Parent Information

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Complete and submit registration online at wm.ce.eleyo.com.
Applications will be processed and families will be notified when their application has been accepted. 

Immunization Form
Medication Authorization Form
Severe Allergy Form
Photo Opt Out Form
New Family Add Form
Health Care Summary (for Caring Hands Only)
Medical Care Form

NUTRITION GUIDELINES

Kids’ Company follows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for meals and snacks with the assistance of  the CACFP. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes, and adult day care centers. Hot Lunches are contracted through Premier Kitchen Inc.  Kids’ Company takes steps to ensure food safety in its provision of meals and snacks.  

Kids’ Company staff work hard to assure that meal/snack times are a relaxed and enjoyable part of the day. Routine meal/snack times provide nourishment as well as social activity and conversation. Children learn to eat independently and are encouraged to try new foods, staying at the table, and bussing dishes at the end of the meal. The program documents compliance and any corrections with policies, procedures and menu planning that have been made according to the recommendation of Premier Kitchen.

USDA REQUIREMENTS

USDA requires the 5 food components listed below. USDA approved snacks include 2 of the 5 and meals must include all 5 food components.

• Milk:Whole Milk for children 12-24 mo
• 1% Milk for children 25 mo -12 yrs
• Meat/Meat alternative: Lean meat, poultry or fish, cheese, eggs, cooked dry beans or peas
• Vegetable: Pasteurized full-strength juice may only be used to meet the vegetable or fruit for 1 meal or snack a day.  
• Fruit: a vegetable may be used to meet the fruit requirement
• Grain: Whole grain biscuit, bread, roll, muffin or pasta. 

LUNCH

Lunch is included for children enrolled in care.  School Age children (K-6) require a lunch contract during the summer. Consistent Schedule or Pick Your Day Contracts are available for registration on wm.ce.eleyo.com. 

If a child does not bring a lunch, Kids’ Company will provide a basic cold lunch at a daily rate fee. 

SNACKS AND MEALS

Kids' Company provides a breakfast/morning snack between 6:45 and 8:00 am and an afternoon snack between 2-4 pm daily for children who are able to eat table food. Kids' Company contracts with Premier Kitchen to provide USDA approved meals and snacks.
SEE MEALS & SNACKS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND MENUS.

Child Care Handbook 2024-2025

Only students enrolled in the Kids' Company program may attend on late start or early closing dates. 

Kids' Company follows district policy for emergency closings. Please listen to any major Twin Cities TV or radio stations for information regarding late starts, early closings, or cancelations due to weather, power outages or other such events. If Kids' Company were to close, open late, or close early, we will attempt to contact parents as soon as possible. 

Here are some basic guidelines on Emergency School Closings and Late Starts:

School Closed for the Day:
Kids’ Company will be closed.

Before School Delayed Start:
If school is delayed due to weather or emergency closing, Kids’ Company will open at 8:15 am. Regular scheduled morning charges also apply.

Early School Closing:
Kids’ Company is open, but staff will be contacting parents immediately to arrange for their child(ren) to be picked up. Students must be picked up within one hour of school closing time. If a child not normally scheduled for the afternoon Kids’ Company attends the early dismissal session, they will be charged the drop in rate.

FIELD TRIPS/OFFSITE ACTIVITIES

Parents/guardians will be notified in advance of field trip dates, destinations, fees, and expected times of departure and return. Most field trips/activities are optional and additional sign up is required for activities at a fee. Children who do not have parental consent will not be permitted to attend. Parental consent is collected at the time of registration for the field trip. Parents/guardians will also be required to submit a permission form before children are taken offsite. Staff/child ratios will be maintained on all field trips. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend field trips. It is essential to arrive with adequate time before departures as activities will not be delayed by waiting for children who arrive late.

TRANSPORTATION

Kids’ Company uses the district bus company, KOCH Bus Company. Children will never be transported in personal vehicles for any reason. This policy is for the protection of staff and for liability. KOCH Bus Company provides transportation for all field trips and when transporting children.

Kids' Company students are bused to the elementary and middle school after the morning program. Students are bused back to the W-M Community Learning Center for the afternoon program.

Grades K-4: A designated Kids' Company bus will transport children to and from the elementary school.

Grades 5-6: Bus #28 is designated from the middle school to the CLC.

Kids' Company and Caring Hands Child Care are licensed and certified by the state of Minnesota.  Below are documents for your reference.

Organizational Chart
Risk Reduction Plan  
Certified Risk Reduction Plan  
Emergency Care Plan  
NAEYC Cleaning & Sanitation Chart