To maintain the high standards of the kindergarten it is necessary to stipulate the following regulations:

1. Sunflower is registered to care for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years of age. (Accepting children that are not fully toilet trained is at the discretion of the principal).


2. The kindergarten is open for morning sessions from 9.00am to 12.30pm and for afternoon sessions from 12.30pm to 3pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Please ensure that children are not dropped/collected more than 5 minutes either side of arrival/departure times.


3. The staff will not release any child to any person other than the parent unless that person is first introduced to the staff by the parent/guardian and is confirmed in writing or has the family password.


4. It is important that the Principal is notified if any child cannot attend due to illness.


5. We cannot accept responsibility including the repayment of fees for any child removed from the kindergarten for the purpose of holidays etc. during normal term time.


6. Any child suffering from any of the following should be kept at home for 48 hours or until a doctor has certified that the symptoms are non-contagious - rash, sore throat, discharge from eyes or nose, diarrhoea or sickness. Should the child become sick whilst attending the kindergarten every effort will be made to contact the parents. There is a medicine book in the kindergarten , the parent or guardian may give a written permission to staff to administer medicine.


7. In the event of an accident or illness requiring immediate medical treatment the kindergarten staff will administer basic first aid. In an emergency we reserve the right to remove the child to hospital and in such circumstances every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian immediately.


8. There is a compulsory uniform for those children attending the kindergarten (this should be worn at all times).


9. Please supply a tie bag (which is available as part of the uniform), outdoor clothing for wet weather (including wellington boots), an apron suitable for cookery and a pair of slip on plimsolls for indoor use. Please supply a sun hat in summer. A change of clothes is also required for the first term only. (All the above should be clearly labelled with the child’s name, as the Kindergarten cannot be held responsible for lost items).


10. Children should not bring jewellery, money or valuables into the kindergarten together with sweets, chocolates, chewing gum, or toys although a comforter is allowed.


11. Please use extreme caution when parking and manoeuvring within the car park. The proprietor cannot accept responsibility for injury, damage or loss to persons or vehicles whilst on the property.


12. The Principal/Supervisor will be more than happy to discuss any problems a parent may have given prior notice.


13. The aim of the kindergarten is for your child to be happy. If after a reasonable period your child has not settled, the Principal may advise a break with re-admittance at a later date. The main concern of the Principal is that the child is happy whilst in the kindergarten; a happy child is a confident child.


14. Details of the kindergarten’s holidays will be displayed clearly on the parent's notice board.


15. One terms notice or alternatively one terms fees are payable in the event a place is no longer required at the kindergarten. If the statutory notice period of one term is not received and acknowledged by the kindergarten any monies held by the kindergarten by way of a security deposit will be forfeited.


16. The Principal reserves the right to remove a child from the kindergarten for any breach of regulations and her decision on all kindergarten matters is final.