ABC Early Learning Academy Enrollment Application: Parental Agreement
1. I understand that it is MANDATORY that I clock my child in/out each and every day. This is a State requirement and there are no exceptions. I further understand that failure to clock-in/out excessively may result in a $25 penalty fee or involuntary withdrawal from program. If I have difficulty clocking in/out I will notify management for assistance.
2. My child will not be allowed to enter or leave the facility without being escorted by a parent(s), authorized person(s) or an ABC ELA staff member.
3. For the safety, security and privacy of the children entrusted in our care, taking photos and/or recording on our property during business hours is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the Executive Director.
4. My child will participate in the following meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snack. I understand that any deviations from ABC’s USDA Meal Service plan requires a written notice from child’s Physician and outside food cannot be accepted until notice is furnished.
5. I understand that I will be notified should my child become ill during the day, and that I will pick up my child promptly or make arrangements for an authorized pickup person to come. Depending on the symptoms or illness contracted, I understand that my child may be required to wait before being permitted to resume attending according to the criteria in our Parent Handbook. I further agree to notify the school if my child contracts a contagious or communicable disease.
6. Before any medication is dispensed to my child, I will submit a written Medication Authorization Form. Prescription must be in its original container with my child’s name on it. ABC does not administer over the counter medications. Medications will only be dispensed once daily between 12noon and 1pm. Only a member of the management team can accept and dispense medication.
7. I give ABC ELA permission to apply one or more of the following topical ointments/preparations, when applicable, to my child in accordance with the directions on the label of the container: baby wipes; Band-Aids; Neosporin or similar ointment; Bactine or similar first aid spray; sunscreen; insect repellent; non-prescription ointment such as A&D, Desitin or Vaseline.
8. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to keep my child’s records current to reflect any significant changes as they occur, i.e., address, telephone, emergency contacts, physician(s), health status, feeding plans, immunization records, etc.
9. ABC ELA agrees to keep me informed of any incidents that may include my child. This could be but is not limited to Illness, injury, adverse reactions to medication, exposure to communicable disease or another situation that could create difficulty to the child(ren) or staff.
10. To maintain professional boundaries and equal treatment; I understand that ABC staff are NOT allowed to babysit/home care and/or mingle after hours with ABC clients/affiliates. Violation of this policy will result in immediate removal from our program.
11. I give ABC ELA permission to use the likeness or image of my child in print or online materials such as those on the ABC ELA Website.
12. I understand that the state child care regulatory enforcement and administration agency and the local department of social services or child protective services has the authority to interview children or staff, to inspect and audit child or facility records, to interview children privately, to observe the physical condition of the children in the school, to make provisions for the independent medical examination by a licensed physician of any child, and to contact and instruct any other appropriate authority to do the same, without prior notice or consent by myself or by the school.
13. ABC ELA agrees to obtain written authorization from me before my child can participate in routine transportation, field trips, special activities away from ABC ELA and water related activities occurring in water that is more than two (2) feet deep.
14. I understand that the school is closed on federal holidays and TWO training days per year. I agree that I will not receive a refund, credit, or any other allowance for holidays. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either the preceding Friday or the following Monday.
15. In case of a medical emergency, if medical attention is needed for my child before I can be contacted, I authorize ABC Early Learning Academy to act on my behalf by contacting medical emergency personnel and following their advice for my child. I further agree to be fully responsible for all medical expenses incurred during the treatment of my child.