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 chair", 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 6:30a.m. & we close at 5:30p.m.

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. To much to list!. Please see the box to the right.

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 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 don't want or need the extra money.   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. 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 a combination of shifts. Most days he is sleeping, having worked the night before. He gets to know the children
quite well. They call him Mr. "D".   My oldest daughter is employed by the US Dream Academy, full time. My younger daughter is a student
at The Washington Art Institute and works part-time. Randall, my son, is an 8th grade student. My husband and both daughters, like 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. I offer two rates:
a).   3 months - up until the 3rd birthday
b).   3 & 4 year old rate

24. Why don't you advertise your rates online?
a. Although cost must be a factor when searching for childcare, it should not be the most important factor. I prefer that we talk first, learn
what I have to offer your family and then decide if the tuition I charge is within your budget.

What is Included in Child Care Fees?

Below I decided to jot down all that is included in what you pay for child care, in hopes
of helping prospective parents realize the costs involved with operating and maintaining
a quality childcare home. I hope this is helpful.

What you pay to childcare will guarantee highest quality childcare, nutritious meals &
snacks, and a safe, nurturing environment for your child. Your childcare fees provide my
income including the taxes and the social security, which I pay into.

Your fees pay for special child care insurance, my training so that I am better able to
care for your child, substitutes, food, paper products, soap and cleaning supplies, first
aid training and supplies, toys, play equipment, baby equipment, art &craft supplies,
water, oil, electric, sewer and more, nap cots, toddler and preschool furniture, strollers,
lots of repairs and wear n’tear. Paperwork, supplies, special events, and all of the other
things that plays a apart in your child’s day. For children age 2 and over, it also pays for
our preschool curriculum program.

Like other self-employed workers, Family Childcare providers do not receive the benefits
many employees take for granted. These include health/dental insurance, life insurance,
retirement/pension, workers comp, and unemployment insurance. These benefits often
amount to as much as 35%
of a person’s wages.

Family child care has it's positive points, one being that your children will have much
more individual attention and opportunities for learning, and much less illness than in a
childcare center.
Unlike other forms of self-employment family childcare is very restrictive in that there is
no room for growth. The state dictates the size of my business. To protect my rights and
income, you will find that a guaranteed wage is part of my contract. To protect precious
time with my family you will find late fees in my contract. Most people have a 40-hour
work week. I put in 55 hours per week, often 65 hours and that does not include my
training, bookkeeping, paperwork, shopping or cleaning time. I really do not
want the extra late fees, but it is imperative that you understand my responsibilities to
my family/children as well.

I hope this gives you a better understanding about all the ways in which your tuition fees
are calculated and applied.

Thank you