Policy & Procedure
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Redirect: Children most often squabble over toys and possessions. When this happens I talk to the children to explain why such behaviour is not acceptable and offer suggestions for other toys or activities that will redirect the child’s attention and generally solve the problem.
Time Out:
If a child is causing a significant disturbance and not responding to the redirection, I will remove him/her from the immediate area and have them take a brief time out to calm down. I will talk with your child to explain why his/her behaviour is not appropriate, offer suggestions, and then leave him/her alone for just a minute or two. The child will then be welcomed back into the activity.
Privilege Removal:
When children are hurting things such as toys; using the equipment in an unsafe manner, the privilege to use the equipment/toy will be taken away at which time he/she will be redirected to another activity.
Parental Support:
Should behavioural problems escalate and the child is not responding to the aforementioned forms of behaviour management; I will enlist the help and support of the parents.
A child learns best when the guidance is consistent both at home and at the daycare.
Parent are welcome to stay in the daycare, keeping in mind the children’s scheduled nap. You must inform me in advanced which day you would like to join us.
Removal from Care:
In extreme circumstances when a child is not responding to the guidance and is disruptive or dangerous to the daycare or the other children, I will regretfully have to ask that the child be removed from my care.
Nutrition
Meals & Snacks:
Every meal is made to meet or exceed the federal guidelines of the Canada food program and is served to the children "family style”.
Breakfast is provided until 8:30 only. Children coming to the daycare after 8:30 should be fed before they arrive. Lunch is provided at 11am everyday followed by a snack after nap time.
NOTE: Please let me know if there is anything that your child does not like so that other provisions (within reason) can be made.
Special Diets:
Parents are responsible for meals and snacks for children on special diets.
Infant Food:
Parents of infants are responsible for providing formula, Pabulum, and other baby foods.
Junk Food: With the exception of birthdays and special occasions, junk food will not be served. Parents are asked NOT to send candy, sweets, gum, and potato chips, or other unhealthy foods with their child.
Naps and Rest Periods:
It is a long day for children and nap time is essential to their development, therefore all children must nap.
Children under 2 years will nap in a play pen. Older children will be provided with a mat. If you child no longer requires a nap they sill have to lie down and rest.
Supplies & Equipment:
Tiny Turtles will provide all the necessary general equipment, toys and learning materials for the proper care of your child.
Parents are responsible to ensure their child has a change of clothing with them each day or can be left at the daycare. For infants, this means supplying a stack of diapers and wipes at the beginning of each week. When the supply is low I will inform you to bring more in.