PRE-TRIAL PERIOD All families, as well as Braxton Babies, are entitled to a 2-week trial period, by which we can ensure that the arrangement is for the best of both parties. If you choose to have this option, prepayment at no discount is required for the 2-week term.
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DEPOSIT/ADMISSION FEE All families are required to deposit $50 per child at the time of registration and on the annual renewal of said contract. This is a non-refundable deposit. All referrals are subject to a $25 client refund.
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CONTRACTS
All families are required to complete a registration contract. This contract includes all the terms & rates agreed to at admission time, as well as the agreed to increases/decreases in rate as the contract rolls with the said child’s age. You have the option of not signing a long-term agreement, however your child’s space with Braxton Babies WILL NOT be held and we will continue to advertise for the space. In the event we obtain a contracted client for that space, your ability to attend Braxton Babies will terminate at the time their contract begins. Conversely, you may sign a 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, or 12-month contract… by which Braxton Babies will hold your space for that full duration of time, will not increase your rates for that period, and will provide you with a prepayment discount opportunity if you choose to pay in monthly increments by the first day of service for each said month. Please note, however, that Braxton Babies will begin to advertise for your space within the 30-days prior to your contract ending. If you intend on continuing service with Braxton Babies, your next contract must be signed within the final two-weeks of your current agreement. Age appropriate rates will be considered with the new contract signing.
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TERMINATION All families, as well as Braxton Babies, are entitled to termination of said agreement with a 2-week advanced notice in writing. Child is not required to attend Braxton Babies during this period, yet full prepayment at current rate (no discount) is required. The same policy is held for alterations in schedule... if part-time is now needed, yet full-time was contracted, you must provide a two-week notice of the change and will be required to make payment on the original contract amount for that period.
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HOLIDAYS/TIME-OFF Braxton Babies will do our very best of informing families of the need for time-off; all national and religious holidays are subject to this potential (10-paid). Sick children, unless contagious, will not cause us to close shop; rather we will isolate sick children if necessary & contact parents when appropriate for early pick-up. All Full-time families are allotted 12 sick days; one per month; without pay. Conversely, Braxton Babies will take all religious holiday's and neighboring days off > New Years Eve & Day, Memorial Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday, Christmas Eve & Day.
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MEALS/SNACKS/SUPPLIES All infants & toddlers must have 2 bottles/cups for juice/milk, provided by the parents, intended to stay @ Braxton Babies during your child's term with us. All non-toilet trained children must have 1 package wipes and 1 package diapers provided by the parents each week (no less than 4 diapers per day). We will provide your child with AM milk/cereal, mid-morning snack, a healthy lunch with no less than 3 food groups represented, a mid-afternoon snack & and early-evening beverage if necessary. All infants must have their jarred foods provided by the parents until they reach the age of finger foods (not less than 1 year of age). We kindly ask you to present your child with appropriate attire for the day, as well as to provide one additional outfit with your child in the case of soiled clothing. During all seasons, except for summer, socks & shoes must be provided - even for infants. Appropriate attire for the weather is requested so that we can enjoy the outdoors as often as possible. We will not require children fighting colds/viruses to endure the outdoors if so requested by the parents.
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SCHEDULES We provide a structured environment for all children, yet considering our clientele (the children) all schedules are subject to adjustment as necessary. Weekly record sheets will be provided on all children to ensure the parents are fully informed of eating habits, diaper changes, their child's daily mood, and learning progress.
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SPECIAL SERVICES Everyday we will have ‘group circle’ in the morning and ‘creative learning’ in the afternoon, this will allow for basic coaching in: tumbling, dance & gymnastics; structured learning on colors, shapes, & numbers; arts & crafts. We do our best to complete one craft/project per week. We concentrate on at least one new song per month.
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