Each family is encouraged to schedule a tour of the Nursery prior to submitting any applications.
Registration Procedure
Upon the completion and submission of the application form, each registered
family will be placed on a waiting list until an opening is available. When there is an available opening, families will
be notified and invited to visit the Nursery. During the visit prospective families are afforded the
opportunity to observe other children in classroom settings, at meals and on the playground. Sufficient
time is provided for each family to request additional information and ask questions.
The first day for the child follows the family visit.
Enrollment Procedure
The Nursery’s enrollment procedure includes a minimum of two-hour visit in a classroom by the child and at
least one member of their family. The best time for a visit is between 9:00-11:00am. Other arrangements are available to
accommodate. Additional visits may be scheduled as deemed necessary by parents
until the child is secure, comfortable, and at home in the new setting. When the child becomes
adjusted to the classroom, parents may leave to meet with the
Administrative Assistant to complete forms regarding the child’s developmental history, immunizations, and
eligibility to participate in the USDA Child and Adult Food Care Program. Families must also complete and
sign various authorization and consent forms, a fee agreement and parent program policies outlining child care
contract conditions. A written notice, submitted two-weeks in advance, is required for termination of enrollment.
Family Involvement
The Nursery encourages family involvement. We believe that when school and home work together
children are most successful. Educational research clearly shows that when parents are actively engaged in their child’s development,
children are likely to enjoy a higher degree of future success. Family
involvement is an integral part of their child's learning.
We welcome and encourage families to:
- take advantage of daily communication with teachers and staff members
- schedule conferences to discuss developmental assessments
- call or visit any time
- join their child for breakfast, lunch, or snack
- avail themselves to organizing the lending library or center bulletin boards
- share special skills or a hobby with the Nursery and the children
- attend field trips
- participate in a survey which rates and comments on all aspects of the program
- Join us during the year for family festivals,
potluck dinners, activities for children, and parenting seminars
or workshops.
Termination Procedure
If a child endangers the safety or well being of him/herself or another child, or if a child is unreasonably
disruptive within a group, the Executive Director may take immediate action to remedy the situation.
Such action is within the discretion of the Executive Director and may include suspension of any child whose
presence is a danger to the safety or well-being of any
person. Following a conference with parents and teacher(s) and the Director's and/or Program Coordinator's recommendations may include:
1. Parents on call to assist child in the program.
2. Limit day to successful activity times.
3. Immediate parent and/or staff support such as parent counseling or teacher training.
Readmission may be made contingent upon specific conditions. Failure to comply with conditions of suspension
will be grounds for termination. The Nursery will support families through any referral process.
Payment Policies
All child-care payments are due on Friday prior to the week of service. Checks are made payable to Catherine Morrill
Day Nursery. Tuition is always paid ahead and may be paid weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
Families will receive a 5% discount on the older child’s tuition when two children of the same family are enrolled.
Discounts of 2% are available to families making payments monthly and quarterly respectively.
Parents paying monthly or quarterly shall forfeit their discount if payment is not made prior to the first of the month.
Tuition is reviewed each year and becomes effective October 1. Tuition is based on enrollment, not attendance.
To maintain a reserved space, tuition must be paid during the absence of a child due to illness, parent vacations,
holidays or whatever reason.
When a family refers another family
to Catherine Morrill Day Nursery and that family remains enrolled for a period of four weeks, the
referring family
receives a free week of tuition.
Late Fees
Catherine Morrill Day Nursery closes promptly at 5:30pm. It is important that parents pick up children at their
scheduled time of departure. Late pick up causes distress for your child and is
an inconvenience for our staff.
Unforeseen delays do occur and if this happens please notify the Nursery and let us know that you will be detained.
Parents picking up their child after 5:30pm will be given a notice. After receiving one notice, a late fee
will be assessed as follows:
- For late pick-up between 5:30-5:35pm there will be a $5.00 fee
- For pick-up after 5:35pm an additional late fee of $1.00 per minute, per child will be charged
- Three episodes of late pick-up in any calendar month will result in immediate dismissal from the Nursery.
- Pick-up time is defined as time leaving the building.
- Parents charged a late fee must pay either by check of cash to be included with the next tuition payment.
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