Our Philosophy & Beliefs:

I believe that children should be in a warm loving nurturing environment that meets children’s social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs.  We believe in learning through play and using everyday moments for growth and development. We believe in creating an environment where families and children feel supported in their needs and we work with parents to give consistency to the children.

 Purpose:

To provide quality care for children ages 0-12 years of age.

Our Mission: 

To provide High Quality Early Child Care and Education.

Goals:

For the children- meet their developmental needs while playing a lot!!

For Parents-Partner with parents to provide consistency for the child while helping them feel comfortable with their childcare choices. 

For the Community- Partner with surrounding businesses and schools to support on another and help the children be involved in their community 

Services/Programs:

Infant/Toddler Care (0-23mos)

Part/Full Day Preschool Program (2-5yrs)

Before/After School Program (6-12yrs)

Full-Day /Summer Camp (6-12yrs)

OVERNIGHT CARE

While we are very attached to your children and love them as our own, our staff need to have time outside of work to rest and recharge.  To allow for this, our facility does not provide overnight care.  If you will be late, after closing, please make other arrangements for your children to be picked up and safely cared for.

Scheduled Closings:

January 1

July 4

Memorial Day

Labor Day

Halloween Early Closing Time At 5:00PM

Thanksgiving Day and Day after

December 24, 25 & 26

December 31

Things to bring to the Center:

Send a change of clothes, If not potty trained please send all diapers and wipes. We share wipes, we all bring wipes the first day of the month. If you wish to not share please let us know. 

We provide napping linens so please leave all blankets and personal items at home.

Things to leave at home: 

Please do not bring food, drinks and or toys into the center except for special occasions or for a child that has special dietary needs. Please do not bring a diaper bag or other bags. Please do not plan on leaving car seats at the daycare. If they need to be left they can be left out front. 

The staff will make an effort to safeguard personal belongings brought by the children but shall not be responsible for lost or broken items.

Payment Provisions:

Full Day (5-12 hours)

Children (3-12) - $39

Infant (0-2) - $44

Hourly - $7 (between the hours of 7AM-12:30PM Only)

After School Program $7 per hour on school days during school year

Yearly Enrollment Fee on the 1st of February - $120

Tuition and childcare payment are due the 1st business day of every week

*** Late fee:  ($25 accrued each week) care can be denied if payment is not made. 

Cash payments must be given to the Director or be left with the Director’s Assistant.    

Payments must be made by: cash or on-line through the Brightwheel app. 

Childcare Payment authorizations must be received from your child’s caseworker before you can pay the lesser rate. All DFS parents must pay full rates until paperwork is finalized. 

** Parents must pay for ALL days signed up for, even if there is a last minute cancellation. (no matter the reason) This does mean the 24 hour period for sick days as well. In order to guarantee our teachers their hours and retain quality teachers we bill for days signed up for not days attended. If you have a schedule change please update by end of business hours on Friday for the upcoming week so you are only billed for days you need.  

You must provide child care needed schedule as soon as possible but no later than Thursday 12p.m. This allows for staffing to be scheduled and plans to be made.  If payment is not paid on time your child's spot cannot be guaranteed. 

Arrival/Departure Procedures:

* Children must arrive by scheduled time unless other arrangements have been made with the Director and/or teacher. Please notify your child’s teacher in the event of an absence.

Upon arrival, a staff member will greet you and your child in a warm and friendly manner. Please sign your child into the program and walk your child into his/her designated area to drop off their shoes and coat. Please note that if your child appears to be ill, expect in some cases your child will not be accepted into our care. You are expected to notify us if your child was injured prior to arriving at the center.

Please pick up your child at the time you have scheduled pickup. With the way staff is scheduled, there is rarely room for children to stay after their scheduled pickup time.

Staff Qualifications/Education:

Before the owner, director, their staff, household member, employee, substitute or volunteer assume responsibility for children, provide direct care of children, work in the facility or move into the Family Child Care Home or Family Child Care Center, the following shall be on file:

1. Current tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment 

2. Start date 

3. A Central Registry or child abuse/neglect check which does not reveal any disqualifying information shall be completed in Wyoming and in all states lived in for the past five (5) years for staff and all adult household members including any adult who intends to move into the home

4. Completed National Sex Offender Registry check and state Sex Offender Registry checks for Wyoming and for each state the person has lived in for the past five (5) years for staff, household members, substitutes, and volunteers. A person shall not be employed or present in the facility if the Sex Offender Registry check(s) states the person is a registered sex offender.

5. A full fingerprint based national criminal history record background check. A state criminal registry check for Wyoming and each state the person has lived in for the past five (5) years is also required. Staff, household members, substitutes, and volunteers may not be employed or present in the facility if the background checks indicate they have been convicted or have a pending deferred prosecution of a felony or misdemeanor involving: Felony: Abuse, neglect, abandonment, exploitation or endangering children or vulnerable adults;

A sexual offense against a person or child; Allowing the commission of a sexual offense against a child;

Violence, including rape, sexual assault, physical assault, kidnapping, battery or homicide;

A crime against a child (including child pornography) or vulnerable adult; Physical assault;

Domestic violence; Battery; Drug offense (within the last 10 years);

Arson; or Alcohol related offense (within the last 10 years).Misdemeanor: Violent misdemeanor committed as an adult against a child;

Battery, physical assault, or domestic violence within the last five (5) years;

A sexual offense against an adult or child; Allowing the commission of a sexual offense against an adult or child;

Child endangerment or similar offense within the last five (5) years; or

Drug or alcohol offense (within the last 5 years), excluding the first misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

The owner or director (completed prior to license issuance) and all staff shall complete pre-service training which shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) Safety and health of children (emergency preparedness and disaster planning);

(ii) Fire safety (building and physical premises safety);

(iii) Sanitation procedures (handling and storage of hazardous materials);

(iv) First Aid (FA) and pediatric and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) (including in-person skills demonstration from a certified instructor);

(v) Medication administration

(vi) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 

(vii) Safe sleep practices 

(viii) Infectious Disease Control (blood borne pathogens);

(ix) Mandatory reporting (recognition and reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect);

(x) Shaken Baby Syndrome(xi) Food allergies (nutrition); and

(xii) Transportation safety 

All staff over the age of 18 shall have a Department-approved pediatric and adult CPR and FA training and certification shall be kept current. The certification shall include in-person skills demonstration with a certified instructor. At least one (1) person certified in infant/child CPR and first aid shall be in attendance at all times and in all areas that children are in care.

**Staff under the age of majority shall be under the direct supervision of a staff over 18 who is also infant/child CPR certified at all times. Minimum age of staff shall be 16 years. Staff under the age of majority will complete all other state training requirements before the first day of working with children.

Parental Rights.

 Parents or guardians shall have unrestricted and immediate access to his/her children and any area of the facility where their child is located.

Parents have a right to the following information:

(i) All inspection reports required as a condition for the licensing of the facility;

(ii) Phone number for the facility;

(iii) All known and/or treated injuries that occur to his/her child while he/she is in care;

(iv) Any situation that occurred during child care that caused concerns for the child’s health or safety;

(v) Staff:child ratio requirements;

(vi) Weekly menus;

(vii) Complaint and compliance history; and

(viii) Documentation of owner, director, and staff training.

If you would like to file a complaint you may call the local Afton DFS office at: (307)886-9232

Reporting Policy

Our inspections, visit reports, complaints and compliance history are available for public inspection at www.findchildcarewy.org or by contacting our Licenser Kelli Dunne @ 307.249.5848.

Ways you can get involved:

Parents are encouraged to be involved in the program in a variety of ways. Here are some examples of parent involvement:

Parent surveys

Volunteer in classroom

Assist on fieldtrips

Send treats to parties

Volunteer your talent or work experience

Help with fundraisers

Help organize events

If you would like to help us in other ways please let us know.  

Meals:

Our full day centers are on the Child and Adult Care Food Program through the USDA. We follow all guidelines and regulations to ensure your child has the most nutritious meals possible. Parent’s are allowed to bring 1 component of the meal if they choose to enroll.

Nutritionally balanced snacks, meals and appropriate portions for the needs and ages of children shall be provided;

Adequate fluids shall be provided and encouraged; and

Special dietary needs and/or food allergies shall be posted in food preparation areas and in the area the child eats.

If a child is in attendance for five (5) or more hours, a meal shall be provided, unless a child arrives after lunchtime and an evening meal is not provided by the facility. In this case, a nutritious snack shall be provided.

Pasteurized milk shall be made available at all meals, unless written documentation is provided by the parent and is on file.

Parents may provide meals and bottles for their own child.

These meals and bottles shall be clearly marked with the child’s name, stored and served in accordance with approved health and sanitation procedures.

Food shall be served on plates, other disinfected containers, or clean single use items such as napkins. Food shall not be placed on bare surfaces.

Children shall not be forced to eat.

Food Service for Infants:

Staff may prepare bottles, when doing so must use an approved water source.

Formula shall be stored in its original container and the manufacturer’s mixing instructions shall be followed and any deviation from these instructions shall be accompanied by written instructions from a licensed health care provider.

 Expressed human milk shall: Be labeled with a water-resistant label with the child’s name and the date and time the milk was expressed; and  be refrigerated immediately upon arrival at the facility. Bottle propping shall not be permitted. Infants shall receive individual direct care during feeding. Bottles shall not be left with a sleeping infant.

Infants shall be fed on demand unless the parent provides written instructions otherwise.

All infant feeding shall be documented and available to parents daily.

Sleeping infants 

Be placed on their backs for sleeping, unless a licensed health care provider signs a waiver. 

Be placed on a firm, flat surface for sleeping with no loose bedding;

Have nothing placed in or over the infant’s sleep space;

Pacifiers shall only be used when provided by the parent(s) and attachments to pacifiers are prohibited;

Have nothing placed over his/her head or face while sleeping;

Be placed in the same or adjacent room with enough light to see each infant’s face

Be actively supervised by staff in an ongoing manner by checking on them for the above every five (5) minutes;

Not be swaddled without a licensed healthcare professional statement

A one-piece sleeper or sleep may be used per the manufacturer’s guidelines (if a swaddle is attached, refer to (viii) above); and be moved as soon as possible if he/she falls asleep in any piece of infant equipment other than a crib, bassinet or playpen

 Animals Policy

We are a pet-free facility and for the safety of our children with allergies, we do not allow furry visitors of any kind.  Please refrain from bringing pets to show or share.

Children with allergies and/or special needs

All children with food and other allergies will need have an emergency care plan in place. For food allergies, the plan shall provide detailed instructions about which food(s) the child is allergic to and what to do if an allergic reaction occurs, including the names, doses, and methods of administration of any medications that the child should receive in the event of a reaction. The plan shall also include specific symptoms that would indicate the need to administer one or more medications. The same shall be developed and in place for children with any other allergy. All persons who come in contact with the children who have a plan for emergencies, shall be fully aware of the plan and the plan shall be followed.

 All children with special health care needs (ie. asthma, seizures, diabetes, etc.) who require scheduled daily medication or medications to be given on an emergency basis (Benadryl, EpiPen, rescue asthma medication, etc.) shall have a care plan. Care plans shall have clearly stated parameters, directions, and symptoms for giving the medications. Care plans shall be updated as needed, but at least yearly. All persons who come in contact with the children who have a plan for emergencies, shall be fully aware of the plan and the plan shall be followed.

Liability Insurance

Star Valley Insurance

Safety Procedure/conditions for use of swimming pool or wading pool:  

Our facility does not have or use a swimming or wading pool and will not do field trips to use these items or do swimming/ wading.  We do however use a sprinkler and will alert parents to planned water days so all children may bring water clothes and shoes.

Parties:

Birthdays and Holidays are special events at Adventure Kids. If you choose to celebrate your child’s birthday, we will plan a birthday celebration on your child’s birthday at snack time. We require that treats be store bought. We only provide decorations and games. Parents are welcome to send a cake or cupcakes to the birthday celebration.

Behavior Management policies, and procedures:

When behavior problems occur we will together develop a plan to improve your child’s behavior. We will continue to provide positive guidance and help your child gain self-control and take responsibility for his/her own behavior. 

 When “time out” is used, it shall:

(i) Enable the child to regain control of himself/herself and shall keep the child in visual contact with a caregiver;

(ii) Be a last resort technique for a child who is harming another, or in danger of harming himself/herself; and

(iii) Be used infrequently and for very brief periods of time-out using one (1) minute for each year of the child’s age. It shall be used selectively, taking into account the child’s developmental stage and the usefulness of “time out” for the particular child. 

Children in care shall not act as or be employed as staff or be allowed authority over other children.

 The following behavior shall be prohibited

(i) Punishment associated with food, rest or toileting;

(ii) Rough handling of children, including but not limited to hitting, spanking, beating, shaking, pinching, pushing or other measures that could produce physical pain;

(iii) Inappropriate use of language, including but not limited to profanity, name-calling, derogatory or demeaning terminology or screaming related to disciplinary purposes;

(iv) Any form of humiliation including threats of physical punishment;

(v) Any form of emotional maltreatment including rejecting, terrorizing, corrupting, isolating or ignoring a child. Children can be removed from a group, but not isolated.

Behaviors of a child may be ignored, but not the child;

(vi) Any form of confining a child’s movement or restraining a child as a means of punishment; and

(vii) Any form of guidance and/or discipline delivered by any non-staff person.

Expulsion and suspension policy: 

We will work with families to ensure the best actions are chosen to promote the social emotional and behavioral health of children and limit the use of expulsion, suspension and other exclusionary practices. The policy will communicate clearly with a parent any concerns they may have regarding the child's behavior and intervention will be implemented. Examples of interventions are, daily tips and tricks, things tried at home, positive reinforcements. There may also be outside resources that are used like counseling and other professional advice/help. Before we as a program determine whether an expulsion or suspension is appropriate, the program shall collaborate with the parents and engage available community resources to address challenging behaviors. If the behavior continues, your child will be excluded from the program for up to 24-48 hours and possibly terminated from the program.

Policy regarding sick children:

Please keep your child home if your child has a temperature of 101 degrees or higher, chronic cough, sore throat, pinkeye w/drainage, unusual skin rash, diarrhea and/or vomiting. If any of these symptoms occur while your child is in our care, you will be contacted to come for your child. Your child will be isolated until your arrival. Your child will be allowed to re-enter the program if he/she has been free of the above symptoms for more than 24 hours and in some cases a doctor’s statement may be required before your child can return to the center. In the case of being home for 24 hours, you will still be required to pay for that missed day. (see payment policy). If your child is too sick for Outdoor play, he/she is too sick for daycare. We are required by the Health Department to provide the children with a minimum of 1 hour of outdoor play each day. (weather permitting) 

 Any child who cannot participate in a regular child care program due to discomfort, injury or other symptoms of illness may be refused for care by the facility staff.

 A facility serving well children may not admit a child who has any of the illnesses/symptoms of illness specified below:

 A communicable disease, or being a carrier of such, that is listed on the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Reportable Disease and Condition List, Unless:

 They have been declared non-infectious to others by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP); or approval has been given by the local or state department of health; or

 In the case of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV the infected individual has been determined to be of negligible risk to other persons in routine childcare settings by a licensed physician and the facility director.

 Diarrhea, when it is: Due to disease spread by fecal contamination as verified by a licensed physician, PA, or NP; or accompanied by evidence of dehydration or fluid loss, identified by sunken eyes or poor skin elasticity; or accompanied by a history of poor fluid intake or unusual drowsiness; or continued beyond four (4) days unless a physician provides written documentation that it is safe to readmit the child for care.

Severe pain or discomfort;

Two (2) or more episodes of acute vomiting within a period of twenty-four (24) hours;

 Difficult or rapid breathing;

 Yellowish eyes or skin unless due to a non-infectious condition as verified by a licensed physician, PA, or NP;

 Sore throat with a fever over 101 degrees or severe coughing;

 Head lice, until after first treatment;

 Scabies, until treatment is completed;

 Children suspected of being in contagious stages of hepatitis A, chicken pox, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella or diphtheria;

 Skin infection or rash, excluding diaper rash, unless under the care of a licensed physician, PA, or NP, and the licensed healthcare provider has approved in writing their return to child care;

Purulent conjunctivitis;

 Swollen joints or visibly enlarged lymph nodes, unless under the care of a licensed physician, PA, or NP, and the licensed healthcare provider has approved in writing their return to child care;

Elevated oral temperature of 101 degrees or over, unless under the care of a licensed physician, PA, or NP, and the licensed healthcare provider has approved in writing their return to child care;

Blood in urine, unless under the care of a licensed physician, PA, or NP, and the licensed healthcare provider has approved in writing their return to child care;

Mouth sores associated with drooling, unless under the care of a licensed physician, PA, or NP, and the licensed healthcare provider has approved in writing their return to child care;

Other conditions may be determined by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) or provider on an individual basis.

1. The parent shall be notified immediately when a child has symptoms requiring exclusion from care. The child care facility must provide adequate separation and direct supervision of a sick child until he/she can be removed from the facility.

2. If a child or employee becomes seriously or suspiciously ill with a communicable disease during the hours of operation of the facility, he/she shall be separated, and children shall be supervised, from the rest of the children until he/she can be removed from care and/or examined or treated by a licensed physician, PA, or NP and verified to be non-infectious to others.

2. A room or other area that can be used for separation shall be provided at each facility for persons becoming ill or suspected of being ill with a communicable disease, and it shall be equipped with a cot or bed and bedding material that can be easily sanitized.

3. When communicable diseases occur and attendees or other staff have been exposed, all staff members shall be advised and all parents or guardians of exposed children shall be immediately notified by the provider to observe for symptoms; the specific identity of the persons infected with a communicable disease shall not be revealed except to authorized health authorities.

4. Facilities shall report any communicable disease listed on the Wyoming Department of Health Reportable Diseases and Conditions list occurring to the children to the local public health office and to licensing.

5. Facilities shall obtain the current list of reportable diseases and conditions from the office of the State Epidemiologist, Wyoming Department of Health.

** Chronic upper respiratory problems, except common allergies, shall require annual examinations by a physician.

** Deteriorating health conditions shall be brought to the attention of the certifying authority.

Policy regarding sick staff:

Communicable diseases

1. No person with a communicable disease, or being a carrier of such, that is listed on the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Reportable Disease and Condition List shall work in a childcare facility, unless they have been declared non-infectious to others by a licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP); or Approval has been given by the local or State Department of Health; or

2. In the case of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV the infected individual has received bloodborne pathogen training and has been determined to be of negligible risk to other persons during the routine care of children by a licensed physician and the facility director; or

3. In the case of a sexually transmitted disease the infected individual has been determined to be of negligible risk to other persons during the routine care of children by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

 No person shall work in a child care facility while they are experiencing any of the following:

1. Skin infection or rash unless the lesion can be completely covered and drainage contained by an impervious dressing, all other persons are prevented from having contact with the lesion, and the affected person can practice adequate hand hygiene; or the condition is due to a non-infectious condition as verified by a licensed physician, PA, or NP.

2. Jaundice unless due to a non-infectious condition as verified by a licensed physician, PA, or NP.

3. Purulent conjunctivitis 

4. Head lice, until after first treatment.

5. Scabies, until treatment is completed.

6.  No person shall work in a child care facility if exclusion is directed by state or local public health officials

Injury/Accident Prevention guidelines:

If your child becomes injured other than a minor scrape or bruise you will be notified immediately. The incident will be assessed and documented. You will be given a copy of the incident report at pick-up time. In case of an emergency you must supply us with (2) back up contacts. You must be easily reached during the hours your child is in our care.

Do not allow your children to run on the parking lot, hold your child’s hand: children should not be left unattended in the car

Loose comfortable clothes must be worn. Sweatshirts with strings around the hood are not allowed.

Child/Abuse Neglect:

The staff of Playroom Learning Center is required to report to the Local Division of Family Services, as required by laws, any suspicions of child Abuse, sexual or otherwise neglect or endangerment of which they may become aware. 

How do we Negotiate Differences? ( Staff/Parents)

Step1… Reflect on what happened (“I see how upset you are about the situation”)

Step2…Explain (“Here’s what I think”) 

Step3…Reason (I will give you a reason for what I think)

Step4…Understanding (Try to see the conflict from both point of views)

Step5…Negotiate (Begin to look for a solution when both parties are clear about the issues and our differing perspectives (What can we do about this situation?)

Process for orientating child/family to program:

Before your child attends the program, you will be encouraged to visit the program with your child. You and your child will be invited to a mealtime, a daily activity or just to stop by the classroom and meet the teacher and the other children at any time.

Parents must meet with the director, before the child’s first day, to review all required enrollment forms, review/discuss the family Handbook and share your goals for your child.

Parent Conferences/Communication:

Parent conferences are scheduled once a year in person or by telephone. Together you and your child’s teacher will review your child’s progress, needs and set goals for your child.

Others ways that we will communicate with you:

Brief discussions upon arrival 

Daily/weekly reports

Telephone calls during teachers planning time 

Monthly newsletters

Open house events

Emergency Contact/Late Pickup/ Authorized Persons:      

Each child will need an Emergency Contact. This Emergency Contact MUST NOT work or reside outside of Star Valley WY. 

If we are unable to contact the parent to pick up a child by closing our procedure is as follows:

Closing: We will call each parent/family member until we reach a parent/family member or reach the end of the list

5 Minutes After Closing: We will call each Emergency Contact until we reach the Emergency Contact or reach the end of the list

30 Minutes After Closing: If we still have not reached a parent/family member or an Emergency Contact, we will contact authorities as this is a form of child abandonment. 

 Children may not be released to unauthorized persons without prior parent approval and proper identification.

**If there is a canyon closure or you find yourself out of phone service and are unable to contact anyone, you will need to turn around and drive until you are in phone service so you can contact PLC.

Materials that are accessible to you:

Criminal Background Checks of Owners and All staff members Bureau of Child care Licensing Rules

Lesson Plans

Daily Schedules

Information on Parents as teachers and/or Special needs services

Family/Child resources

Referral services

Child care Assistance information (Division of Family Services)

Child developmental record

Medication Policy:

Medications shall be given in child care when the facility has agreed to administer medications and shall adhere to the following:

Staff who administers medication has received the training approved by the Department on administration of medication; and a medication consent form has been completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian and includes:

(A) Name of child and parent or guardian; and

(B) Name of medication and specific instructions for the date and time to be administered and dosage; or

(C) A standing order from a parent, legal guardian or health professional for commonly used nonprescription medication that defines what medication and when a medication should be used.

(D) Prescription medications and pharmaceutical samples prescribed by a physician or licensed health professional and all over the counter medications shall bear the original prescription label or written instructions to include the following information:

(i) Child’s name printed on the container;

(ii) Amount and frequency of dosage; and

(iii) Name of prescribing physician or other health professional, with the exception of over-the-counter medications.

All medications shall be stored per manufacturer’s instructions and:

(i) In a safety lock container;

(ii) In an enclosed space that is inaccessible to children; or

(iii) In a refrigerator separated from food in a sealed plastic container, inaccessible to children.

The facility shall keep a written record of all medication, including over-the-counter medication given to children. This record shall include:

(i) Name of child;

(ii) Name of medication;

(iii) Date and time the medication was administered;

(iv) Amount of medication given; and

(v) Signature or initials of person administering medication.

(e) Notification of medication administration shall be given to the parent or guardian on the day it was administered.

(f) Any deviation from recommended dosage on the label shall be accompanied by a physician’s written instructions.

(g) Medications shall not be used beyond the date of expiration and shall not be stored on premises when no longer needed.

(h) The use of sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications shall not be subject to the requirements of this Section.

(i) The sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications shall be stored in the original container and the manufacturer’s instructions for use shall be followed; and

(ii) A consent form, signed by the parent or legal guardian, which allows the application of sunscreen, insect repellant, essential oils and over the counter topical medications on his/her child and indicates the brands of sunscreen unless supplied by parent for his/her child only.

Please keep in mind that there are great risks associated with administering over the counter medication to children without consulting a physician. We will not administer Fever Reducers! 

Field Trip Policy:

Field trips are scheduled a few times a year if weather permits. Parents are informed in advance of outings and written permission must be obtained before your child can attend the field trip. 

(a) Vehicles used to transport children shall be maintained in safe condition and comply with applicable motor vehicle laws.

(b) Operators of vehicles used to transport children shall have the appropriate type of driver's license and be at least 18 years of age.

(c) The number of persons in a vehicle used to transport children shall not exceed the manufacturer's recommended capacity nor the number of seat belts installed when the vehicle was manufactured.

(d) Each child who is a passenger shall be properly secured in a child safety restraint system or seat belt as required by law. The child safety restraint system shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for child restraint systems.

(e) When children are taken off site, there shall be:

(i) A first aid kit;

(ii) Emergency medical release forms on all children;

(iii) A current and updated attendance record (which documents periodic counts of children to include when getting on and off the mode of transportation);

(iv) Direct staff supervision at all times, with a written plan for supervision maintenance at all times; and

(v) Physical boundaries identified for children.

Children under the age of 3 might be kept at the center depending on the field trip. If a parent wants a younger child to go on a trip where they will be left behind they will be required to come along.   

Scheduled Closings/Holidays: (Very rare)

Power outage in the winter if the building temperature drops below 65 degrees for longer than an hour without a scheduled time from the power company to have the power back on. 

Power outage for longer than 3 hours without a scheduled time from the power company to have the power back on. (it will affect the way we use the bathrooms.)

Inclement Weather (Icy Roads, etc)

Emergency Closings

If we have to leave the building we will be relocating to the near by Library (Alpine) high school (Afton) Etna Elementary School (Etna)

TERMINATION PROCEDURE BY PLC

Weapons: 

The facility shall prohibit firearms or other weapons on the grounds of the facility or program or in any building used by children, except by law enforcement personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations, and as provided in (ii) below;

No explosives of any type shall be allowed.

No weapons shall be allowed on the premises

Brightwheel: 

Families must be enrolled with an active Brightwheel account prior to the first drop off of their child(ren). Families understand that if they do not have a working Brightwheel account they will not be permitted to leave their child(ren) at the facility.

Immunization Records:

Families must provide an up to date copy of their child(ren)'s immunization records or a current religious waiver prior to the first drop off of their child(ren). Families understand that if immunization records or a religious waiver is not provided they will not be permitted to leave their child(ren) at the facility.

Initial Visit:

Families understand that they will meet with the facility Director in person to tour the facility, ask questions, review parent packets, billing procedures, scheduled closures and sick policies before they are permitted to leave their child at the facility.

Contacting:

The PLC staff, admin and owner are unavailable before and after business hours. This includes weekends and scheduled closures. All communication needs to be done via the Brightwheel messaging feature or by the phone numbers listed below. If there is sensitive information needing to be discussed, families have the option to use the ADMIN messaging feature on Brightwheel to contact the owner or administration directly.

Afton Facility 5AM-6PM - 799 County Road 137 Afton WY 83110 (307) 226-0018

Thayne Facility 5AM-6:30PM - 2335 Muddy String Road Thayne WY 83127 (307) 226-0126

Etna Facility 3PM-630PM - 107736 HWY 89 Room #12 Etna WY 83118 (307) 226-0063

Alpine Facility 7AM-6:30PM - 260 River Circle Alpine WY 83128 (307) 226-0118

Contacting DFS: Please feel free to contact them: 

Please feel free to contact the local child care licensor, Kelli Dunne at 307.249.249.5848. Licensed child care complaint and compliance history can be found at findchildcarewy.org or by contacting the local child care licensing official. 

Policies are subject to change.

The Playroom Learning Center LLC, herein called PLC, agrees to provide child care for:

Please respond with name of child(ren), birthday and date that care will begin.

A. FEE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES:

1. Parent(s) agrees to compensate PLC for child care services and preschool at the the rates listed below. Payments will be made at the beginning of each week or monthly on the first day of the month.

Full Day (5-12 hours)

Children (3-12) - $39

Infant (0-2) - $44

Hourly - $7 

After School Program $7 per hour on school days during school year

Yearly Enrollment Fee on the 1st of February - $120

**Parents must pay for ALL days signed up for, even if there is a last minute cancellation. (no matter the reason) This does mean the 24 hour period for sick days as well. In order to guarantee our teachers their hours and retain quality teachers we bill for days signed up for not days attended. If you have a schedule change please update by Friday End of Business  for the upcoming week so you are only billed for days you need.  

2. Late fee:  ($25 accrued each week) care can be denied if payment is not made. 

Payments must be given to the Director or be left with the Director’s Assistant.    

Payments must be made by: cash, card or on-line through the Brightwheel app. 

Childcare Payment authorizations must be received from your child’s caseworker before you can pay the lesser rate. All DFS parents must pay full rates until paperwork is finalized. 

Payments are due on Monday and late on Tuesday. If payment is not received by 7:00 pm on Monday then a $5 daily late fee will be assessed and your child will not be able to return to care until paid in full.

3. PLC shall be entitled to the above fee even if Child is not present at the Child Care Facility on Monday. You agree to pay for all days signed up for at the beginning of each week. If you don’t sign up for a day then you don’t pay for that day. To guarantee a spot for your child please sign up for the days you think you will need when turning in your schedule. We may have room for your child if you didn’t sign up for a day that you ended up needing but it can’t be guaranteed, please call as soon as you know to make arrangements. 

4. PLC will notify Parent(s) of any changes in child care fees or the child care contract 30 days before the new rate or contract goes into effect.

C. TERMINATION PROCEDURE BY PARENT

1. Parent(s) may terminate this agreement at any time by issuing a written termination notice. Parents are responsible for any unpaid child care fees that have accrued up to the termination date.

D. ATTENDANCE OF CHILD

1. The schedule of hours for child care is as follows: Monday – Friday 5:00am-6:30pm.

2. Unless prior arrangements are made, Child shall be dropped off and picked up at the above listed times each day. Parent(s) understand that if Child is not picked up at said time, Parent(s) will immediately tender payment to the teacher left waiting with the Child at the rate of $1.00 per minute past 6:30pm.

3.Emergency Contact/Late Pickup/ Authorized Persons:      

Each child will need an Emergency Contact. This Emergency Contact MUST NOT work or reside outside of Star Valley WY. 

If we are unable to contact the parent to pick up a child by closing our procedure is as follows:

Closing: We will call each parent/family member until we reach a parent/family member or reach the end of the list

5 Minutes After Closing: We will call each Emergency Contact until we reach the Emergency Contact or reach the end of the list

30 Minutes After Closing: If we still have not reached a parent/family member or an Emergency Contact, we will contact authorities as this is a form of child abandonment. 

 Children may not be released to unauthorized persons without prior parent approval and proper identification.

**If there is a canyon closure or you find yourself out of phone service and are unable to contact anyone, you will need to turn around and drive until you are in phone service so you can contact PLC. 

4. Schedules for your child are due by Thursday 12pm for the upcoming week. Please message the Brightwheel parent app with your child’s schedule.

E. ILLNESS PROCEDURE

1. If Child is ill, Child shall not be allowed to attend the Facility and PLC staff shall be notified immediately of Child’s illness. 

2. If Child becomes ill after his/her arrival at the Child Care Facility, Parent(s) agree(s) upon notification to immediately pick up Child.

3. A Child may return to the Child Care Facility following illness as outlined in the PLC Policy Statement, and at the discretion of the PLC director on duty.

4. Parent(s) shall notify PLC staff of the diagnosis and prognosis of any illness suffered by Child.

5. For the sake of the Child and other children at the Facility, all immunizations proper to the Child’s age must be given and kept on file. 

F. HOLIDAY/VACATION PERIOD

1. PLC will not provide child care services on the following holidays: January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and the day following, December 24, 25, 26, 31, Memorial Day & Labor Day. If there ends up being other closures there will be 4 weeks notice. 

2. Parents shall be responsible for arranging alternate child care during the holiday periods defined herein. We may be able to make arrangements for child care if an employee is available, but is not guaranteed.

G. LIABILITY/HOLD HARMLESS

1. Parent(s) agree(s) to be responsible for any damages to the PLC’s real property or to the personal property of another child at the Facility caused by his/her Child. Parent agrees to repair or replace said property promptly. 

2. I understand certain “activities” that my Child may participate in, including daycare, preschool, outside and inside play time, etc., involve risk and possible injury, including but not limited to:

• Exposure to illnesses, viruses, and other medical conditions passed from person to person;

• Sprains, strains, broken bones;

• Fatigue, dehydration, nicks, cuts, bumps, bruises.

I further understand that not each and every potential risk can be listed above but, nonetheless agree to voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify The Playroom Learning Center, LLC and its agents, successors, heirs, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my Child’s participation in activities at PLC. 

I understand that if my Child has a pre-existing medical condition or allergy that is not disclosed to PLC and there is a medical emergency that arises from the non-disclosure I agree to voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify PLC and its agents, successors, heirs, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or rights of action, which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my Child’s participation in activities at PLC.

H. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RELEASE

1. I hereby give permission to PLC permission to publish photos and videos of my Child on the www.adventurekdc.com website and on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/amber.merritt.378. I understand that photos and videos of my child may appear throughout the website, including the front page, sub-pages. I understand that photos/videos of my child may remain on the website even if my child no longer attends PLC as a student.

I. LICENSING INSPECTIONS

1. Licensed child care centers in Wyoming are inspected regularly by the Department of Family Services. This department of the state has the authority to: enter and inspect our facility anytime during hours when children are in care, talk privately to children and/or staff, and to inspect, audit and/or copy child or child care center records. 

J. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. Meals: Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch and Afternoon Snacks are provided when a Child is present at the Facility. Parents are responsible for sending lunch with Child if they have any allergies and/or food sensitivities.

Meals times are as followed: 

Breakfast 8:30

Lunch 11:30

PM snack 2:30

2. Diapers/Clothing: Diapers and wipes are not included in tuition. One complete clean change of clothing must be brought in with the Child each day, or one complete clean change of clothing must be left at the Facility for each Child.

3. Medications: We do not administer medications at PLC. 

4. Other: Parent has read and agrees to the Rules and Responsibilities outlined in the Policy Statement.

K. WAIVER OF BREACH _

Any waiver granted by the PLC of any of the terms of this agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver for that or any other term of this agreement.

L. MODIFICATION _

Any modification of this agreement shall be in writing.

Child(ren) name(s) & Birthday(s)

Which facility are you wanting to enroll in?

Address

My family receives subsidized child care

(fees will change based on assistance amount)

Legal Guardian's Name(s)

Legal Guardian's Phone Number(s)

Legal Guardian's Email Address(es)

Legal Guardian's Employer, Address & Phone number

Medical Information

PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENTS  

Physician Name & Phone number

Dentist Name & Phone Number

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency contacts must reside in Star Valley WY and must not work outside of Star Valley WY

Emergency Contact Name, Phone number & address

Approved Pickup Persons (Photo ID will be required)

If a sudden illness or other serious medical emergency should occur and I cannot be reached, my digital signature below authorizes the person in charge to call my child's physician or dentist, take my child to the nearest emergency medical facility or call 911 for an ambulance to transport my child.

Is there anyone who CANNOT pick up the child/children from PLC? (if possible please provide any court documents backing this up.)

Health Information

List any frequent illnesses and/or hospitalizations: (ear infections, strep throat, seizures, etc.)

List any known allergies

Is there any pertinent social information that we should know about?

Topical Permission

I give permission for The Playroom Learning Center to use the following if no please specify:

Over the counter lotion for dry skin, whatever brand they have on hand.

Over the counter diaper rash cream, whatever brand they have on hand (diapered kids only).

Sunscreen, whatever brand they have on hand.

Authorization of Medical Treatment

In the event of an emergency, please indicate the name and phone number where an authorized adult or you can be reached

Address of Authorized Person(s) 

I, Legal Guardian, hereby give permission to obtain medical or surgical care from a health care facility, physicians or dentists for my child should the need arise. It is understood that a conscientious effort will be made to locate me before action will be taken. If this is not possible, treatment as deemed necessary by physicians/dentists may be taken. I further consent to transportation of the above named child to the nearest or most appropriate medical facility.

Medical Insurance Company name & address

Medical Insurance Company Policy Holder

Medical Insurance Company Policy Number

I authorize the hospital and attending physicians to submit claims to the above named company and hereby assign benefits directly to this company. I understand that I am financially responsible to providers of service for charges not covered by any insurance payments.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement 

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

 To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002- 508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

 1. mail: 

U.S. Department of Agriculture

 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 

1400 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 

2. fax: 

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

 3. email: 

program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider