{"id":107,"date":"2026-09-01T01:31:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T01:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhappyhearts.com\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:37:01","slug":"parent-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yourhappyhearts.com\/parent-handbook","title":{"rendered":"Parent Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"107\" class=\"elementor elementor-107\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-823afad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"823afad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713a5b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"713a5b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\/* ================= HAPPY HEARTS \u2014 PARENT HANDBOOK 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class=\"hh-meta\">\n      <span><b>Open<\/b> &nbsp;7 AM \u2013 7 PM, Mon\u2013Fri<\/span>\n      <span><b>Call<\/b> &nbsp;(215) 918-9355<\/span>\n      <span><b>Visit<\/b> &nbsp;909 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- JUMP NAV -->\n  <nav class=\"hh-nav\">\n    <a href=\"#hh-welcome\">Welcome<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-hours\">Hours &amp; Closures<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-enroll\">Enrollment<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-arrival\">Arrival &amp; Pick-Up<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-health\">Health &amp; Illness<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-safety\">Safety &amp; Emergencies<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-program\">Our Program<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-behavior\">Behavior Guidance<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-comm\">Communication<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-tuition\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-privacy\">Confidentiality<\/a>\n    <a href=\"#hh-contact\">Questions<\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n\n  <!-- WELCOME -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-welcome\">\n    <h2>Welcome to Happy Hearts<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-g\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">Dear Parents<\/span>\n      <p>Welcome to our Happy Hearts Daycare Center! Our mission is to provide a <strong>safe, nurturing and educational environment<\/strong> where children can learn, grow and develop through play, exploration and positive relationships.<\/p>\n      <p>We are committed to supporting each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development while maintaining open communication and strong partnerships with families.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- HOURS -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-hours\">\n    <h2>Hours &amp; Closures<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"hh-hours\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"lbl\">Hours of Operation<\/div>\n        <div class=\"big\">7 AM \u2013 7 PM<\/div>\n        <p class=\"days\">Monday through Friday<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"lbl\">Holiday Closures<\/div>\n        <p class=\"days\">New Year's Day &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Good Friday &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Memorial Day &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Independence Day &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Labor Day &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Thanksgiving Day &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Christmas Day<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g3\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-y\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Holiday Policy<\/span>\n        <p>These holidays are included in the regular tuition rate. Tuition remains due regardless of scheduled holiday closures, and no credits or refunds are provided for these days.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-b\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Snow Day Policy<\/span>\n        <p>The center allows <strong>one (1) snow day<\/strong> per calendar year. Tuition remains due during snow-related closures.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-g\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Family Vacation<\/span>\n        <p>Families receive <strong>two (2) weeks of vacation<\/strong> per calendar year while maintaining enrollment. Requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ENROLLMENT -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-enroll\">\n    <h2>Enrollment Requirements<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">Before enrollment, parents must provide the following:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>Enrollment Form<\/li>\n          <li>Emergency Contact Information<\/li>\n          <li>Child Health Assessment<\/li>\n          <li>Immunization Records<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>Allergy Information <em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/li>\n          <li>Medication Authorization Forms <em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/li>\n          <li>Custody Documentation <em>(if applicable)<\/em><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hh-note\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\"><p>Parents are responsible for updating all information as changes occur.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ARRIVAL -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-arrival\">\n    <h2>Arrival, Departure &amp; Attendance<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Sign-In &amp; Sign-Out<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>Children must be signed in and signed out daily by a parent or authorized adult<\/li>\n          <li>Children will only be released to individuals listed on the Emergency Contact Form<\/li>\n          <li>Identification may be required at any time<\/li>\n          <li>Any changes to authorized pick-up persons must be submitted in writing<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Attendance &amp; Absences<\/h3>\n        <p>Regular attendance is important for your child's development and participation in classroom activities.<\/p>\n        <p>Parents should notify the center whenever a child will be absent or arriving late.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hh-alert\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\"><p><strong>Late Pick-Up \u2014<\/strong> The center closes promptly at 7 PM. A late fee of <strong>$1 per minute<\/strong> applies after closing.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- HEALTH -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-health\">\n    <h2>Health &amp; Illness<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">For the health and safety of all children, a child should remain home if he or she has any of the following:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-p\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Please Keep Your Child Home<\/span>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list dot\" style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\n          <li>Fever of 100.4\u00b0F (38\u00b0C) or higher<\/li>\n          <li>Severe cough<\/li>\n          <li>Vomiting<\/li>\n          <li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n          <li>Contagious illness<\/li>\n          <li>Unexplained rash<\/li>\n          <li>Any condition preventing participation in daily activities<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-g\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Returning to Child Care<\/span>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\" style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\n          <li>Fever-free for 48 hours without medication<\/li>\n          <li>Vomiting- and diarrhea-free for 24 hours<\/li>\n          <li>Cleared by a physician when necessary<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">Parents will be contacted immediately if a child becomes ill during the day.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Medication Policy<\/h3>\n        <p>Medication will only be administered when it is:<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>In the original container<\/li>\n          <li>Properly labeled<\/li>\n          <li>Accompanied by written parent authorization<\/li>\n          <li>Prescription medications include physician instructions<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">All medications are documented according to Pennsylvania regulations.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Allergies &amp; Special Health Needs<\/h3>\n        <p>Parents must notify the center of:<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>Food allergies<\/li>\n          <li>Medication allergies<\/li>\n          <li>Medical conditions<\/li>\n          <li>Dietary restrictions<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:14px;\">Emergency Action Plans must be provided when applicable.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- SAFETY -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-safety\">\n    <h2>Safety &amp; Emergency Procedures<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">The center conducts regular emergency drills as required by Pennsylvania regulations. Our procedures cover:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-card\">\n      <div class=\"hh-pills\">\n        <span>Fire Evacuation<\/span>\n        <span>Severe Weather Emergencies<\/span>\n        <span>Shelter-in-Place<\/span>\n        <span>Lockdown Situations<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;\">Parents will be notified as soon as possible in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PROGRAM -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-program\">\n    <h2>Our Educational Program<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">Children learn through structured activities, guided exploration and purposeful play. Our curriculum supports development in:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-b\">\n      <div class=\"hh-pills\">\n        <span>Early Literacy<\/span>\n        <span>Language Development<\/span>\n        <span>Mathematics<\/span>\n        <span>Science Exploration<\/span>\n        <span>Creative Arts<\/span>\n        <span>Music &amp; Movement<\/span>\n        <span>Social-Emotional Learning<\/span>\n        <span>Physical Development<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Outdoor Play<\/h3>\n        <p>Outdoor play is an important part of our daily program. Children participate in outdoor activities whenever weather conditions permit \u2014 please provide weather-appropriate clothing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Meals &amp; Nutrition<\/h3>\n        <p>The center provides nutritious meals and snacks that meet USDA nutritional guidelines. Monthly menus are provided to families. Please notify us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- BEHAVIOR -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-behavior\">\n    <h2>Behavior Guidance<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">We use positive guidance techniques and involve parents whenever additional support is needed.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-g\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">We Encourage<\/span>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\" style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\n          <li>Respect<\/li>\n          <li>Responsibility<\/li>\n          <li>Cooperation<\/li>\n          <li>Self-control<\/li>\n          <li>Problem-solving skills<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-p\">\n        <span class=\"tag\">Strictly Prohibited<\/span>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list dot\" style=\"margin-top:6px;\">\n          <li>Physical punishment<\/li>\n          <li>Humiliation<\/li>\n          <li>Verbal abuse<\/li>\n          <li>Threats<\/li>\n          <li>Food deprivation<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- COMMUNICATION -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-comm\">\n    <h2>Parent Communication<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">We believe strong communication between families and staff is essential. Communication may include:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-card\">\n      <div class=\"hh-pills\">\n        <span>Daily Reports<\/span>\n        <span>Phone Calls<\/span>\n        <span>Emails<\/span>\n        <span>Parent Conferences<\/span>\n        <span>Newsletters<\/span>\n        <span>Special Event Notifications<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:18px 0 0;\">Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns with classroom staff or administration at any time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- TUITION -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-tuition\">\n    <h2>Tuition &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">All rates below are weekly unless otherwise noted. Tuition is due every <strong>Monday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 12px;\">Full-Time Tuition &nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight:500;color:var(--mut);font-size:14px;\">(Monday \u2013 Friday)<\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"hh-tbl-wrap\">\n      <table class=\"hh-tbl\">\n        <thead><tr><th>Program<\/th><th>Weekly Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td><span class=\"prog\">Infants<\/span><span class=\"age\">6 weeks \u2013 12 months<\/span><\/td><td class=\"price\"><b>$375<\/b><i>per week<\/i><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td><span class=\"prog\">Young Toddlers<\/span><span class=\"age\">1 year<\/span><\/td><td class=\"price\"><b>$360<\/b><i>per week<\/i><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td><span class=\"prog\">Toddlers<\/span><span class=\"age\">2 years<\/span><\/td><td class=\"price\"><b>$345<\/b><i>per week<\/i><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td><span class=\"prog\">Preschool<\/span><span class=\"age\">3 years<\/span><\/td><td class=\"price\"><b>$330<\/b><i>per week<\/i><\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td><span class=\"prog\">Pre-K<\/span><span class=\"age\">4 \u2013 5 years<\/span><\/td><td class=\"price\"><b>$315<\/b><i>per week<\/i><\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Part-Time Schedules<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>3 Days \/ Week<\/span><b>75% of full-time<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>2 Days \/ Week<\/span><b>60% of full-time<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:14px;\">Percentages are applied to the full-time rate for your child's age group.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Sibling Discount<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>First Child<\/span><b>Full tuition<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Second Child<\/span><b>10% discount<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Before &amp; After School<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>Before &amp; After \u2014 5 Days \/ Week<\/span><b>$200<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Before &amp; After \u2014 1 Day \/ Week<\/span><b>$50<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>After School Only \u2014 5 Days \/ Week<\/span><b>$180<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>After School Only \u2014 1 Day \/ Week<\/span><b>$40<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:14px;\">Transportation from school to the center is available \u2014 please contact the center for details.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Summer Camp<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>Full Day \u2014 7 AM \u2013 6 PM<\/span><b>$275<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Half Day \u2014 9 AM \u2013 3 PM<\/span><b>$225<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Daily Camp Rate<\/span><b>$55<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Field Trips<\/span><b>$20 \u2013 $35<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin:26px 0 12px;\">Registration &amp; Other Fees<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-b\">\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>Annual Registration Fee (per child)<\/span><b>$100<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Family Registration Cap<\/span><b>$125<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Summer Camp Registration (per child)<\/span><b>$50<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-y\">\n        <ul class=\"hh-rows\">\n          <li><span>Late Payment Fee<\/span><b>$50<\/b><\/li>\n          <li><span>Late Pick-Up<\/span><b>$1 \/ minute<\/b><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-p\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">Payment Policy<\/span>\n      <p>Tuition reserves your child's place in the program and remains due regardless of attendance. <strong>All tuition is due on Monday.<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">No refunds or credits are provided for:<\/p>\n      <ul class=\"hh-list dot\">\n        <li>Child absences<\/li>\n        <li>Scheduled holidays<\/li>\n        <li>Snow day closures<\/li>\n        <li>Emergency closures<\/li>\n        <li>Family vacations beyond the two weeks allotted<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- PRIVACY -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-privacy\">\n    <h2>Confidentiality &amp; Child Protection<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g2\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\">\n        <h3>Confidentiality<\/h3>\n        <p>All child and family records are confidential and maintained according to Pennsylvania law and regulations. Information will only be released:<\/p>\n        <ul class=\"hh-list\">\n          <li>With written parental authorization<\/li>\n          <li>When required by law<\/li>\n          <li>To authorized licensing agencies<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card hh-tint-b\">\n        <h3>Child Abuse Reporting<\/h3>\n        <p>In accordance with Pennsylvania law, all child care staff are <strong>mandated reporters<\/strong> and must report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CONTACT -->\n  <section class=\"hh-sec\" id=\"hh-contact\">\n    <h2>Questions, Concerns &amp; Complaints<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"lede\">Parents are encouraged to bring any question or concern to us directly. Please speak with:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hh-grid hh-g3\">\n      <div class=\"hh-card\"><span class=\"tag\">First Point of Contact<\/span><h3 style=\"margin:0;\">Classroom Teacher<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\"><span class=\"tag\">Next Step<\/span><h3 style=\"margin:0;\">Center Director<\/h3><\/div>\n      <div class=\"hh-card\"><span class=\"tag\">If Needed<\/span><h3 style=\"margin:0;\">Center Owner \/ Administrator<\/h3><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hh-note\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <p><strong>Licensing concerns<\/strong> may be directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hh-alert\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n      <p><strong>Dear Parents \/ Guardians \u2014<\/strong> please read the handbook information carefully, then sign the acknowledgement page and return it to the center.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CTA -->\n  <div class=\"hh-cta\">\n    <h2>Questions About Enrolling?<\/h2>\n    <p>Our team is happy to walk you through programs, availability and tuition. 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