Arrivals & Pick-Ups
Young children are dependent on regular routines for their own sense of security. We recommend that established hours of pick-up and drop-off be adopted. When the child arrives, the parent(s)/guardian(s) notify a staff member of the child's presence. When picking up your child, the parent(s)/guardian(s) should inform the staff that the child is leaving. The above procedure is essential for the safety of all children. Unless otherwise arranged (phone call, note, or verbally in person), children will not be released to any person other than those specified on the admission forms. a person delegated by the parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to show identification when picking up the child to indicate that such a person is indeed the delegate.
If, in the staff's opinion, the pick up person (parent/guardian or delegate) is not capable of caring for the child(ren) (e.g. intoxicated, incoherent), the staff will offer to call a taxi and contact the designate person(s) listed in the child's file. If the pick up person still insists on taking the child(ren) with them, then the staff person will notify the proper authorities (i.e. other designate, Director, police or Children's Aid).
The staff who makes that decision will write up an incident report to be included in the child's file, make a note of the incident in the daily journal, and call the Director and advise her/him of the situation.
Late Pick-Up
If you find you are going to be late picking up your child from the Centre, please contact us to let us know you are on your way.
Late fee charges are as follows:
- 5 to 15 minutes - $5.00
- 15 to 30 minutes - $10.00
The Schoolhouse Playcare Centre of Lakehead, Inc. strives to provide high quality Early Childhood Education programmes for your child. Your participation is welcome. Please feel comfortable in approaching the staff at any time regarding the care of your child(ren).