Billie’s Busy Kid’s Child Care and Pre-

School, LLC

Billie Quiring 425-359-9510

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 2 Training and Experience 3

Billie’s Busy Kids PhilosophyAdmission Requirements and Enrollment Procedures

* Ages of children Served 6* Introductory Visit 6* Deposits and Registration Fees 6* Admission Forms 6* Transition Period 6

Rates and Payment Plan* Rates 7* Definitions: full-time, part-time, drop-in 7

* Vacations and Absences 7Payment Plan, Penalties, and extra chargers

* Payment plan 8* Holiday pay 8* Changing Your Schedule 8

* Payment penalties 8* Extra charges 8* Changing your schedule 8

Business Practices* Arrival and Pick-Up 8* Nighttime Care and Staffing 9* Staffing When Provider is Absent 9* Back-Up Child Care 9* Termination of Services 9* Receipts and Taxes 9* Items Brought from Home 9* Insurance Coverage 10

Hours of Operation and Daily Activity Schedule* Hours and Days of Operation 10* Holidays 10* Sample Daily Schedule 11* Television, Video, and Computer Use 11* Special Activities 11

Pets 11Transportation and Field Trips 11Meals and Snacks 12

* Meals Served / Sample Menu 12* Policies for Food Brought from Home 12

Permission for Free Access 12Child Abuse Reporting 12Behavior Management and Discipline 12Non-Discrimination Statement 13Religious Activities 13Care of Young Children

* Separation 13* Diapering Procedure 13* Toilet Learning 15

Health Care Practices* Medical Emergencies 15* Medicine Management 15* Ill Children 15* Blood-Borne Pathogens Plan 16* Hand-Washing Practices 16* Sanitizing and Cleaning 17* Injury Prevention 18* Food Handling Practices 19* No Smoking Policy 19* Disaster Response Plan 19

Communication * Parent / Provider Communication 19 Checklist of Child Care Supplies 20

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Please read this handbook thoroughly. Some of the information provided in this handbook is required by licensing to be reported to parents in writing. Other items include necessary information about this child care, its business practices, and the caregiver. Billie’s Busy Kids’ have a copy of Washington’s Minimum Licensing Requirements available for review. My home has been inspected by a State Licensor and meets the licensing requirement set forth by Washington State Law.

This handbook was updated on November 13, 2013.

My Training and Experience

Hi my name is Billie Quiring,

Thank you for considering Billie’s Busy Kid’s Child Care to meet your child care needs. After 4 years as an in home child care provider we are busting at the seams and ready to bring high quality child care and preschool to Granite Falls. I bring to you over 18 years of experience working with children and families in and around Snohomish County. I am a long time resident of Granite Falls since 2000, and excited to be building my business in the town that I call home.

Several of my years are experience have been working in a preschool environment that specializes in Early Intervention, for children that are typically developing, and well as children with special needs, and behavior issues. I pride myself in being an observer in children’s lives to create environments that are conducive to that child’s learning.

Three of my years were also spent working with adaptations to environments and toys to ensure all children of all abilities can interact within the environment, for the Snohomish County Lending Library also called TEC4Tots.

The rest of my experience has been a miss mash of Lead Teacher in multiple classrooms enriching the lives of many children. Prior to working at Microsoft in 2009 I spent a few months as the interim director for Sherwood Learning Center. My passions in Early Learning are open ended art activities, dramatic play, music and movement as well as circle time…ok I love it all!

I have worked collaboratively with such programs as The Father's Network, Little Red School House, Grandparent Support Group, Visiting Nurses of Snohomish County, Child Care Recourse and Referral, Play Groups for EXCEL!, Therapeutic Child Care, at Sherwood Community Services. I have also collaborated as well as facilitated trainings around SI and other OT/PT issues, Speech & Language Delay, early learning environments as well as trainings for providers in and around Snohomish County.

Thank you again for taking the time to read a little bit about me, I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you and your family.

Best – Billie Wesson

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Billie’s Busy Kid’s Philosophy

At Billie’s Busy Kids Child Care and Preschool my commitment to each child is to create a fun and safe learning environment that allows your child to nurture and explore at their own unique level of development.My goal is that every child will develop to their fullest potential in all aspects of development, growth, and meet their own unique needs and goals.

I believe that children are constantly learning through play. It is our job to create an age appropriate and stimulating environment for each child to keep learning, and growing, at all levels of growth and development.“You call it learning we call it fun!”

I will always make every attempt to work directly with you as your child's first teacher to offer parenting support and communicate your child's development. I also do this in the monthly newsletters and other supportive material. If you should ever have any questions please do not hesitate to speak with me. - Billie Quiring

Admission Requirements and Enrollment Procedures

Ages of children served: I serve children ages 12 months through 12 years on full-time basis.

Toddler room

Active and curious and oh did I say active? That is a toddler and that is what we love about this age group. Your toddler will have the opportunities to explore discover and move in this room.

Preschool

This is the room that is hallmark to our saying…”You call it learning and we call it fun”, that is the basis for our preschool program. The children are taking n so much at their level of learning that they don’t know they are learning because it is play that builds and strengthens a preschool child’s

School age

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A child that is school age and in a center better have something fun to do! We hope to have our WRAP program with the Snohomish county VOA set up in 2014, as well as a ton of summer full of activities that will be supporting our school age program. I hope to deliver a home away from home. A place for kids to come and relax, grow, and learn.

Introductory Visit: We at Billie’s Busy Kids want to encourage you to visit Billie’s Busy Kids anytime, no appointment is needed. We want to offer you and your child some time to explore their new environment with your child. This will be where we will care for your child while you are away. Billie’s Busy Kid’s recommend a pre visit with parent/caregiver then the first start day can start.

Deposits and Registration Fees:

Deposit: Your child’s position is reserved upon receipt of two week’s tuition deposit. This deposit will be applied to the first two weeks of care.

Registration Fee: We require a non-refundable annual registration fee of $50 per child to cover administrative and supply costs. This is a yearly fee.

Admission Forms: There are several forms you are required to complete prior to your child’s attendance. They are as follows:

1. Child Care Registration form, which includes a signed permission by parent to authorize emergency medical and dental care and associated transportation. A physical exam is required to be within the last year. Be sure to keep information current.

2. Certificate of Immunization Status (TO BE KEPT UPDATED AT ALL TIMES). If there is an exemption to immunization, a separate form must be on file and the child may need to be excluded from child care if there is an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease that your child has not been immunized against, until the outbreak is over.

3. Permission Authorization4. Child Care Agreement5. Completed USDA food program enrollment form.

Transition Period: The trial period will be two (2) weeks. This period is used to observe the child’s adjustment to care and to talk about concerns. I will talk to you daily about your child’s day. Please contact the Director if you have any concerns. After a 2-week transition period, we will determine if the child care services are satisfactory to everyone. If any problems cannot be resolved, the care is terminated. Care can be terminated by either party without notice during this trial period. If care is terminated by child care provider, your two-week fee will be prorated. This provision applies ONLY to the trial period.

Rates and Payment PlanContracts and rates are evaluated every year and rates may be raised every year on January 1st or as needed. A one-month notice will be given for rate increases. If other adjustments are needed, a two-week notice will be given.

Rates are as followed:

Age Per Day Per Week Monthly rate (4 week month)Toddler room

12.5 months – 2.5 yr.

$38.50 per day

$192.50 per week

/$385.00 every other week/ $770.00 a month

Preschool2.5 – 4.5 yr.

$32.50 per day

$162.50 week $325 every other week/$650 a month

Kindergarten $27.50 per day

$137.50 per week

$275.00 every other week/$550.00 a month

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1st Grade+

$25.00 per day

$3.50 an hour (7.00 a

day minimum)

$125.00 per week

$70 a week

$250.00 every other week$500.00 a month or $140

every other week or $280 a month (2 hr a day if space allows)

You are paying for a slot and this slot is not to exceed more and 10 hours of care a day.

*** Your contract will specify your child’s days and hours of care.

Definitions:Full-time is more than 4 hours in a day/or less than 25 hrs a week. .Part-time is less than 4 hours per day/or less than 25 hrs a week. This is only available if provisions have been made and noted on your contract.

Vacations and Absences:

1. You are required to give 2 weeks advance notice for vacation.2. Please call and inform the director when your child will not attend due to

illness or some other event.3. Please advise the director upon enrollment if you plan to remove your

child from child care for any length of time (i.e., the summers for school teachers or when you are on maternity leave with another child).

4. Vacation and absence pay: Full amount of payment is due for regularly- scheduled children even if absent for any reason.

Payment Plan, Penalties, and Extra Charges:

Payment Plan: Parents are required to pay for the time their child is scheduled to be in care. In other words, parents are paying for a space whether their child is here or not. Payment for care is due on the 15th and the 30th of the month or the last business day of the month. You will be invoice monthly. You may pay in full weekly; just be aware that all payments must be paid in full by the 15th and the 30th or the last business day of the month. (As of November 2013) If you are late on your payment you will be charged a $35.00 fee you will have three business days to bring the account up to date along with the fees. If you cannot pay your bill in the 3 business days your child care will be terminated. Payment will still be due according to our contract and will be due upon return for care.

Special payment terms are negotiable on occasion and will be defined in the contract. If your child will not be attending when the payment is due, please pay in advance. I will be happy to hold your check until the due date.

Holiday Pay: Fees are not reduced during weeks that have holidays.

Payment Penalties:

1. The fee for late payment is $35.00. If fees remain unpaid after a period of 3 days, your child will not be admitted until ALL fees are paid in full.

2. The penalty for NSF checks is $35.00 PLUS any bank costs incurred by me. Cash payment is required for returned checks. You may be put on a cash basis after the second NSF check.

3. Late pick-up fees are $10.00 per 1 minutes or any part thereof. If late pick-ups or early drop-offs continue (2 or more per month), you will be scheduled a conference with the Director and attempt to find a solution which works for both families. Please understand that my goal

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is not to charge you overtime/late fees. If we practice mutual respect, I’m certain we will have a successful relationship.

Extra Charges: Field trip fees will be charged when necessary. You will receive advance notice of any charges.

Changing Your Schedule: Should the need arise to change your schedule in any way, you must check with me to make sure the adjustment will work with both our schedules. If any rate change is necessary, the rates would be the current rates. If you need occasional early drop-off or late pick-up, it must be arranged ahead of time. You will be charged overtime fees due at time of pick-up. If early drop off or late pick up is used on a regular basis, we will rewrite your contract with a new fee arrangement.

Business Practices

Arrival and Pick-Up:

1. When arriving, the parent, guardian, or other authorized person must sign the child in at the correct time, date, and their full signature. Please let me know at that time how your child is feeling. When picking your child up, be sure to sign the attendance sheet with the correct time and your signature.

2. Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children according to the agreed-upon times in the contract.

3. Please identify who is authorized to pick up your child. The staff at Billie’s Busy Kids will not release your child to any person without your written permission or a confirmed telephone call in the case of an emergency. The person picking up your child must have photo identification for verification before I will release your child.

4. Anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol arriving at the child care to pick up a child will be asked to call someone else to pick up that child. If a person leaves with a child while they appear to be under the influence, we will call 911.

Staffing : All staff and volunteers at Billie’s Busy Kids child care and preschool have had a required background check, Fingerprints if employed after September 2013,TB test, adult/infant child CPR and First aid, HIV Aids/ Blood borne pathogens, and the required 20 hours basic STARS trainings to be alone with any child unsupervised.

Termination of Services:

1. After the trial period, you are required to give the director 2 weeks’ notice of your intent to terminate care. The Director will ask you to fill out an exit questionnaire. If you should terminate your child’s care without notice, you will owe the regular fee for the 2 weeks.

2. If it is necessary for Billie’s Busy Kids to terminate care after the trial period, you will also be given a written 2-week notice.

3. The following are conditions that will cause child care to be terminated by me:

a. continual late paymentsb. not respecting the child care setting and policies (children and/or

parents)c. continual late pick-upsd. Severe behavior issues and families are not following the outlined

protocol.

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Receipts and Taxes:

1. You will be given a receipt when you pay for child care.2. You will receive an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) W-10 Form reporting

your annual child care expenditures for the applicable tax year.

Items Brought from Home: Billie’s Busy Kids child care is not responsible for any broken or lost items or toys brought from home. I do not allow toy weapons or action figures. I do not allow video games or hand held’s.

Liability Insurance Notice:My insurance is with Capitol Indemnity Corporation This notice is provided in accordance with Washington State RCW 43.215.535.

Hours of Operation and Daily Activity Schedule

Hours and Days of Operation: This child care program is open 5:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Parents are welcome to visit their children at any time during the day.

Holidays: This child care is closed for the following holidays: (depending on the centers count we have the option to close early the day prior to a holiday with always providing advance (3 weeks) notice.

Holiday Day, Date, CommentsNew Year’s Day January 1st

Memorial Day The Friday before the holiday as well as the Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in SeptemberThanksgiving Holiday Last Thursday in November &the following

FridayChristmas Holiday December 24, 25, 26, 27

Holidays do not count as no fee days. You will be billed for these days, unless you provide 2 weeks’ notice that you are going to use your vacation time. Daily Schedule: This day care will provide a safe and healthy environment to foster children’s learning, growing, and development by providing age-appropriate toys, music, activities, and books. Below is a sample schedule for one of our classrooms at Billie’s Busy Kids

Billie’s Busy Kids daily schedule

Daily Schedule: This day care will provide a safe and healthy environment to foster children’s learning, growing, and development by providing age-appropriate toys, music, activities, and books. 5:30 am – 6:00 am Sleeping/Dressing/Brushing teeth/ 6:30am - 7:00am Free Play/Table Toys7:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast/Free Play open centers/Getting ready

for School/ gross motor/fine motor/outside if staffing allows

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8:00 am – 8:15 am Getting ready to leave for school/ Transition to classrooms

8:15 am – 8:30am Off to School/Breakfast 2 8:30 am – 9:00 am Outside/open centers9:00 am -9:30 am Potty/wash hands/morning circle time (story-weather-calendar)9:30 am – 11:00 am small group activity/ table top activities –

teacher directed11:00 am – 11:30 am clean up/potty/wash hands/snack. 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Wash hands/Outside12:00 pm – 1:00pm potty/wash hands/closing circle/lunch1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Nap Time/Quite Time: books and quiet table

top activities, down stairs activities or outside (permitted extra assistants are present).

3:00pm – 3:15pm up from nap & quiet time/wash hands/potty/clean mats/Afternoon snack

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm wash hands/Outside3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Open Centers – Art/Sensory/Dramatic

play/ScienceOutside activities.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm start to close down room as children leave for the end of the day.

Television, Video, and Computer Use: The television may be used occasionally on a limited basis for educational purposes and under the lead staff’s supervision. Special Activities: You will be notified if we have any special activities planned.

PetsWe have no pets. Animals will not be allowed on the child care premises. If this should change you will be informed. Transportation and Field Trips

1. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the center at pick up and drop off of your child.

2. We may go on field trips I will notify parents in advance. 3. Children’s medical release forms, a first aid kit, and my first aid/CPR certification

will be taken on all field trips.4. Parents who volunteer on field trips will not have unsupervised access to the

children (excluding their own child) unless they have been pre-qualified with a criminal back- ground check.

5. Transportation to and from school will be by van or school bus (fall 2013)

Meals and Snacks

Billie’s Busy Kid’s participate in the USDA Food Program for healthy meals and snacks.

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It is your responsibility to notify Billie’s Busy Kids of any allergies or adverse reactions your child may have with certain foods or beverages. Typical menu items are listed below. A snack will be served to all children arriving after school. Meals Served / Sample Menu:

Breakfast…………Cheerios, Sliced banana, Milk Morning Snack…..Wheat crackers, Orange slices, deli ham, milk

Lunch…....……….Chicken tenders, Green Salad, Applesauce, Noodles, Milk

Afternoon Snack….Yogurt, Apple slices, crackers, milk

We at Billie’s will not provide nutrient concentrates or supplements (Pedisure, Ensure, etc.), a modified diet or an allergy diet except with the written permission of the child’s health care provider. We do provide alternatives for dairy and gluten free meals. Alternative might include goat cheese, rice milk, or soy milk that is approved by USDA, as well as gluten free breads, crackers, and noodles.

Policy Regarding Food Brought from Home: Sack lunches are discouraged. However if allowed food must be labeled (name and date), for child’s personal consumption, and only if it is for health reasons. Food brought for special occasions must be store-purchased and in unopened package. Please check with the Director first. No gum or hard candy is allowed in the day care. Permission for Free Access: You are welcome to visit or drop-in unannounced to observe your child at Billie’s Busy Kids. Please be conscious of the fact that during lunch and naptime, a parent’s visit could be very disruptive for children as they may think they are being picked up early. Please schedule time in advance if you would like to have a meeting with me.

Child Abuse and neglect and Reporting: Any instance when staff have reason to suspect the occurrence of any physical, sexual, or emotional child abuse or neglect, child endangerment, or child exploitation as required under RCW chapter 26.44, a report is filed by the individual directly involved with the child. The child’s file is on hand when placing the call. Call 1-866-ENDHARM, (1-866-363-4267) or the local C.P.S. office at 425-339-1830. The witnessing individual will make the call, with the assistance of the provider if needed. The provider will contact the licensor immediately after a report of abuse is made. If there is an immediate danger to a child, a report is made to local law enforcement. Signs of child abuse or neglect are recorded and kept in each child’s file. (WAC 170-296A-2300 and -6275)

Behavior Management and DisciplineSpanking or any form of corporal punishment, physical or mechanical restraint, the withholding of food, or any form of emotional abuse is prohibited by anyone on the premises, including parents. This includes biting, jerking, shaking, slapping, spanking, hitting, kicking, or any other means of inflecting physical pain. To manage behavior, we at Billie’s Busy Kids will first be sure the children know my expectations. We at Billie’s Busy Kids believe in Positive discipline and in redirection and looking to avoid behaviors before they happen. Young children need time and guidance to develop self-esteem and self-control. If a child is about to hurt himself, someone else, or be destructive, we will intervene and explain why this is not acceptable. We may also use redirection by taking him/her to another activity.. If time out is needed, my standard is no more than 1 minute for each year of age. A child requires time and patience to develop a positive attitude in a group setting. We may also ask parents for assistance in reinforcing positive attitudes. Most behaviors can be corrected quickly while others take 30 to 60 days to see progress. If a child who is having a known behavior issue this is the protocol: we will first and foremost do some observations.. After doing several observations of the child, we will schedule a one to

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one visit with you so we can have a few minutes alone to discuss an action plan. This will be quick and easy and mostly to see what is going on in the child’s life to make this environment more comfortable for them. This action plan would be in place for 30 days. At the end of the 30 days if we are still having issues we and the parents are being proactive we can make a second agreement for 30 days provide some outside resources for assistance in ruling out other factors that might be contributing to the behaviors. We at Billie’s Buys Kids hope to NEVER remove a child from care unless necessary. If your child is placed on an action plan and there is lack of involvement from the parent and this is just not the place for your child then at this time we would explore termination of placement. We want to specify that this would be after all resources and help had been offered then we would need to find alternative care you and your child.

Non-Discrimination Statement: We at Billie’s Busy Kids do not discriminate in enrollment and hiring practices or in the care of children because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, religion, differing physical or mental abilities, use of a trained dog or service animal by a disabled person, communication and learning styles.

Religious Activities: No religious doctrine is taught or expected of the children in this program. We respect all religions. We will decorate for the holiday’s however we will do this with the up most respect to the families that we serve in mind. If holiday themed activities are available, we will ALWAYS have an alternative for those children who do not participate in holidays.

Care of Young Children:

Separation: We at Billie’s Busy Kids will communicate with you daily on how your child’s day has gone. It is normal for young children to have some separation anxiety in a new setting, but it should lessen quickly. I have a How was my day form that you will be provide with to indicate diapering and feedings as well as how your child’s day went. Diapering Procedure: Parents are to provide disposable diapers and wipes. If you provide cloth diapers these will be sent home soiled in separate plastic bags and it would be required that you take the soiled diapers home daily.

PROPER DIAPERING OF YOUNG CHILDREN MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES BY STAFF AND PARENTS

Diapers are changed at the changing area only.

The diaper changing area: has a nearby sink with hot and cold running water which is not used for food

preparation or clean up (WAC 170-296A-7250-2a) has a moisture-impervious surface (WAC 170-296A-7250-2b) has a foot-operated garbage can is separate from any area where food is stored, prepared, or served (WAC 170-

296A-7250-1) does not have safety belts

The proper diaper changing procedure is as follows:

Wash hands. (WAC 170-296A-7300-4) (optional) Put on disposable gloves Gather necessary materials and have them in reach. Place child on the changing area and remove diaper. Clean child’s bottom with diaper wipes. Wipe from front to back. Use only one

swipe per diaper wipe.

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Remove disposable gloves and use them to wrap up dirty items. Discard all dirty items in designated garbage container.

Provider wipes own hands with a wet wipe. Diaper and dress the child. Wash the child’s hands (WAC 170-296A-7250) with soap and water. For infants

younger than 6 months, a diaper wipe can be used to wipe off the child’s hands. Return child to a safe area. Clean changing surface with soapy water, and then rinse with water. Disinfect the

changing table and any equipment or supplies you touched with (what – bleach water solution, name of other disinfectant). (WAC 170-296A-3925-13 and -7250-3) Allow two minutes of contact time with the disinfectant.

Wash hands with soap and water. (WAC 170-296A-7250-4)

Children are not left unattended during the diaper changing procedure. (WAC 170-296A-7300-1c)

Nothing but the child, changing pad, and diaper supplies is placed on the changing table. The changing surface is not used for other activities, including writing. (WAC 170-296A-7250-5)

Diapers are disposed of in a designated waste container separate from those used for other household trash. This container must have a tight cover, be lined with a plastic trash bag, and be within arm’s reach of the diaper changing area. (WAC 170-296A-7275-1) Disposable diapers are removed from the child care daily and more often if necessary. These diapers are disposed of with curbside garbage. (WAC 170-296A-7275-2)

Each diaper change is recorded on a name on the “diaper chart” or if younger than 2 years old marked on child’s “how was my day” Note: remove if reusable diapers are not used. Reusable diapers are not rinsed, are individually bagged, and are (what – given to a commercial service, sent to a laundry, or returned to the parent or guardian) daily. (WAC 170-296A-7275-3)

Soiled clothing is not rinsed, is individually bagged, and is returned to the parent or guardian. Soiled diapers and clothing must not be placed with the child’s other belongings. (WAC 170-296A-7275-4)

Toilet Learning: When your child is ready to start training, it is very important that we work together on this. Please put your child in clothes that the child can pull up and down on their own. We will discuss progress with the parents and get approval before any actions. HEALTH CARE PRACTICES

Medical Emergencies:

1. The staff a Billie’s Busy Kid’s have first aid, child CPR, and blood-borne pathogens training.

2. Minor cuts, bruises, and scrapes will be treated. Parents will be notified upon arrival. With some minor injuries, parents will be called to help decide whether the child should go home.

3. In the event of a serious injury or emergency, we will call 911 and administer first aid or CPR if needed. We will then notify you as soon as possible and tell you where your child is being treated.

4. If injury results in medical treatment or hospitalization, we are required to immediately call and submit an “Injury/Incident Report” to the Department of Early Learning licensor and the child’s social worker, if any. The parent will also be given a copy.

Medicine Management:

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Medication will be administered as stated in the Health Care Policy.

Ill Children:

The provider will check all children for signs of illness when they arrive and throughout the day. If the following signs of a possibly contagious illness are present, a child will not be admitted that day, or will be excluded. The parent will be called to pick up their child. The child will be kept in an unoccupied licensed area, away from other children until the parent arrives and be cared for by the secondary or third available assistant if available. It is you the parent to find alternative care for your child or pick up as soon as possible. You are required to pay for your time in care per our signed agreement.

Children and staff with the following symptoms will be excluded up to 48 hours symptom free: (WAC 170-296A-3210-3)

temperature of at least 100º F under arm (axillary) or 101º F orally AND who also have one or more of the following:o headacheo earacheo sore throato rash

vomiting within the past 24 hours diarrhea (increased fluidity and/or frequency of bowel movements relative to the

person's usual pattern) within 24 hours; or any bloody stool any suspected communicable infection of the skin or eyes such as impetigo,

MRSA, pinkeye, scabies, pus or mucus drainage from the eye, or a rash not associated with heat, diapering, or allergy

open or oozing sores, unless properly covered and 24 hours have passed since starting treatment, if treatment is necessary

fatigue, irritability, or confusion that prevents participation in regular activities, such as sleeping or resting more than usual for that child, not wanting to eat, or multiple cold symptoms that keep the child from regular activities

lice or nits (for head lice, children and staff may return to child care once no live lice are visible – or – once no live lice or nits are visible)

Please see the Health Policy Manual for further information.

Blood-Borne Pathogens Plan: We at Billie’s Busy Kids may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Bodily fluid spills including blood, feces, nasal, and eye discharge, saliva, urine, and vomit will be cleaned up according to the Blood-Borne Pathogens manual. Hand Washing Practices: Children will be assisted or supervised in hand washing: (WAC 170-296A-3675-2)

upon arrival at the child care before and after meals, snacks, or cooking activities after toileting or diapering (Staff may wipe the hands of a child under the age of 6

months with a diaper wipe after diapering instead of a hand wash) after outdoor play after coming in contact with body fluids after touching animals as needed

All hand washing sinks are stocked with warm water (85°F - 120°F) (WAC 170-296A-4700 and -4675) , liquid soap, and paper towels or - single use cloth towels. Single use cloth towels are washed and sanitized after each use. (WAC 170-296A-3625-2 and -3)

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Children are able to access hand washing sinks by themselves by using a step stool or the assistance of a staff member. (WAC 170-296A-4675-2) Infants’ hands are washed by being held up by the provider.

The use of hand sanitizers is not permitted at this child care on the children. Staff may choose to use hand sanitizer after washing and drying hands as an extra precaution. Hand sanitizer may be used on children over 24 months old and only with written parent permission when hand washing facilities are not available. The use of hand sanitizer is NOT a replacement for hand washing. (WAC 170-296A-3650).

Sanitizing and Cleaning: Below is the cleaning schedule that we will follow as suggested by the DEL. My schedule is held to a higher regard than the minimum state requirements.

CLEANING SCHEDULE This child care’s minimum schedule for general cleaning is:

Tables, highchairs, and counters used for food service will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal or snack. (WAC 170-296A-3925-2)

Bathrooms will be cleaned and disinfected daily. This includes sinks, toilets, counters, doorknobs, and floors. Toilet seats will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and as needed. (WAC 170-296A-3925-11,12 and -4650)

Carpeting and rugs will be vacuumed daily. (WAC 170-296A-3925-3) Carpets will be cleaned monthly or as needed. Carpet cleaning will be done by Billie Quiring by using a carpet shampoo machine. Spot cleaning will be done as necessary. Vacuuming and mopping will not occur while children are present carpet sweepers are ok to use. (WAC 170-296A-3700)

Hard floors will be swept and mopped with a swifter and towel and use a bleach water solution to sanitize the floors. (WAC 170-296A-3925-1)

Toys will be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried or toys that are dishwasher safe can be run through a full wash and dry cycle. This is done weekly or more often if necessary. (WAC 170-296A-3875-1c)

Toys that children place in their mouth will be sanitized between uses by different children. The following system for ongoing rotation of mouth toys will be implemented: As the child is done mouthing the toy the toy will be placed in the dirty toy been located in the play area. At each transition the toy bin and other toys played with are placed washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried. (WAC 170-296A-3875-1a) Only washable toys will be used. While these toys are drying another round of toys are used for play. The cleaning cycle continues as needed throughout the day.

Water tables will be emptied and sanitized after each use or more often as needed. Children will wash hands before and after play and be closely supervised.

Nap mats will be cleaned and sanitized daily after use, or between uses by different children, or after a child has been ill, and as needed. (WAC 170-296A-3750-4) They will be stored in the cabinet at the end of the hall.. (WAC 170-296A-3750-7)

General cleaning of the center is done daily and more often when children or staff members are ill. Dusting is done daily Toy shelves are cleaned and sanitized daily or as needed. Door knobs are cleaned and sanitized daily and more often when children or staff members are ill.

Wastebaskets will have disposable liners and are emptied daily or more often if necessary. (WAC 170-296A-3925)

LAUNDRY

Linens and bedding are washed by the child care on a warm or hot cycle with bleach or other product in the rinse cycle. (WAC 170-296A-3850) This minimum schedule for laundry is: Weekly or daily if the child is sick.

Linens and bedding are washed weekly or more frequently as needed. (WAC 170-296A-3775-5)

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Cloth toys and dress up clothes are laundered weekly or more often if needed. If they cannot be washed in the washing machine, they will be hand washed in warm soapy water, rinsed, then dipped into bleach or other product solution for 30 second and allowed to air dry.

Bedding will be stored in a large zip lock bag with each child’s individual name and stored in the same cabinet as the mats (WAC 170-296A-3775-6)

Children’s coats and other personal items will be stored separately (WAC 170-296A-4750) and not touch during storage.

A change of clothes is available for the children and is provided by parents. These clothes are stored in each child’s cubbies labeled for each child.

Injury Prevention: The staff a Billie’s Busy Kid’s will thoroughly inspect the child care on an ongoing basis for hazards. Any hazard or contamination found will be removed, made inaccessible, or repaired immediately to prevent injury. Hazards include, but are not limited to:

safety hazards (broken toys, equipment, drowning, choking, sharp objects, etc) (WAC 170-296A-4200 and -6600)

proper security of the child care (secure doors, proper supervision, etc) trip/fall hazards (rugs, cords, uncontained toys, stairways, etc) (WAC 170-296A-

4325 and 4350-3a) poisoning hazards (plants, chemical storage, art materials, etc) (WAC 170-296A-

4100 and -6625) electrical hazards (electrical cords, outlets etc) (WAC 170-296A-4350) burn hazards (fireplaces, portable heaters, candles, bare light bulbs, etc) (WAC

170-296A-2600) window coverings which form a loop (WAC 170-296A-4300) entrapment hazards (spaces greater than 3½“ and less than 9”) (WAC 170-296A-

4325 and -4950-2)

Toys will be age-appropriate, safe, in good repair, and not broken. Provider will remove any recalled items as soon as they become aware of the recall. (WAC 170-296A-4200) The provider will periodically review the CPSC website for recalled items at www.cpsc.gov.

Playground equipment will be free from entrapments, entanglements, protrusions, broken equipment, and other injury hazards and will be checked weekly for these hazards by the provider. Unsafe equipment will be made inaccessible to the children until it is repaired. (WAC 170-296A-5000-1) The area will also be checked daily before use for garbage, animal contamination, environmental hazards, and areas of low surfacing material such as at the ends of slides and under swings. (WAC 170-296A-5075) Loose -fill surfacing material will be raked daily as needed. Proper supervision will be maintained during all outdoor play. (WAC 170-296A-5750)

Food Handling Practices: All staff will wash hands in the hand washing area in the kitchen with soap and water prior to preparing or serving food, even if food service gloves are worn. (WAC 170-296A-3675-1a and FWB 10)

Ill providers or staff will not prepare or handle food. (WAC 170-296A-7680-2b and FWB 9)

The provider wears gloves or uses utensils when preparing and serving ready-to-eat foods. Gloves are changed when they become contaminated. (WAC 170-296A-7650-2e and FWB 12)

When meals are served family-style, children use utensils to serve themselves. Steps are taken to ensure children only touch their own food. Children are supervised so that they do not touch each other’s food. Utensils are replaced if they become contaminated. Provider sits with the children during meals and snacks. (WAC 170-296A-7680 and FWB 24).

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Food Handlers Permit: The staff a Billie’s Busy Kid’s have Washington State Food Worker Card and ensure food is prepared and served in a safe manner. In the provider’s absence, or if the provider is not able to supervise food preparation, a secondary individual must have a food handler’s card. (WAC 170-296A-7675)

Please review the Health Care Manual for more information.

No Smoking Policy: Smoking will not be permitted on the premises. Please do not smoke in or around the center, or while children are in my care or in the parking lot.

Disaster Response Plan: In case of a disaster I will follow the criteria listed in the Family Home Child Care Crisis/Disaster Response Handbook for a specific disaster please review this material and become familiar with this information.

Out-of-state contact: Joni Meyer, Cousin___ (name / relationship)

Phone number: __________310-770-4795 (area code) phone numb

Communication

PARENT / PROVIDER COMMUNICATION: Please let the staff at Billie’s Busy Kid’s know each morning how your child is feeling or if anything is upsetting your child. The staff a Billie’s Busy Kid’s will let you know at the end of each day how his/her day has gone. If we need to discuss anything in greater detail or away from the children, we will schedule an appointment. Communication is paramount in making this a success for you and my staff. If you are feeling like you are not being communicated with please feel free to set up a time to talk.

CHECKLIST OF CHILD CARE SUPPLIES:

I Provide You Provide Item CommentsX

Diapers and wipes

If you fail to provide wipes or diapers for your child you will be charged

$40.00 a month.X Diaper ointment You must fill out a form

for us to administerX PacifiersX Toilet training diapers

X Change of clothes Weather-appropriate

XX Blanket and sleeping

necessitiesFeel free to bring a

special blanket or small pillow for your child.

X Sleeping mat/sheetX Toothbrush and toothpasteX Sunscreen You must fill out a form

for us to administer I look forward to working with you and your child in this very special relationship. Thank you for choosing us as your care provider.

Billie Quiring– owner and Director of Billie’s Busy Kids

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