Dozier Day Nursery Contract Agreement, Policy & Parent Handbook
I must receive the following information to begin the enrollment process
●Parent Handbook/ Policy- Contract Agreement & Handbook must be signed and returned.
●Enrollment Fee/ Deposit- An application must be submitted for each child attending. The enrollment fee is $55 per family and is non-refundable/non-transferable. The deposit is your last month's tuition (non-refundable/non-transferable 4-week notice) paid in advance.
The Enrollment fee and deposit must be paid to hold a spot for your child after the interview process (within 24 hours). I do require that the parent/guardian and child visit my home before enrollment.
●Child & Parents Information Form -Parents are required to keep me informed of any changes in address, phone numbers, or any other information listed on these forms.
●Photos - Sharing the milestones with parents is rewarding and will be almost daily through a group text with all families. For the safety of my home and the children, I do not have a Facebook page for the Nursery. Please feel free to save the pictures of your child from any emails and texts.
●Certification of Immunization Records- Must be obtained from a child's physician (within 30 days).
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Phase 1 - Trust & Comfort
Although our rates are slightly higher due to having fewer children per caregiver, this approach is more effective; it allows me to build trusting relationships, observe each child's unique needs, and create opportunities for fewer distractions with more focus. I focus on each child's transition into the program by building a strong relationship and conducting ongoing developmental observations. This includes finding your child's interests and ways of learning. For some children, they may transition within 1 week, and others within 3 weeks. During this transition, my focus is on ensuring your child's smooth and comfortable adjustment to the program. The first 6 weeks that your child is attending Dozier Day Nursery are considered a trial period in order to determine whether your child is adjusting to our program.
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Phase 2 - Respect
I focus greatly on respect. As a provider I believe I am the children’s role model in their childcare experience. It is my duty to respect your children as if they were my own. How you speak to a child can compromise how they begin to think of themselves. All children need to be showered with patience, love, and encouragement. I truly believe it is that type of environment that children will flourish into the beings that they are meant to become.
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Phase 3 - Learning
Once your child feels comfortable, happy, and has established trust with their environment, friends, and me, I will begin educational learning. This is personally my favorite stage for the child as they will grow and look forward to our time together. Because, true learners never stop learning. There is so much to explore and so much knowledge to be gained from the world that we live in. Some of our back-and-forth moments together include recognizing babies' cues and responding with warmth and consistency.