Policies & Procedures

Our Mission

The supplied policy document includes an “Our Mission” heading, but no mission statement text was present in the document provided.

Operation Hours & Fees

• The PDO program is scheduled for Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday each week, unless otherwise noted in advance or because of an emergency.
• Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• The program states that it will care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years old if the child is not yet available to start school.
• An enrollment fee is described as non-refundable, but the amount is blank in the supplied document.
• The monthly cost per child is also blank in the supplied document.
• The first payment is due one week before the start date.
• A two-week termination notice is required, with payment at the time of notification.
• For a future enrollment date, the enrollment fee and monthly cost are due when the place is held.
• The document states that a late fee will be charged for each minute past pick-up time, but the amount is blank.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

• A parent/guardian must come inside and sign the child in and out on the sign-in/out sheet.
• Only people listed on the enrollment form may drop off or pick up a child unless the parent/guardian gives written notice beforehand.
• Anyone other than a parent picking up or dropping off a child must provide photo identification.

Attendance & Communication

• If a child will be absent, parents should notify a program teacher as soon as possible via Dojo, text, or phone call.
• If a child will arrive late or leave early, parents should notify a program teacher as soon as possible via Dojo, text, or phone call.

Transportation

Parents are required to sign a transportation policy intended to ensure child safety and adherence to applicable state laws.

Health, Safety & Family Care

The supplied document includes sections for illness/sick care, allergies and meals, daily schedule and activities, family engagement, and communication with families. Some of those sections are currently headings or contain questions such as return-to-program requirements and medication administration; finalized text was not present in the supplied document.

The program is legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect to the State and authorities.

Guidance, Nutrition, Media & Privacy

The document includes sections for guidance and discipline, food and nutrition, photo and video permission, and privacy. It states that Parent’s Day Out administrators and staff will maintain the privacy of families.

Program Status & Required Forms

The supplied policy document states that Stone Haven Foundations Parent’s Day Out Program is not required by the State to be a Licensed Child Care Facility.

Before admission, all Medical, Transportation, Emergency, and Payment Agreement forms must be completed and signed by parents/guardians.