# Playgroup Regulations (Reglement)

*Source: Reglement Spielgruppe 2024, Familienverein Fällanden*

## Aufnahme (Admission)

- Children are admitted two years before kindergarten entry
- Indoor playgroup: 8-11 children per group, mixed ages
- Forest playgroup: maximum 10 children, mixed ages
- No playgroup during school holidays (per Fällanden school calendar) and official holidays
- The playgroup year follows the school year
- Registration requires signing an admission contract and paying the CHF 80.- registration fee

### Priorität (Priority)

Members and families residing in Fällanden, Benglen, and Pfaffhausen are given priority admission.

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## Versicherung (Insurance)

- Accident insurance is the responsibility of the parents
- Parents are liable for damages caused by their children
- Parents are recommended to have private liability insurance

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## Ferien und Krankheit (Holidays and Illness)

- **Sick children cannot be cared for**
- Absence due to illness or vacation does not exempt from payment obligation
- Holiday absences should be announced to the playgroup leader at least 14 days in advance

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## Elternbeiträge und Tarif (Fees and Payment)

- Fees are listed in the current Familienverein Fällanden fee schedule
- Fees must be paid in advance
- Invoicing is monthly via email
- Standing payment orders (Dauerauftrag) are recommended

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## Probezeit und Kündigung (Trial Period and Cancellation)

### Trial Period
- The first month is a trial period
- Exit during the trial period is possible at the end of the month

### Cancellation Terms
- Cancellation must be submitted in writing
- Notice period: 30 days before end of quarter (October, January, April, July)
- Early departure: fees charged until end of notice period

### Termination by Playgroup
The care relationship may be terminated immediately if:
- A child's behavior causes persistent difficulties despite intensive efforts
- There are unjustified payment arrears

Termination is issued by the playgroup leader or the responsible board member.

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## Betreuungszeiten (Care Times)

- Care times are defined in the admission contract and adjusted based on capacity
- Changes to playgroup days are possible at the start of each month after consultation with the playgroup leader
- For reductions, the one-month notice period applies

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## Allgemeines (General)

### Emergencies
- In emergencies, the child will be treated by the nearest emergency doctor in Fällanden

### Liability
- Parents are liable for willful damage to furniture and buildings

### Personal Items
- Children and parents are responsible for toys brought without being asked
- The playgroup does not replace defective or lost items

### Pickup
- Parents who have their children picked up by other persons must inform the playgroup leader in advance

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## Elternarbeit (Parent Participation) - Indoor Playgroup Only

- Parents pay a CHF 50.- deposit
- Deposit is returned through participation in cleaning sessions
- Cleaning occurs three times per year (announced in advance)
- Unreturned deposits remain with the playgroup

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## Bastelmaterial (Craft Materials)

- From the second year onwards, a CHF 80.- craft material fee is charged instead of the registration fee

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## Gültigkeit (Validity)

- This regulation is a binding agreement between parents and Familienverein Fällanden
- The board reserves the right to adapt the regulations to current circumstances
- The board decides on exceptions
- The statutes of Familienverein Fällanden (March 2005) apply additionally