KCo. Bungalow Employee Manual

The Bloo Birdie Method® | Connection • Compassion • Curiosity

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Mission

KCo. Bungalow provides elevated early care and learning experiences designed for modern families.

Core Values

Connection

Children thrive through trusted relationships.

Compassion

We lead with warmth, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

Curiosity

Wonder fuels learning.

Excellence

Details matter.

Hospitality

Families should feel cared for like members of a private club.

Employee Presentation

Dress code:

  • Neutral polished attire

  • Comfortable but elevated

  • Closed-toe shoes

  • Branded apron optional

  • Hair secured

  • Minimal fragrance

  • Professional grooming

Not permitted:

  • Torn jeans

  • Offensive graphics

  • Excessive jewelry

  • Unsafe footwear

4. Employment Policies

Equal Opportunity Statement

At-Will Employment (California language)

Employment Classification

  • Full-time

  • Part-time

  • On-call

  • Substitute

  • Seasonal

  • Contractor (where appropriate)

Scheduling Expectations

  • Shift punctuality

  • Schedule release timelines

  • Call-out procedures

  • Coverage expectations

Attendance Policy

  • Reliability standards

  • Tardiness procedures

  • No-show consequences

Timekeeping

  • Clock in/out procedures

  • Meal/rest break compliance

  • Overtime authorization

5. Compensation + Benefits

Include your actual model:

  • Hourly pay

  • Payroll schedule

  • Direct deposit

  • Overtime

  • Sick leave (California compliant)

  • PTO (if offered)

  • Employee childcare perks

  • Class discounts

  • Staff shopping discounts for Bloo Birdie products

6. Licensing + Compliance

Required because of California childcare licensing requirements.

Background Clearance

  • Live Scan

  • DOJ/FBI clearance

  • Child abuse index

Health Requirements

  • TB clearance

  • Immunization documentation

  • Health screening

Mandated Reporter Requirements

CPR / Pediatric First Aid

Personnel File Requirements

7. Child Supervision Standards

Active Supervision

Constant visual + auditory supervision.

Ratios

Your specific licensed ratio chart.

Transition Procedures

  • arrival

  • departure

  • bathroom

  • outdoor play

  • meal transitions

  • nap transitions

Never Permitted

  • leaving children unattended

  • phone distraction

  • unsafe delegation

8. Safety + Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contacts

Fire Procedures

Earthquake Procedures

Evacuation Plans

Shelter in Place

Lockdown

Missing Child Protocol

Injury Reporting

Incident Documentation

Medication Procedures

9. Health + Illness Policy

Daily Wellness Checks

Exclusion Policy

Symptoms requiring exclusion:

  • fever

  • vomiting

  • diarrhea

  • contagious rash

  • conjunctivitis

  • unexplained lethargy

Return-to-Care Rules

Sanitizing Standards

10. Child Guidance + Behavior Philosophy

Aligned with Bloo Birdie Method®

We Use

  • redirection

  • co-regulation

  • emotional coaching

  • calm transitions

  • sensory support

  • connection before correction

Never Permitted

Child care licensing prohibits certain discipline practices and protects children's rights.

No:

  • corporal punishment

  • shaming

  • withholding food

  • threats

  • isolation

  • humiliation

11. Curriculum Standards

The Bloo Birdie Method®

Learning Zones

Your 7 zones:

  • Circle Gathering

  • Sensory Discovery

  • Literacy Lounge

  • Creative Atelier

  • Practical Life

  • Movement + Music

  • Imaginative Play

Daily Rhythm

  • arrival reset

  • free exploration

  • guided curriculum

  • snack

  • movement

  • story

  • sensory invitation

  • transitions

12. Parent Experience Standards

Boutique hospitality section.

Family Communication

Expected tone:

Warm, polished, proactive.

Examples:
Instead of:
“Your child cried.”

Use:
“Ella needed some extra connection during transition this morning, and we supported her through it beautifully.”

13. Digital Communication Policy

Rules for:

  • texting families

  • social media

  • posting children

  • confidentiality

  • photography consent

14. Confidentiality

No discussion of:

  • children

  • family issues

  • billing

  • staff matters

  • health records

Outside the workplace.

15. Opening + Closing Procedures

Opening checklist:

  • sanitation

  • supplies

  • zone reset

  • daily materials

  • snack prep

  • attendance tools

  • emergency binder

Closing:

  • toy sanitizing

  • floors

  • trash

  • bathroom

  • laundry

  • lockup

  • inventory

16. KCo. Hospitality Standards

Your luxe differentiator.

Examples:

Guest Experience

Families greeted by name.

Tour Standards

Private-club feel.

Environment Standards

Spaces photo-ready.

Staff Language

Avoid:
“daycare”

Preferred:
“care experience”
“learning experience”
“play + learn session”

17. Staff Development

Onboarding

Training Pathway

Performance Reviews

Coaching

Continuing Education

18. Technology + Devices

No personal phones while supervising.

Approved uses only:

  • attendance

  • emergency communication

  • curriculum reference

    Social Media Policy

    Employee rules for:

    • brand representation

    • confidentiality

    • posting children

    • mentioning workplace

20. Conflict Resolution

Professional communication standards.

21. Separation of Employment

  • resignation

  • final pay

  • return of materials

  • confidentiality survives separation

22. Required Forms Appendix

Include:

  • acknowledgment receipt

  • emergency procedures sign-off

  • confidentiality agreement

  • mandated reporter acknowledgment

  • social media agreement

  • photo policy

  • illness policy acknowledgment

  • employee rights notice acknowledgment (California facilities use required employee-rights notices).

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