ADAK BASE NtB$SRY .INFORMATION
Mission, The Base Nursery is designedto be a self-sustaining non-profit organiz
ation with the mission of providing limited care and supervision for children thru
six (6) years of age for a nominal fee. It is operated especially for the conven
ience of motheis during commissary hours, clinic hours, daytime social engagements,
and Working hours for working mothers. The Nursery is not to be construed as a
substitute for the home, nor does it supersede parental responsibilities or relat
ionships.
Management. The Nursery is operated through a Board of Governors and certain sal
aried supervisory personnel. The Board of Governors is comprised of one represent
ative from each wives club currently active on Adak and members receive no compen
sation. It is the responsibility of the Board of Governors to constantly try to
improve the facilities of the Nursery. These improvements depend specifically upon
the support given the Nursery. Suggestions as to how the Nursery may better serve
you are always welcome. They should be addressed to the Chairman of the Nursery
Board and left at the Nursery, For further information call 227 or 652.
Hours of Operation. Monday through Friday 0730 - 1730
■^Sunday Morning During Catholic Chapel Services
The Nursery will be closed on Holidays
*Free Nursery care provided for children of parents attending Catholic Service.
Cost is provided from Chapel Funds.
Rates, Since the -Nursery is operated as a non-profit organisation, rates are set
at levels estimated to insure self-sustaining operations only. Accordingly, oper
ating costs are periodically reviewed and rates are suject to readjustment. Follow
ing is a list of the currently effective rates:
One ohild
Two children (same family)
Three or more children (same
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$15.00 $3.00
20.00 4.00
family) 30.00 6.00
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$ .40 $ .20
.50 .25
.60 .30
myone leaving children in the Nursery beyond the appointed hour for closing will
be assessed a penalty charge of $2,00.
Services Provided
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a. The Weekly and Daily rates include the cost of a hot lunch each day,
b. Lunch is available to children left on an hourly basis at a cost of 25y each,
c. All children are given a snack consisting of juice and cookies in mid-raom
ing and raid-afternoon.
■General Rules and Regulations,. The following rules and regulations have been est
ablished by the Board of Governors and will be adhered to by all clientele utiliz
ing the services of the Nursery.
a. All children must be registered in the Supervisor's attendance log prior to
acceptance by the' Nursery,
b. Parents will sign a waiver of responsibility drawn up b3^ the Legal Officer
exempting employees, members of the Board of Governors, the U.3. Navy and the U.S.
. Government from law suits.
c. Sufficient diapers must be left with the child in a labeled diaper bag,
d. Those in attendance at the Nursery reserve the right to refuse service to
any individual.
e. Only Nursery personnel will be allowed in the Children's play area.
f. Children below the age of 6 months will not be accepted for care by the week
however the age limit is lowered to six weeks for hourly trade.
g. If a small infant will require a supplementary bottle, this must be furnished
by the Mother and permission must be given to prop the bottle.