REGISTRATION FORMS

Please ensure ALL forms are filled out correctly and COMPLETELY!***Please note that when signing that you have read the “Parent Handbook” it is referring to this website.

Parents are responsible to ensure that staff members are updated in regards to change of address, phone numbers, emergency contacts and persons authorized to pick up children. Please be sure that all forms are returned before your child is left for their first day at the centre.

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Upon arrival at the centre please:

• Help your child hang their coat and put away belongings.
• Sign your child into the center.
• Inform staff of anything that may affect your child’s day at daycare; especially any changes in drop off or pick up routine.
• Advise staff of any changes in phone numbers, address and emergency contact numbers.

DEPARTURES

Upon departure from daycare each day:

Sign your child out of the center. Pick up any work your child may have in their cubby, any food in the fridge, etc. ** New people that are picking your child(ren) up for the first time will be asked for identification

MEDICATION

Medication can only be administered to your child if the parent or guardian has signed a medication form. Please see a staff member to do this. All children regardless of their age that are needing to take ANY medication, must do so with a staff member present. All medication MUST be in original container with proper dosage instructions.

CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES

At Curious Kids we do a variety of activities. In order for your child to participate and feel comfortable, we ask that you send your child in appropriate clothing. A change of clothing is suggested for those wet days. Children who are In the Infant/Toddler program please be sure to check your supply of diapers and wipes regularly, staff will do their best to notify you when stock is getting low. Potty training children please be sure to have EXTRA clothing sent daily.

SNACKS AND LUNCHES

Please send a nutritious lunch, a variety of healthy snacks, and a drink for your child each day.

3-5 , OSC & PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Please send lunches and snacks in lunch bag with an ice pack that will be kept in their cubbies.

INFANT TODDLER lunches will be stored in the fridge.

Please DO NOT send candies, chocolate bars, or pop to the center.

Some exceptions may be made for special occasions.

Please note we are a peanut free environment

ALLERGY ALERT

If your child has any allergies (food or otherwise) please be sure that staff are informed. That way we can be sure that your child does not receive any food or engage in activity that may cause a reaction.

SEPARATION ISSUES

To ease the separation anxiety that some children may experience, parents are welcome to send a familiar item from home that will be of some comfort. Parents are welcome to call at any time to discuss how their child is doing.

We also recommend, for those children having a harder time with separation, that parents help to ease their child into the daycare environment by using a “gradual entry” system. This just simply means to ease your child into daycare by making the first few days shorter. You can do this by keeping the stay limited to few hours and increasing the stay as the child is feeling more comfortable.

NO TIME FOR SCREEN TIME!!

At Curious Kids Children`s Center we like to focus on the social aspects of day to day life. Building relationships and exploring are our focus. We ask that all screens be left at home.

EARTHQUAKE COMFORT KITS

Please provide an earthquake kit for your child that can be kept at the center.

Please include:

• at least 4 non perishable food items such as a granola bars
• a bottle of water
• a comfort letter, family picture or something small that may be special
• a good option is a compact foil blanket, or knit

EMERGENCY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Fire drills will be practiced monthly using the escape plan set out.

Earthquake drills will be practiced annually. If an evacuation of the building is necessary we will walk over to our meeting place which is the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center located at 26770 29 Ave. Ph# 604-533-6144. All emergency supplies, first aid kits, and comfort kits (provided by the parents), will be brought with us.

**OUT OF AREA CONTACT**

Sometimes, during disasters, local calls will not connect but long distance ones will..In the event of a disaster our outside contact will be Janette Martens 1-306-220-9367. This is the person I will contact if possible and give information to.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is an important part of care. The door is always open for any type of discussion. Through e-mail, notices, parent information boards and good old vocal communication it is our goal to keep families informed of what is happening and will be happening at the center. We will also have available for parents, various resources on many topics like behavior challenges, nutrition and safety, heath, and support available to families. Feel free to ask staff for any information you are interested in and we will do our best to put you in touch with the resources that may be helpful.

SAFE RELEASE OF CHILDREN

Children will only be released to a person who has been authorized to take the child. If a person who is authorized to pick up a child appears to be incapable of providing safe care (ie. appears to be impaired in some manner), Staff will contact the guardian or other emergency contacts to see that the child/ren be released to someone capable of providing safe care.

**PLEASE NOTE* if no one were to arrive at the end of the day to pick up the child/ren and emergency contacts cannot be reached or do not respond, staff will be forced to contact the Ministry of Children and Families.