DUNELAND FAMILY YMCA

215 Roosevelt Street, Chesterton, IN 46304

P 219 926 4204 F 219 926 2603 www.dunelandymca.org

Out of School Learning Registration Packet

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I turn this packet back in to hold my spot?

o Email Melissa at billing@dunelandymca.org in PDF format (she is

unable to view pictures) or contact Melissa by email to step up an

appointment to drop the packet off at our Early Learning Academy,

located in the Chesterton Middle School Entrance #8. Due to COVID-

19 we can not allow anybody to drop in.

• How do I know what Level Advance Payment Sheet to fill out?

o Whatever level the Duneland School Corporation is in, is what the Out

of School Learning Program will be in.

• What if I my schedule changes week to week?

o Indicate on the Advanced Payment Sheet what your first week of care

is going to be, then email Melissa at billing@dunelandymca.org by

Wednesday prior to the week of care you are needing what your

schedule will be.

• How do I indicate I am a Duneland School Corporation Employee?

o Write on the Top of the Advanced Payment Sheet, “DSC Employee,

(Location & Position)”.

• What if all of the information in the packet does not pertain to my family?

Such as the CACFP paperwork.

o Regardless if your family qualifies or not for CACFP, we must have all

forms in your child’s file.

• Deadline for your child to be added to attendance is at 6:00 pm the WEDNESDAY prior to the week you wish to attend.

• Any late updated attendance will be subject to a $10 a week late fee per child.

• Payments will be drafted each Monday of the current week of care with our convenient electronic draft system.

• Additional children in the same family will receive 10% off the lower weekly tuition rate.

• Any form of payment returned from the bank as unpaid will be subject to a $30 NSF Fee.

• No Credits: except for Hospitalization or Death in immediate Family. Credits will not be issued to accounts with balances due. The

credit will be applied toward the balance.

• Annual Supply Fee $150 ($75 billed each August and January)

• If you have questions about billing, you can email billing@dunelandymca.org.

OOSL ADVANCED PAYMENT SHEET YELLOW & ORANGE LEVEL

Starting Week Of: _____________________________________________

1st CHILD’S NAME _________________________________________________ SCHOOL ___________________________ GRADE ______________

2nd CHILD’S NAME _________________________________________________ SCHOOL ___________________________ GRADE ______________

PARENT(S) NAME __________________________________________ PARENT(S) SIGNATURE ________________________________________ (Please Print)

____Check here if your child’s schedule will change weekly. You will need to email billing@dunelandymca.org every

Wednesday the week prior to update your child’s schedule. You also understand that by selecting this option your child’s

spot is not guaranteed weekly. Due to COVID-19 group sizing procedures the Duneland Family YMCA Out of School

Learning Program will operate on a first come first serve basis.

____Check here if your child’s schedule will be weekly as stated below for the rest of the school year unless you update

your child’s attendance by emailing billing@dunelandymca.org by Wednesday the week prior.

BEFORE SCHOOL – 6:00am-start of school please circle days of usage below

RATES for 1-5 Days per week, per child $35 per week per child (2nd child $31.50) M T W TH F

Total Fee: $_____________

BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL -6:00am-start of school & immediately after school until-6:00 pm, includes early dismissal days

RATES for 2-3 Days per week, per child $55 per week per child (2nd child $49.50)

RATES for 4-5 Days per week, per child $65 per week per child (2nd child $58.50)

Please circle MORNINGS you plan to attend M T W TH F

Please circle AFTERNOONS you plan to attend M T W TH F

Total Fee: $_____________

DAY RATE -6:00am-start of school & immediately after school until-6:00 pm, includes early dismissal days

RATES for ONLY 1 day a week, per child $24 per week per child (2nd child $21.60)

Please circle MORNINGS you plan to attend M T W TH F

Please circle AFTERNOONS you plan to attend M T W TH F

Total Fee: $_____________

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the DSC school schedule because of COVID, we reserve the right to change the

rates as our service hours and staffing needs change to accommodate the families and children in the Duneland

School Corporation.

Out of School Learning & Camp Shorwau

Registration Form

Child Information P1(*P1 is participant one, P2 is participant two, etc.) Expected Start Date: ____/____/____

First: _______________________________ M.I.____ Last: ____________________________

Nickname: _____________________ D.O.B. ____/____/____ Gender: Male Female

Address: _________________________City: _______________ State: ____ Zip Code: ______

Parent/Guardian 1(Will be responsible for all charges and fees; first to be contact in the event of any situation)

First: _________________________ M.I.________ Last: ______________________________

Relationship to Participant: ______________________________________________________

D.O.B. ____/____/___ Gender: Male Female Email: ____________________________

Home Phone: (____) ______-__________ Cell Phone: (____) _______-_________

Work Phone: (__ __) ______-__________ Employer/Occupation: _______________________ Please check if address is the same as participant

Address: _________________________City: _______________State:____ Zip Code: _______

Parent/Guardian 2

First: _________________________ M.I.________ Last: ______________________________

Relationship to Participant: ______________________________________________________

D.O.B. ____/____/___ Gender: Male Female Email: ____________________________

Home Phone: (____) ______-__________ Cell Phone: (____) _______-_________

Work Phone: (__ __) ______-__________ Employer/Occupation: _______________________

Please check if address is the same as participant

Address: _________________________City: _______________State:____ Zip Code: _______

Authorized Pick-Ups (APU)**Parents automatically entered as APUs

1. Name: _________________________ Relation: ____________ Home Phone: (___)___-______

Contact in an emergency? Work Phone: (___)___-______

Cell Phone: (___)___-_______

2. Name: _________________________ Relation: ____________ Home Phone: (___)___-______

Contact in an emergency? Work Phone: (___)___-______

Cell Phone: (___)___-______

3. Name: _________________________ Relation: ____________ Home Phone: (___)___-______

Contact in an emergency? Work Phone: (___)___-______ Cell Phone: (___)___-______

Additional Participants

First Name M.I. Last Name D.O.B. Gender

P2

Nickname:

/ / M / F

P3 Nickname:

/ / M / F

Medical Information

The following information allows our staff to provide your child with quality care

according to their individual needs.

Allergies

(Seasonal, food, pet, eczema, etc.) Medications

(doctor’s note required, if taken during attendance)

Other (behavioral, developmental ,etc)

P1

P2

P3

Medical Contacts

Doctor’s Name: ____________________ Dentist’s Name: ___________________

Office Phone: _____________________ Office Phone: _____________________

Demographic Information

The following questions are geared towards the sponsor of the registering participant.

This information is used for grant writing purposes only.

What is your age?

25 or under

26-40

41-55

56 or older

What is your primary language?

Arabic

English

Spanish

Other:

______________________________

How would you classify your ethnicity?

Asian

African American

Native American

Hispanic

Caucasian

Other:

______________________________

What is your current marital status?

Divorced

Living with another

Married

Separated

Single

Widowed

Other:

______________________________

What is your current household income?

Under $10,000

$10,000-$20,000

$20,000-$30,000

$30,000-$40,000

$40,000-$50,000

$50,000-$100,000

$100,000 and up

What is your religious background?

Christian

Jewish

Buddhist

Hindu

Islam

Interfaith

Other:

______________________________

How did you hear about our childcare

facility?

Online

Newspaper

Flyer

Radio

Friend/Family member

Current participant

If so, who? _____________________

Other:

___________________________________

Permissions

I give permission to allow my child(ren) photo (including: first and last name) to be used in any Duneland Family YMCA media outlet (examples: newsletters, newspapers, yearbooks, brochure, Facebook etc.)

Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to eat foods made within YMCA programs.

Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to go on alternate field trips due to inclement weather. Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to watch a “PG” movies.

Yes No (If no, your child will be given an alternate activity in the event a movie is included in

the program activities)

I give permission for any prescription or non-prescription medications to be administered to my child(ren) provided a doctor’s note is on file. Yes No

I authorize the Duneland Family YMCA Childcare to act on my behalf in the event my

child(ren) requires emergency medical treatment if I cannot be reached. I hereby authorize the calling of your physician listed on file, or if not available, another licensed physician at my expense to provide whatever emergency medical or surgical

treatment is necessary. Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to go on walking and bus field trips while in attendance. (If no parents will need to make alternate arrangements when field trips are

included in the program activities) Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to be administrated the Swim Test Approval for the deep end of the swimming pool.

Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to go swimming.

Yes No

I give permission to allow my child(ren) to participate in water activities.

Yes No

_______________________________________ ____________

Parent Signature Date

Form 4 – Parent Statement of Understanding

The following information is important for the safety and protection of your child.

Please read the information, sign this form, and return it to the YMCA. A copy will be

filed with your child’s records.

I understand that YMCA staff and volunteers are not allowed to baby-sit or transport children at any time outside the YMCA program. Immediate disciplinary action will

be taken by the YMCA toward staff and volunteers if a violation is discovered.

I understand that I am not to leave my young child or children* at the YMCA or a

program site unless a YMCA staff or volunteer is there to receive and supervise my

child.

*Note: Most YMCA’s have a policy that define the specific age.

I understand that children should not receive excessive gifts (e.g., TV, video games, jewelry) from YMCA staff or volunteers, and that I should report this to a supervisor

if they do.

I understand that my child will not be allowed to leave the program with an unauthorized person. Any person authorized to pick up my child including older

siblings or relatives must be listed with the YMCA and of the age required by this YMCA. Any other arrangements must be made by calling the YMCA office to inform

them of a change.

I understand that should a person arrive to pick up my child who appears to be under

the influence of drugs or alcohol, for the child’s safety, staff may have no recourse but to contact the police. Please do not put staff in a position where they have to

make this judgment call.

I understand that I can help ensure my child’s safety by taking an active interest in

his or her YMCA experience. I too will monitor volunteer and staff interactions with my child and ask my child specific questions about program actives and volunteer or

staff relationships with my child.

I understand that the YMCA is mandated by state law to report any suspected cases

of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities for investigation.

*Note: It may be appropriate for the YMCA to insert fees or other policy statements

that need emphasis at this point.

I have received a copy of the YMCA Youth Program Handbook and Parent Policies and

Procedures and will keep it for future reference.

_____________________________________ ______________

(Parent Signature) (Date)

YMCA OF THE USA Child Abuse Prevention Training

Parent’s Notice

I understand that the Duneland Family YMCA School Aged Childcare Program (SACC) and

Summer Camp is not licensed under the laws of Indiana. However, I have been made aware

this School Aged Childcare and Summer Camp complies with the State of Indiana rules

concerning sanitation and fire safety. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the staff

at the Duneland Family YMCA of any changes in my child’s health or welfare information. It is

also my responsibility to inform the YMCA staff of any change in parental contact information.

This notice excludes the School Aged Childcare Program and Summer Camp from all injuries aside from negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of the Duneland Family YMCA or an

employee of the Duneland Family YMCA. The Duneland Family YMCA abides by the rules of the Duneland School Corporation and is not required to share your child’s information.

I understand that no employee of the YMCA is permitted to watch my child(ren) outside of the child care program facility. I also understand that at no time is a YMCA employee allowed to

transport my child.

Ending Statement

The policies outlined in the Parent’s Handbook allow us to maintain high standards in providing a

safe, healthy, and productive SACC and Summer Camp environment.

I have read and understand the policies and procedures written in the Duneland Family YMCA

SACC or Summer Camp Program Handbook. I agree to follow all policies and procedures written

in this handbook. I, also, understand that any and all of the admission policies and procedures

may change at any time at eh sole discretion of the Duneland Family YMCA, with or without prior

notice to all participants.

I also understand, that the undersigned, as guarantor and agent of the above-mentioned person

or entity, do hereby agree to pay all charges the Monday morning before the time services are

rendered. I am aware that neglecting to keep up with payments on my child’s account forfeits

their spot in the program and it is mandatory for me to compensate the cost of collection and

attorney fees. I further agree that any dispute with regard to payment of this debt shall be

subject to the laws of the State of Indiana and by my signature; I am submitting myself to the

jurisdiction of the courts of Indiana.

I understand my signature confirms that I have read all of the information above and will be in

compliance with all of the aforementioned information.

___________________________________ (Student Name)

___________________________________

(Parent Name)

___________________________________ (Parent Signature)

___________________

(Date)

___________________________________ (Driver’s License Number)

**For Administrative Office Use Only** Last update August 5, 20

Discipline/Guidance Policy It is very important a child’s development is nurtured through caring, patience, and

understanding. However, while caring for your children, we may have to respond to your child’s misbehavior. Hitting, kicking, spitting, hostile verbal behavior and other behaviors which will

hurt another child or teachers are not permitted.

In response to these behaviors we will not use:

• threats or bribes • physical punishment, even if requested by the parent • deprive your child of food or other basic needs

• utilize food as a reward • humiliation or isolation

• The word bad or while redirecting ex. “you are making bad choices.” We will use “you are making poor or sad choices.”

In response to misbehavior we will:

• respect your child

• establish clear rules • be consistent in enforcing rules

• use positive language to explain desired behavior • speak calmly while bending down to your child’s eye level • give clear choices

• redirect your child to a new activity • for children ages 2 years and up, move your child to a time-out area for no longer than

one minute per year of your child’s age, if necessary If a child’s behavior is very disruptive or harmful to himself or others, a confidential meeting will

be scheduled with the parents. The meeting will result in a behavior modification plan. If the situation can be resolved, the child may remain enrolled. If we are unable to resolve the issue,

you may be asked to make other child care arrangements or referred to an outside agency for professional assistance.

As a parent, you may have some concerns or wish to offer suggestions. Parents are more than welcome to make suggestions (in writing) and we will be happy to attempt to implement the

suggestions as long as they are within the guidelines of this policy and do not required more than reasonable amount of one on one time.

Note: Our program serves children of all abilities, ages 6 weeks-Kindergarten, discipline/guidance techniques will be modified as needed using developmentally appropriate

communications according to each child’s needs/ability.

Child’s Name Date of Birth

Child’s Name Date of Birth

Child’s Name Date of Birth

Parent/Guardian Signature #1 Parent/Guardian Printed Name #1 Date

Parent/Guardian Signature #2 Parent/Guardian Printed Name #2 Date

Transportation Policy Consent for Child Care Program Activities

Name of Program: Duneland Family YMCA Camp Shorwau

Address of Program: 215 Roosevelt St., Chesterton IN 46304

Name of Child: ____________________________________________________

Parent/Legal guardian consent is given for the items below: (please initial)

Activities take place frequently at the following locations around the facility property:

Inside the facility; gym, community room, racquet ball courts, fitness room, and teen center

Green space outdoors around the facility pool

Walking Trips are taken to the following locations:

_____ Walking trips to the following locations will be taken throughout summer (If several trips

see attached list please see attached list)

Location: Coffee Creek Park, downtown Chesterton Park, Candy store, fire station, Chesterton

Middle School, Library, ice cream shop, and Designer Desserts.

Motor Vehicle Transportation

_____ Trips by motor vehicle transportation are provided by the Duneland Community School

Corporation Bus service for children ages 3 years and up. (If several trips see attached list

please see attached list)

Location:______________________ Date: _______________________________

Time depart: _______________ Time return: _______________

Please list special needs of the child that need to be taken into consideration for the trip:

_________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name Date

Last review January 16, 2019

Suspension and Expulsion Policy

The YMCA teachers provide environments that support Developmentally Appropriate Practices at

each stage of a child’s development. The YMCA strives to engage with each child and promote

their development, positive social emotional growth, as well as age appropriate positive behavior

development. This policy outlines the procedures we take to limit the use of expulsion,

suspension from our programs.

Each program provides a lesson plan that outlines the weeks activities and provides opportunity

for teachers to be flexible in teaching. Plentiful materials are provided to limit struggles over

materials. Teachers create a program that reflects the diversity of the community and involves

each child ‘s home culture and language. The program provides opportunities for large group

activities and small group activities, support during transitions, and teachers make changes to

the learning environment weekly to spark curiosity.

Teachers strive to create a sense of community with their groups. They engage children in

cooperative experiences as well as experiences that demonstrate that each member of the group

is valued. Opportunities are provided for children to play and work together, both in groups and

on their own. A space is provided for children to be by themselves, opportunity’s for children to

choose their activity are provided daily. Teachers support children as they develop problem

solving skills by using group activities as an opportunity to discuss problems and emotions,

children can support each other and manage through these issues.

Teachers work to actively create a positive relationship with each family, communicating

regularly through daily written reports, Accident/Injury Reports, Corrective Action Reports,

email, or verbally upon drop off/pick up. Parent teacher conferences are offered with child

assessments. The program utilizes annual program surveys to assess the effectiveness of the

program on several levels.

Parents are always welcome in the program. Opportunities for parents to participate in our

program are welcomed, such as, observing your child’s environment, reading to the group, or

sharing a skill or interest. The program will engage parents to work together, making decisions

about how best to support children’s learning and development, and how to handle behavior

problems in the program. Teachers will respect parent’s goals and expectations for their child,

and respect parent’s personal and cultural preferences.

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________

Parent Print: _________________________________________________________________

We are excited to offer the safety, convenience and ease of Tuition Express® – a payment processing system that allows on-time tuition and fee payments to be made from your bank account.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FOR BANK ACCOUNT

I (we) hereby authorize (business name) ____________________________________________ initiate debit entries to

my (our) Checking or Savings Account, indicated below. To properly affect the cancellation of this agreement, I (we) are required to give 10 days written notice. Credit Union Members: Please contact your Credit Union to verify account and routing numbers for auto-matic payments.

Bank Account

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IDOE/CACFP June 2019

Child's Name:

Please enter the normal hours your child is in care on the specific days of care.

Please check(✓) the meals your child normally receives while in care.

CHILD ENROLLMENT FORM

Name of Institution: Name of Facility:

Birthdate:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Breakfast_ Breakfast_ Breakfast Breakfast_

AM snack_ AM snack_ AM snack_ AM snack_

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch -- -- -- --

PM snack_ PM snack_ PM snack_ PM snack_

Supper __ Supper __ Supper __ Supper __

Night snack Night snack Night snack Night snack

Sponsor ID Number:

Friday Saturday Sunday

Breakfast_ Breakfast_ Breakfast_

AM snack_ AM snack_ AM snack_

Lunch Lunch Lunch -- -- --

PM snack_ PM snack_ PM snack_

Supper __ Supper __ Supper __

Night snack Night snack Night snack

If your school-age child will be in attendance outside of the regular hours indicated above (snow days, school breaks, etc.) Please check (✓) here ___

This information is required by CACFP federal regulations at §226.15 (e)(2) and (3) for each enrolled participant, and must be updated annually.

Printed name of parent/guardian: Phone Number:

Signature of parent/guardian: Date:

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.