A2Z Daycare Facility

Rules And Guidelines For Parents

  1. It is the responsibility of the parents to educate their children about appropriate behaviour when in the A2Z Daycare Facility.
  2. While in the A2Z Daycare Facility, children must respect and listen to the A2Z Daycare Facility teachers and staff.
  3. This applies to staying within A2Z Daycare Facility premises, participating in activities, respectful behaviour and interacting with other kids and A2Z Daycare Facility staff.
  4. It is the responsibility of the A2Z Daycare Facility staff to ensure that children do not pose a danger to themselves or to others in the facility.
  5. A2Z Daycare Facility staff are not allowed to use corporal punishment in the A2Z Daycare Facility/li>
  6. Most issues will be dealt with affection and/or redirection to other activities and time out is the only punishment in practice.
  7. The A2Z Daycare Facility’s working hours are 08:00 am to 08:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. We request parents kindly pick up kids within the closing time.
  8. Please discourage children from carrying personal items such as toys or books to A2Z Daycare Facility. Loss of such toys is not the responsibility of A2Z Daycare Facility and it would also create chaos within the A2Z Daycare Facility premises.
  9. A2Z Daycare Facility welcomes parent participation in the activities and operations of the centre. Interested parents should kindly direct ideas, queries or complaints to the A2Z Daycare Facility coordinator in person.
  10. Birthday parties may be celebrated in the A2Z Daycare Facility, but we request that the parents provide simple, healthy snacks along with cake and juice. Please provide plates, spoons, glasses, napkins and candles.
  11. At the birthday parties, only four adults are allowed, i.e. parents and grandparents. We strictly do not allow friends/ colleagues /relatives /cousins of parents or kids to attend the party.
  12. In order to foster a comfortable and safe environment for all children, A2Z Daycare Facility staff encourage daily routines for activities, meals and sleep schedules.
  13. Parents are not allowed to give personal gifts or money to the staff or children.
  14. As a part of daily/ weekly activities kids are sometimes taken for nature walks with adult supervision.
  15. Other than parents if any other relative/grandparents/colleagues/friends arrive to pick kid(s) from A2Z Daycare Facility, we request parents to send us the details of the person [name, photo and a valid ID card] in advance preferably a day before [in known situations].
  16. All parents are required to give in writing about any dietary restrictions, allergic reactions or any sensitive health issues which have to be monitored carefully.Instructions made orally to staff cannot be held as a violation of instructions given by parents. In the absence of written instructions, the staff will assume that there are no restrictions for the child.
  17. Parents are not allowed to bring their kid(s) to the crèche immediately after vaccination. Kids may come to crèche after one day after the vaccination time.
  18. Parents are requested to provide food and snacks for their children, but please do not send junk food and chocolates that are unhealthy and likely to create conflicts.
  19. A2Z Daycare Facility has a water filter that provides clean drinking water for the children. However parents should provide drinking water bottles, milk [pre boiled] and lunch. Feeding bottles, water bottles should be sterilized at home. The number of bottles should match the number of feeds.
  20. A2Z Daycare Facility has a stock of forks and spoons that may be provided to children upon request. Caregivers will undertake to feed babies and toddlers with a clean spoon. However, they will encourage the toddler to eat independently.
  21. Parents may not request A2Z Daycare Facility staff to make arrangements for food for their children or accompany the child to the shop nearby. On rare and unavoidable occasions (e.g. in case of food spillage or spoilage), a staff member may make alternative arrangements in consultation with parents.
  22. Dress your child in simple, comfortable, weather appropriate clothes and footwear that are easy to wear. Avoid putting expensive jewellery or party clothing on children. Loss or damage to such items is not the responsibility of A2Z Daycare Facility staff.
  23. For infants, please provide adequate number of diapers preferably 5 diapers per day per child, baby wipes and bibs, including spares. If the diapers are used only during sleep hours/play time then parents should provide 2 diapers at least per child each dayand we request parents to cooperate with caregivers.
  24. For health reasons, hygiene matters must be routinely followed for all children equally by the staff. For instance: [a] usage and disposal of diapers [b]change of clothes [c]sending used clothes back [d]washing and antiseptic use.
  25. Children suffering from infectious diseases like chickenpox or conjunctivitis, viral fevers or colds, stomach bugs should not be sent to A2Z Daycare Facility. If A2Z Daycare Facility staff suspect that a child is suffering from an infectious disease, they will immediately inform the parent, who should then take charge of their children. Such children should not be sent to A2Z Daycare Facility unless they have been symptom free for at least 48 hours.
  26. When the child resumes A2Z Daycare Facility after recovery from certain contagious ailments like chickenpox, HFM virus, Dengue etc should get a Doctor’s certificate stating that the child can be admitted from the mentioned date by a qualified doctor.
  27. If a child develops fever during the day, parents will be informed and the child will be given a dose of paracetamol if acceptable to the parents. The parents must picktheir kids within an hour of intimation.
  28. If a child has any cuts or bruises first aid will be given & parents will be informed by the A2Z Daycare Facility teachers or staff members.
  29. In case of more serious problems the children will be taken to see the nearby doctor with the permission of parents.
  30. Although A2Z Daycare Facility staff will pack together the belongings of each child at the end of the day, it is also the responsibility of parents to make sure that they are packed but in case of missing items please inform the staff as soon as possible.
  31. Parents should make available the emergency contact numbers of both parents & guardians.
  32. A2Z Daycare Facility staff may receive the child at the gate at a pre-arranged time. Any changes in the schedule should be brought to the attention of the staff well in advance. A2Z Daycare Facility staff will not leave campus premises to receive any children.
  33. Parents may not harass Crèche Coordinator/teachers/care givers. All concerns must be communicated professionally with non-abusive words. All major issues must be communicated in writing.
  34. A2Z Daycare Facility will arrange parent’s meeting once a month to address issues relating to the Daycare facilities.
  35. Ultimate decisions in matters of policy and rules and regulations will lie with the Child Care Committee and administration.
  36. Under no circumstances may the parents order or abuse the A2Z Daycare Facility staff.