QUICKFACTSHEET

Child's Play Day Nursery
Quick Fact Sheet

1. How long have you been caring for children in your home?
a. I have been caring for children in my home since 1997 .

2. Do you provide references?
a. Yes, I will provide a list at interview time.

3. What kinds of things do you do with the children?
a. We have free play as well as structured play (circle time, story time) Focus areas are music, song, dance and exercise.
We enjoy arts & crafts, painting, puzzles, cooking and science.   We also offer an introductory reading readiness program,
focusing on the alphabet, numbers, colors, opposites, sign language and Spanish.
Outdoor play is also part of our day.

4. What are your views on discipline?
a. I try to discipline in a positive, loving but firm manner that is age appropriate. Re-direction is a vital tool.
As a last resort I use the "naughty mat", based on the theories of Jo Frost, Super Nanny.

5. How much television is viewed?
a Videos/DVDs and TV may be used during transition periods, arrival, departure and during lunch preparation.

6. What type of field trips do you take?
a. This answer can vary depending on suggestions from parents and parental involvement. Past field trips have included visits to:
The National Zoo in the summer, and a visit to the pumpkin patch and petting farm in the fall.

7. What happens if my child becomes sick during the day?
a. You will be notified to pick up child without haste. If I cannot reach you within 45 minutes, I will call your emergency
contact to pick up your child.

8. How sick does a child have to be before they cannot attend daycare?
a. Well this is an easy one - if your child exhibits any symptoms such as fever, vomiting, rash within 24 hours,
PLEASE keep your child home. If your child is unable to participate in our activities, he/she should not attend daycare
and lets face it children really do not want to be away from their parents when feeling sick!! Daycare is not a place
for a sick child! It's simply not fair to the child, the provider or all of the other children.

9. What happens if you (provider) get sick?
a. I make every effort to be available each scheduled work day, however, I am only human and there will be times when
I'm sure to become ill. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have a backup provider available.
I will let you know as soon as possible if I will not open the daycare due to my being ill.

10. What training to you have to provide care for children?
a. I have an Associates Degree in ECE.   I have taken 100's of hours of child related courses and workshops
over the years and have first hand experience in raising my own three children, the oldest being 21 years old.
I have taught in several daycare centers in the Maryland State and I continue to attend courses and workshops every year.

11. Are you trained in First Aid, SIDS & CPR
a.   Yes, and I renew my certificates as required by state regulations.

12. When are you scheduled to be open?
a.   I am open on a Monday - Friday schedule. The daycare opens it's doors at 6:45a.m. & we close at 5:30p.m.
Currently we are available for weekend care, if needed.

13. Do you have a specific daily schedule?
a. Yes, however, it is not carved in stone.....the first rule in working with children is that one must remain very flexible.

14. When are fees due?
a.   Fees are due on the Friday before the week of care commences.

15. What is included in my weekly fee?
a. Too much to list!. Please refer to page "How Tuition is Calculated?"

16. Must I pay if my child is away sick or away for some other reason?
a. Yes, you are paying for your child's enrolled spot - not attendance.

17. Are you available for overtime?
a. No, Daycare hours are set for very specific reasons. Most children are in daycare for more than 10 hours a day.
My work day runs for 11 hours and 15 minutes, five days a week. I have a family and we wish to reclaim our home
and our private family time by the day's end. Please respect that.

18. How long do you plan to provide childcare?
a . Good question! I really enjoy my career as a Childcare Provider. I like being my own boss and I like not fighting traffic,
snowy days and deadlines! I love children and I love laughing and smiling everyday.
I plan to continue for a long time, HOPEFULLY!
Maybe you should try it!

19. What foods are on your menu?
a. We have all types of food. Homemade pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, fried potatoes, oatmeal, turkey,
meatloaf, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, vegetables, fruit, pasta, graham crackers, veggies & dip, granola bars,
Jello, pudding, nachos & salsa, etc. The list is to long to go on!
I am enrolled in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

20. Are there any other adults in your home while the children are present?
a.   Yes, my husband works during the day.    My oldest daughter is employed by a financial company in Glen Burnie and
she lives on her own in Laurel, Maryland. My younger daughter is a student at The Washington Art Institute,
and lives at home - she also serves as the daycare substitute.
Randall, my son, is a high school freshman. My husband and both daughters, along with me,
have been fingerprinted and cleared through a criminal background check of the FBI and State Bureaus.

21. What ticks me off?
a.   Please don't ask me to potty train a child who is clearly not ready. I know diapers are expensive, but that's one of the costs
involved with having children. I will not limit the amount of bottles a child should have, because formula is expensive.
Please don't assume that my salary is used for entertainment purposes only. I need to be paid, because I provide a
dependable and safe service, so that you can work. It should not matter what I use my money for.
Don't refer to me as a baby-sitter.   I'm not 16 and I offer your child so much more than a baby-sitter could or would.
Last but not least - I'm not a nanny. Your child is not the only child enrolled under my care.
There is enough of me to go around!

22. Do I work for the state?
a.   No. I am self-employed. I pay self-employment tax. My business is state licensed, but it is solely my business.
More than half of my salary is re-invested back into the business. I set my own hours, tuition rates, policies and procedures
The state assures that my home is safe and clean in my effort to provide care for children. Always ask to see your
provider's license. I have a tax identification number used for tax purposes.
All clients are given this information upon enrollment.

23. Once my child is potty trained, will my rate decrease?
a. I made the decision, at the beginning of 2008, that I provide the same amount of care to every child enrolled.
However, it has become increasingly clear to me that children under the age of three, require a bit more hands-on care,
and most children are not potty trained by 2 years of age.
I offer three rates:
a).   3 months - up until the child is FULLY potty trained - $210.00/weekly
b).   Potty trained rate - $175.00/weekly
c).   Weekend Care -