Emily & The Three Musketeers

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Emily & The 3 Musketeers FB page! Here I'll post many Aspects of My Dayhome Program, Activities, & Schedules. Contact me anytime

General Information


About Myself

Hi Everyone, My names Nicole O’Brien. I'm a 26 yr old mother of one that resides in Copperfeild. My entire life I've chased one dream. Having children of my own & working with them & others. This has lead to a lot of hard work chasing education, Obtaining my Grade 12 & attending BVC for 2 years. Ive been in a amazing relationship for 15 years & married for almost 2 on top of that with him now. As he works in a Kitchen at work all day it allows Me & the Children to utilize the house as we see fit. It also means there's always good food & different dishes to enjoy for them. I love getting out side when we can with the kids & love teaching them new things to enjoy.

Payments

A) Holding Fees.

These are a flat rate per month unless stated otherwise in a separate understanding signed by both parties, & all fees are included. They are non-refundable once a commitment has been made to enroll. If I am UNABLE to provide the spot at the Agreed Start Date I will of course refund.
It is best to handle these payments in Cash.
Their is a One Time Registration fee with my Agency Of X Amount (Below 100$) . It is advised that you Consider Registering before paying holding fees to ensure everything runs smooth.
Being with an Agency comes with many benefits which I will explain later, & as I go on. : )

B) Regular Monthly Payments

These are handled between the Agency & You. I think they prefer to do Direct Withdraws. If you are on the Subsidy, they should only be withdrawing X & receiving the rest from the program. However again that Process is handled by My Agency & I will gladly help point you in all directions to ensure a smooth process.







Vacation & Days Off

A) If I take vacation time off The Agency & Clients will always be notified with 30-60 days Notice. The Agency will Assist all Clients in finding a Appropriate Temp DayHome until my arrival if needed.
Depending on the Normal Days the Children are scheduled the Fees May or not be Adjusted.
EX
1A) If Clients only have a M-T Agreement with the me & I took a Fri /Sat /Sun reg FT fees will still be applied. However the notice will still be provided in case.
In all Cases however I will work with my clients to try & line things up when available with all our Schedules to avoid any confusion on rate adjustment.

2B) If I were to be away for any more then 3 Days Monthly fees will be Adjusted Accordingly & notification provided, as this is only appropriate.

3C) If a client is to take a period of time away generally rates will not be adjusted as to ensure the spot upon return. However some situations can be understood & occasionally requests considered on a case by case basis.

Current Regular Rates & Late Fees Information

Rates are in 2 Categories regardless of Age. Full Time Fees are for 4-5 Days a week & Part Time Fees 2-3 Days a week. To try & ensure a consistent Dayhome I ask that parents try & maintain a regular weekly schedule however again some situations can be understood with notification.
Late Fees will be Subject to repeat Offenders after 3 warnings. A Late Fee will be requested in Cash. To be applied you must be more then 15 Min Past Closing Time 3 Times. Late Fees are based on the # of hours late & do not include the 15 min grace period after 3 warnings. PLEASE NOTE: Snow Days Will Be Excluded From This! Please do not rush In Bad Weather.

Late Fee Charge : (1st Hr =10$) ( 2nd Hr =15$)
Full Time Fee: 920$ / Month ( 4 or 5 Days )
Part Time Fee : 670$ / Month ( 2 or 3 Days )
Hourly Rate : 14. 00 /Hr

From Time to time I may offer Introduction Offers & Sibling Specials. Always inquire what the next deal is going to be.










Things that the Agency & I Supply

Being with an Agency is great. It's like knowing your house is insured but instead it's your child's future & life. Twice a month my Agency comes by & watches me interact & teach the kids, . They do Over the Top Safety Inspections, Observe all areas of play & ensure appropriate interactions are in place. They set up workshops to attend so I'm always learning new things to teach & develop children with. They carry insurance for all Dayhome providers & issue Tax Receipts. Here's a list of a few other Advantages you'll find.

Wide Variety of Dayhome’s to select from.
100% Paperwork Compliance
Government Subsidies
Complaint Handling Process with a 3rd party
One time registration fee
Peace of mind knowing someone is watching the person watching your child
All Providers & Family Certified With High School, CPR, Vulnerable Sector Checks & Certificated by a Post Secondary Program.
Any & All Animals are trained & Vaccinated & papers kept on site
Accountability to Government Level Standards

Here is List of almost everything that I will provide in my Dayhome for your child on top of the Above mentioned list & aspects.

A Safe, fun & clean organized environment inside & outside
Safe & Monitored Nap /Sleep Area that relates to their age & energy levels.
Meals, Snacks, Juices & etc @ appropriate times (Provided)
Up to date on information sheets on your child's entire stay within the Dayhome.
The ability to visit & check in as you see fit if needed
A Stable weekly routine that Incorporates all areas of learning, play & exploration.
Wipes, Change Pad & A personal space for diapers. Lock Boxes for all medications.
A wide variety of toys, play structures & music.
Recognize strengths & build on areas that need improvement.
Incorporate Holiday Themes into the home, regular trips outside to parks, walks around the community & backyard activities.
A wall of their art, photos of activities & outings. Some of these photos may even find their way to you upon request or even via texts as mini updates throughout the week.
General Weekly Routine

Am 6: 30 Open
Am6: 30- 8 Arrival of clients, General Wake Up, Breakfasts served
Am8: 00-9: 30 Clean up, Reading, Circle Time,
Am9: 30-11Am General Backyard Activity Time, Snack & Juice
Am11-12 Pm Prepare for Naps, Play music
Am11-1: 00 Pm Allow Naps, Serve & Prepare lunch
Pm 1-2: 30 Pm Wake Up, Art projects & toy time
Pm2: 30-4 Pm Outdoor Play & Exploration Learning time
Pm4-4: 30Pm Snack / Light Dinner
Pm4: 30-5: 15Pm General Learning Time IE /Shapes, colours, motor skills, puzzles.
Pm5: 15-5: 30Pm Prepare for pick up

This is general guide obviously & can change from period to period to reflect the current Dayhome needs. Not all Children will fall into this schedule right away. Efforts will be made to be adaptable when certain cases apply such as Newborns, & others. Any late arrivals, late wake ups, will still be accompanied with a meal or snack. Community walks will have picnic style lunches if not back at the Home in time for meal.

Thank you for your interest,

Nicole O’Brien
Phone: (403) 473-4242
Facebook: Emily & The Three Musketeers