  Health  prior  to  

    admission,  as  stipulated  by  the  Day  Nurseries  Act.      

    5. Parents  are  encouraged  to  initially  spend  some  time  at  the  centre  with  your  child,  until  he/she  becomes  comfortable  with  the  new  surroundings.    This  will  help  facilitate  your  child’s  adjustment  in  the  program.      

    Parent  Involvement  Parent  communication  and  involvement  are  essential  to  providing  an  excellent  childcare  program  and  is  a  vital  part  of  the  success  and  co-‐operative  spirit  of  the  childcare  center.    Parents  are  encouraged  to  bring  forth  their  suggestions  about  the  program  and  the  routines  in  their  child’s  room.      Parents/guardians  may  stop  in  at  any  time  to  spend  time  with  their  child.    Schedules  will  be  posted  in  the  classroom  so  parents/guardians  will  know  where  to  find  their  child  if  the  group  is  out  of  the  center  or  at  an  activity.        A  monthly  newsletter,  filled  with  articles  of  interest,  reminders  of  upcoming  events,  and  suggestions,      will  be  sent  home  for  all  parents  every  month.    In  addition,  a  parent  information  board  is  posted  in  every  classroom  and  the  main  hallway,  please  take  a  moment  to  read  it.    Through  positive  communication  and  cooperation  with  parents,  we  are  able  to  meet  and  exceed  the  needs  of  your  children.  

                   

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    Inclusion    We  at  Kinder  Academy  provide  essential  learning  to  encompass  different  cultures,  policies  and  practices  so  as  to  include  all  learners.    At  Kinder  Academy  we  believe  that  learning,  achievements,  opinions  and  happiness  of  all  our  children,  parents  and  staff  is  of  the  outmost  importance.  We  encourage  and  promote  a  sense  of  community  and  offer  prospects  to  all  learners  of  all  different  abilities.      Our  objective  is  to  eliminate  racial,  ethno  cultural  biases,  and  any  other  form  of  discrimination  in  all  polices,  guidelines,  and  day-‐to-‐day  practices.    We  aim  to  foster  an  environment  where  children  and  staff  have  strong  self-‐esteem,  high  expectations,  and  make  continued  progress.    Our  organization  will  simply  not  tolerate  racism  or  biases  of  any  kind.      

    Hours  of  Care    A  full  day  of  care  equals  nine  (9)  hours  with  a  maximum  of  ten  (10).  This  includes  a  half  hour  for  dropping  off  and  picking  up  your  child.    If  your  child  care  needs  exceed  a  ten-‐hour  workday,  you  need  to  discuss  this  in  advance  with  the  Executive  Director.    In  addition,  if  you  wish  to  change  the  days  your  child  attends  care  or  enrol  another  child,  you  must  also  speak  with  the  Executive  Director.      As  a  parent  or  guardian  in  our  program,  your  eligible  hours  of  care  are  determined  by  your  hours  of  employment  or,  if  you  are  a  student,  the  hours  you  attend  an  educational  facility.  Your  hours  of  care  are  established  at  the  time  you  enrol  your  child.  For  example,  if  your  hours  of  employment  are  9:00  a.m.  to  5:00  p.m.,  your  hours  of  care  are  8:30  a.m.  to  5:30  p.m.  This  reflects  an  eight  (8)-‐hour  workday,  a  half  hour  to  travel  from  the  centre  to  work  and  a  half  hour  to  travel  from  work  to  the  centre.    We  ask  that  you  adhere  to  this  policy  because  staffing  is  planned  around  the  hours  agreed  upon.      

    Fees    Fees  are  due  on  the  first  of  each  month.    Failure  to  comply  with  the  Fee  Policy  will  result  in  a  “First  Notice  for  Overdue  Fees.”    If  fees  are  not  paid  by  the  tenth  day,  late  fees  in  the  amount  of  $5.00  per  day  will  follow  the  first  notice.  If  fees  are  not  paid  by  the  end  of  the  month  this  could  place  your  childcare  space  at  risk  of  cancellation.    Kinder  Academy  reserves  the  right  to  obtain  the  services  of  a  collection  agency  in  order  to  pursue  outstanding  accounts.    Regular  fees  must  be  paid  for  public  holidays  on  which  the  center  is  closed  and  all  days  for  which  a  child  does  not  attend  due  to  illness.  To  make  up  absent  days,  please  talk  to  the  Executive  Director  for  availability  throughout  the  week.      

               

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    Subsidy    Our  center  accepts  subsidized  and  non-‐subsidized  children.    Should  your  child  receive  daycare  subsidy,  it  is  up  to  the  parent/guardian  to  contact  your  caseworker  if  there  are  any  changes  to  your  file.    Subsidized  daily  fees  are  determined  by  your  caseworker,  not  the  center.      For information on subsidy: City of Windsor Children’s Services 400 City Hall Square Windsor, Ontario N9A 7K6 (519) 255-5200 APPLY ONLINE: http://www.citywindsor.ca/001796.asp Click Fee Subsidy calculator and follow the instructions to see if you’re eligible for fee assistance  

     Pre-‐Registration  Fee    A  non  refundable  administration  free  of  $75.00  is  due  upon  enrolment.    Upon  enrolment,  Kinder  Academy  requires  one  month’s  tuition,  deemed  as  your  last  month’s  tuition.    This  amount  will  be  held  in  your  account  until  care  is  no  longer  required.      If  your  child  will  not  be  starting  care  immediately  a  $100.00  deposit  is  required  to  secure  their  spot.      This  deposit  will  be  added  to  the  last  month  tuition  which  is  held  in  your  account  until  care  is  no  longer  required.        

    Late  Fees    All  children  must  be  picked  up  no  later  than  6  pm.    If  your  child  is  not  picked  up  from  the  center  by  6  pm,  you  will  be  charged  a  late  fee  of  ten  dollars  ($10)  for  the  first  15  minutes  and  $1.00  for  each  additional  minute  after  6:15pm.    For  example,  a  child  picked  up  at  6:20  pm  will  be  subject  to  a  late  charge  of  $15.00.    This  charge  will  be  applied  to  the  monthly  statement.    

    NSF  cheques    Any  cheques  that  may  return  from  the  bank  as  NSF  are  subject  to  a  $25.00  charge.    After  two  returned  cheques  all  fees  must  be  paid  by  certified  cheque,  money  order,  or  cash.  In  the  event  that  your  child’s  surname  differs  from  yours,  or  if  you  are  paying  by  money  order,  please  note  your  child’s  name  on  the  face  of  the  cheque.      

    Public  Holidays    The  center  recognizes  the  following  public  holidays  and  will  be  closed  on  these  days:    New  Year’s  Day       Family  Day       Good  Friday       Victoria  Day      Canada  Day       Civic  Holiday     Labour  Day       Thanksgiving    Christmas  Day       Boxing  Day          The  center  closes  at  3pm  on  Christmas  and  New  Year’s  Eve.        Regular  fees  must  be  paid  for  public  holidays  on  which  the  center  is  closed.    

     

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     Vacation  Policy    A  child  is  allowed  5  days  of  vacation  from  daycare  each  year  without  any  fees  charged.  If  the  parent/guardian  wishes  to  use  their  vacation  policy,  a  minimum  of  1  month  written  notice  is  required.    

     Notice  to  Withdraw    In  the  event  a  family  wishes  to  withdrawal  their  child/children  from  Kinder  Academy  parents/guardians  are  asked  to  provide  one  month’s  written  notice  to  the  Director,  which  must  be  given  on  the  first  of  the  month.    Failure  to  give  one  month’s  notice  will  result  in  the  parent  being  required  to  pay  the  full  month’s  fee  for  their  child(ren).          

    Code  of  Conduct    

    The  following  expectations  are  intended  as  a  guide  to  maintaining  a  happy,  comfortable,  and  safe  atmosphere  at  our  center.  

     At  all  times  shall,  adults  and  children:  

    a) Be  courteous  to  others  b) Use  acceptable  language  c) Conduct  themselves  in  a  manner  which  allows  each  child  and  staff  member  to  feel  safe  

    from  verbal  and  physical  abuse  d) Resolve  conflict  in  a  peaceful  manner  e) Respect  the  building  and  equipment  as  well  as  the  personal  property  of  all  staff  and  

    others  f) Show  respect  for  all  individuals  through  his/her  behaviour  and  words  

     Please  note  that  staff  are  to  be  treated  on  a  professional  level  at  all  times.    Staff  members  are  providing  quality  programming  for  your  children  and  will  not  accept  treatment  that  is  disrespectful.        Any  questions,  concerns  or  grievances  should  be  addressed  to  the  Supervisor  or  Executive  Director.    At  absolutely  no  time  should  there  be  a  confrontation  in  front  of  any  children.    Failure  to  adhere  to  our  Code  of  Conduct  could  result  in  termination  of  the  enrolment  agreement  (upon  the  discretion  of  the  center).                                                              Kinder  Academy  reserves  the  right  to  terminate  a  parent’s  contract  on  the  following  grounds:  

     1. Violation  of  the  late  fee  policy  or    non-‐payment  of  fees  2. Continuous  late  pick-‐up  3. Repeated  contravention  of  the  code  of  conduct  4. Child’s  documented  disruptive  behaviour  and/or  other  needs  that  cannot  be  

    met  by  Kinder  Academy    5. Other  circumstances,  to  be  determined  by  Kinder  Academy  on  a  case-‐by-‐case  

    basis  

     

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    Your  Child’s  First  Day  We  recommend  that  you  either  plan  to  stay  for  a  short  period  of  time  on  your  child’s  first  morning  or  come  for  visits  prior  to  your  child’s  first  day.    This  process  is  helpful  because  your  child  can  explore  the  new  surroundings  while  interacting  with  their  parent  and  teachers.    Communicating  any  background  information  with  your  child’s  teacher  will  also  help  us  to  make  their  adjustment  easier.    Some  children  feel  comfortable  immediately  while  other  children  take  a  few  weeks.    If  you  have  any  concerns  please  do  not  hesitate  to  call  and  find  out  how  your  child  is  doing.  

     Things  to  Bring    Your  child  should  be  dressed  every  day  in  clothing  that  is  appropriate  for  the  season,  physical  activities  and  (because  children  play  outdoors)  anticipated  weather  conditions.      

    • Please  ensure  that  your  child  has  two  complete  changes  of  clothes  clearly  marked  with  their  name.    If  the  clothes  that  are  brought  are  used  due  to  accident,  spill,  etc  please  make  sure  that  they  are  washed  and  returned  

    • A  blanket  and  or  comfort  item  for  sleep  time  • Diapers  and  wipes  for  infants/  toddlers/preschoolers  • creams,  petroleum  jelly  • Sunscreen  for  hot  sunny  days  • Bathing  suit  for  splash  pad  days  

     We  do  not  encourage  bringing  toys  from  home.  They  tend  to  get  misplaced,  and  this  makes  for  a  sad  departure  for  the  child.      

     

    Naptime    There  is  a  two  (2)  hour  rest  period  provided  for  the  children  each  afternoon  in  the  Toddler  and  Preschool  programs.    Children  who  are  awake  after  one  (1)  hour  are  able  to  participate  in  quiet  activities.  Infant  sleep  times  differ  according  to  their  personalized  schedule.    

     Off-‐Premises  Activities    Outdoor  play  is  a  component  of  our  daily  program.      As  part  of  this  program  children  will  participate  in  neighbourhood  walks  on  a  regular  basis  (if  the  weather  is  appropriate).    While  off  premises,  ratios  will  still  be  observed  as  per  DNA  guidelines.    Teachers  may  use  the  assistance  of  a  rope  to  navigate  the  children  throughout  the  neighbourhood,  with  the  exception  of  the  infants  using  a  stroller.  Consent  for  participation  in  any  of  the  above  activities  is  assumed  and  included  in  your  signed  enrolment  agreement.    On  occasion  field  trips  are  planned  to  enhance  the  classroom  programs.    If  transportation  is  necessary,  an  additional  field  trip  consent  form  will  be  required  in  order  for  your  child  to  participate  in  any  off  site  excursions.    Field  trips  may  be  subject  to  additional  costs,  which  will  be  assumed  by  the  parent/guardian.  

         

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    Arrival  and  Departure    As  the  children  are  involved  in  numerous  activities,  walks,  special  events  and  field  trips,  we  ask  that  you  notify  the  center  if  your  child  will  be  absent  or  arriving  later  than  usual.    For  the  same  reason,  staff  need  to  be  informed  in  advance  if  your  child  will  be  absent  from  the  program  for  appointments.    The  center  has  a  voice  mail  system  that  operates  24  hours  a  day.    

     Release  of  Children    We  request  that  all  parents  and  guardians  sign  their  children  in  and  out  of  care.  This  procedure  ensures    that  there  is  a  clear  understanding  as  to  the  supervision  of  children  at  any  given  time.  Upon  your  child’s  arrival  in  the  morning,  it  is  essential  that  a  staff  member  receive  your  child.    Also,  when  picking  up  your  child,  make  sure  to  draw  the  attention  of  the  staff  to  your  child’s  departure.    The  childcare  center  will  assume  no  responsibility  for  a  child  who  has  not  been  directly  brought  into  the  center  by  the  parent  and  dropped  off  to  a  staff  member.    It  is  essential  for  the  protection  of  children  that  any  child  enrolled  in  our  program  be  released  only  to  those  persons  authorized  by  the  parent(s)  or  guardian.    Authorization  must  be  given  in  writing,  at  drop  off,  in  order  to  release  a  child  to  individuals  other  than  the  persons  stated  in  the  release  form.    If  this  procedure  is  not  adhered  to,  the  child  shall  remain  with  the  caregiver  until  such  time  as  a  parent  or  otherwise  authorized  person  is  contacted.  Picture  identification  may  be  required  of  individuals  picking  up  a  child  in  care.    If  there  is  a  custody  agreement  regarding  your  child,  you  must  provide  a  copy  of  the  custody  agreement  papers  to  the  center.    These  papers  are  pertinent  to  the  center  because  the  court  may  define  the  release  of  your  child.    These  papers  shall  be  kept  in  the  child’s  file  for  the  duration  of  care.        Parent(s)  or  guardians  must  keep  us  informed  of  any  changes  to  the  enrolment  information  provided,  including  legal  custody  arrangements,  address,  business  phone  number  for  parent(s),  authorization  for  pickup,  emergency  phone  numbers,  etc.      Note:    No  person  will  be  given  the  benefit  of  the  doubt  when  they  arrive  to  pick  up  your  child.    If  in  doubt  we  will  choose  the  safest  action,  by  not  releasing  your  child  to  anyone  unless  all  the  conditions  are  met.      

                       

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    Meals,  Nutrition  and  Food    A  nutritious  mid-‐day  meal  and  morning  and  afternoon  snack  will  be  served.    Weekly  menus  will  be    posted  to  inform  you  of  what  your  child  is  eating,  and  to  assist  you  with  menu  planning  at  home.      We  must  be  informed  of  any  food  allergies  or  special  dietary  needs  concerning  your  child,  which  we    will  post  in  the  cooking  and  dining  areas.    All  foods  that  accompany  your  infant  to  the  child  care  center  must  be  labelled  with  their  name.  Parents  of  young  infants  must  supply  their  own  baby  food,  fruit  juices,  and  prepared  formulas  in  sterilized  bottles  -‐-‐  we  will  provide  regular  table  food  once  your  child  is  developmentally  ready.    Our  infant  program  has  its  own  fridge  and  microwave,  so  that  we  can  meet  your  child's  individual  needs.  Written  feeding  instructions  are  necessary  for  children  under  one  year  of  age  -‐-‐these  can  be  updated  as  your  child's  menu  expands.  Your  child’s  teacher  will  assist  you  with  these  forms;  you  must  complete  them  before  our  employees  can  adjust  your  child’s  menu.      

    Allergies  and  Food  Restrictions  We  provide  a  peanut  and  nut  free  environment.        In  the  event  of  a  birthday  or  special  celebration,  no  food  or  beverages  are  to  be  brought  into  the  building  unless  approved  by  the  Executive  Director  or  Supervisor.      If  your  child  has  special  dietary  needs,  you  must  supply  all  necessary  food  items,  presented  in  containers  clearly  marked  with  your  child’s  name.    We  will  assist  with  food  alternatives  where  possible.      It  is  common  to  have  children  in  care  who  suffer  allergic  reactions  to  certain  foods.  The  outcome  of  this  may  be  serious.  Be  sure  to  advise  Kinder  Academy  when  your  child  has  any  type  of  food  allergies  or  food  restrictions.    It  is  the  parent’s/guardian’s  responsibility  to  keep  Kinder  Academy  informed  of  any  existing  allergy  that  has  become  progressive  in  nature.  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Behaviour  Management  

    We  believe  all  children  have  different  temperaments.    Successful  behaviour  management  requires  all  staff  members  involved  to  be  aware  of  the  uniqueness  of  each  child  when  helping  them  develop  positive,  pro-‐social  behaviour.    We  believe  all  children  thrive  when  their  personal,  physical,  and  emotional  needs  are  being  consistently  met  and  maintained  in  an  environment  with  clear  and  developmentally-‐appropriate  expectations.  First  and  foremost,  our  caregivers  will  watch  for  and  anticipate  when  a  child  may  have  difficulties  by  preventing  negative  situations  from  occurring  and  consistently  reminding  the  children  of  appropriate  and  positive  actions  to  take.    All  of  this  is  possible  with  an  environment  and  caregivers  that  encourage  patience,  understanding,  active  listening,  and  a  commitment  to  anticipate  negative  situations  and  problem-‐solve,  rather  than  immediately  redirecting  behaviour  and  actions.    General  Information    Behaviour  management  practices  should  be:    

    • Used  in  a  positive  and  consistent  manner  • Implemented  as  soon  as  possible  after  the  inappropriate  behaviour  • Appropriate  to  the  developmental  level  of  the  child  • Related  to  the  inappropriate  behaviour  • Designed  to  assist  the  child  to  learn  appropriate  behaviour  • Discussed  with  the  parent(s)  if  a  difficult  situation  arises  with  the  child  

     Preferred  Practices    Kinder  Academy’s  employees,  caregivers,  students  and  volunteers  are  expected  use  the  following  behaviour  management  practices:    

    • Channelling  the  child’s  energy  to  another  area  (diversion)  • Giving  positive  reinforcement  of  desired  behaviour  –  both  verbal  and  non-‐verbal  • Explain  things  to  the  children  at  their  level  of  understanding  • Establish  limits,  rather  than  boundaries,  that  are  easy  for  them  to  understand  and  easy  to  fulfill  • Modify  the  environment  in  attempts  to  prevent  problems  before  they  occur  • Redirecting  to  a  closely  supervised  activity  • Ensure  that  the  environment  has  an  adequate  amount  of  recourses  to  engage  and  challenge  

    children,  so  they  are  meaningfully  occupied  and  unnecessary  conflict  over  sharing  and  waiting  for  turns  is  avoided  

    • Use  positive  language  at  all  times  with  the  children,  and  when  children  are  present,  consistently  model  appropriate  behaviour  

     Prohibited  Practices    The  following  forms  of  behaviour  management  shall  not  be  permitted  by  anyone  –  caregivers,  employees,  students,  volunteers  or  parents  –  on  the  premises  of  the  child  care  center:    

    • Corporal  punishment  of  a  child  (e.g.,  spanking,  hitting,  shaking,  biting,  etc.)  • Deliberately  harsh  or  degrading  measures  that  would  humiliate  a  child  or  undermine  a  child’s  

    self  respect  (e.g.,  shouting,  yelling,  sarcasm,  put-‐downs,  forced  feeding,  etc.)  • Depriving  a  child  of  basic  needs,  including  food,  shelter,  clothing  or  bedding    • Confining  a  child  in  a  locked  room  or  other  area  • Locking  the  exits  in  order  to  confine  a  child  

    Immunization  

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    A  photocopy  of  each  child’s  Immunization  record  must  be  provided  to  the  child  care  center  prior  to  their  first  day  of  care.  The  intent  of  this  requirement  is  to  ensure  that  Kinder  Academy  is  as  safe  as  can  be  from  the  threat  of  outbreaks  of  communicable  diseases.        

    Illness    If  a  child  arrives  at  our  center  ill,  the  executive  director,  supervisor  or  a  senior  staff  member  will  make  a    decision  as  to  whether  the  child  is  fit  to  partake  in  the  daily  routine  or  not.  Unfortunately  if  the  child  is  deemed  too  ill  to  participate  the  parent  or  guardian  will  be  asked  to  take  the  child  home.  If  a  child  becomes  ill  under  our  supervision  throughout  the  day  the  parents  or  legal  guardians  will  be  contacted  immediately.    If  for  any  reason  they  cannot  be  reached  or  are  unable  to  pick  up  their  child  due  to  unforeseen  circumstances  the  emergency  contact  (as  authorized  by  the  legal  guardians)  will  be  contacted  to  pick  up  the  child  as  soon  as  possible.  The  child  will  then  be  immediately  isolated  from  the  other  children  in  the  center  to  decrease  the  spread  of  infection;  this  place  being  a  quiet  comfortable  area  in  which  a  staff  member  will  monitor  the  child  until  the  parent  or  guardian  arrives.      Parents  will  be  asked  to  inform  the  center  if  the  child  has  a  communicable  disease,  so  that  we  can  inform  other  parents.    Illnesses  include  but  are  not  limited  to:    

    • Vomiting  • Fever,  with  accompanying  symptoms  • Red  or  discharging  eyes  or  ears  • Acute  cold  or  severe  coughing  • Undiagnosed  skin  rash  or  infections  • Unusual  irritability  or  restlessness  • Diarrhea  • Minor  accident  or  major  injury    • Suspicion  of  contagious  disease    • Seizure  • Head  lice  

     A  child  must  be  fever  free  (without  having  taken  fever  medication)/symptom  free  for  24  hours  before  returning  to  the  center.  

    Vomiting    If  your  child  arrives  at  the  child  care  center  feeling  well  (with  no  previous  symptoms  or  signs  of  illness)    and  vomits  once,  we  will  make  him  or  her  comfortable  and  he  or  she  will  be  monitored  for  other    symptoms  (e.g.,  fever,  diarrhea,  discomfort).    Their  symptoms  be  logged  and  recorded.    If  your  child  vomits  twice  or  there  is  a  noticeable  decline  in  health  while  he  or  she  is  attending  child  care  center,  we  will  call  the  parent/guardian  and  ask  that  your  child  be  picked  up.  We  may  also  request  that  he  or  she  receive  medical  attention.  (This  is  in  the  best  interest  of  the  ill  child  and  the  other  children  attending  day  care.)  We  give  special  consideration  to  infants  who  are  adjusting  to  a  variety  of  new  foods  as  well  as  solid  foods.    Fever    

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    By  definition,  a  fever  is  a  rise  in  body  temperature,  as  recorded  by  an  oral  thermometer,  equal  to  or  higher  than  38.0  degrees  Celsius  (100.4  degrees  Fahrenheit).  There  are  a  number  of  factors  that  cause  body  temperature  to  rise,  such  as:    

    • Overdressing  • Strenuous  exercise  or  play  • Time  of  day  (Temperature  is  normally  highest  in  late  afternoon.)    • Vaccination    • Teething  • Infection    

     It  is  important  to  note  that  children  may  be  seriously  ill  and  not  have  a  fever.  It  is  also  important  to  note    that  children  may  have  a  fever  that  is  not  associated  with  illness.  Observing  children’s  behaviour  is  much    more  important  than  taking  their  temperature;  their  behaviour  helps  determine  how  sick  they  might  be.      Low-‐Grade  Fever    A  body  temperature  of  38  degrees  C  (100.4  F)  is  considered  a  low-‐grade  fever.    In  this  case,  we  monitor  the  temperature  by  taking  it  every  hour  and  watch  for  other  symptoms.      High-‐Grade  Fever    If  your  child  develops  a  fever  of  over  38  degrees  C  (100.4  F)  with  accompanying  changes  in  behaviour,    he  or  she  must  be  picked  up  from  the  child  care  center  to  be  given  proper  medical  attention  and  to  reduce  the  fever.  Once  your  child  is  fever-‐free  (without  taking  fever-‐reducing  medication)  for  24  hours,  and  his  or  her  behaviour  is  back  to  normal,  he  or  she  may  return  to  the  center.    The  caregiver  will  administer  fever  reducers  only  with  a  doctor’s  note  (e.g.,  in  cases  of  immunization).      Diarrhea    By  definition,  diarrhea  is  the  passage  of  several  unformed  stools  as  a  result  of  the  rapid  movement  of  the  fecal  contents  through  the  large  intestine.  Diarrhea  in  its  contagious  form  is  a  symptom  of  a  bacterial,  viral  or  parasitic  agent.  The  incubation  period  is  usually  12  to  14  hours  before  the  symptom  occurs.  This  form  of  diarrhea  is  usually  caused  by  dietary  intake  (food  poisoning)  or  micro-‐organisms  invading  the  body.  Other  forms  of  diarrhea  may  be  the  result  of  emotional  distress,  teething  or  administration  of  medication  (such  as  antibiotics).      We  give  special  consideration  to  infants  who  are  adjusting  to  a  variety  of  new  foods  in  addition  to    teething  or  taking  medication.  If  your  child  has  two  or  more  bouts  of  diarrhea  within  two  hours,  you  will  be  contacted  and  we  may  ask  that  your  child  be  picked  up.    If  diarrhea  persists,  you  will  be  asked  to  provide  a  written  note  from  a  doctor,  stating  that  no  viral,  bacteriological  or  parasitic  condition  exists.      Pink  Eye  (conjunctivitis)  The  signs  and  symptoms  of  pink  eye  are  as  follows:  

    • Swelling  of  the  eye(s)  followed  by  a  copious  discharge  of  pus  • Swelling  may  be  followed  by  an  itch,  which  may  cause  discomfort  • One  or  both  eyes  may  be  affected  Any  child  who  shows  signs  of  this  contagious  illness  must  be  withdrawn  from  the  center  as  soon  as  possible  and  may  not  return  until  the  whites  of  the  eyes  are  clear  and  no  crusting  or  discharge  are  evident.    A  doctor’s  note  is  required  for  readmission.  

    Chicken  Pox  The  signs  and  symptoms  are  

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    ∗ A  fever  and  headache  followed  by  rash,  which  is  described  as  crops  of  blisters  turning  into  scabs  which  appear  over  several  days.    The  child  experiences  itching  for  about  4  days.      

     The  child  may  be  re-‐admitted  to  the  program  5  days  after  the  last  crop  of  spots  has  dried  up  and  only  if  the  child  is  well.    A  doctor’s  note  will  be  required  for  readmission.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

    Medication    No  administration  of  prescription  or  non-‐prescription  medication  is  permitted  unless  prescribed  by  a  physician.      Acceptance  and  administration  of  prescription  medication  or  drugs  are  permitted  only  when  the    procedures  below  are  followed:      

    • The  medication  or  drug  has  been  prescribed  by  a  physician  and  has,  on  its  label:    • The  child’s  name    • The  name  of  the  medication  • The  name  of  the  prescribing  physician  • The  required  dosage  •  The  date  the  medication  was  dispensed  •  Instructions  for  storage  and  administration  • The  expiry  date  • The  parent  or  guardian  hand-‐delivers  the  medication  or  drug  to  a  caregiver  in  its  original  

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    Emergency  Medication  (Epi-‐Pen,  inhaler,  etc.)    Upon  registration  parents  must  inform  Kinder  Academy  of  any  allergies  their  child  may  have.  If  your  child  requires  an  Epi-‐  Pen  or  inhaler  additional  papers  must  be  completed  upon  your  child’s  first  day  of  care.