Academy Policies
Trial Period:
The first (2)weeks of enrollment in Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC. is considered a "trial period." Child care may be terminated by either the provider or the parent during this trial period without advance notice.
Termination of Child Care Services:
After the trial period has passed, child care may be terminated by the provider or the parent only by providing the other party with (2)week advance written notice. If the parent fails to provide advance written notice, payment is to be made current with any additional late fees caused by late notice and late payments are still required.
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC retains the right to terminate a child's enrollment without notice for the following reasons:
- A child's behavior is destructive, uncontrollable, violent, or threatening to the other children or providers at the care facility. This determination is made in the sole discretion of the Provider.
- A parent's behavior is threatening or abusive to the other children or providers at the care facility.
- Child care fees are 5 business days days or more delinquent.
- A child is absent for (5)days or more without reasonable explanation or payment from the parent.
All terminations of this type can be made effective immediately.
Program Activities
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will provide daily activities, toys, and materials appropriate for each child's age level to entertain the child as well as facilitate the child's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
A child should not bring toys from home. Toy weapons, such as guns or knives, are absolutely prohibited. Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC is not responsible for lost or broken toys brought from home.
At various times, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC may structure excursions, such as walks, bike rides, or car trips with the children. The parent must sign a general release authorizing Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC to engage in such activities with the child.
Meals
Meal times are as follows:
Breakfast:7:30 am-8:45
Mid-morning snack:10:00 a.m 10:30 am
Lunch: 12noon
Mid-afternoon snack:3:30 p.m
These meals will be served by Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC and are included in the child care fees.
Parents should inform Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC of their child's favorite foods. Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC may incorporate these foods into its menu.
Parents are not to send gum or candy.
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will provide meals for children with special dietary needs. The parent will be responsible for reimbursing Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC for all extra costs involved with providing and preparing the special dietary meals.
All meals provided by Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will comply with the United States Department of Agriculture's nutritional guidelines.
Infants
Infants will be fed either formula or breast milk, both of which are to be supplied by the parent.
(3)bottles with water should be sent with formula EVERYDAY
Formula and Cereal must be prepared by parents in a formula dispense
ALL OTHER BOTTLES WILL BE PREPARED BY STAFF
(3)Bibs should be packed daily
(2)Change of clothes
Pamper/Diaper should be stocked weekly for each child’s cubby.
The parent should provide Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC with information regarding feeding times and other feeding instructions.
Diapers are checked on a regular basis and changed whenever reasonably necessary. After the diaper is changed, the diaper-changing area will be sterilized and the provider's hands washed. Parents should provide Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC with any special instructions regarding the use of diaper-changing products, such as powder or ointment.
Toilet Training
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will assist with toilet training. However, the parent should first initiate the training at home. When training has started, the parent must supply training pants, pull-ups, or underwear with rubber pants.
Pampers/Diapers should be stocked weekly for each child’s cubby as we do NOT supply these items.
Medical Care Information
The parent must provide Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC with updated medical information regarding his or her child, such as information regarding the child's medical problems, immunizations, allergies, regular medications, physical handicaps, or restrictions on the child's physical activities. Information should also be provided as to whether the child has had measles, chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough, or any other contagious disease. This information should be provided to Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC prior to the child's first day of care.
If a child becomes ill, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will first try to reach the parent. If the parent cannot be reached, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC may contact the child's physician.
In case of a medical emergency, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will obtain the necessary emergency medical care for the child, including but not limited to transportation to an emergency room. The parent will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with any medical care provided to the child, including the cost of transportation.
Sick Child Policy
The goal of Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC is to keep both the children and the caregivers healthy. Therefore, if a child exhibits any of the symptoms listed below, the child will not be allowed to attend the child care facility until the symptoms are no longer present or unless the parent has obtained a statement from the child's doctor that the child is not contagious. The final decision as to whether a child will be admitted to the child care facility will be made in the sole discretion of the provider.
This policy applies to the following symptoms:
a. Fever of 100.4°F degrees F
b. Persistent diarrhea
c. Continuous coughing
d. Irregular breathing
e. Unusual rashes
f. Vomiting
g. Yellowish color to the eyes or skin
h. Swallowing difficulty
i. Persistent and/or excessive crying
j. Discharge from eyes or ears
k. Excessive drowsiness
l. Lice
m. Communicable diseases
n. Earache
If a child exhibits any of these symptoms while present at the child care facility, the parent will be notified and must immediately remove the child. The child may be isolated from the other children at the child care facility until the parent arrives.
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will notify the parent of any contagious diseases about which the provider has knowledge that a child may have been exposed to while at the child care facility.
The parent is expected to inform Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC of any illness or problem of a child that might affect other children at the child care facility.
The parent is responsible to arrange for alternate care if the child is sick or is otherwise unable to attend the child care facility. Child care fees will not be adjusted for the days that a sick child does not attend the child care facility.
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will not administer prescription or over-the-counter medication to a sick child. All medications must be in the original container with the child's name on it.
Discipline
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will explain the rules of the child care facility to all children under its care, as appropriate. When a child understands the rules but chooses not to follow the rules, then Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will notify the parent(s)as we are only here to redirect while disciplinary action are to be determined by the guardian of the child.
Substitute Child Care Providers
If Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC is temporarily unable to provide child care services due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC may, but has no obligation to, arrange for a substitute child care provider with qualifications similar to the provider's. Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will use its best efforts to provide parents with reasonable advance notice of the need for such substitute care, the name of the substitute provider, and the hours that the substitute will provide care. The provider will provide parents with a list of substitute child care providers upon request.
Pickup of a Child
To ensure the safety of the children attending the child care facility, Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC has established the following procedures for the pickup of a child from its facility:
The parent must inform Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC in advance if someone other than the parent will pick up the child. If the parent has not provided Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC with such information, the child will not be released to the individual(s), and the parent will be notified.
Parent Participation
Parents are welcome to visit the child care facility at any time during which child care is provided and participate in any of the activities. Communication between parents and the provider is important in maintaining high quality child care. All comments and suggestions regarding services are welcome.
Day Care Contract
The parent must review and sign the Daycare Contract prior to the child's first day of care.
Equal Opportunity
No child will be denied care on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, or religion of either the parent or the child.
Confidentiality
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will keep files on each child confidential. All private information exchanged between the parent and the provider will remain confidential.If anytime the parent(s) fails at holding the same integrity ENROLLMENT WILL BE DROPPED.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC will carry out its obligation to report all suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to the proper authorities.Please Jew in mind we are mandated reporters and Social Services Providers.
Child Care Regulations
Buzy Beez Learning Academy LLC operates in full compliance with all state and local child care regulations.