Child minding
Our Child Minding Facility
Welcome to the Focus Child Minding Facility (snowflakes). It is a place where your children can have fun in a safe and friendly environment, while you enjoy your time doing what you want at Focus. If you plan on taking advantage of this facility, to help us keep things running smoothly and efficiently, we ask that you read and adhere to the following items.
Staff
Our childminding team is background check, well qualified and are all passionate about kids and seeing them grow and learn in a fun loving environment
Hours
This service is available 15 hours a week and we do require bookings in advance.
Monday 9am - 12pm, Tueday 9am - 12pm, Wednesday 9am - 12pm, Friday 9am - 12pm
We are also trialing EVENING child minding from 5:00-8:00pm Tuesdays. Booking is ESSENTIAL.
Our staff may be there at other times but this service and access to the room is restricted to the above hours.
The maximum duration of stay is 2 hours unless specified. (See age groups below)
Bookings
Bookings are essential as it determines how many carers will be required.
There is a maximum capacity of 16 children and we allocate those in age groups to maximize the quality of our service:
a) 2 spaces for 0 – 1 yrs (max. stay 1 hour)
b) 4 spaces for 1 – 2 yrs
c) 10 spaces for 2 yrs and over
Members can book 1 week in advance. Casuals can book 2 days in advance. Bookings are taken at reception in person or by phone. (8860 9420) The cost is $3.00 for the first child and $2.00 for the second and $1.50 after that.
Cancellations
Cancellations are required 24 hours in advance where possible. Cancellations made after 8:30am on the day of the booking will incur a $3.00 fee. No further bookings can be made until the cancellation fee has been paid.
Dropping off and Collecting your Child
- On your child’s first visit you will be required to fill in an enrolment form with contact details for all parents/guardians, age any allergies or special requirements.
- On subsequent visits all parents/guardians are required to sign the Registration Book upon arrival and again when you pick up your child.
- Parents/guardians must remain within the center while your child/children are in Snowflakes.
- The same parent/guardian who brings the child to Snowflakes must collect the child unless prior arrangements have been made with the Snowflakes staff.
If your child/children is/are unwell...
- Due to Health Regulations children who have any infectious conditions, or have had within the past 24 hours (e.g.; common cold, thrush, fever) are not allowed to attend Snowflakes.
- School age children who are not at school because they are unwell, are not allowed to attend Snowflakes.
- As we are not at liberty to administer medication, we ask that, for the comfort of your child/children who may be teething or are asthmatic, that any necessary treatments be administered prior to attending Snowflakes.
Activities
At Snowflakes we pride ourselves on making your child’s stay as enjoyable and stimulating as possible. Activities will include:
- Toys and Games to help develop their motor skills. (Parachutes, balls, hoops etc.)
- Arts and Crafts
- Music, Singing and Dancing
- Reading
What to bring
Please make sure that all your child’s belongings are clearly marked with their name.
- For arts and crafts it is essential that your child bring a painting smock or old over shirt to protect their clothes from paints/glue etc.
- (Optional) A small snack and drink. We ask that you avoid snacks such as chocolates, lollies or nuts for safety (and health) reasons.
- A bag for their belongings. Snacks, nappies, warm clothing etc.
- Pram or stroller for children under 3 years.
- Spare nappies and a change of clothes for those "just in case" moments.
- We advise that no valuable items should be left in your children’s bag.
- With regards to food and snacks, we ask that all children be fed before they come to Snowflakes. For your convenience there is a kettle and a microwave available in the child minding room.
Nappies
- All children still in nappies must have a clean/dry nappy when they arrive at Snowflakes.
- Parents must change nappies on the change table provided. Please dispose of soiled nappies in a plastic bag and bin provided.
- If you are toilet training your child, let us know, but please make sure they have been to the toilet before they come into Snowflakes.
First Time
This may be one of the first times that your child has been away from his/her parents and it can be a bit daunting especially in a new environment. We will do our best to settle your child, but if they become too distressed we will have to come and ask you to assist in calming them. If your child takes some time to adjust we would recommend that you start with shorter time frames to allow them to feel more comfortable.
SNOWFLAKES is about having fun and creating an atmosphere where your children want to be. We are not a childcare center but we will endeavor to hold our standards above and beyond your expectations. To help us have everything running smoothly we ask that you keep this sheet and refer back to it throughout your time with us at FOCUS and SNOWFLAKES. We thank you in advance for your co-operation and appreciate any feedback or concerns you may have.
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