Kid Kare

• KID KARE POLICIES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS 
  •  The Kid Kare room is designated solely for childcare services and is not a playroom for family use.  
  • Children between the ages of 3 months and 9 years are welcome.  
  • Kid Kare service is for a maximum of 90 minutes.   
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) must remain on campus at the JCA for the duration of their child’s stay in Kid Kare.  
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to sign child(ren) in and out with their photo ID and JCA membership card.  
  • Child(ren) will only be released to the parent(s)/guardian(s) who dropped them off.  
  • If someone else is designated to pick up the child(ren), written and signed authorization must be provided at drop-off, along with a photo ID that matches the instructions at pick-up.  
  • A total of 15 spots are available: 10 for reservations (which can be made via the MyJ App) and 5 for walk-ins.  
  • Sign-ins and drop-offs should be completed no later than 15 minutes prior to closing.   
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) must inform staff of any allergies or medical conditions at check-in and during every stay in Kid Kare.  
  • Child(ren) must be clean, with no dirt or bodily fluids visible when checked into Kid Kare.  Dirty shoes are prohibited. Child(ren) displaying symptoms of illness will not be accepted.  (Refer to the wellness policy.)  
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for providing any necessary items for their child(ren).  
  • Children are not permitted to share food or drinks  
  • The Kid Kare room is a nut-free zone.  
  • Kid Kare Staff are not responsible for hand-feeding children.  
  • Kid Kare staff are not responsible for changing diapers. Staff will contact the parent/guardian as indicated on the check-in sheet if diaper changes are needed.  
  • Children may only use personal electronic devices that do not have photo or video capabilities. Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited. Devices may not be shared with other children.  
  • In the event a child needs individualized attention for more than 15 minutes (excessive misbehavior, crying and/or diaper change), the parent/guardian will be notified immediately to retrieve the child from the program.  
  • Violation of these policies may result in loss of privileges.  

    KID KARE RESERVATION POLICIES  

  •  Reservations can be made through the My J app.  
  • Reservations may be made up to 48 hours in advance and can be accepted on Friday for the following Monday.    
  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) may only make reservations for child(ren) on their membership account.   
  • If a Kid Kare staff member does not receive a phone call (904-730-2100 x325) and the child(ren) arrives more than 5 minutes late, the reservation will be considered canceled.  
  • A total of 15 spots are available: 10 for reservations and 5 for walk-ins.  

  CANCELLATION POLICIES  

  •  Parents/guardians must provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation by removing their reservation through the app, allowing us to accommodate other families.  
  • Frequent failure to cancel reservations properly may result in the loss of privileges.  

• All children are expected to follow staff directions and behave appropriately.
• Behavior misconduct is defined as behaviors that are unmanageable, disruptive to the group or endangering the welfare and safety of other children, staff or one’s self.
• Bullying behavior is considered harassment that may be verbal or non-verbal, written, graphic or physical that causes another child to feel unsafe or fearful and interferes with their ability to participate in or benefit from the Kid Kare program.
• When and if there is an incidence of behavior misconduct or bullying, staff will use a three-step redirection technique to manage behavior misconduct.
• If behavior remains unmanaged, staff will notify parents immediately to retrieve the child from the program. Parental cooperation is expected in handling these issues.
• The JCA reserves the right to revoke Kid Kare privileges for repeated incidents of behavior misconduct or bullying.

WELLNESS POLICIES  

•  Child(ren) exhibiting ANY of the following symptoms will not be accepted into Kid Kare  
• Fever of 100.4 degrees and above  
• Diarrhea (2 or more loose stools)  
• Vomiting  
• Abnormal behavior 
•  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be contacted to pick their child(ren) up if their child(ren) are displaying any of the above symptoms of illness during their stay Kid Kare.  
• Although the presence of a runny nose, clear or colored, may appear ominous, exclusion from Kid Kare is not necessary unless accompanied by any of the symptoms listed above. 
• We request that parents/guardians notify a Kid Kare staff member, either verbally or in writing, if their child develops a communicable disease (e.g., chickenpox, strep throat, pink eye, head lice, etc.), so we can post a notice of potential exposure. All names will remain confidential. Early awareness helps with prompt treatment and may help prevent the spread of infection.  
• Children must be fever free (under 100.4 degrees), without fever reducing medication, diarrhea/vomiting free, for 24 hours before returning to Kid Kare.  Staff will note the time of dismissal.  
• Children with head lice, eggs or nits, are not permitted in Kid Kare.  Children with any nits or lice present, even after treatment, will be asked to leave immediately.  We ask affected families to either go to a professional treatment facility or follow the treatment protocol outlined by the Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/lice/head/.  

The Kid Kare room is temporarily located in Racquetball Court 2 during our JCA’s renovation project, Building Our Future Together.