Mary Alasu Childcare

Please let me know in advance if you intend to arrive at a different time from the contracted one. If you arrive unexpectedly early I may not be ready to care for your child. If you are late, I may have to take children to school/pre-school and will not be able to wait for you. Please discuss with me if you need to change your contracted hours.

I will only release your child from my care to adults who have permission to collect him/her. I will therefore need you to provide me with a list of people authorised to collect. It would be helpful, if they are not known to me, to include a description or a photograph for me to keep on file.

In the event of an emergency, we can operate a password system where you can send someone not authorised to collect your child but who is able to give the password. Please discuss with me if you would like to use this system.

It is important that you arrive at the contracted time to collect your child. Even very young children learn our routine and know when their parents are due. They can become distressed if you are late. I know sometimes delays are unavoidable, especially if you are relying on public transport. If you are delayed, for whatever reason please contact me and let me know when you expect to arrive. I will normally be able to accommodate the additional care. I will reassure your child that you are on the way and if necessary organise additional activities and a meal.

If I have not heard from you within 10 minutes after the child should be collected  I will try and make contact with you. I will also attempt to contact the emergency numbers provided by you. If I am unable to make contact with anyone within an hour I will contact Social Care Customer Access Team on 0151 9343737 or out of hours team on 0151 9208234 and follow their advice.