About Jack and Jill Childcare

• Services: Our center is open Monday – Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Mission Statement: Our goal is to provide the best care possible.  We strive to do this by providing a safe, structured, caring, Christian environment that is age appropriate.  We recognize each child as an individual with their own unique character and personality.

• We offer:

  • Full – time Childcare – Four or more days per week

  • Part- time Childcare – Three or less days per week

  • Preschool – We hold preschool class each day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. from September to the end of May. Our preschool offers a hands on curriculum. Classes begin with our two year olds and run through pre-k. It is our goal to have your child the most prepared for kindergarten as possible.

  • Before School Care – From 6:45 each morning until the school bus arrives

  • After School Program – After school each day until 5:30 p.m. Afternoon snack homework instruction, and supervised games and activities.

  • Summer Program – Children participate in themed activities, games, outdoor play, and field trips while school is not in secession.

  • Drop-In Care – When space permits we gladly offer this service

• Enrollment process: To enroll your child in our center we must have you complete several forms. This includes an enrollment applicationp, two forms for the federal food program, a sheet stating what days you would like you child to attend, medication authorization, and a form stating you have received the parent handbook. We must also obtain a copy of your child’s immunization record. Along with these papers you will receive an outline of our preschool program and a Jack and Jill t-shirt order form.  Jack and Jill Child Care Center is licensed with the Department of Human Services and all Tribal Nations. DHS and Tribal Nations assistance are accepted.

• Tuition

  • Infant Tuition: (6 week to one year): $100.00 per week or $20.00 per day

  • Toddler Tuition: (one year of age): $95.00 per week or $19.00 per day

    •                   (two to three years of age): $85.00 per week or $17.00 per day

  • Regular Tuition (four years of age and up): $75.00 per week or $15.00 per day

  • After School Tuition: $25.00 per week or $5.00 per day

  • Before School and Drop In Tuition: $3.00 per hour. A full day charge occurs at four hours of care.

  • Preschool Only Tuition: $10.00 per day

• Free Day Policy: All accounts are charged for the number of days your child is enrolled regardless of attendance however, you are provided with 10 days or two school weeks of free tuition per year. These days are for you to use at your discretion. You may use them one at a time or all in one week. Free days run Form January 1^st of each year through December 31^st of the same year. Free days do not carry over from one year to the next.

• Tuition Payments:  Payment is expected weekly (usually on Friday) unless other arrangements have been made.  3

• DHS and Tribal Nation Co-Payments:  Co-payments are due on the 1^st of each month. On the 16^th of each month a $20.00 late fee will be applied. If a co-payment has not be made in forty-five days termination from the center may be required.

• Returned Check Fee: A $20.00 service charge will be applied to all returned checks.

• Late Fees: There will be a $5.00 charge for every 10 minutes a child remains after the center closes at 5:30. This fee will begin at 5:36 p.m. with no exceptions. All tuition accounts over 32 days will be assessed a 20% late fee.  If tuition is not paid at 45 days termination may be required.

• Daily Schedule

  • 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 – Center rotation

  • 8:45 a.m. – Morning snack

  • 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Circle time and music and movement

  • 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Preschool

  • 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Transition time: hand washing, restroom

  • 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Lunch

  • 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Reading counts and restroom

  • 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Rest time

  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Transition time: clean up, restroom

  • 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  – Afternoon snack

  • 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Center rotation

  • 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Transition time: T.V.

  • Please keep in mind this is an example of our daily schedule and it may be modified according to your child’s age group or for certain activities.

• Discipline: We use two primary forms of discipline in our center. The first is redirection and choice making. We try to offer suggestions of what behavior or action is acceptable instead of what is inappropriate. The second is time out and removal from the situation.  Whenever any form of discipline must be administrated an explanation of why and what is expected of them is given. 

• Illness and Medication: If your child should become ill through the course of the day we will notify you immediately. In some cases your child’s illness may require them to be picked up from the center. If this should occur we asked for you to do so as quickly as possible. High fever, vomiting, and diarrhea are conditions that prohibit children from coming to the center.  If your child will be required to take medication while he or she is at the center we ask that you have your child’s name clearly marked on the medication bottle. A medication authorization, which includes dosage instructions, must also be filled out. Please do not allow children to bring any medicine to take on their own.  All policies in regard to illness and medication are designed to protect the health and welfare of all our children and staff. We appreciate your help and understanding in this matter.

• Safety Issues: We require parents or guardians to bring their children into the center each morning. We also require you to come into the building each evening. We do not allow a child to come into or out of the building on their own.  Without prior permission from you we will not allow anyone not designated on their enrollment card to pick them up from our facility.  We reserve the right to request proper identification from anyone attempting to pick up your child.  We conduct monthly fire, smoke detector, and tornado drills at this facility. We also have procedures in place in the event of a lock down at the public schools or terrorist attack.  The safety of the children in our care is our greatest concern.

• What you can expect from us: You will receive a daily report each evening that will include information regarding eating and sleeping habits, bathroom and or diaper information, medication, accidents, and items that may be needed to be brought from home.  Each daily report is age specific and information may vary in different age groups.  At the beginning of each month you will receive a monthly newsletter and a calendar containing all preschool information activities.  A weekly menu containing morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack is located to the left of the front door.  Our staff is dedicated to helping you prepare your child for the future. We take great effort in ensuring that your child has a fun filled day, with lots of learning experiences.  If at any time you have questions or concerns regarding the care of your child please let us know so that we may address these with you honestly and promptly.