Day Care Centre
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Welcome to Fliperz Day Care. This website will provide you with an insight into the organisation and workings of Fliperz. Fliperz - a subsidiary project of Merkinch Enterprise - has been successfully running as an out of school club since May 1995. National Lottery Charities Board funding was granted in June 1996, and the Merkinch Hall in Simpson's Lane was purchased, and redesigned specifically for childcare purposes. In December 1998 it was decided to extend the service offered by Fliperz, and expand into full day care for children aged 2 to 5 years. Pleasant surroundings and professionally trained staff enable us to offer quality care for young children, in a unique, safe environment.
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Fliperz aims are:
We are committed to providing a partnership of care for your child, with you - the parent. This will be achieved by Fliperz staff regularly communicating with you - the parent, by providing termly parent newsletters, informal discussions about your child's day, and meetings with Denise, our Childcare Manager when requested. This will provide you with an insight into the learning environment in which your child develops, and will enable us to form a greater knowledge of both you, and your child's needs. So that we can extend your child's learning experiences through play, we plan using the five key areas of development.
Our team of staff will plan activities to suit the individual needs of your child, through observations, discussion with parents on interests of the child/family and through providing a network of themes to stimulate the interest of all children.
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Fliperz has worked in partnership with the Health Promotion Dept, Highland Health Board, to achieve a 'Certificate of Excellence in the Day Care Environment'. Therefore we provide a range of health promoting snacks, and encourage parents to provide packed lunches which meet with our aim of 'eating healthily'.
Items your child should bring with them to Fliperz
Should your child bring any toys to Fliperz, they will be expected to share them with other children (exceptions will be made for comfort objects). No responsibility will be accepted for loss or damage to toys brought from home.
In order to keep ahead of childcare developments, and maintain the high level of care provided to your child, Fliperz works with a range of professionals - organisations and individuals, including:
Above all we aim for children to have fun learning and expressing themselves while learning how to form friendships with children and adults, therefore gaining knowledge and independence within a caring and safe environment. At Fliperz we work to a ratio of 1 adult per 8 children. Should your child have any special needs, then we shall endeavour to work with yourself, and relevant professionals to integrate your child into Fliperz. Once you have visited us, and decided to enrol your child with Fliperz, we ask that you complete a Registration and Contract Agreement form. It is your responsibility to update Fliperz regarding any changes which may affect your child. Your child must be aged 2½ years, and be potty trained before s/he can attend Fliperz. Denise, our Manager, will inform you about Government assistance for nursery provision for 3 and 4 year olds. Government Assisted Nursery Sessions are:
Daycare sessions:
½ Daycare sessions:
Out of School:
Information about the new working families tax credits arrangements can also be discussed in confidence, with Denise.
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Our goals are:
Obviously we must have boundaries for the children to be able to play safely and to know what is acceptable behaviour at Fliperz. We aim to keep these as simple as possible, and they include the following 6 phrases which some of the children devised:
Should the behaviour of an individual child become unacceptable, then we would discuss this with the parent, and work in partnership to deal with the behaviour. Strategies used include:
We do need your full co-operation at all times. All Fliperz staff are trained in First Aid, through British Red Cross (this is renewed every 3 years). Should your child become injured or ill then every attempt will be made to contact you immediately (you must keep us notified of any changes in work telephone numbers, etc). If we are unable to contact you at the numbers/addresses given, we will call your emergency contact. We have procedures in place should your child require medicine/inhalers, please discuss this with Denise, who will give you a consent form to complete. If your child is sent home ill, we ask that they do not return to Fliperz for 24 hours. Exclusion procedures apply to the following illnesses:
A list of the most common illnesses and injuries are on the door for you to see at any time. Please come and talk to the Manager if you have any questions. A fire drill is carried out once per term, to enable all children/staff to become familiar with the procedure. The area into Simpson's Lane should always be kept clear when picking up your child, as this is the emergency vehicle access. Please keep us informed as to who will be collecting your child. There is a section on the Registration Form for named persons who will be permitted to collect your child. If, in circumstances outwith your control, you have to send someone not on the named list, to collect your child, we ask that you telephone us first to confirm this arrangement, and ensure you send someone that your child is familiar with. Children become distressed when parents do not arrive on time. If you are going to be late collecting your child, please telephone us.
If your child is late, or will not be attending please telephone us (Telephone number: 01463 234232). You will however, be charged for this session. Payment must be made one week in advance. |
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Once a booking has been made, payment must be made irrespective of whether or not your child has attended. One week's notice must be given to Fliperz when withdrawing your child. Non-payment of fees is only considered in cases of hospitalisation or extreme personal circumstances, and is at the discretion of the Manager. Four weeks annual holiday may be taken, without payment. Any additional holiday period must be paid, if we are to retain your child's place. Fliperz will be closed during the Christmas period, from the 23rd of December each year for approximately 2 weeks (exact dates available from staff). Fliperz will remain open for all other bank holidays, school holidays and in-service days. Interaction between older/younger children attending Fliperz Out of School Care/Day Care is seen as a positive aspect of your child's development. We believe that both age groups benefit greatly in their social and emotional development. Fliperz have developed the following policies, which are on display (in the entrance hall) for your information:
These have been produced for the benefit of both you, and your child, and are reviewed each year. Please feel free to discuss these policies with Denise, should you have any queries/concerns. |
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