Little Stars Home Daycare

🕐 Hours of Operation

• Days: Monday through Friday
• Drop-off: 8:30 AM
• Pick-up: By 5:30 PM
• We are closed on weekends and major holidays (see below).

📅 Holiday Closures (2026)

• New Year's Day — January 1
• Memorial Day — May 25
• Independence Day — July 3–4
• Labor Day — September 7
• Thanksgiving — November 26–27
• Christmas — December 24–25
• New Year's Eve — December 31

Holiday closures are shared in advance. Tuition remains the same for weeks with holidays.

🤒 Illness Policy

To protect all children, please keep your child home if they have any of the following:

• Fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Contagious rash or infection
• Persistent cough or runny nose with colored discharge
• Pink eye or other contagious conditions

Children must be symptom-free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning. If your child becomes ill during the day, we will contact you for prompt pick-up.

💊 Medication Policy

• All medications must be in original containers with the child's name
• Written authorization from a parent is required
• We will only administer medication as directed on the label or by a doctor's note

⏰ Late Pick-Up Policy

• Pick-up is by 5:30 PM
• A 10-minute grace period is provided
• After 5:40 PM, a late fee applies
• Please call us immediately if you are running late
• Repeated late pick-ups may result in a policy review

💰 Payment Policy

• Tuition is due weekly on Monday (or the first day of the week)
• Payment can be made via cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo
• A two-week notice is required for withdrawal
• Tuition is charged at the full weekly rate regardless of absences or holidays

🎒 What to Bring Daily

• A full change of weather-appropriate clothes
• Diapers and wipes (if applicable)
• Comfort item for nap time (nap mat, stuffed animal)
• Sunscreen (labeled with child's name)
• A packed lunch from home

Please label all items with your child's name. We provide breakfast, a PM snack, and all activity materials.

🚫 Items to Leave at Home

• Toys from home (unless for show & tell)
• Candy, gum, or outside food (unless for allergies)
• Electronics or devices

🤝 Behavior & Discipline

We use positive reinforcement and redirection. We never use physical punishment. Our approach includes:

• Encouraging children to use words to express feelings
• Redirecting behavior to appropriate activities
• Modeling kindness, sharing, and respect
• Communicating with parents about ongoing behavioral patterns

📖 Parent Handbook

For a complete overview of all policies, procedures, and expectations, download our Parent Handbook:

A copy is also provided during enrollment.