Laugh and Learn Childcare
PARENT HANDBOOK
CHILD’S
NAME______________________________BIRTHDATE__________________
STARTING DATE OF
CARE___________________________________________________________
The following is a list of rules and regulations governing our child care agreement. Please read
this handbook thoroughly as it contains many important policies and procedures that pertain to the
care of your child. If you have any questions or need clarification, please ask prior to signing!
The contents of this contract and all forms required for enrollment are non-negotiable.
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
All necessary forms must be completed and returned to RSU 5 Recreation Community Education
before we will assume the responsibility of caring for your child. No Exceptions! All forms must be
updated at least every year, sometimes sooner according to need. Please inform me immediately
of any changes.
Listed below you will find the list of forms that you need to return to RCE’s Laugh and Learn
Childcare before or on your child’s first day.
Forms needed:
*Parent Handbook
*Financial Agreement
*Registration Form
*Immunization Record (Preschool Age Children Only)
*Permission to Administer/ Emergency Contact Form
*Behavior Contract
*Parent Volunteer Form
AGES SERVED
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The ages of the children Laugh and Learn Child Care serves are 3 years old up to 5 Grade. We
offer Before School Care, After School Care, a half day preschool program and a full day
Preschool Program.
Also, through RSU5 RCE, we provide care during Early Releases and In-service Days and we
offer vacation camps for (K-grade 5).
DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Laugh and Learn Childcare is open Monday - Friday. Childcare is never offered on weekends,
evenings, or holidays. Childcare hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please remember that your fee
is based on the hours you contract for, not the hours that we are open.
If you at times require an earlier drop-off, you must call in advance to authorize this. An extra fee
will be charged. Late fee’s will also be charged for pick-ups past your agreed upon times. (See
financial agreement)
SIGN-IN SHEETS
Please meet with your child’s staff during drop-offs and pick-ups. Do not let your child come in the
building or leave the area without an adult. A staff member will chart your pick up/drop off times.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Laugh and Learn Childcare is proud to offer a preschool program September to June of each
year. This program targets children ages 3 to 5 yrs. Activities include circle time, calendar time,
weather chart, group activities and discussion and 1-2 crafts per day. We also incorporate
morning and afternoon outside play when weather allows. Children under school age do not play
outdoors when it is below 17 degrees. There are many learning stations in our daycare playroom.
There is a housekeeping area, blocks and trucks, puzzles and books, dress up items and much
more! Our classrooms’ curriculum is designed along side the State of Maine’s Early Learning
childhood Guidelines. A handout with the guidelines will be provided upon request.
OUR PRESCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
7am to 8:45
Before Care
9:00
Meet teachers n Front Lobby to walk to classroom
9:00 to 9:30
Free Play
9:30-9:40
Bathroom Trip and wash hands for snack
9:40-10:00
Morning Snack
10:00-10:30
Circle Time
10:30-11:15
Project Time
11:15-11:20
Bathroom Trip
11:20-11:30
Get ready to go outside
11:30 -12:00
Play out on playground
12:00
Parent Pick up for ½ day students
12:00 - 12:10
Bathroom Trip and wash hands for lunch
12:10-12:45
Lunch
12:45-1:00
Bathroom Trip
1:00-1:45
Rest-time
1:45-2:00
Reading Books
2:00-2:30
Quiet project
2:30- 2:40
Bathroom Trip and wash hands for Snack
2:40-2:50
Afternoon Snack
2:50-3:00
Get ready to Go Outside
3:00-3:30
Outside Play
3:30
Full-Day Preschoolers Parent Pick up
3:30-5:30
Aftercare (play outside and/or do inside projects)
If you need to be in the school building during the day, it is REQUIRED that you sign in the office
and receive a name badge.
This schedule is just an example of our day, and is followed as closely as possible. In the event
that your child needs to be picked up or dropped off at rest time, please make arrangements
beforehand so we do not disturb the other children. Potty training issues: As staff we can assist
your child with “accidents” (changing clothes) yet we cannot assist your children with cleaning
themselves (wiping bottoms). We will support, instruct and cheer your child on if there is a need
for assistance. Please work with your child on this independent skill.
BEFORE CARE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM - School Aged Program
Morse Street School (Grades K-2)
Mast Landing School (Grades 3-5)
Durham Community School (Grades K-5)
We provide a creative and structured environment for before school and after school at the
Morse Street School, Mast Landing School in Freeport and the Durham Community School in
Durham. During the morning hours your child will be allowed to let their creative side flourish with
a variety of craft projects and creative centers within the classroom. We also provide plenty of
time after-school for your child to unwind outside, weather permitting, on each school’s playground
equipment or gymnasium. Also, we do provide an environment for your child to do their homework
and/or receive assistance with their studies. A healthy snack is provided during the aftercare
portion of the day.
ABSENCES/LATE ARRIVAL
If your child will be absent or late, please call to let your child’s teacher know. This will help us
plan our day and is especially helpful in planning. Your child’s absence will NOT reduce your
weekly fee. If you do not arrive on time, and have not called, your child may miss a very
important part of learning for the day.
SNOW DAY POLICY
Due to the fact that Laugh and Learn Childcare is located within the RSU5 Elementary Schools,
we follow the school’s snow day policy. If school is cancelled within the district, we do not have
care for that day. Please look for cancelations on area television channels and local radio
stations. Snow days will not be charged on your bill.
ARRIVING ON TIME
Please remember that this is a business. If you suspect that you may be late in picking up your
child, you will need to arrange for a back up person to come in your place. In the event that you
use a backup person to come for your child, please call in advance and instruct this person to
show their photo identification upon arrival. As a reminder, your child care hours are outlined in
your contract, if you are scheduled to arrive at 3:30, please stick to this schedule as closely as
possible. If you cannot you MUST call to alert staff.
HOLIDAYS
Laugh and Learn Childcare is closed all major holidays. The following are observed holidays:
*New Years Day
*Memorial Day
*Martin Luther King Jr. Day
*Labor Day
*Thanksgiving Day
*Day after Thanksgiving
*Christmas Eve
*Christmas Day
*New Years Eve
***PRESCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION DURING FEBRUARY AND APRIL SCHOOL
VACATIONS****
CHILDCARE RATES
Your weekly childcare rates are outlined in your Financial Agreement. As stated in that document,
upon acceptance into Laugh and Learn Childcare, and the signing of the contract, you will be
required to pay a $25.00 registration fee for all start up costs.
You may pay weekly, bi-weekly or monthly fees by cash or check or credit card. Payments must
be made on the day you designate by 5:30 p.m. However, any Credit Card transaction will
include a 3% convenience fee (minimum $3.00 charge). Please make any check payable to
RSU5-RCE
If payment is not received by 5:30pm on the day you designate as your payment day, this
will result in immediate suspension until all fees and late fees are paid. Continuing to pay
late fees will result in immediate termination of your contract and you will lose your
position at Laugh and Learn Childcare.
What you pay provides quality childcare, nutritious meals and a nurturing environment for your
child. Beyond that, your fees pay for special events, food, toys, equipment, art supplies, and all of
the other things that your child will use.
**** PRESCHOOL ONLY***** There will be a one time $ 40.00 Activity Fee for the 2011-2012
School Year
LATE FEE’S / ADDITIONAL FEE’S
You will be required to contract for specific times and days in which you will need care for your
child. Any additional hours must be approved by Laugh and Learn Childcare and will only be
available at an additional fee. All late / additional fees are outlined in your signed Financial
Agreement.
NSF CHECKS
Checks are always an acceptable form of payment until you present with a bad check. You are
responsible for all charges RCE may incur from the bank as a result of your bad check. You will
also be charged $20 or the amount currently allowed by law. Childcare will be halted until you
reimburse the amount of the check and all expenses that have incurred.
MEALTIMES
All meals are nutritious and are served according to federal nutrition guidelines. Children are
never expected to clean their plate, but are asked to try what is being offered just once. If your
child has any allergies please let a staff know. The lunch menu follows the RSU 5 School’s menu
and is also posted on the bulletin board weekly. Monthly we will provide a snack menu for the
morning and afternoon snack. The PM snack is the snack provided in the aftercare portion of the
program.
SNACKS
All snacks will be provided by the Laugh and Learn program. As a 5-2-1-0 program we only
serving healthy snacks, mainly fruits and vegetables. Due to the increasing amounts of food
allergies we are asking that parents do not send additional snacks with their children.
SAFETY
We pride ourselves in having a warm, loving and safe environment in which your child can
explore, learn and experience many different things. Some features that help insure your child’s
safety are:
INSIDE
*Toys are age appropriate and in safe manner.
*Electrical outlets are covered.
*Knives and sharp scissors are kept out of reach.
*Cleaners and chemicals are out of reach. .
* Medications are out of reach.
*A well-stocked first aid kit is kept near and expiration dates observed.
*Providers are CPR and First Aid certified.
*Fire drills are practiced with the entire school as well as classroom mock drills
*Staff have been trained by Freeport Police Department to follow district wide Crisis Procedure
OUTSIDE
*Safe grassy area’s to play.
*Playground free of splinters and harmful objects.
*Safety approved play equipment and toys.
*Children do not play outside unsupervised.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency with your child, you will be called, and if necessary the child will be
transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. You will be responsible for all medical
treatment necessary for your child’s well being. This is not limited to emergency room care,
ambulance visits and co-pays to your insurance company.
ILLNESS AND SICK CARE
The health and well being of all of the children here are of utmost importance to all staff. It is for
the protection of the children that we must insist on strict adherence to the Health Policy. Please
read it carefully. If you have any questions or doubts, regarding the statements it contains please
discuss them with Childcare Coordinator now. Do not wait until your child is sick to think about
what would be best for all concerned. At that point you may be making the decisions based on
emotion instead of logic. Even with all of our precautions children do get sick and or hurt. Due to
our concern for all of the children enrolled in the childcare there are certain guidelines that we
require our clients to observe. In some cases, if your child needs to be seen by a doctor, you will
be required to submit a signed report from your doctor before your child can return to child care. A
staff member will furnish you with the proper form. This is to ensure that a child does not return to
childcare when he or she may be in danger of exposing someone else to an illness. Some
contagious illnesses are no longer contagious after the child has been on medication for 24 hours.
There are a number of immunizations required by law before your child may attend childcare.
Upon application for enrollment you will be asked to bring your child’s immunization record. You
will be informed of any immunizations that will be needed before your child starts childcare.
Children with minor illness may attend childcare at the provider’s discretion. It is important to
realize that if a child is unable to participate in the normal routine or needs more care than I can
provide without neglecting the others in my care, that child must stay home. I know we both agree
there are times a child needs to be with the parent for both physical and emotional comfort. There
are also some illnesses that by law exclude the child from attending childcare. Some of those
illnesses are but not limited to:
Infectious Conjunctivitis
Infectious Diarrhea
Impetigo
Chicken Pox
Hepatitis A
Scarlet Fever
Scabies
Lice
Ringworm
Strep throat
The Childcare Coordinator would be happy to discuss the details of any of these infections with
you at your request. When a child has certain symptoms, he should be kept home or in a special
setting. Some of these are:
FEVER
A fever is a sign that the body is fighting some problem. The importance of a raised temperature
depends on what is causing the fever. For example, if nothing else is wrong and the child had a
DTP shot, the fever is not cause for the child to stay home unless it directly affects his or her
ability to handle normal daily activities. There are certain times when a fever means a child
should stay home. These include: A child over 24 months with a temp of 101 degrees or higher.
In the event of this type of temperature, the child should not return until the temperature has been
gone for 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications such as Tylenol. If your child
awakes with a high temp and you administer a fever reducer, this generally only lasts a few hours
and a staff will have to call you when you arrive at work to come pick up your child. In the
meantime the other children have possibly been exposed to an undiagnosed illness.
VOMITING OR UPSET STOMACH
A child who has been vomiting can easily spread germs through vomit. The child may also need a
staff’s help. The added time to clean up after the instance takes a staff’s attention away from the
other children. If your child vomits while at childcare, you will be expected to come immediately to
remove your child from childcare. If you are not able to come as soon as you are called, please
arrange for someone else to pick up your child. The child must stay home until 24 hours has
passed with no vomiting episodes.
RUNNY NOSE
Children with constant runny noses that are not caused by allergies may spread germs
everywhere. They may wipe their noses on their hands, then rub them on their own and others
clothing and on surfaces and toys. This is a difficult one to call. Please keep in mind how you
would feel if another child’s parent brought their child to care and exposed your healthy child.
These instances will be handled on a case by case basis. Your cooperation will be greatly
appreciated. Other symptoms of illness that will cause some concern are: Gray or white stool,
Infected skin patches, difficult or rapid breathing, pink eye, severe itching, sore throat, severe
coughing, yellowish skin or eyes, spots or rashes, dark urine, headache/stiff neck, and unusual
behavior.
We have on file information on several common and or communicable diseases often seen in a
family childcare setting. If you have any questions please feel free to inquire. It is our wish that we
may work together to keep our children happy and healthy.
Some of the features that help insure your child’s health are:
*NO SMOKING ON THE PREMISES
*My health policy is strictly adhered to.
*Current immunizations are required
*Good hygiene is stressed at all times.
*Favorite blankets or sleeping toys may be brought but kept for rest time. They are not shared
with the other children and will be kept out of the daycare room.
*Children do not bring action figures from home.
*Every attempt is made to keep toys and play area’s sanitized.
* Napping is done on individual mats.
*Food preparation is done in a safe and hygienic manner.
*Menu’s follow Federal Nutritional Guidelines.
MEDICATIONS
If your child is on medication and it must be administered while at childcare, the medicine must be
in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, doctor, name of medication, dosage
and when it is to be taken. We will also have a form for you to sign giving FRCE staff permission
to administer the medication to your child. Medication will be given at the time or with the meal you
specify and a written record kept.
HAND WASHING
Children’s hands are washed:
Before eating.
After use of toilet.
When coming in from outside play.
After coming in contact with a sick child and/or runny nose.
After completing messy crafts or projects.
Provider’s hands are washed:
Before preparing food.
Before and after giving medications.
After assisting a child using the toilet.
After touching body secretions.
And about 100 other times during the day.
Hands are always dried with single use paper towels.
REST TIME
We have rest time/quiet time each afternoon between the hours of 1:00p.m. And 3:00p.m.
Children are not required to fall asleep, but many do. Please understand that no child is allowed to
be excluded from rest time. Children awaken early and have a very active day. Quiet activities are
provided for those that wake early from rest time. Mats are supplied for the children. Blankets or
sleep companions may be brought for rest time. If you arrive during rest time, please quietly enter
and keep your child quiet on your way out as to not disturb the other children.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL CHILD
*A COMPLETE change of clothing for each child
*A paint shirt
Please label all items and they will be kept in your child’s cubby.
PROPER ATTIRE
Child’s play is messy work. Your child will be cooking, painting, playing on the grass and sand,
and various other activities. Please do not expect me to keep your child’s clothes clean and free
from stains. The latest fashions are cute and appropriate for fancy dress and photographs but not
for childcare. The children will participate in all activities regardless of their dress. Please
remember to replace your child’s clothing in their cubbies at least every 6 months to assure we
have a garment that fits. We also request that you furnish sunscreen for your child will be playing
outside a lot in the warm weather.
TOYS AND PERSONAL ARTICLES FROM HOME
We advise that toys from homes should stay at home. They create problems with sharing, as well
as broken hearts when that toy gets lost or broken. Small toys also create a hazard to our smaller
children. We are not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen objects that are brought from home.
OUTSIDE PLAY
When weather permits, we will play outside every chance we get. Please send appropriate
clothing, if we have even one person lacking the appropriate clothing we will all be staying inside.
Please label all attire with your child’s name. When weather is below 17 degree’s in the winter
children younger than school age will not be playing outdoors. Please send your child in play
clothes. We have lots of fun outdoors and don’t want to worry about grass stains in our new
clothes.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
At Laugh and Learn Childcare you can always be assured that the door is open to you. Please feel
free to drop in and check on your child, however keep in mind a child just adjusting to a new
surrounding will want to leave with you when you pop in for a visit. These early drop-ins should be
made when it is appropriate for you to take the child with you, or made when you can visit
unnoticed as to not interrupt your child’s day. A child going through separation anxiety will most
definitely react by a parent coming into the daycare and not taking them with when they depart.
You are also invited to call and check on your child during the day. You may also communicate
any information to the Child Care Coordinator via email. She will relay the information as soon as
she receives it to your child’s classroom teacher. If you have email, please feel free to drop us a
line. [email protected]
TRIAL PERIOD
The first two weeks of your child’s enrollment are on a trial basis. During those first two weeks
either parent or provider may terminate this agreement at a moment’s notice. The important topic
here is that both parties feel this is the best situation for the children involved. After the initial two
weeks, a two-week written notice by either party is required to terminate this agreement unless
there is a violation of this Parent Handbook or other required forms. See Below..
TERMINATION FROM LAUGH AND LEARN CHILDCARE
If you decide to remove your child from Laugh and Learn, we require a two-week written notice.
You are required to pay for these two weeks. If violations of this agreement occur, you may be
given immediate termination from Laugh and Learn. Examples of termination of your child’s care
include: (but are not limited to)
#1 Failure of parents to pay fee.
#2 Failure to complete and sign any required forms.
#3 Lack of parental cooperation.
#4 Failure of child to adjust after a reasonable amount of time.
#5 The staff’s inability to meet the child’s needs without additional staff
#6 Gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child.
GOALS
The primary goal of our program is to provide a loving, safe, stimulating environment for your child
while you are at work. It is important that we work together as partners and that we feel
comfortable discussing your child’s needs. We all look forward to a long and rewarding friendship
with your child and family. As provider, we reserve the right to make changes in the child care
environment without advance notice to parents, as long as any change remains within state
licensing requirements and regulations. There may be updates to this parent handbook
occasionally. We will give you a separate addendum as the need arises. Communication is the
key; please feel free discussing your concerns with any of the staff. Thank you for your interest in
finding the best possible care for your child!
Welcome to RSU # 5 Recreation
Community Education’s
Laugh and Learn Childcare!
AGREEMENT
I have read and fully understand this Laugh and Learn Childcare Parent
Handbook. I now agree to enter into this agreement with Laugh and Learn
Childcare. I understand that the contents of this contract may be changed at
anytime by Laugh and Learn Childcare providing two weeks written notice to me.
Anytime a change is made, I will be given a new contract if I intend on continuing
childcare at Laugh and Learn Childcare. I have received an exact copy of this
Parent Handbook for my own records.
Parent Signature______________________Date_______
Parent Signature______________________Date_______
Provider Signature_____________________Date_______
Laugh and Learn Childcare
Illness/Sick Policy
Fever
Fevers are common in young children and are often a signal that something is wrong. If your child has a fever of
101.0F or higher, please keep him or her home. If your child develops a fever of 101.0F or higher while at the
center, you will be called to pick him/her up. If your child’s fever is less than 100.0 F, you will be notified and you may
express your wishes to the staff at that time.
Our policy is that your child must remain free of fever for 24 hours before returning to childcare, and area
pediatricians agree with this policy. This means that if your child is picked up at 3:00 p.m., but still has a
fever at 6:00 p.m. or later, he/she cannot return to the center the next day. The 24 hours begins when your
child’s fever has broken and remains in a normal range.
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Diarrhea due to illness is highly contagious. If your child has diarrhea, please keep him/her home. Our policy is that
your child must remain free of diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to childcare, and area pediatricians
agree with this policy.
If your child vomits while at childcare, you will be called immediately to pick him/her up. If your child vomits at home
either the night before or in the morning, please keep your child at home until 24 hours after the vomiting has
stopped. When children return too soon, there is a much higher rate of recurrence and contagiousness.
Coughs and Colds
Colds are a common occurrence. However, there are some symptoms that warrant keeping a child home.
These include, but are not limited to: bad cold with hacking or persistent cough, green or yellow nasal drainage,
productive cough with green or yellow phlegm being coughed up. These symptoms may be present with or without a
fever.
If your child has just a cold, please notify their teacher. We encourage extra fluids and proper hand washing. If there
are cold medicines you know will make your child more comfortable, we will administer them with your written
permission. Please do not expect a teacher to keep a child with a cold indoors. If your child cannot participate in
the ordinary daily routine, he/she is probably too sick to be in childcare. Fresh air with proper attire is always
healthy.
Rash
A rash may be a sign of many illnesses, such as measles or chicken pox. In infants, an external rash may be a sign
that something is going on internally. Please do not send your child to the center with a rash until the doctor
says it is O.K. to do so.
Doctor’s O.K.
In some instances you will be asked to keep your child home until we have written permission from your doctor saying
your child is well enough to return to childcare. Please understand this is for your child’s well being along with the well
being of the healthy children at the center and their families.
Bringing In Ill Children
If your child is not infectious and your doctor has said they may return to the center, but your child is still not feeling
100%, please make sure you are able to pick up your child in a timely manner if the teacher feels that it is in your
child’s best interest to go home.
Medications
If your child goes to the pediatrician and is prescribed medication, please keep your child home until they have
completed 24 hours of antibiotic treatment. If your child is to receive antibiotics at childcare, please bring in the
labeled bottle from the pharmacy and a syringe or other measuring device. We can administer antibiotics and other
medications to your child with your written and signed consent.
Well Child Assessment
Every child should be assessed when entering the center. This is a state rule. We owe this to the families who pay
for a state-licensed facility. If your child appears to have an infectious or contagious condition, i.e. pink eye, head lice
etc., you will be asked to take him/her home or to a pediatrician to get checked out. Please do not be offended if your
child is too ill to stay at the center and you are asked to take them home.
If your child has had a rough night or previous day, please assess them before bringing them to the center. If you
ever have any doubts about whether or not your child should be at childcare, please do not hesitate to call and ask
us. The center opens at 7:00 a.m. and we would be more than willing to help you make that decision before you have
to drop off your child for the day.
Immunizations
When it is time to schedule your child’s shots, please due so on a Friday or a day when you can be with them for the
following 24 hours.
Emergency Contacts
We occasionally have problems with not being able to reach someone when a child is ill or injured. If you need to be
notified because of your child’s illness or injury, it is imperative that we be able to reach someone. If you or your
spouse/significant other are listed as emergency contacts, please make sure one of you can be reached at all times.
If there is ever a situation where you know you cannot be reached, for whatever the reason, please make sure the
staff has the name and phone number of another individual that can always be reached. We also request that if you
are notified of your child’s illness or injury, you arrive at the center to pick them up in a timely manner. Please
understand that an injured child requires one-on-one care. This is an impossible situation when our ratio is
8:1(preschool), 13:1 (in before care/after care). It is also extremely unfair to the ill or injured child to expect them to
remain at childcare when they are hurting because we cannot reach someone to come and get them.
We do understand and empathize with parents when their children are ill. It can be a very difficult, frustrating, and
emotionally challenging situation when you are torn between a sick child and other obligations. Our staff also
experiences these emotions and situations when they or their children are ill. These policies are designed to be fair to
the ill child and their family, as well as our healthy children and their families. Please understand that we love your
children and provide the best care possible for them, but we are not a sick day care. We are hoping to control the
amount of illnesses at the center and to keep everyone healthy and happy. If you ever have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to call and talk to us at any time.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all of you who keep their sick little ones at home and comply with our
policies. We appreciate your courtesy!
Sincerely,
Laugh and Learn Child Care Staff
FEE SCHEDULE 2011-2012
NURSERY
Fees 2011-2012
SCHOOL AGED CARE
Weekly fee
Fees 2011-2012
Weekly fee
Nursery 9:00am 12:00pm
5 days
$100.00
Before Care
4 days
3 days
2 days
DROP-IN FEE
$88.00
5 days
$67.50
4 days
$56.00
3 days
$45.00
2 days
$33.00
DROP-IN FEE
$18.00
$72.00
$52.00
$28.00
Nursery 9:00am-3:30 pm
5 days
$160.00
4 days
$136.00
After Care
3 days
2 days
DROP-IN FEE
$108.00
5 days
$75.00
4 days
$64.00
3 days
$54.00
2 days
$40.00
DROP-IN FEE
$23.00
$80.00
$38.00
Nursery 7:00am 5:30pm
5 days
$210.00
4 days
$176.00
3 days
$135.00
2 days
$95.00
DROP-IN FEE
Before Care & After
Care
5 days
$115.00
4 days
$98.00
3 days
$78.00
2 days
$56.00
DROP-IN FEE
$30.00
$50.00
Laugh and Learn Childcare
How Can I pay for my LNL Bill?
We accept cash, check or credit card. However, any Credit Card transaction will include a
3% convenience fee (minimum $3.00 charge). Please make any check payable to RSU5RCE.
Late Fees
It is very important that you pick up your child at your scheduled pick up times. Failure to pick up
your child on time will result in a late fee. Please make every effort be on time and if not, please
call your child’s center to alert staff.
Morse Street School 865-2814
Mast Landing School 865-4561 ext 254
Durham School: 353-9333 ext. 118
FEES:
5-15 minutes late results in a $ 25.00 fee
15-20 minutes late $ 30.00 fee
30 minutes late will result in a $ 40.00 fee and a meeting with the Childcare Coordinator.
If tardiness is a reoccurring issue, a meeting will take place with the Childcare Coordinator to
adjust your program schedule. If tardiness continues, your child’s placement in Laugh and
Learn’s Childcare will be in jeopardy of termination.
By signing this contract, you agree to and have read the business policies and expectations as
outlined in the Parent Handbook. You also agree to the terms set forth above with respect to the
start date for childcare services, the weekly rate and the contracted hours for childcare services.
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Behavior Policy
Laugh and Learn Programs
Behavior is managed to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for all. In order to
achieve this, we ask that you begin by letting your child know our expectations for their
behavior at Laugh and Learn.
Please review with your child the following rules:
1. Children will follow directions given by Laugh and Learn staff.
2. Children will treat other children and staff with respect; profanity, bullying, namecalling, or other hurtful verbal behavior will not be tolerated.
3. Children will keep their hands and feet to themselves; acts of physical aggression
towards staff or participants will not be tolerated.
In the event of disruptive behavior, a child may be timed-out and removed from the
group. If the disruptive behavior continues, the parent/guardian will be called to help find
a solution. Any further behavior discrepancies will cause the parent/guardian to be
contacted and asked to pick their child up. The child will not be permitted to return to
camp for the remainder of the week and a refund will not be given.
At Laugh and Learn we have a zero tolerance for any acts of violence. If your
child causes bodily harm, jeopardizes the safety of themselves, others or the
environment (this includes running away from the group on outings) or is
physically violent in any way, you will be called and asked to remove him/her from
your child’s program within an hour on that day. Your child will be not be able to
attend his or her program the following day.
Do you have any suggestions on behavior management for your child?
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