www.beebopslittlehouse@gmail.com
503-293-3282
Bee Bops Little House, LLC is a for-profit child care facility. This handbook describes all of
the policies and procedures. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
OUR MISSION
To provide each child with a warm, caring, stimulating and safe environment. To encourage
each child to develop to his or her greatest potential, build friendships and enjoy his or her time
spent at Bee Bops Little House, LLC.
LOCATIONS
BUMBLE BABIES ( infant-5 yrs )
8021 SW Mapleleaf St Tigard Or 97223
Hours: 7:00-5:30
Lil Tots ( 2 yrs and older )
9785 SW Mckenzie St
Tigard Or 97223
Hours: 7:00-10:00pm
BUSY BEES (2-5 yrs )
8855 SW OMARA ST Tigard Or 97223
Hours: 7:00-5:45
Admissions & Enrollment
Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC generally accepts children 6 weeks – first grade. No child will be denied admission on the
basis of race, religion, or handicap. I will do my best to accommodate a child with special needs by taking necessary
classes or workshops. I do retain the right to deny admission if all my slots for a particular child’s age group are filled.
Waiting list/Holds
There is a one time enrollment fee of $25.00. If you need a spot reserved for the future, please return all the paperwork
required, as well as ½ the months tuition to hold your spot. This will be applied to your first month. If you choose not to
enroll, your week’s tuition is non-refundable. If you need to take a leave from daycare and would like your spot held,
there is a fee of $200.00 per month to hold the spot until future time of returning.
Adjustment/Trial Period
There will be a trial period of 2 weeks for each new enrollment. Either party may terminate services during this time
without penalty. Feel free to call or email or request time with Debbie to “check in” at any time, as we pride ourselves
on open communication. Our primary goal is to have awesome communication and to fix any issues or clear any
questions up asap.
Termination
A two-week notice is required to withdraw your child from care at Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC. Full tuition payment for
the two-week notice period is required at the time notice is given. I must receive notice in writing. Payment for the two
weeks is paid whether or not your child will be present during the final two weeks of care. In the even I should ever find
it necessary to end our agreement, I will also give the parent or guardian at least two weeks written notice. Except for
reasons such as, but not limited to: destructive, uncontrollable or violent behaviors, habitual tardiness in picking up the
child, and lateness of payment or non-payment. These situations will be the grounds for immediate termination. If it
becomes necessary for me to resort to legal action to collect fees, the parent(s) or guardian(s) will be responsible for any
legal fees incurred by Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC and/or Debbie Wills.
Enrollment Procedures
In order to enroll your child at Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC there is necessary paperwork that will need to be completed
prior to the beginning of care. I will not assume care of your child/children if the necessary paperwork, fees and supplies
are not received. All information will be kept confidential and for my records only.
Paperwork
The following paperwork must be filled out and returned to me by the first day of care:
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Policies and Procedures checklist
Enrollment and payment agreement form
Immunization Record
Authorization to Administer Medication
Hospital Form
Fees
Tuition is paid in 2 different ways. All on the 1st for the current month, or half on the 1st and half on the 15th. If the 1st or
15th land on a weekend, payment is due the preceding Friday. If you begin care in the middle of the month, then the
entire month is due on your first day. I will invoice you via email for the next month of care. You may pay your tuition
online, bill pay or leave a check at the daycare. Checks are payable to Bee Bops.
Registration fee is $25.00
Cost to hold spot is $200.00 per month ( guaranteed spot upon return )
Cost to reserve a spot is 50% of monthly tuition ( used for 1st month of care )
Information Related to Payment
Receipts will be given upon request. I will keep track of your payments throughout the year for tax purposes. You will
receive a yearend tax statement by the end of January with the total amount paid for childcare services for the previous
year as well as my Tax ID #. PLEASE NOTE: I do not mail out year end statements. It is the responsibility of the parent to
contact me for a year end statement, should your child no longer attend Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC.
Attendance
Payment obligation is based on the time slot you agree to use for childcare, not in actual hours of attendance. Both full
time and part time fees will be charged based on contracted days including missed days due to illness, holiday’s parent
vacations and inclement weather. No refunds or deductions will be made for days your child is absent. You are paying
Bee Bops for your childcare space as well as for our services. Please be courteous and phone or email us if your child will
not be attending that day. In the case we are busy attending to the children, we may not be able to reach the phone.
Please be sure to leave a message as we do check messages throughout the day and return calls if necessary.
Religious & National Holidays
Bee Bops Little House, LLC is closed on all major holidays-New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Holidays are paid days off.
See HOLIDAY/VACATION PAGE FOR holidays and additional closure dates.
Vacations
Bee Bops Little House, LLC takes paid vacation each year. All Vacation Time Is Paid. See addendum 1 for vacation dates
and other closures. If your family takes vacation time, you must still pay your tuition for the time your child is not in our
care. By planning my vacations a year in advance, my hope is that your family will be able to schedule your vacations
accordingly.
Open Door Policy
We maintain an open door policy. Parents are welcome to visit the daycare at any time during business hours. You are
welcome to observe our program as long as you wish. Please understand that I may not be available to give you my
undivided attention as I am interacting with the children. Visitors tend to make the children behave in an excited
manner that does not usually occur when I am alone with them. Also, your child may become upset when your visit is
over and you end up leaving without them. Please keep those things in mind when planning your visit.
Arrivals & Departures
Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC hours of operation begin at 7:00 a.m. Please do not drop off prior to opening without prior
consent. Occasionally you may wish to send someone other than yourself to pick up your child at the end of the day. Be
sure to notify any persons doing so of the drop off/pick up time procedure. Always notify me should there be someone
other than you dropping off or picking up for the day.
Any persons taking your place for drop off/pick up times should be listed under “contacts” in your enrollment form. If
they are not listed, a written statement is required for the day and ID will be checked. I will not release the child without
your approval for both the protection of your child and myself.
Separation
It is normal for some children to have difficulty separating from parents in the morning or not wanting to leave when it is
time to go home. Please be very brief (no more than 5 minutes) during these times. The longer you prolong the
departure, the harder it gets for the child, and I need to focus my attention on the other children. A smile, cheerful
good-bye kiss and reassuring word that you will be back are all that is needed for the morning. In my experience,
children are nearly always quick to get involved in the activities as soon as the parent leaves.
Meals
Well balanced USDA meals will be served. Food is offered to your child, but your child is not forced to eat. Children
are encouraged to finish the food served to them before seconds are offered. If your child is a big eater, you may send
additional meals & snacks for them to have throughout the day. If your child requires special diet items, please talk to
me about it and I will do my best to incorporate it into our meal plans. You may be asked to supply special diet requests.
Our meal times are:
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8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Snack
11:30 Lunch
3:00 Snack
6:00 Dinner ( lil tots )
7:30 Late snack ( lil tots )
If your child is arriving after a specific meal time, please be sure to provide the meal before the child arrives. Parents
are welcome to bring a special birthday or holiday treat with advance notification as long as there is enough for the
entire group. Please do not let your child bring gum or candy from home.
Baby Food/Formula
If your child is eating formula or breast milk, bring 4-5 bottles labeled with your child’s name. Frozen breast milk may be
kept at daycare. Make sure it is labeled with your child’s name and date.
Here at Bee Bops we pride ourselves in our nutritious infant meals. We follow all USDA guidelines, use organic fresh
fruits and veggie’s and mix our own baby food each week. Kirkland formula is offered and supplied at no additional cost,
if your infant requires a different kind of formula, then you must supply it.
Dress for Play
All children must arrive dressed and ready for the day. When dressing your child, please keep in mind that we do many
messy activities such as painting, playing outdoors, and we may use “messy” items. Please do not dress your child in
clothes that you would not like to be soiled. I feel the children need fresh air daily and with weather permitting, we play
outside at least once a day. In warmer weather, we go outdoors more often. If you have Velcro shoes, this makes it easy
for the kids to put their own shoes on and take them off quickly without the help of a teacher, and lessens the amount
of falls on the play ground. Keep in mind that we have bark and it gets stuck inside of sandals often. If you DO NOT want
your child to get messy or have restrictions on play, please let us know.
Nap/Quiet Time
All children under the age of five will be required to have rest time/quiet time while at daycare. Our rest time generally
is from 12:00-2:00. To avoid disturbing children who are napping, try not to schedule pickups at this time. If you must
pick up your child during quiet time, please notify me in advance so that I may have your child ready when you arrive.
No drop offs will be permitted during quiet time. I believe children who quiet their mind and rest their body during the
day are better equipped physically and emotionally to face the remainder of the day. If your child is under 5 years of
age, please note that they will be required to have quiet time each day. I provide a quiet rest time with cots or porta
cribs for each child. I also provide small pillows and a blanket. Children who do not fall asleep after 40 minutes will be
allowed to choose a quiet activity until quiet time is over.
Diapers/Toilet Learning
Diaper changes are scheduled for every 2 hours or as needed. I only accept disposable diapers. Please supply us with a
package of diapers as needed. We will notify you when supplies are running low.
Toilet learning will begin when; you have begun at home first. Your child should be showing signs of interest in using the
toilet, this usually occurs around the age of 3. We will help in the process the best we can. Children should be able to
remove clothing, wipe themselves, and replace their clothing in order for toilet learning to begin. Training pants or pullups are required during toilet learning. Cleanliness and hand washing will be emphasized during this process. Children
will not be disciplined for accidents during toilet learning. If interested, I have a great handout on toilet learning.
Our Philosophy:
Young children develop full complement of cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills best when most of
preschool day includes free play with materials that can be used individually or by small groups. Free play
avoids decreased risk-taking and cooperation among young children, who may feel that they have "failed"
when asked to do more structured work.
Common Practices we practice in our setting:
-on materials, art and self-initiated projects
Positive Guidance
Babies: (Birth-18 Months) have no inner sense of right and wrong, and no reliable self-control. They cannot resist
temptation and should not be expected to obey verbal instruction. Discipline is not appropriate at this age. Behavior can
be shaped by ignoring inappropriate behavior and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
Toddlers: (18 Months-Three Years) also have no sense of right from wrong and no reliable sense of right from wrong.
Although their language ability is developing rapidly, they have poor judgment, an unreliable memory for rules, and
cannot resist temptation. Reinforcement techniques are still effective. Distraction and substituting alternative activities
are also effective at this age. Natural and logical consequences may be effective with toddlers in some cases. Power
struggles should be avoided.
During the PRESCHOOL (Three-Five Years) children develop more self control, are able to remember and conform to
rules more reliably, and are able to connect actions to consequences. Preschoolers are less self centered and are
beginning to see the world from another person’s point of view. They are beginning to develop an inner sense of right
and wrong. Preschoolers respond well to explanations of rules and can better understand natural and logical
consequences than when they were younger.
It’s Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC’s policy that positive guidance and discipline techniques are used in our facility and are
designed to encourage independence, success and the development of self control in all children. There are FOUR
acceptable discipline techniques:
1.) Distraction: Involves changing a child’s focus from the unacceptable situation. (Handing a toy to a toddler whom is
attempting to take another child’s toy).
2.) Redirection: Involves the teacher in a preventative nature and involves anticipating and intervening before a
“problem” occurs.
3.) Ignoring: Ask yourself, “Is this a behavior I can live with?” (A child who dumps out an entire bucket of Lego’s). As long
as materials are not broken, lost or no one was hurt, simply let the situation pass and observe to see that the Lego’s are
returned to the bucket and put away.
4.) Time Out: I use time outs rarely. I do not put the child on “display” for all to see who is in time out. I do not have a
time out spot; it changes. I do not make a big deal about being in time out. It’s basically removal from the group,
situation or other person. We have a talk about what’s going on and usually time outs are after several warnings for the
same repeat behavior. Also, it depends on the age of the child. Children under the age of 3 are generally never in time
out. As they are not quite 100% verbal and developmentally they want to be independent and try new things and usually
those new things are things we don’t want them to do.
What children don’t need:
What children need?
Criticism
Guilt
Shame
Embarrassment
Respect
Reminders
Time
Spontaneous Conversation
Choices
Physical Touch
Hostility
Physical Punishment
Yelling/Screaming
Labeling
Illness
Please analyze your child’s health each day before bringing them to daycare. The only way to have a healthy, sick free
environment is when we work as a team and not infect others with germs that are contagious. As I know it’s difficult to
take time off to care for a sick child, if you bring them, it prolongs the illness as it passes from child to child and our
environment suffers a great deal when sick children are here. The best solution is to have a backup plan. Please have a
plan in place for sick children, if you are unable to care for them, make sure to plan in advance a back up care person,
family member, friend, etc.
Bee Bop’s Little House, LLC will not admit nor retain any child in care who:
Is diagnosed as having or being a carrier of a childcare restrict able disease as defined in health division administration
rules OAR 333-19-200; or has one of the following symptoms, or combination of symptoms, of illness:
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Fever of 100.5 degrees F, taken under the arm, or 101.5 degrees F, taken orally
Diarrhea (More than 1 loose, runner, water or bloody stool)
Vomiting
Nausea
Severe Cough
Unusual yellow color to skin or eyes
Skin or eye lesions or rashes that are severe, weeping or puss filled
Stiff neck and headache with one or more of the symptoms listed above
Difficulty breathing or abnormal wheezing
Children will be isolated in the event that they are ill. If a child exhibits any of the above symptoms listed above, they
will need to be picked up. They may return to childcare when 24 hours has passed since the last symptom was present.
In the event your child is sick, I will try to reach you twice with 15 minutes passing between each call. After that, if I am
unable to contact you, I will call your emergency contacts. Please make sure you always update your file with current
work/home and contact numbers in case of emergencies!
Medication
Written consent is required for ANY medication. All prescriptions must be in original containers labeled with the child’s
name. All non-prescription medications must be in original containers bearing the original label, child’s name, age,
expiration date and directions for dosages. Medication is to be given at home whenever possible, especially eye drops
and nebulizing treatments.
Child Abuse Reporting
We are “mandatory reporters”, required by state law to report any incidences of suspected child abuse. This includes
physical, emotional and neglect. My first concern is the safety of your child, and if I suspect he/she has been subjected
to abuse, I will file a report with the proper authorities.
Animals ( Busy Bees )
We have two indoor/outdoor cats, Lucy and Pixie. Both cats are not allowed to be in the daycare area, except to
come in and out of the door. Both cats are vaccinated yearly as directed. If your child is allergic, please let me know. We
also have a new puppy ( Sept 2011 ) Her name is Abby, and she is a golden doodle. ( ½ retriever ½ poodle ). She will be
kept in the main house for the most part and only allowed to potty in areas not used by children. We will bring her into
the daycare to visit and let the kids be exposed to the power of a puppy 
Infants ( Bumble Babies )
Daily care for infants under one year of age generally focuses on meeting the needs of the child on his or her
own schedule, including eating, napping, play and diapering. It is important for parents to provide extra
changes of clothes for the child. Parents must also provide diapers and wipes, breast milk/formula, special
dietary foods, non-prescription medications, ointments or creams labeled with the child’s name and
directions.
Infants will be held while drinking bottles and we do not bottle prop. Infants will be moved around throughout
the day, floor play, belly time, swing, excersauser, standing, rocked, read to, sang to, encouraged to talk and
outdoor experiences. ( sample of some, not all )
Preschool ( lil tots )
Our curriculum changes from time to time. At some times, I order a curriculum called FUNSHINEEXPRESS. This is a prepackaged curriculum, geared for kids 3-5. Sometimes I do my own program, trying to develop my own unique learning
opportunities. This really depends on the particular group I have. We try to do a learning activity as well as a craft
several times a week, but at times, the children have other things on their mind.  I believe the process of the project is
where the real learning takes place, although the product is sometimes more fun for the parents. Each child is
encouraged to participate in our daily pre-school activities: arts, crafts, and music and circle time. We give each child the
freedom to stop when they are finished and chose another activity. We believe play is very important in child
development and where most of their creativity is developed.
Toddlers ( Bumble Babies )
Toddler Side
Typical AM Schedule
8:00-8:30
Breakfast
Potty run and diaper check
Brush teeth
8:30-9:00
Free Choice ( NO Instruments, Music or Coloring )
9:00-10:00
Group Time:
Lessons created and posted weekly
BUTTERCUP PROGRAM DURING THIS TIME AS WELL…Mon-Fri
10:10-11:10
Outside
Bubbles
Paint on paper on fence
Gardening ( pick fruit and eat ), pick weeds, rake
Fill water table if nice
Sand box available
11:15
Come inside, wash hands, potty run, diaper change and sit at table for lunch
11:30
Lunch, wash hands, brush teeth
12:00
Rest time
2012 HOLIDAY AND VACATION CLOSURES
All Vacation Days and Holidays Are Paid
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
July
August
September
October
November
December
No Closures
Monday, February 20th President’s Day
No Closures
No Closures
Monday, May 28th Memorial Day
No Closures
Weds, July 4th Independence Day
Mon-Fri 9th-13th Vacation
No Closures
Monday, September 3rd Labor Day
No Closures
Th/Fri November 22nd/23rd Thanksgiving
Mon/Tues 24th, 25th Christmas Eve/Day
Mon 31st NYE
Jan 2013
Tues New Years Day