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Beams Lil Bits

Phone: 828-719-8757

E-mail:

[email protected]

Leanna Beam

266 Will Cook Rd

Boone, NC 28607

A loving home environment

for your Lil' Bit

Welcome to Beams Lil Bits!

I wanted to take a moment to explain who I am and why I want to offer in home child

care.

My name is Leanna Beam.

I believe that it is important for children to have a loving home atmosphere as much

as possible. It is my mission to, with the cooperation of the parents, provide children

with a safe and loving environment where they feel free to express themselves, ex-

plore and learn. I am offering a safe home environment with age appropriate toys,

games, and play. I believe that children learn best at this age through play and re-

sponsive relationships with caregivers and other children.

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Beams Lil Bits will care for ages 0 thru 12. The environment is currently directed towards children

ages 0 thru 4. Activities will be arranged for afterschool and snow day care as needed including home-

work supervision, arts and crafts, basic cooking and baking lessons, and play. Most children in these

cases find playing with the younger children entertaining and I will not be separating them unless nec-

essary.

Hourly, Daily, and Weekly scheduling is available.

All Drop Offs and Pick Ups should be arranged at least 3 days in advance with the exception of snow

day care (please see snow day care page for these arrangements).

Common Pick Up and Drop Off hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Evening care and overnight care are arranged on case by case basis. This can include babysitting if you

are enrolled in day care for special occasions.

Weekend care is arranged on case by case basis.

If care is needed on Sunday mornings it is understood the child will accompany the Beam family to St.

Elizabeth Catholic Church for 11:00 am service from the months of October to April and to The

Church of the Epiphany in Blowing Rock for 9:30 am service from the months of May to September.

Absences

If your child is not going to be attending a prearranged care time please notify me before your ar-

ranged drop off time. Notification is also expected if you are going to be more than 15 minutes tardy.

Termination

Termination of care is the right of both the parent and Beams Lil Bits providing a 2 week written no-

tice is given.

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Beams Lil Bits Hours of Operation

Beams Lil Bits focus is giving you the option for at home style care that focuses on convenience and

accommodating people who work odd hours. This being said we are still family focused and therefore

will have to close.

Holidays and Vacations that Beams Lil Bits will be closed:

Thanksgiving, the Wednesday before and Friday following.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

We will be open for most school vacation days, and teacher work days.

Emergency/ Substitute Care:

I will provide an assistant who will be available to care for children in my home if I need to be absent. I

will inform parents in advance if she will be filling in and you will have the option to find substitute

care for your child.

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Meals

Beams Lil Bits will provide balanced meal plans weekly. Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, and Dinner are

available; these will be primarily homemade meals. Parents may also provide food for their child as

long as written instructions are provided for prep and storage.

If your child has any food allergies aversions, or special dietary needs these need to be clearly stated.

If you are breastfeeding your child, accommodations will be made to meet any scheduling and feeding

needs. A quiet space is available for feeding.

Supplies

Parents are responsible for supplying the following:

Diapers, wipes, and creams

If cloth diapers are used a container for soiled diapers to be taken home daily

A spare set of clothing and if possible a second pair of shoes

A blanket, comfy, stuffed animal or the like labeled for the child at quiet time.

Any special diet food that your child requires.

Emergency Procedures.

Fire drills are conducted monthly. If there is an emergency and evacuation takes place we will proceed

to Boone Tot Lot (Complex Dr, Boone, North Carolina 28607) during daylight hours and parents will

be notified for pick up.

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Illness

It is Beams Lil Bits policy to provide safe care as conveniently as possible. That being said we do have

to try to prevent illness from spreading. If your child has the following conditions we ask that you keep

your child at home:

Vomiting (2 or more times in 24 hours)

Diarrhea (3 or more watery stools in 24 hours)

A rash

Eye infections including pink eye

Any Communicable-Disease

Please contact us and inform us of your childs illness so we can be on the alert for symptoms in other

children.

Medications

Beams Lil Bits will not provide any medication. Parents are permitted to bring in labeled bottles with

written instructions on administration. Prescription medications must include the original prescrip-

tion label.

We will not administer any medications, creams, or sunscreen without written consent from a parent.

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Behavior Guidance

Beams Lil Bits goal is to provide a loving home like environment in order to allow a child to develop

in self-control, confidence, and awareness of others. To maintain this environment and to prevent inju-

ry or disruption to others we use the following steps to guide behavior:

Reinforcing appropriate behavior

Close observation to prevent any difficulties

Establishing eye contact and getting on the same level with children when needing to intervene or

get someones attention.

Offering choices and when age appropriate discussing the benefits and consequences of each

choice.

Re-directing

If necessary a child will be removed from a situation to allow them calm down. Time-outs are not

considered punishment but more a means to allow a child to learn how to maintain control.

* Time-out will be explained to a child before it is implemented. * Time-out location is located with in the play area, removed from the current activity but still fully

supervised

* Any child in time-out will be able to determine when they are comfortable returning to the activity

after they have established self-control.

* Established times for a time-out period will be no more than one minute per year of age (example a

two year old child in time out will not exceed two minutes)

* Appropriate behavior will be praised following time-out

I do not practice or allow any of the following behaviors:

Corporal punishment including but not limited to hitting, shaking, spanking, or shoving.

Harsh, belittling, or degrading treatment

Confinement, unsupervised separation, or physical restraint

Depriving children of meals, snacks, rest or necessary use of the toilet as punishment

Any bullying behavior from adults, or children

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Tuition and Fees

Hourly Rates First

Child

Second

Child

Third + Child

Hourly (Basic Drop $5 $3 $2

Four Hours a Day $15 $9 $6

Six Hours a Day $20 $15 $10

Eight Hours a Day $30 $20 $14

Additional hours $3 $2 $1

Weekly Rates First

Child

Second

Child

Third + Child

Four Hours a Day $60 $36 $25

Six Hours a Day $100 $60 $35

Eight Hours a Day $120 $80 $45

Additional hours $3 $2 $1

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition is due at the beginning of the week. Additional hours and Basic Drop Off will be billed at the

end of the week.

Deposit

A 1 week deposit equal to your tuition is due prior to your childs first day of care. This deposit will be

refunded if 2 weeks written notice is given before withdrawal of your child, or at the end of our con-

tract.

Late Fees

A $10 dollar late fee will be assessed for any late payment after five (5) days. If for any reason your are

going to be late in payment please contact me. I will try to work with you.

Methods of Payment

Payments for tuition are accepted in cash or personal check.

A service fee of $25 dollars will be assessed for any returned check. In the event that 3 or more

checks are returned, you will be asked to make all future tuition payment in cash only.

It is my goal to be as accommodating as possible. Please come to me if there are any problems with

your tuition payment and fees.

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CHILDS NAME ________________________ GENDER ______ BIRTHDAY ___________

HOME ADDRESS____________________________HOME PHONE___________________

Basic Information

MOTHER/GUARDIANS NAME ______________________________________________

HOME PHONE _______________________CELL PHONE__________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________

EMPLOYER________________________________HOURS FROM_________TO________

BUSINESS PHONE__________________________________________________________

FATHER/GUARDIANS NAME________________________________________________

HOME PHONE _______________________CELL PHONE__________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________

EMPLOYER________________________________HOURS FROM_________TO________

BUSINESS PHONE__________________________________________________________

CHILDS FIRST DAY OF CARE_________________________________________________

Please write any special instructions on the back of this page.

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CHILD INTRODUCTION FORM

Please help me get to know your child. What are his/her routines, likes, dislikes etc.

Eating ___________________________________________________________________________

Sleeping _________________________________________________________________________

Toileting _________________________________________________________________________

Daily Activities ____________________________________________________________________

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Fears ___________________________________________________________________________

Likes ____________________________________________________________________________

Dislikes __________________________________________________________________________

Habits ___________________________________________________________________________

Favorites _________________________________________________________________________

Tell me a little about where your child is developmentally

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What other information should I know/be aware of to care for your child as an individual? Events at home often influ-

ence your child's behavior. I am better able to help your child when you inform me of situations and/or events that

might influence his/her overall behavior such as:

Knowing about these transitional times allows me to give special attention, understanding, and care. The information

you give me will remain confidential. Has anything happened recently in your childs life that might have an effect on

her/him?

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MEDICAL RECORD

Name of Child: _________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________

Mothers Name___________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number _______________________ Work Phone Number______________________

Fathers Name____________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number _______________________ Work Phone Number______________________

Physicians Name_________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number ________________________________

Insurance Information ____________________________________________________________

Childs Medical Record Number __________________________________________

Special Information:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

__ ____________________________________________________________________________

Chronic Illnesses Allergies Current Medications

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONSENT FORM

Leanna Beam and Beams Lil Bits has my permission to obtain emergency medical treatment for my

child when I cannot be reached or if a delay in reaching my child would be dangerous for him/her.

My insurance provider is _______________________________________________________

My childs medical record number is _____________________________________________

Preferred hospital/treatment center ______________________________________________

My child is taking the following medications

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

My child has the following allergies

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

I understand that I assume all financial responsibility for any treatment or injuries sustained

by my child while he/she is in child care.

__________________________________ _________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS AND

PERMISSION TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Relationship ___________________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________ Work Phone ____________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Relationship ___________________________________________________________


Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Relationship ___________________________________________________________


Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Relationship ___________________________________________________________


Name ________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

Relationship ___________________________________________________________


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FIELD TRIP PERMISSION FORM

.

I give my permission for my child, _____________________________________, to leave

Beams Lil Bits for supervised trips via car to special places such as:

the Public Library the Greenway

the Park Tot Lot Tweetsie Railroad

the Parkway Museums

Restrictions on such trips for my child include:

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All field trips including trips to Boone Tot Lot will be prearranged

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POOLTRIP PERMISSION FORM

I give my permission for my child, _____________________________________, to leave

Beams Lil Bits for supervised trips via car to Watauga Swim Complex.

My childs swim competency is: _________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Restrictions on such trips for my child include:

_____________________________________________________________________

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These trips will be prearranged and a certified life guard will be a supervisor on all of these trips.

We can supply information on one on one swim lessons for ages 6 months and older.

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INCIDENT AND INJURY REPORT

Name of child _______________________________ Date of injury ______________

Time of injury ________________________________________________________

Injury description ______________________________________________________

Action taken _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Name of parent/guardian notified _________________________________________

Person(s) who observed the accident ______________________________________

General comments ____________________________________________________

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AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION

Date________________________________

Childs Name _______________________________________

Beams Lil Bits has my permission to administer the following prescription medications to my child.

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

Dosage instructions __________________________________________________________

Beams Lil Bits has my permission to administer the following over the counter medications to my

child.

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

Dosage instructions __________________________________________________________

Beams Lil Bits has my permission to apply the following creams, lotions or ointments on my child.

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

Application instructions _______________________________________________________

Beams Lil Bits has my permission to apply the following sunscreen or sun block on my child.

_________________________ ______________________ ______________________

Application instructions _______________________________________________________

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