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PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
Brockton Day
Nursery believes that quality child care requires a strong
partnership between families and caregivers. Families are the most
important people in a child’s life and are the main source of
security and identity for the young child. When a child spends many
hours in child care, the caregiver also becomes important to the
child. A partnership between these important adults provides the
best environment for children. BDN strives to maintain regular
communication with parents and to always be responsive to your
questions and concerns.
There are many
ways in which parents can become involved in their child’s program;
visiting the child’s classroom, volunteering some time at the
center, joining the Parent Council meetings, and participating in
the many family activities and Parent Nights that are held
throughout the year. We also encourage families to share their
cultural heritage with the center by sharing stories, songs,
pictures, books, pizza, and customs with the classroom. These
type of activities become a part of the program and help to make it
rich in diversity. They also strengthen the link between a child’s
home and school and encourage the acceptance of others.
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A
copy of the
DEEC regulations regarding parent involvement is
included as
part of this Parent Handbook. |
STATEMENT
OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Brockton Day
Nursery is open to all families and does not discriminate in
providing services on the basis of race, religion, creed, ethnic or
cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, language,
marital status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or
disability.
ENROLLMENT
Children are
enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis according to their age.
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When enrolling
your child, you will need to spend about 1 hour at the center.
This time is used to: |
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Learn
about your child, |
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Talk
about the child care services we provide, |
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Tour the
center and visit with the classroom teachers, |
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Fill out
the paperwork. |
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You will receive
a copy of this Parent Handbook to keep as well as a “Community
Resource Guide.” |
BEFORE BEGINNING CHILD CARE
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Before your
child can begin child care we need the following: |
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Physical Form
- filled out by the child’s physician and
including all immunizations and lead testing as appropriate. |
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Child’s birth certificate and social security number |
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Emergency phone numbers |
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Extra
clothing
- labeled with your child’s name |
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Your work
or school schedule |
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Formula & food
(infants only) |
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Child
Care Funding information (if applicable) |
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Fee
agreement
signed and first weekly fee |
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Blue Release form - this tells us
who may pick up your child |
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Emergency Medical Permission
- this tells us
your child’s
doctor and the hospital to use in case of emergency. |
IMPORTANT!!
Remember to tell us when you move, change jobs, change telephone
numbers,
or change the people listed on the Release form.
In an emergency,
we need to reach you as soon as possible!
PROGRAM OPTIONS AND PARENT FEES
Brockton Day
Nursery program fees are as follows:
PRIVATE FEE SCHEDULE
| Full-Time
Programs |
Weekly |
Daily |
| Infant / Toddler |
$235.00 |
$47.00 |
| Pre-school |
$175.00 |
$35.00 |
| Kindergarten |
$175.00 |
$35.00 |
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School Age Program (ASAP) |
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| Morning Session only |
$45.00 |
$ 9.00 |
| Afternoon Session only |
$100.00 |
$20.00 |
| Mornings & Afternoons |
$135.00 |
$27.00 |
| Summer (Full-time only) |
$150.00 |
$30.00 |
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Infants,
toddlers, and preschoolers are generally enrolled for full-time
child care Monday through Friday. Kindergartners who attend public
Kindergarten are enrolled at BDN before and after Kindergarten and
are also considered full-time.
For children
enrolled in the After School Activities Program (ASAP), the
following options are available:
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MORNINGS
ONLY |
AFTERNOONS
ONLY |
Monday
through Friday
6:30 to 8:30 AM
(includes Breakfast) |
Monday
through Friday
2:00 to 6:00 PM
(includes Snack) |
Vouchers and Basic
Child Care Slots:
The weekly fees for these subsidized slots are set by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sliding Fee Scale, according to the
parent’s income. Your fees will be determined by the business
office at the time of enrollment.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships are available for income eligible
families. Please ask for a scholarship application if you need
financial help at the time of enrollment or if this need arises
after your child is here.
ALL FEES ARE DUE EACH FRIDAY IN ADVANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
YOU CAN LOSE YOUR CHILD CARE SERVICES IF YOU DO NOT PAY ON TIME.
Please speak with
someone in the Business Office if you are having a problem with your
payments.
Transportation:
Transportation
costs are included for some programs. If you need
transportation for your child, please ask the Intake Coordinator for
information at enrollment.
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