Parents' Responsibilities

Preparing your Child
It is important that you feel good about the environment where you will be taking your child for care. Children are very sensitive to their parent's feelings and will pick up on your thoughts, whether positive or negative. Talk to your child often about the positive experiences childcare will provide.

On the first day, let your child choose a toy, blanket or something else familiar to bring along and stay for a while to help your child feel comfortable. After the first day, you should not delay leaving, as longer stays can make the transition more difficult. Our experienced staff will comfort your child to help make the new environment feel like home as quickly as possible. It is crucial that you pick up your child on time so your child won't feel abandoned and to help your child get used to the new routine.

Emergency Contact Information
It is the parent's responsibility to notify the Center immediately if there is a change of address or phone number. The essential information must be current in case of emergency. For your child's safety, WE MUST BE ABLE TO REACH YOU!

Parents are expected to bring their child into the building, wash his or her hands, and see that he or she is under full supervision of his/her teacher before leaving the premises. Parents must sign their full name and the time of arrival and departure in the sign-in book.

Immunizations and Physical Limitations
Please note that Colorado law requires every child entering a childcare program to have proof of immunization upon enrollment. Written documentation of allergies or physical limitations must also be provided in writing at registration. The records we keep on your family are confidential. Please read Your Privacy for more information.

Illness
The Center must be notified if your child contracts a contagious or infectious disease. Re-admittance will occur with a doctor's statement. For more information on how we provide for children who are sick, refer to our Parent Handbook or read our FAQ for additional detail.

Billing and Payment
As a parent, you are billed for space reserved, not for time at the Center. Tuition payments are due weekly, either the first day of attendance or in advance. Prior notification of vacations or drop-ins is required. Please refer to our Parent Handbook for complete details on our billing and payment policies.

Communication
Our staff is available at all times to answer questions about your child, parenting ideas, or any concerns or comments you want to share. Formal written evaluations are done twice a year and you have the opportunity to sign up for parent teacher conferences at that time, too. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet one-on-one with your child's teacher!