EA Family Child Care Center Information Pages
Back Up Childcare
Our program provides a child care option when your primary care
arrangement breaks down or is unavailable. For example, when the
center or family home is closed, the provider is ill or your arrangements
have fallen through or when unforeseen circumstances that prevent
you from getting to work this program helps meet your needs.
Backup Care Facts
How do I get started?
- First you need to complete the 3 page Back Up Care form and
FAX it to the child care center at 650-486-4940. Once you have
done that your child (ren) are set to use back up care! For any
general questions please contact Tyrone Jones at tjones@ea.com or call at (650) 486-4949.
Downloadable Forms
Back Up Care Flyer (PDF)
Back Up Care Registration Form (PDF)
Welcome to Access Back Up Care Program (PDF)
Back Up Care Reimbursement Form (PDF)
EA Child Care Center Annual Calendar (PDF)
How much notice do I need to give to use back up care?
- Contact the EA center 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. You can call
sooner if you know ahead of time you will have the need for back up care.
What should my child bring on a back up care day?
- Infants and toddlers: Please pack all bottles, beginners' cups, solid foods,
diapers and wipes. You will also need a sheet and blanket for napping.
Transition - Pre-K: Please bring a lunch, sheets and blanket for naptime
(snacks are provided by CCLC in the morning and the afternoon).
Lunch: Due to allergies, please do not pack foods
with nuts! Hot Lunch is available for $3.00 per meal as long as
you contact the center before 8:45 am.
What can I expect when I drop my child off for back up care?
- The Director or Head Teacher (depending on what time you drop off) will greet
you when you arrive. You will then be escorted to your child's classroom and be
introduced to the Head Teacher and Teachers.
- The teacher will integrate your child into the classroom with the other children,
in the older age groups your child will be teamed up with a "buddy" for the day.
- The Head Teacher or Teacher will have time to speak with the you to discuss any
pertinent information we should know for the day.
How will I know how my child did at CCLC for the day?
- A daily report will be completed by the Head Teacher so you
will know everything your child did that day! Infants and toddlers
will have detailed report on diaper changes, feeding and napping.
For more information visit the rest of our site or Contact us
at (650) 486-4949 or at tjones@ea.com.
Registration
- All forms can be downloaded from the web site below or obtained from the
Center. CCLC will process your child's registration packet promptly. Formal
notification that your child's package is complete will be forwarded by e-mail.
Spaces can be reserved from 2 months to 24 hours in advance. EA employees'
can use a maximum of 7 days per year for each dependent.
Reservations
- Once we receive all required paper work you are eligible for the Back Up Care
program. We strongly recommend that you schedule an introductory visit or
attend one of our monthly open houses so you can become familiar with the
program. Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
Cancellations
- If you have received a confirmation from CCLC and you need to cancel, please
contact us immediately. CCLC will make every effort to accommodate all
requests and will offer your reservations to another family. Reservations must be
canceled no later than 4:00 p.m. prior to the reservation or your reservations will
be counted as a use.
Fees
EA contributes $50 towards your back up care visit. In order to receive reimbursement
your Back Up Care Reimbursement form must be filled out. Once you have completed
the form please submit to designated address.
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