First Day Checklist

Welcome to Almost Home Daycare!

Thank you for choosing Almost Home Daycare. I am so excited to welcome your family to daycare.

Upon choosing Full Time care for your child, you should receive a Welcome email from me. In that email are enrollment forms, a contract and a first day checklist. The signed contract and your deposit (or enrollment fee if you choose that option) should be delivered promptly to retain your spot. It must be received within 48 hours of confirming your child's spot. I will re open the spot to next in line if I do not receive these within the 48 hours. No exceptions as infant spots are very rare and are usually filled very quickly.

*For Morning Playgroup and After School Care, please disregard the above.

Please ensure the following is completed and delivered by first day of daycare:

Enrollment forms
A copy of your child's Birth Certificate
2 weeks fees deposit(or enrollment fee- see below) and your signed contract with your preferred hours and preferred payment schedule (Due within 48 hours of enrollment in the form of cash or check (made payable to Siobhan Richards) or Venmo. The contract should be hand delivered if you are paying via cash/check or emailed in if you choose to pay your deposit via Venmo. Deposit is only required for FULL TIME CARE.
**I understand that paying a deposit may be difficult during these trying economic times. As an alternative, you can choose to pay a $100 enrollment fee and pay your tuition biweekly in advance. Please contact me to confirm your choice.
Set up your payment account 2 weeks prior to your start date. You will be invoiced via an auto payment system each week. Look for emails from Parachute to set up your account. Let me know if you would prefer weekly or biweekly invoicing by indicating this on your contract. Morning Playgroup and After School Care is paid weekly in advance by Monday Mornings.
A copy of your child's health and immunization records is submitted. The most recent copy should be sent as soon as it is updated with additional vaccinations. Vaccinations are required per my personal rights and preferences for my home and family. No exceptions. The health records should state your child has been tested or is exempt from TB and Lead testing.
A copy of your child's health insurance card. Both sides copied.
Your child's necessary supplies all clearly labeled. (See supplies page if you are unsure)
Monthly supplies if the beginning of the month. (Full Time care only)These items need not be labeled as they are shared
Please THOROUGHLY read the daycare handbook to avoid any misunderstandings. If at anytime something is not clear, please ask. The handbook is readily available on the website at anytime.

I will not and cannot accept your child/children into my care if any of the above is missing.

You are encouraged to visit the website weekly and read the NEWS PAGE to check for important updates. A password will be provided for viewing the NEWS page as this page is for current Parents only. Communication is vital for a smooth running relationship. Please also look out for any emails sent.

Thanks again for choosing Almost Home Daycare.