Sunshine Play Care

 

Important Information

 

Schedule

This is a full week schedule - Monday - Friday

So as to keep your childs spot: Family holidays (billable holidays), storm days, absent, vacation days are considered billable days. 2 week written withdrawal notice is required when requesting changes in your care. If parents wish to remove their child from the facility, they are asked to provide written notice of at least 2 weeks in advance. For example, if you wish to withdraw your child for September 1st, 2014 written notice must be received by August 15th, 2014. If the child is removed prior to written notice the parent will be billed for the 2 weeks. 

Parents will be responsible to pay for all billing days up to the effective change date. 

 

Holidays - non-billable holidays (unless special arrangements are made and a child needs care).

New Years Day: January 1st, (Family Day: 3rd Monday in February:), (Good Friday), (Easter Day), (Canada Day: July 1st), (Natal Day), (Labour Day), (Thanksgiving Day), (Christmas and Boxing Day: December) Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve we close at 4 pm

In the event due to extenuating circumstances a family is in need of help on these specific holidays the charge is 40.00 per day. 

 

WE WILL CLOSE AT 4PM ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

 

Rush Hour

We realize that parents can find themselves rushed in the morning or running late;  so pack up your

bundle and bring them along right out of bed. We will change, wash, dress and feed your child when

they arrive. This is to accommodate parents when they are working on a tight budget for time. 

 

Meals

2 meals and 2 snacks a day are provided: breakfast and lunch, mid morning and mid afternoon snack.

Meal examples: Fruit is always available to the children throughout the day

Breakfast: cereal (depending on the childs age), pancakes, eggs, toast, bacon, yogurt, french toast, fruit. 

Lunch: soups, sandwiches, spaghetti, burgers, pizza, chicken fingers w/ dip, lasagna, wraps, fish and rice

Snacks: combination of veggies, fruit, yogurt, crackers, cheese, fruit cups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price

$35.00 per child per day for an 8 hour day ($175.00 per week) $40.00 for schedules that are over 8 hours and weekends. 

 

Payment

Weekly payment is due every Thursday of the month - no exceptions. Monthly payment is due the last day of each month.. Any payment missed will result in immediate dismissal of the space and subject to collection. Payments accepted: Email Transfer only. 

 

Hours 

6:15 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

$35.00 per child per day ($175.00 per week). $40.00 for schedules that are over 8 hours or weekends. 

Special circumstances are taken into consideration for shift and single parents. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ages 

11 months - 4 years of age (special circumstances for children over the age of 4)

 

Favorite Items

Parents are to provide the following favorite items for your child while attending

Sunshine Play Care. These will remain at their second home until arrangements

change:

 

• personal toothbrush

• favorite bib

• house shoes

• messy clothing (all messy clothing are washed at Sunshine Play Care and used for the next days events. Only one set is necessary. This clothing can be a baggy shirt and old pair of pants.)

 

 On a more serious note

 

• parents are to provide diapers, wipes and milk or formula if a child is still on a bottle.

• any prescription medications prescribed by a doctor or authorized by parents (with directions: these come and go with the parent)

• if a special diet is required please provide the outline of what the child can have and cannot have

• list of allergies

• emergency contact numbers (see registration form)

 

Facility

 

Sunshine Play Care is fully equipped to assist children to experience a fun and educationally scheduled day. There is a fun filled play room, each day we do crafts to accommodate the childs ability. We have a quiet room away from the hub bub of children so that our tired wee ones can rest and have their daily naps. We are prepared to assist the parents to potty train and support the child through this momentous experience. Our day home is fully fenced in with a 4.5 ft. security gate. Within the backyard Sunshine Play Care has a playhouse, swing set and lots of toys. A brook runs along the back yard beyond the fence for the kiddies to enjoy the sounds of the brook running and watch the birds and little creatures along the edge of the brook. The children enjoy setting up eating stations for the little birds and squirrels that visit us each day. Come in and visit us also at 113 Union St. in Sydney. 

 

Testimonials

 

Testimonial: KD - RN: Shift work 
"As a single parent responsible for the well being of a young toddler, I thoroughly interviewed many individuals, over several months, prior to allowing anyone access to my home and, especially, my child. I required someone responsible,reliable, mature, dependable, trustworthy, flexible, fun and most of all caring; someone who would make my child's safety, comfort and needs of foremost importance. 

Fortunately for me, Lynn encompasses all of these qualities and more, and has gone above and beyond to provide amazing child care, educational experiences, companionship, experienced guidance and nurturing, and fun play. Her maturity, life experiences, and relaxed nature make her a wonderful care giver. My child has thrived in her care and I could not ask for a better person to oversee my child's needs and care when I'm not there." 

Testimonial: CL - Waitress: Full time 
"Lyn has been not only great to Noah but also a wonderful mentor to me, gave me options, opinions and opportunity, weather it was for me to go back to school or work she offered to help me with Noah. 

She has taught him manners, showed him how to be patient, gave him lots of love, he has nicknamed her "Bucko" and he loves his bucko. They have done lots of arts and crafts. She always kept him busy with baking, sewing, making me crafts. I loved getting my very first homemade" mommy I love to u" card from him…all thanks to Lyn. She has taught Noah so many great things. She has been an absolute great woman to have in my life, for me and my son. She watched him 3 times a week while I worked and I honestly never had a concern, I knew he was in good hands, she’s always positive! ..with every fiber of my being I'd recommend "bucko" as a sitter or friend to any woman or mother!"

 

Testimonial: RS-Vet Tech

"Lynn has been watching my daughter, since March. Looking for child care was very stressful for me. After meeting with MANY people I wasn't sure I was going to find the right fit, until I met Lynn. My daughter and I are vegetarian and not every child care provider offers alternative meals. Lynn has no problem accommodating that, which I'm very grateful for. The first week my daughter attended, Lynn sent me texts and pictures to let me know she was settling in well. That made my days easier knowing she was adjusting well. Mornings are very busy for me. When my daughter gets up, I get her dressed and out the door. Having breakfast provided is a HUGE help! In Lynn's care my daughter eats well, sleeps well, is learning to share, be caring, clean up after herself and so much more. Being a new mom, whenever I'm having problems ... I go to Lynn!! She is kind, respectful and I appreciate her advice. Having Lynn in my life has allowed me to go back to work stress free! I couldn't be happier about my decision."