Anaphylaxis/Nut-safe Information:
“Anaphylaxis” means a severe systemic allergic reaction which can be fatal, resulting in circulatory collapse or shock. It is marked by swelling of the throat and/or tongue, hives and difficulty breathing. Other symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea or cramping.
Bronte Harbour Nursery School, as a licensed childcare facility, is required to maintain a NUT-SAFE environment. As other groups use our space in the evenings and when the nursery school is closed, we regret that we cannot guarantee that we are nut-free.
We will, however, do everything we can to reduce the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents. The following is a list of items banned by the school: peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, and latex products. Should a child with an anaphylactic allergy to any other food, not listed above, be enrolled in the program, we will ban those items as well for the duration of that child’s attendance. A list of banned foods will be posted in the snack area, and updated/revised as necessary. As this list is subject to change, please speak to the Executive Director to get the most up-to-date information.
Your child’s safety is our priority, so if your child has a life-threatening allergy, you will be required to create an Individual Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan (IAEP) by filling out the following forms: Anaphylactic Allergy/Epinephrine Auto Injector Policy Agreement Form, the Epinephrine Auto Injector Authorization Form and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. Parents are required to supply Bronte Harbour Nursery School with 2 Epipens for their child. In the event one Epipen fails, or another needs to be administered before medical help arrives, it is vital that we have a spare Epipen on hand.
These forms, when filled in, will provide complete information on the allergy, triggers, medications, banned foods and the emergency procedures in respect of the child. Training is to be provided by the parent or a physician on the procedures to be followed in the event of a child having an anaphylactic reaction.
Should your child be diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy once they are enrolled in Bronte Harbour Nursery School, please be sure to notify the Executive Director immediately so that appropriate measures can be taken to ensure your child’s safety.
Bronte Harbour Nursery School has an Anaphylaxis Policy that our staff are required to be familiar with, and that they must review at least once a year.
Registration, Fees and Payment:
Registration fee is $35.44
This fee must be submitted with the completed registration forms. Please note: registration fees are non-refundable.
Our program fees are calculated on an annual basis and are divided into 10 equal monthly instalments.
When registering your child for September, your first instalment fee is to be paid by post-dated cheque dated April 1 of that year. This fee is non-refundable.
Any enrolment that takes place after April 1st requires your first instalment fee to be paid immediately. This fee is non-refundable.
The remaining monthly instalments are paid on the first of the month, one month in advance. Post-dated cheques for the remaining monthly payments are to be dated from September 1-May 1 and must be received with your registration forms. (*Fees are listed in the Parent Handbook)
Cheques are made payable to BRONTE HARBOUR NURSERY SCHOOL INC.
*For enrolments that take place on or after August 1, the first monthly instalment is to be paid immediately. This fee is non-refundable. Please note that as we have a 2 month notice period required to withdraw, your second monthly instalment is also non-refundable.
And as above, post-dated cheques for the remaining monthly payments must be received with your registration forms. (Depending on when you enrol, you’ll be informed of what the dates on your required post-dated payments will be.)
*Families that already have a child or children enrolled at Bronte Harbour Nursery School prior to February 1st each year have the option to register for the upcoming school year during the month of January, before the enrolment opens to the public on February 1st. (*Advance Enrolment* is for currently enrolled families, and may accommodate returning families not currently enrolled if space permits)
For cheques returned by the bank, for NSF or any other reason, the full fee must be repaid immediately along with a $25.00 processing fee. Two NSF cheques may result in a certified cheque only fee payment arrangement.
Withdrawal from programs:
You must provide two full month’s written notice in advance of your withdrawal. For example, if you wish to withdraw your child as of November 30, you must give written notice by no later than September 30. You are responsible for the fees for this two-month notice period. We do not refund partial months. Re-enrolment within the same school year is not permitted.
(Please note: this notice period does not apply to the initial payment, which is non-refundable as outlined above.)
Illness:
The health of your children is very important to us. Signs and symptoms of illness that would require you to keep your child home include, but are not limited to, the following:
- A fever within the previous 24 hours
- A contagious disease (i.e. measles)
- Diarrhea or vomiting within the previous 48 hours
- Thick yellow or green nasal discharge
- Coughing or sneezing spells that may result in the transfer of infectious germs
- Any flu-like symptoms
- Fatigue or illness that would prevent or interfere with full participation in the program
Should your child become ill while in attendance at the school, we will contact you immediately to pick your child up. The teachers will advise you at the time of pick up when your child can return to class (depending on the illness). We appreciate your cooperation.
Medications:
Prescription and/or over the counter medications will not be administered at school, with the exception of asthma inhalers and Epipens, unless absolutely necessary. Please do not leave drugs or medications of any kind in the children’s backpacks.
Should your child require a prescription medication, (other than asthma inhalers or Epipens) we respectfully ask that you arrange dosage times to occur before or after nursery school whenever possible. If this cannot be arranged, please see the Executive Director to make arrangements for the administration of prescription medication for your child. You will be required to fill out a Medication Authorization Form, that indicates the times and doses of the medication to be given. We will ONLY administer drugs or medication when they are provided to us in the original container, that is clearly labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage of the medication, the date of purchase, and instructions for storage and administration of the medication.
Statutory Holidays and Closures:
The Nursery School will be closed for all statutory holidays, including Easter Monday. In addition, we will be closed during the school holidays in December (2 weeks) and March (1 week). As our fees are calculated on an annual basis, and divided into equal monthly instalments, your monthly instalment fee does not change for holidays, illness, vacations or any other absences.
We are open on all PA days.
Storm Closures:
Extreme weather conditions (i.e. Snowstorms) may result in the school being closed for the day. If the Halton School Board closes schools for the day, then we are also closed. If the Halton School Board cancels their school bus transportation for their students, then the decision as to whether Bronte Harbour will open or close for the day rests with the Executive Director. The Executive Director will make the decision that best protects the safety and well being of the families and staff of Bronte Harbour Nursery School. Please note: there is no fee reduction for the missed program day should a storm closure occur. *Closures of the Nursery School will be announced in the outgoing voicemail message by 8:00am, so be sure to call the school at 905-465-3508 if in doubt.
