TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Admission & Enrolment
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Building and Space Requirements
- Operating Hours
- Health and Safety Standards
- Parental Guidelines
- Nutrition and Meal Policies
- Operational Guidelines
- Reporting, Incident and Facility Management
- Behavioral Guidelines for Children & Caregivers
- Best Practices for a Successful Day Care Centre
- Revision of Rules
Purpose
The PIDE Daycare Centre is established to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children of PIDE faculty, staff, and students. This document serves as a comprehensive set of guidelines and operational standards to ensure the effective functioning of the daycare in alignment with international childcare best practices.
This daycare aims to support working parents, particularly mothers, by providing a structured and secure childcare facility that meets international best practices.
These guidelines ensure that:
- Children receive high-quality daycare services in a safe and engaging environment.
- Mothers have the flexibility to breastfeed their infants in a comfortable and private space.
- Working parents can focus on their responsibilities, knowing that their children are well cared for.
- The daycare follows global childcare standards, ensuring a balance of play, and emotional well-being for all enrolled children.
- A structured system is in place to monitor health, safety, nutrition, and developmental activities.
By adhering to these standards, the PIDE Daycare Centre strives to provide a world-class childcare experience that fosters the holistic growth of every child while enabling parents to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Objectives
The key objectives of the PIDE Daycare Centre are:
- To ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards in line with best practices.
- Facilitating High-Quality Childcare: Provide a secure, engaging, and stimulating atmosphere where children can grow physically, emotionally, and cognitively in a structured manner.
- Supporting Working Parents: Enable faculty, staff, and student parents to manage their professional and academic responsibilities without compromising their child’s well-being.
- Ensuring Mothers’ Comfort: Create a mother-friendly space where breastfeeding mothers can nurse their infants comfortably while continuing their work or studies.
- Implementing Global Standards: Maintain internationally recognized best practices in early childhood care, ensuring a balance of play, social interaction, and emotional development.
- Prioritizing Health & Safety: Enforce strict health, hygiene, and safety protocols.
Admission & Enrollment
The PIDE Daycare Centre is open to children aged 3.5 months to 5 years, exclusively for PIDE faculty, staff, and students.
Enrollment requires the submission of a completed application form along with essential documents, including:
Medical history
of the child
Vaccination record
(up-to-date)
Birth certificate
A non-refundable registration fee will be required at the time of admission.
Emergency contact details
(at least two alternate contacts)
Roles and Responsibilities
Caregivers & Support Staff:
- Provide age-appropriate care, supervision, and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with daycare policies.
- Oversee safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency.
- Caregivers will maintain daily progress reports.
Parents/Guardians:
- Provide complete and accurate child records.
- Follow the daycare’s pick-up and drop-off policies.
- Keep children at home if they show signs of contagious illness.
Building and Space Requirements
- The facility must be hygienic, well-lit, and ventilated.
- Separate designated play, eating, and rest areas.
- CCTV monitoring will be implemented for security and parental access.
- Emergency exits and first-aid stations to be maintained.
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:20 PM.
Closed on weekends and public holidays.
Health and Safety Standards
- Day Care will follow strict hygiene protocols, including frequent handwashing, sanitization of toys, and disinfection of play areas.
- If a child shows signs of illness, parents will be informed immediately for prompt pick-up.
- In case of a contagious illness, parents are requested to ensure their child has fully recovered before returning to the daycare, prioritizing the health and safety of all children.
- In case of a medical emergency, parents will be notified immediately, and the child will be taken to the nearest medical facility if required.
Parental Guidelines
- Parents should provide a change of clothes, diapers, and personal items.
- Parents are not allowed to bring their colleagues, friends, or acquaintances into the daycare area to meet or see their child.
- Authorized pick-ups only: Children will be released only to pre-approved individuals.
- Mothers will have mobile access to CCTV.
Nutrition and Meal Policies
- Parents must provide nutritious, home-packed meals and drinks, as the Day Care will not provide meals.
- Formula milk or breast milk must be labelled and stored properly.
- Children must bring their own labelled water bottles, diapers, wipes, and extra clothing.
Operational Guidelines
- Children must be dropped off and picked up within designated hours.
- Parents should inform the daycare about any changes in emergency contacts.
- Parents should communicate respectfully with caregivers and limit discussions to operational hours, except in emergencies.
- Any concerns regarding a child’s behavior, health, or care must be directed to the HRD for resolution.
- Parents must inform the center in advance if someone other than the registered guardian will be picking up the child.
Reporting, Incident and
Facility Management
- All accidents, injuries, or medical emergencies will be documented, and parents will be informed immediately.
- Weekly inspections of play equipment and furniture for safety.
Behavioral Guidelines for Children & Caregivers
- Caregivers will implement positive reinforcement techniques to promote good behavior.
- Any disruptive or aggressive behavior (biting, hitting) will be addressed through gentle corrective measures and parental involvement.
- No form of physical or verbal punishment is allowed.
- Age-appropriate educational and play-based activities will be provided to encourage learning, creativity, and social development.
Best Practices for a Successful
Day Care Centre
- Maintain a low child-to-caregiver ratio to ensure personalized attention.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children, regardless of background.
- Ensure open communication between caregivers, parents, and administration to resolve any issues proactively.
Revision of Rules
PIDE reserves the right to amend these rules as needed, with mandatory approval
from the VC/ Registrar.
