/ Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy
8660 Hwy. 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-2339
Hours Of Operation 6:00am-6:00pm /

Registration Packet

Fee Schedule

Registration$100.00

****These fees are nonrefundable****

Fulltime EnrollmentWeekly Fee

Nursery (starting at 6wks old)$135.00

1 2 year old program $135.00

3 & 4 Year Program$ 135.00

Before and After Care*$60.00*

*On holidays and full days, the fee will be the weekly fee plus $10.00/day)

****The weekly fee is due regardless if the child attends or not (this includes holidays and closures due to severe weather). This is to hold your child’s spot in the daycare. ****

**For families with two or more children enrolled FULL TIME, we will give a family discount of $10.00 off per week.

Wipes & Tissues

Rather than having you bring in wipes and tissues each month, we will require you to bring them twice a year (in January to cover through June and in July to cover through December).

Infants Until Fully Potty Trained

14 packs of wipes

6 boxes of tissue

Children Who Are Fully Potty Trained

5 packs of wipes

6 boxes of tissue

*Some adjustments may need to be made to these numbers.

All items must be labeled with your child’s name and brought in AT ONE TIME to the instructor. If you fail to bring these items, there will be a charge of $50 for infants through 2 year old class and $20 for the 3-4 year old class.

All children ages 1 through Pre-school will need to supply a SMALL TRAVEL SIZE pillow (available at Walgreens and Wal-Mart) and a SMALL blanket. Please do not bring any other sleeping supplies. Each child only has a small cubby for belongings. Please make sure both, pillow and blanket, have your child’s name clearly marked on them.

Children ages 6 weeks through 2 years of age should bring THREE extra sets of clothing.

Children ages 2 years and up should bring ONE extra set of clothing.

**Please bring these items on the first day of school and make sure each item is clearly marked with your child’s name.**

______**NO OUTSIDE FOOR OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN SCHOOL. I.e. McDonald’s, brownies, Burger King

______**NO OUTSIDE TOYS ARE ALLOWED. Please keep your child’s toys at home. We will not be responsible for lost or broken toys.

We hope these policies will clear up any questions. If you have any further questions concerning these policies, please speak to Mrs. Stephanie or Mrs. Mary Ann. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Parent’s Signature Director/Assistant Director’s Signature

HEALTH REPORT

Name of Child: / DOB: / Age: / Sex:

Child’s health history and current health problems:______

Any special medical conditions, including chronic health problems:

______

Any special medications and/or restrictions:______

Are your child’s immunizations up to date:_____If not, what is needed?______

Has your child had any of the following common childhood illnesses? / Yes/No / Is your child prone to? / Yes/No
Chicken Pox / (Y) (N) / Ear Infections / (Y) (N)
German Measles / (Y) (N) / Stomach Upsets / (Y) (N)
Scarlet Fever / (Y) (N) / Diabetes / (Y) (N)
Measles / (Y) (N) / Headaches / (Y) (N)
Mumps / (Y) (N) / Colds / (Y) (N)
Whooping Cough / (Y) (N) / URI / (Y) (N)
Rubella / (Y) (N) / Sore Throats / (Y) (N)
Rheumatic Fever / (Y) (N) / Heart Disease / (Y) (N)

Does your child have any speech, hearing, or visual problems?______

Has your child ever been tested for any of the above?______Describe:______

Has your child ever had any surgeries?_____Describe:______

Known medical problems:______

Child’s Blood Type:______

Drug Reactions:______

Contact with Tuberculosis:______

Allergies:______

Last / Date / Results/Reaction
Tetanus shot:
TB Test
Chest x-ray
Sickle Cell Test

Agreements:

When my child is ill, I understand and agree that Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy will not accept my child for care. This includes: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bad cough, and a communicable disease.

My signature below certifies that my child is to my knowledge, in good health, and free of disabilities that would endanger him/her or other children.

Also by signing below I agree that this is a legally binding form. Providing false information could be grounds for termination of childcare services, forfeiture of retainer, or both.

Father/Guardian’s Signature / Date
Mother/Guardian’s Signature / Date
Director/Assistant Director’s Signature / Date

ILLNESS

If your child is contagiously sick, you will not bring the child in the Day Care Center. If your child is ill, you will find alternative arrangements for childcare. When the child is no longer contagious and is healthy enough to actively play with other children, he/she may return to the center. This helps protects the health and well-being of all the children at the center and enables us to provide the best possible environment for the children.

These are common symptoms that a child has a contagious condition:

  • Active sneezing or coughing
  • Colored discharge from nose
  • A sore throat (with fever or swollen glands)
  • Discharge from eyes or ears
  • Diarrhea (3 or more watery stools in 24 hours)
  • Vomiting (1 or more times in 24 hours)
  • A fever (a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more)
  • An eye infection
  • Rash (especially with a fever or itching)

Medication can be given if it is in the original container, labeled with the child’s name, and I have signed authorization papers with it.

CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES

Children’s belongings must have their name written on it somewhere. I cannot be responsible for lost items. Please send your children in appropriate clothing for the weather.

Parents are urged to bring a small pillow & blanket for the children to use for naptime. Parents MUST supply a change of clothes each day, even if the child is fully potty trained. This includes school-aged children.

Parents are responsible for diapers, wipes, and special-needs food.

PICK UP PROCEDURES

Parents will pick their child/children up at the door and will walk their child/children to the car. No child will be released to a honking horn. Call ahead pickup will be available to parents who call at least 10 minutes ahead of arrival.

Only designated persons will be allowed to pick up children.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Children of new clients will be placed in my care on a two week trial basis. This allows both parties to get acquainted with each other and see if any personality conflicts or disciplinary problems may arise. During this time, both parties have the opportunity to terminate the agreement and seek alternative childcare arrangements.

CHILDCARE POLICIES

The following rules pertain to Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy’s business policies. These policies are non-negotiable and are legally binding.

ENROLLMENT

Please initial where indicated.

____ 1. All information, medical, and activity forms must be completely filled out before beginning childcare. The registration retainer is paid at the time of enrollment. This registration fee is nonrefundable.

____2. The client understands that medicine forms must be filled out before any medication will be administration.

____3. The parent agrees to submit before the first day of care, a copy of current medical card or insurance card, as well as your child’s up-to-date immunization record.

____4. A two week notice or two weeks’ pay MUST be given if parent decides to terminate this contract.

____5. The parent understands that Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy is responsible for informing parent of any accidents/incidents occurring during the day. Accident/Incident forms are filled out, signed by staff and parent, and filed in child’s history folder.

PAYMENTS

Payment for the week is due on Monday. You have the option of paying in cash, check, or money order. Yearly fees are due every August.

____1. If a payment is not made on Monday, you will be charged a $20.00 fee per week until paid. Also, your child will not be allowed to return to the center on Thursday if your payment has not been made by Thursday morning at time of drop off.

____2. No spots will be reserved without a retainer fee being paid.

____3. No postdated checks will be accepted. Parent will be assessed a $35.00 NSF fee, plus any charges that occurred as a result of the check not clearing.

____4. If two checks are returned, you must pay in cash or money order thereafter.

____5. Parents are charged for the full week whether the child comes for one day or five days. This includes holiday weeks as well.

HOURS/DAYS

Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy has an open door policy. Our hours are 6am to 6pm. If you are late picking up your child, you will be charged $1.00 per minute per child for each minute past 6:00 p.m. payable in cash due at time of pickup. This fee will be strictly enforced. A child cannot be dropped off between 9am and 2pm.

MEALS

We provide breakfast, lunch, andafternoon snack. The meals are well-balanced meals, based on the nutritional guidelines according to the state regulations. Please be aware of mealtimes to ensure that your child is present. Breakfast is served at 8am, Lunch is served at 11am, and snack at 2pm. Please be sure that your child is served breakfast if he/she is dropped off after 8am.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED! NO EXCEPTIONS!
HOLIDAYS

The following days are days that the center is closed, substitute care is not provided:

  • Lundi/Mardi Gras Day
  • New Year’s Eve/Day
  • Good Friday
  • Independence Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • The day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • Labor Day
  • Memorial Day

HALF DAYS

The following days the center will be closed for a half day at 2:00pm. These days are subject to change:

  • Day before Thanksgiving Day

*Open Registration to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and or the statement”USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer”?

ACTIVITY AUTHORIZATION FORM

I understand that toys, chairs, wading pools, sprinklers, sandboxes, and other toys are used on a regular basis (weather permitting).

I will not hold Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy responsible for injuries incurred while my child is using equipment at the daycare, provided the children are supervised and the equipment is in good repair.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: / Date:
Director/Assistant Director’s Signature: / Date:

PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH

I do hereby authorize Jacob’s Ladder Learning Academy to photograph my child. The photographs can be used for student crafts, projects, bulletin boards at the center and the center’s newsletter. These photographs cannot be used for advertisements or on websites, i.e. Myspace, Facebook, etc.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: / Date:
Director/Assistant Director’s Signature: / Date: