Child care policy

Child Care Policy

We believe it is very important for children to explore the world around them, to be given opportunities to make decisions and to encourage them to make choices.

All children are learners and have a natural curiosity about things, as well as a wealth of already discovered skills from home. We find the best way to assist and enhance this knowledge is to recognise all children as individuals and understand that each child learns in a different way.

At Bright Star we provide a safe and stimulating environment in which children feel happy and secure. By providing support, encouragement and praise, we help children to make sense of real life situations, develop awareness of themselves and create positive attitudes towards others.

We have a secure garden with an ample selection of outdoor toys and equipment to keep us busy all day. We also spend lots of time on outings to the park, country parks, library visits and museums.

Bright Star positively encourages parents to participate in voicing their opinions and suggestions. On-going evaluation ensures effective development of the service. We will ask you to complete evaluation forms periodically which will help shape and develop our services for your children.

Sickness Policy

If your child is sick or unwell it is best for them to remain at home with a main carer i.e. parent or guardian.

If your child is sick or unwell, Bright Star Childminding should be notified as soon as possible and should be kept updated with progress – i.e. outcomes at GPs, nurse appointment or whether they are well enough to return to the childcare setting.

Children who have diarrhoea and sickness should not return to the childcare setting until 48 hours after the last bout.

Our setting cannot undertake the care of sick children; this may cause cross infection to staff and other children. Please see our infections policy and medication policy.

If your child is unwell or not attending our settings for any reason. Please let us know as soon as possible. It is essential that you let us know this information to avoid any confusion.

Should your child become ill whilst in our care, we will contact you (the next of kin) to collect your child as soon as possible.

Holidays

It would be appreciated if you could give Irene some notice of your intended holiday. Please note that there is no reduction in fees for parent holidays taken – we have a fees policy which outlines this further.

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