Contact
Rütlistrasse 21
8307 Illnau-Effretikon
T. 052 347 01 20
Whatsapp 079 624 68 09
Rütlistrasse 21
8307 Illnau-Effretikon
T. 052 347 01 20
Whatsapp 079 624 68 09
© 2024 Hands for Kids International Preschool GmbH | Design Balmer Design
Here, you will find detailed information about how our daycare operates, the childcare services we provide, and the procedures for financial arrangements.
The "Hands for Kids International Preschool" accepts children of all nationalities and all denominations. and all denominations. It is politically neutral.
Definitive admission is granted when the childcare contract with the "Hands for Kids International Preschool" and the parents have been signed and the deposit has been paid.
By agreement with the management and specialists, a child with disabilities may also be admitted into a group. However, competent care (which may include additional training for the caregiver) must be ensured. Children with disabilities occupy 1.5 places.
The daycare Hands for Kids International Preschool is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 am to 06:30 pm.
The daycare remains closed on the following days:
– Over Christmas and New Year: from 24th December to 2nd January.
– Public holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, 1st May, 1st August, as well as other official public holidays in the Canton of Zurich.
A yearly schedule, including public holidays and the Christmas/New Year closure, is provided to parents at the beginning of the year. It also includes details of events for parents and children, as well as any upcoming projects or themes planned for the daycare.
Children must be dropped off in the morning between 7:00 a.m. and no later than 9:00 a.m. They must be picked up in the evening between 04:00 pm and 06:30 pm promptly. Late pickups require additional working hours for the childcare staff and will incur an additional fee of CHF 30.- per 15 minutes, which will be charged in addition to the daycare fees.
If a child is to be picked up by a third party, this must be communicated to the group leaders or the daycare manager in advance. Otherwise, the parents will be contacted by phone, and the child will remain in our care in case of uncertainty.
In the interest of the child, regular attendance at Hands for Kids International Preschool is required. To ensure the child can integrate into the groups, they must attend at least two days per week. The child is assigned fixed attendance days.
Parents must not bring sick children (e.g., with a high fever or contagious illness) to the daycare.
If a child falls ill during their time at the daycare, the educators will immediately inform the parents by phone and request that the child is picked up.
Parents will always be informed about any currently circulating childhood illnesses or other health issues.
In emergencies, the educators will contact the child’s designated paediatrician, the daycare’s trusted doctor, or the children’s hospital directly.
In the event of an accident, all expenses, such as taxi costs or emergency medical care, will be the responsibility of the parents.
Parents are requested to notify the daycare if their child will be absent due to illness, holidays, or other reasons. Such notification should be provided as early as possible.
Health, accident, and liability insurance for the children are the responsibility of the parents.
Hands for Kids Daycare accepts no liability for damage to or loss of personal valuables.
The Daycare / After School Care placement can be terminated by either party with three months' written notice, sent by registered mail, effective at the end of the calendar month.
If the notice period is not adhered to, the full monthly fees will be charged for the duration of the notice period.
All amounts are in CHF.
Please see the attached list (Daycare Care Costs).
The monthly flat rate is based on a daily rate of CHF 120.00 for toddlers. The baby rate is CHF 135.00 and applies until the child’s 19th month.
The monthly fee is to be transferred by standing order on the 28th of the preceding month, with options for payment every six months (1.5% discount) or annually (3% discount) to the account of Hands for Kids daycare. The full monthly fee is payable even in cases of absence due to holidays, illness, or other reasons.
Sponsorship
Support us and our projects with a donation, and you can benefit from attractive discounts on the monthly fee.
In a preliminary meeting, the educators will work with the parents to plan the orientation phase. For the well-being of both the child and the parents, the child’s presence at the daycare will gradually increase. The orientation phase lasts approximately two weeks and is charged at a flat rate of CHF 300.-.
Before final admission, a deposit of CHF 1,000.- is required. For each additional child, the deposit is CHF 900.-. This amount will be refunded without interest upon termination of the care contract.
If you find an alternative solution for your child before the start, the deposit cannot be refunded, as registration involves significant effort and the place was reserved.
If parents wish to have their child cared for in addition to the fixed days, this can be arranged in consultation with the daycare management. Additional care hours will be charged.
If multiple children from the same family attend the daycare Hands for Kids, we offer a sibling discount of 10% on the regular daily rate. This discount applies to the lower fee.
Discounts cannot be combined. They will be applied to the next monthly invoice. No refunds will be issued for services already charged.
This discount is only applicable as long as all siblings are attending the Hands for Kids daycare.
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