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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