Admission to the Academy requires parents to fill out an assortment of applications which give the Academy information about the child's and parents background, which as pertinent to their stay at the Academy.

1. Included in these applications is an emergency contact form, which will ask you to provide names of individuals you wish for us to release your child to. Please be aware that we will not release your child to an individual we do not know, or have not received a written permission form for us to do so.

2. You may also be asked to fill out a CHILD BACKGROUND form, which will give the teacher a general idea of the child's family life, interests, and other helpful information. Your co-operation will assist us in helping your child thrive to their full potential.

3. Prior to entry into the Academy, all children are required to have an immunization record which is up to date. This is recommended by the local Board of Health and or the Provincial Health Department. Children who do not have an immunization record on file, will NOT be allowed to participate in our program until this is received. The immunization record will be required to be updated every 6 months. Failure to provide proof of updated immunization will result in a temporary suspension of your child's care.

4. Also, before entry, a financial agreement based on fees and fee payments must be filled out. Fees may change at any time. Notice of fee changes will be posted in the Academy, 1 month prior to the date of the change, or may be changed without notice, upon the start of a new school year. The Director will advice you of your fees and will discuss the payment schedule with you PRIOR to your child's first day.

Upon registration, you are required to choose the payment schedule, which most suits your needs. Failure to provide the Academy with the agreed payment will result in a temporary withdrawal of your child until payment is received. Your child WILL NOT be accepted into the program without the agreed form of payment.

As a parent it is up to you to make sure that your child has all the necessary items, before attending the daycare.

5. Each child must bring the following the day Academy on their first day:

• A complete change of clothing (varying according to the weather)
• Pants / shorts
• Sweater / t shirt
• Underclothes
• Socks
• Extra pair of shoes / boots
• Winter-hat, scarf, mittens, snow pants
• Summer-hat / sunscreen

Important

Two of each item is recommended. This is important in the case the child becomes soiled throughout the day. All the items must be labeled with your child's name or initials. Mini Mania staff are not responsible for lost or misplaced items. Your co-operation in this matter is very important.

• All dippers and wipers if the child is enrolled in the Infant / Toddler Programs; any pull-ups, which may be required for sleep time periods.
• One Box of Kleenex
• Any bottle with juice / milk, which you would like your child to receive, outside our scheduled snack / lunch periods.
• Your child must be provided with a mini blanket to be KEPT AT THE ACADEMY at all times. This blanket should be taken home on a weekly basis for cleaning, and promptly returned to the Academy for use by the child. Mini Mania does sell TAKE A NAP sleeping bags to the parents for an additional cost.
• You will also be required to sign a PARENT CONTRACT, in which you agree that you have and understood all the Academy policies.