Discharge Policy

Trial Period

The first two weeks of enrollment are probationary for all parties. During this period parents/guardians or myself may terminate the childcare agreement at any time, for any reason. Fees will still be due for the two weeks the child’s place in Lil' Bears Childcare was held.

Child Withdrawal/Discharge

After the probationary period, either party may terminate the childcare agreement with a two-week notice. However, in cases of severe problems, we may be forced to release the child from care without giving a two-week notice.  Care may be terminated for the following reasons:

• The child is increasingly unhappy and unable to become comfortable with the family childcare setting

  
  

• The child consistently physically or verbally hurts other children

  
  

• The parents/guardians routinely abuse drop-off and pickup times

  
  

• Failure to attend for three days without notification

  
  

• Childcare fees are not paid on time

  
  

• The parents/guardians do not work with the childcare provider as a team to provide consistent guidance and discipline