Contact Me - Request an Interview

Please Note
The daycare does NOT accept Subsidy
The daycare does NOT accept school aged children

Email
valeriesplayhouse@hotmail.com
Please note to set up an interview you need to fill out the form below

Request for Interview Form

This form will give me a good understanding of what type of care you need and whether or not I can accommodate your needs. This form also helps shorten the interview, as it answers most of my question. This means more attention will be given to your questions and the sooner you can get your little one home to bed.

Please make sure you fill out every question with a "*" or the form will not send.

Please note this form doesn't always work well on cell phones.
If possible please use a desk top computer or a lap top.
Sorry for the inconvenience

Parent Information

* Indicates required field

Date (Month/Day/Year) *

A-1) Name of Parent/Guardian #1 *

First

Last

A-2) Relationship to child *

A-3) Email *

A-4) Job Title *

A-5) Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

A-6) Home Phone Number (if you have one) *

A-7) Cell Phone Number of Parent/Guardian #1 *

A-8) Name of Parent/Guardian #2 *

First

Last

A-9) Relationship to child *

A-10) Cell Phone Number of Parent/Guardian #2 *

A-11) Job Title *

Questions in regards to COVID-19

I am asking you to be honest in all your answers, especially the questions about covid-19. This is why I am being up front and honest with you. In this section you will see a few Full Disclosures. I answered the same questions in regards to my family and the daycare.

Is someone in the house hold a Frontline worker (hospital, long-term care etc)? *

If yes, what job does that person do and where. (Dr. in a hospital, etc) *

Does anyone in the house hold care for or is around someone who has covid-19? *

Is someone in the house hold an essential worker (retail, truck driver etc.)? *

If yes, what job does the person do and where. (cashier at Walmart etc.) *

Does anyone in the house hold work or go over to Quebec? *

Full Disclosure - My family

My husband is a local truck driver. He never travels more then 3 hours outside of Ottawa when working.

My kids - they are school aged and will NOT be going back to school until at least September. I will be home schooling them we decide to send them back.

Myself - as a home daycare provider I am an essential worker.

What precautions are you taking to help ensure no one in your home gets Covid-19 *

Full Disclosure - Daycare Precautions

The precautions I will be taking with the daycare.
- Limiting toys
- Washing indoor toys daily
- Not going to play groups until further notice
- Cleaning daycare areas and equipment every night
- Outside time will consist of going for walks around the neighbourhood and in the backyard play area.
- Outdoor play area will be hoed down each night (if used that day) and will be washed with soap and water each weekend.
- Updated sick policies
- Drop offs and pick ups will be done at the door.
- I will be following Public Health policies whenever possible.

To see my full plan and photos of my covid-19 set up click here

Will everyone in the house be getting the Covid-19 vaccine once it is available *

Full Disclosure - vaccine and my family

If/When a vaccine is available we all plan on getting it.

Was your child in childcare before covid-19. If yes, what was the reason for not returning to that provider (provider charging a holding fee, provider closed and didn't reopen etc.) *

B-1) How many kids, do you need care for? *

Please fill out one form per child.

B-2) Requesting ? *

Waiting List

My waiting list is not first come first served. When a spot opens up I contact (email) all those looking for care around the time of the opening. I have those who are still looking for care to come in for a follow up interview, to make sure you still like my program. Once I have re-meet with all those who are still looking for care, I will decide who gets the spot.

Please note that being on my waiting list does NOT guarantee you a spot.
There is NO fee for going on the Waiting List.

Child's Information

C-1) Child's Name *

C-2) Child's Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) *

C-3) Child's sex *

C-4) Child's Age at time of filling out this form *

C-5) Child's Age at time care is to start *

Information about Care Needed

D-1) Start Date (Month/Day/Year) or (Month/Year) *

D-2) End Date (If one) *

D-3) I have checked the Opening setion to see if a spot will be open for when I need it *

To check out the daycare "Openings" check here

D-4) Date parent is returning to work (Month/Day/Year) or (Month/Year) *

D-5) Would you like transition days before returning to work? *

The transition policy can be found in the Fees - Other Fees section of this website.

D-6) I have read the transition policy on this website *

D-7) Type of year *

D-8) Type of Hours *

D-9) What hours do you need (start time/end time) *

D-10) What days are do you need during September to June. (Full-Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri. Part-Time Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur ONLY) *

D-11) What days do you need during July and August? (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur.) NOTE: The daycare is CLOSED on Fridays during July and August. *

D-12) I understand that the daycare will not open early or close late. I can make it during the daycares hours of operation *

D-13) I understand that quiet time is between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. I understand that out of respect for all the children sleeping that I am not to stop by during these hours. (the nap room is on the main level near the front door) *

D-14) Are you looking for long or short term care *

For Regular Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary Care,

Regular hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm
Extended hours are 7:30am to 5:00pm

For Teachers
September to June
Regular Teacher Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm
Extended Teacher Hours 7:30am to 5:00pm
Open - M-F

July and August
Regular Teacher Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm
No extended hours
Open - Tue, Wed, Thur. ONLY

Food and Diet Information

Please not that the following foods can cause an allergic reaction. I serve all these in my daycare. Your child MUST have tried them each five (5) time on five (5) different days before starting daycare.

E-1) Has your child tried Peanut Butter *

E-2) Has your child tried Honey *

E-3) Has your child tried Kiwi *

E-4) Has your child tried Strawberries *

E-5) Has your child tried Oranges *

E-6) Does your child have a special Diet. If yes, what is it. *

E-7) What does your child drink from *

E-8) Can your child hold a bottle/sippy cup without help? *

E-9) The daycare uses Muchkin 360 sippy cup. My child can use this style of sippy cup. *

E-10) Does your child have any known food allergies *

E-11) Can your child eat finger foods *

E-12) I am okay with the daycare not being NUT free *

Naps

F-1) Does our child nap *

F-2) Does your child sleep with a stuff toy *

F-3) Does your child use a sleep sac *

F-4) Does your child need a pacifier during nap time *

F-5) What times are your child's naps *

I can accommodate a morning nap if needed

F-8) How long does your child nap for *

F-9) What does your child nap in at home *

F-10) How does your child fall asleep at home? *

Other Information

G-1) My child's immunizations are up to date *

G-2) I am okay with giving a copy my child's immunization records *

Please Note:
Valerie's Playhouse ONLY accepts children who are vaccinated.
It is 100% legal for a private home daycare to refuse care to a child who isn't vaccinated

G-3) I am okay with giving a photo copy of my child's Health Card *

G-4) Do you have or trying to get subsidy *

Valerie's Playhouse does NOT offer subsidy spots.

G-5) Are you planning to put your child into a preschool like program once old enough *

G-6) If you are thinking about sending your child to a preschool, at what age will you like to send them. *

G-7) What year will your child be starting JK *

G-8) Is your child on 1 or more waiting lists *

G-9) I am okay with not using Baby Powder or items that contain Baby Powder, such as Pampers (The provider is highly allergic) *

G-10) Do you have back up care *

G-11) Is Valerie's Playhouse close to "where you live", "work" on the "way to work", "out of the way" or "other. (if other please explain). *

To see a map of where Valerie's Playhouse is Located Click Here

G-12) Does your child have/need an Epi-Pen or Epi-Pen type of device? *

G-13) If your child has/needs an Epi-Pen or Epi-Pen device, WHY? (food, bees, etc) *

G-14) Can your child talk *

G-15) Can your child walk *

G-16) What is your parenting style *

G-17) I understand that the daycare uses a secret Facebook page as its main way to communicate with parents. (Letters, and face to face communitacation is also used) *

Other Child Care

H-1) Has your child been in a daycare setting before *

H-2) If your child has been in a daycare (home or centre before) why was your child removed for the daycare? *

H-3) Can I contact your old provider/centre? *

H-4) If yes, please provider her/their name and contact information. If NO, please state why not. *

H-5) Do you take your child to play groups or other places where your child can socialize with other children (around the same age)? *

Behaviour

I-1) How does your child act around other children? *

I-2) How does your child act around new adults? *

I-3) Does your child like to climb? *

I-4) Do you discipline your child? *

I-5) How do you discipline your child? *

If your child is too young or isn't born yet - how do you plan on disciplining your child

I-6) Do you use the word "NO" around your child? *

I-7) Does your child cry, cough or gag until he or she vomits? *

Diapers/Toilet Trained

J-1) What does your child wear? *

J-2) I am okay with not using Pampers Diapers/Pull Ups as they contain Baby Powder *

J-3) I understand that the daycare does NOT do cloth diapers *

J-4) Is your child toilet trained? (see potty training guide to the right) *

Potty Training Guide

a) Parent Trained = NOT potty trained. The child must be told or taken to the bathroom on a regular basis.

b) Semi Potty Trained = child takes him/herself to the bathroom or tells someone they have to go. Has occasional accidents while awake.

c) Fully Daytime Trained = child takes him/herself to the bathroom and has no accidents while awake.

d) Fully Daytime Trained + nap/night time trained = child takes him/herself to the bathroom. wakes up and goes to the bathroom. has no accidents during the day or night.

J-5) If your child is toilet trained, when was his/her last accident *

J-6) When toilet training or still having accidents, are you okay with your child wearing pull-ups? *

To read Valerie's Playhouse Toilet Training Policy click here

J-7) I am willing to follow the daycare's toilet training policy? (once its time to potty train) *

To read Valerie's Playhouse Toilet Training Policy click here

Your child's home life

K-1) Who does the child live with? *

K-2) Does your child have siblings? *

K-3) What are the siblings names and ages *

K-4) Are there any custody arrangements I should now about? *

K-5) Does your child have special needs, if yes what are they *

K-6) Are you planning on having any more children? *

Your child's Schedule

L-1) I understand that my child needs to be on the daycare schedule *

L-2) Please tell me about your child. *

Payment Information

M-1) I have read the Fees section for the type of care I am looking for *

Teacher Friendly Tuition
Regular Part Time Tuition
Temporary Care Tuition
Regular Full Time Tuition

M-2) I understand that I have to pay a non-refundable enrollment fee at the time of signing a contract *

M-3) I understand that I will have to sign a contract before care starts *

M-4) I understand that the tuition payment is due in advance of care *

M-5) I understand that the tuition payment does not vary due to any reason? *

M-6) I understand that the daycare ONLY accepts payments through EMT (Electric Money Transfer) *

Animals

N-1) Do you have any pets at home? *

N-2) Does your child have any known allergies to animals (cat, dog, etc) *

N-3) How is your child around animals *

Are you okay with there being a cat in the house? *

Currently there is no cat in the house. We are looking at getting one. One can be added at any time. Your answer will have NO impact on whether or not we get a cat.

Expectations

O-1) What are your expectations for child care *

P-1) I understand that Valerie's Playhouse offers a play-based program, focusing on social skills *

Play Based Program = Not Structured
There are set times for snacks, lunch, naps and school runs. But we spend most of the day doing free play. I play with them and am always talking to them. I talk to them about colours, shapes, letters etc.

P-2) I understand that Valerie's Playhouse is NOT a licensed daycare *

Because I am not licensed which means that I can NOT accept subsidy.

P-3) How did you hear about Valerie's Playhouse *

To request an interview

I do interviews Monday to Friday at 5:30pm. What day of the week would you like your interview to be on? (please pick at least three days). - I will reply via email, so check your junk folder. (valeriesplayhouse@hotmail.com) *

Interviews -

- Parents will sit on the sofa (an old quilt will be on the sofa)
- Parents MUST wear a mask/face covering. It is the parents responsible to bring their own mask/face covering.
- Parents are responsible for their child during the interview

Please make sure you fill out every question with a "*" or the form will not send.

If you have any problems submitting this form please email me. valeriesplayhouse@hotmail.com

Please note
- That your child MUST come to the interview.

- The interview will go no later then 6:15pm. So, make sure you are on time.

- I do NOT do interviews on the weekends or during daycare hours.

- If for some reason only one parent/guardian can make the interview that is Okay. If the parent/guardian that does attend the interview likes me and my program another interview/meeting can be set up for the parent/guardian who was unable to attend the first interview.

- Please feel free to bring a list of questions with you.

- I will reply via email, so check your junk folder. (valeriesplayhouse@hotmail.com)

Accepting a spot at Valerie's Playhouse

- Both parents/guardians must sign the contract.

- Contract signing MUST be done within five (5) business days of stating you want the spot. After five (5) business days the spot will no longer be held and I can give it to another family. I can do two (2) contract signing meetings if both parents/legal guardians can't come on the same day. The enrolment fee must be paid no later then 5:00pm the day after the contract has been sign. If the enrolment fee is not paid on time, I have the right to void your contract and give the spot to another family.

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I Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Regular Hours

September to June
Monday to Fridays
Regular Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Extra Extended Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm

July to August
Monday to Thursday
Regular Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Extended Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Extra Extended Hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm

Teacher Hours

September to June
Monday to Fridays
Regular Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm
Extended Hours 7:30am to 5:00pm

July/August
Tuesday to Thursday
Summer Hours 8:00am to 4:00pm
or
no care

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Location

Woodroffe Ave
(between Carling Ave and the 417)