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New Parent Information

Thank you for choosing Robin’s Nest for your childcare needs. Working together we can make this arrangement a good experience for your child, you, and the teachers who help take care of us.

Bring a small bag or shoe box for your child with only a few necessary items such as two changes of clothes, or extra shoes labeled with their names. Things such as medicines or adult items are not necessary. We are trying to limit the space and confusion that is caused by such items. We lose stuff, socks in particular. Please do not bring anything that has sentimental value, or that has to be picked up each day. Sometimes we just can’t find something, most things show up within a few days, but it did take me over a year to find a shoe. We have clothes that we use for your children if we don’t have any of yours. Please label your formula, diapers, coats and bags, shoes, socks, etc. We have a permanent marker if you need it. We write a lot of information on the white board. We have a dry erase board used to let parrents know when their child is running low on supplies. Try to look at it when you drop off and pick up. We use email and newsletters as an additional form of communication. Please make sure we have your current email address so you can stay up to date on all of our current events.

Please drive slowly in the driveway and try to stay off the grass. Children must be wearing seat belts or be securely fastened in an approved car seat or booster seat when they come and go from the center. Come into the circular driveway on the far end so the passenger door is on the side of the house. Pull up and over enough to the right so that a car can pass you on the driver’s side while staying off the grass. If you are picking up at a time when there are a lot of other parents, please make sure to pull all the way up to leave room for all the cars. Do not leave your car running. (One of my parents was a police officer and wanted to give a ticket to another parent). Also please don’t let your child be unsupervised outside of the house. Walk your child to and from the car and in and out of the building. Do not let them go on the mulched area or touch the outside lights.

Communication with us is extremely important; if you have any questions, please talk to us. Communication is the key that the parent and provider need to use in order to ensure a valuable experience for both you and your child.

Trying to meet your childcare expenses can be very difficult for most parents. We're not asking for any more or less than my contract, states, however, we do accept a bonus, especially around Christmas. The best bonus is when you express how good we are doing. Donations of plastic bags or other items that could be used for crafts are always appreciated. Parents have donated couches, toys, clothes and other goodwill items. We’ve given the items to other parents, employees and traded it at a consignment store for things we need. We are very willing to give out business cards and info for your business to pass out to any other customers. We will also be glad to distribute birthday party invitations in the children’s folder. We can supply you with a list of the names of your child’s friends.

There are two phone lines in our home. (301) 926-BABY is the one to call, however, if line one is busy; you can try line 2, which is (301) 926-9112. Please make your checks payable to Robin Rice NOT Robin’s Nest. We will be glad to sign receipts for your job, just fill out a form and We will sign it. Our EIN # is 52-1792396 and our license # is 15-49418.

Thank you for joining our family. We look forward to getting to know you.