Parents Want To Know FAQ

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There are so many childcare programs to choose from. Parents frequently ask questions about how our childcare benefits the needs of their families. So why choose this one?  We answer your most important FAQ's.

Parents find my home to be comfortable, well, organized, and clean.  We are not your average in-home daycare.  The majority of the house is designed as a learning environment for children to experience daily life in a PRESCHOOL!

Convenience - We understand that parents are very busy and always on the go. We provide everything needed. Your tuition covers the cost of diapers, wipes, food, learning materials, funds for field trips and so much more.   We are centrally located in Lee's Summit just minutes from major highways 470, 291, 350, 50, and I-435. Parents have a timely commute between home, preschool, work, and or school.

Professionalism - This may be a home daycare but it's run like a center. It's a lot of work but our daycare families deserve to have childcare at a higher level of quality.  

Quality - Regulations allow us to have a certain number of children present at one time. We like to keep the group balanced so that everyone gets the love and attention needed. We're not concerned with filling all available slots

We understand that today's working-class parents are busy balancing the everyday task of raising a family, developing careers, and staying healthy. Parents make informed decisions on the well - being of their children's lives and take pride in doing so. We share the same values and want to provide a way to help simplify these important tasks. 

Parents who have children enrolled in our program enjoy:

• 5 Days of Vacation Credits per year
• NO-PAY for holidays
• NO-PAY for Snow Days 
• Not having to provide any school supplies
• Not having to worry about having enough diapers and wipes at preschool
• Not having to pay extra costs such as annual material fees, field trip fees, or registration fees.
• Routine payment dates that keep us all on track
• Many convenient ways to pay tuition: Cash, check, bank or credit card
• Referral Credits
• We provide birthday parties so children can get a chance to celebrate with their friends so parents won't have to provide anything for the party.
• Private Social Media groups to share pictures and videos of the children during the day
• Monthly Newsletters delivered right to email or text to keep parents informed
• So much more!

the #1 Are parents allowed to drop in unannounced to visit with their children while in preschool.

Answer
Yes. 

#2 When are payments due?

Answer
Every Friday by or before 6:00 pm. This is a PREPAYMENT that is credited towards the following business week. This is done so that all items, (ie. food, cleaning supplies, toys, etc.) needed are purchased during the weekend with that payment given on Friday. This assures that all items are available Monday morning. Payment after 6:00 pm is subject to a late payment fee.  There are many ways to make each payment. We have an app, online sites, card readers, we also accept checks, cash, or money orders here at the preschool.

#3 Are there other fees other than the weekly service payment?

Answer Yes. There are additional fees such as late payment fees and late pick fees.

#4 Are parents expected to pay for days the preschool is closed or when children are absent?

Answer Yes. 
Each account is given 5 days per year to use for vacation credits. Vacations days are allowed with full credit. Full credit is given for snow days. There is no credit given when children are absent unless a vacation day is being used.  10 days of holiday credits are given every year. The 10 days are deducted from the annual total cost. The credit is reflected in the weekly tuition.  Parents have many convenient options to pay which include online and mobile apps.

Click HERE to view our Attendance Policy.

#5 Do you care for sick children?

Answer Yes, depending on the severity of the illness.  We care for children with mild, non-contagious illness, and as long as they are comfortable.  We are taking strict safety precautions to reduce the risk of anyone being exposed to any contagious illness such as the Corona Virus or COVID-19.

Click HERE to view our Sick Policy.

#6 Do you have a backup provider for days you aren't able to care for children?

Answer Yes
Our assistant teacher MAY BE  available to cover me at times. Parents will need to secure a backup provider in case our preschool is closed. My husband is my current registered assistant for emergencies. My daughter is my part-time assistant.  She is currently enrolled in college.  In some cases, she may be available to stay with the children.  Either way, I plan to inform parents a month in advance before taking a day off.  

#7 Are there any pets in the home?

Answer
We currently do not have any pets. We may consider having a child-friendly dog someday. We understand that while having pets can cause a concern to most parents, we take special safety precautions such as not allowing children to be left alone with the pet. We do plan to get a fish and a hamster for the classroom to help teach responsibility. If we get a new pet, parents will be informed as soon as possible. 

#8 Do you administer any medication to children while they are at preschool?

Answer
Yes. Only when parents fill out a medication form.

#9 What form of payment is accepted?

Answer
Cash, checks, or money orders.  Credit/bank/debit cards payments There is a penalty for checks returned as NSF. 

#10 Do you offer part-time childcare rates?

Answer

No.

Children are allowed to be present for any amount of time up to 50 hours per week. Childcare tuition is not reduced for less time rendered.

#11 Do you accept children with state subsidies?

Answer 

Yes.  

DFS does not cover the entire amount of what we charge. Parents are expected to pay the enrollment deposit, the weekly sliding fee, and the weekly co-payment.  The childThe parents are expected to pay the full price until the 1st payment is made.

#12 Do you offer sibling discounts?

Answer

No.

Families of multiple children are welcome.  We are limited to the number of children we have enrolled. We are unable to make up the difference in income once this discount is offered and it is not fair to the parents of one child in care to pay more. 

#13 Do you take children on outings.

Answer

Yes.

We try to get out more so when I have a group that is ready to go to places like the park, out to eat, the library, or on field trips like to the zoo. Children must be able to stay close to me, listen to my instructions when I explain what we are doing, and behave appropriately. We normally don't go anywhere during the cold winter months. Parents are informed of every field trip and are asked to join us. There may be times when I don't have an assistant to stay with the children while I go on appointments such as the dentist. I may take them all with me.

I've never had a problem with our preschoolers while out. They are well trained and enjoy the many compliments from the people we pass by. 

#14 Do you take Paid - Provider Vacations

Answer

Yes.

I take may take up 15 days of paid vacations each year. Each January I pass out a calendar that shows my planned days off. I've been working this business for almost 20 years and I need occasional days off to prevent burn-out. I treat my job just as everyone else should who works over 40 hours a week for over 15 years.  I plan to have an assistant avaliable to cover additional personal vacations so the preschool can remain open. Without an assistant available, I have to close during my vacations. 

# 15 Do you care for children in the evenings, overnight, or weekends?

Answer

No 

I have other businesses that I work on some evenings and weekends. I am also busy with other obligations that take place after business hours.

For parents just needing a date night or just a time to themselves, we may have Parents' Night Out once a month. This care takes place on a Saturday evening. It is offered for children who are already enrolled,   

#16 Do you care for infants and or toddlers?

Answer 

No. 

At this time we only care for children between the ages of 2 years old to 5 years old.  

Most childcare programs that offer a mixed age group separate classrooms by ages or they don't offer a planned curriculum. The infant rooms consist of children aged 6 weeks to 12 months. The toddler rooms are for those who are 13 months to 35 months. Potty trained children are in preschool classes. This is done for many reasons. Infants need calm environments. Too much stimulation from older children can cause serious developmental issues for them later on. Each group needs developmental toys and furniture placed in each setting. It becomes a challenge to care for infants and toddlers while being expected to work with older children with academic skills. 

#17 Do you offer part-time care for those children who attend half - day preschool offered through the school district?

Answer

No.

We offer a 5 - day - full-day preschool program here. We focus on all subjects needed for a transition into Kindergarten. I am unable to walk children to their bus nor meet them at the bus stop at drop-off. The district has 4 different sites in which their preschool program is held. The site each child attends is determined by the pick-up address and the developmental need of the child. This may change with each year. The program is only 3 & 1/2 hours for only 4 days each week. It may be a morning session or evening session depending on the site assigned to the child. The preparation for getting the child to and from the bus cuts into much of our time which isn't fair to our children who are present all day. The remaining hours' children will still be present here at my daycare still is considered full time. 

For more information contact Great Beginnings - Head Start  816-986-2460

Lee's Summit School District Transportation  816 - 986 - 2400

#18 Do you care for children with special needs?

Answer 

Depends on the level of need. 

 I am limited in my knowledge and training of caring for special needs children. My educational background doesn't focus on special education. I specialize in infant to preschool development.  I have cared for very few children with Asperger's, ADHD, and Autism. Our facility is not equipped for children with physical impairments.  Children may require specialized care that we aren't able to provide. I don't feel that I have the qualifications needed to provide the best care for exceptional children. We reserve the right to deny enrollment after making an individualized assessment (evaluation) of a child with special needs. If we find that any reasonable accommodations to include the child is too expensive for the daycare known as an "undue burden" or if the child's condition poses a "direct threat" to self or others, we will reserve our right to deny care. 

#19 Do you care for older siblings?

Answer

No

Our current setup is only geared for children  preschool aged. School aged children need activities, space and resources to keep them busy and interested. They also need staff available to assist them with school studies.  We place our focus all towards preparing young children to enter kindergarten.

#20 Do you care for children who are NOT fully potty trained?

Answer

Yes

We are a preschool program that focuses on preparing children for Kindergarten. Our daily routine mimics that of a setting where children have the independent capabilities to manage bathroom self-care skills. We are able to train nomore than two children at a time. Our space is very limited. We generally train children who are between the age of 2 & 1/2  to 3 & 1/2 years old. Children who are older may need speciallized care outside of our program. We use a potty training system called Potty Train University. It is a stressless concept of how to train children with encouragement, patience, and focus on the positive.  Our preschoolers are expected to be FULLY potty trained before turning 3 and a half years old. 

To find out more check out our Potty Training guide at https://rightathomepreschool.com/potty-training. 

Policies may be subject to change. Policies may be different depending on care status. Please call for detailed information.  

Call or text if you have any other questions. 

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