Come join the fun this Summer!! 

Waseca Jay’s Nest is child care program certified by The State of Minnesota.  We provide an enriching environment with a focus on learning and having fun.  Students enjoy free play, group games, crafts, gym play, computer time, themes, service unit projects, and outdoor play. 

Children may begin attending Jay’s Nest - School Age Care Program (SAC) at 33 months of age and toilet trained.  Children entering Kindergarten – 6th grade in the Fall may also enroll at any time.  Children must be pre-registered before the first day of care.  

Location and Phone Number
Jay’s Nest is be located at the Waseca Central Building. 
501 East Elm Ave, Waseca MN 56093.
Office phone: 507-835-3187
Office Number: #235

For child drop off and pick up, parents can enter at door #8 during the hours of 6:30am-5:30pm.  Door #11 will be unlocked and can also be used during the hours of 6:30-8:30/2:30-5:30pm.

Door #8 is located on the West end of the building and Door #11 is located on the North side of the building.  

Hours of Operation:
Waseca Jay’s Nest is open during the hours of 6:30am-5:30pm year-round.
Summer session occur June-August.

Jay’s Nest will be CLOSED the following days:

• May 31 - Memorial Day
• June 3-4
• June 7
• July 5 - Independance Day 

If you have any questions, you can call us during the office hours of 8am-4:30pm at 507-835-3187 or Community Education at 835-5626

Program Director: 

Katie Staloch (Email Katie)

Behavioral Manager

Bianca Kohnert (Email Bianca)     

Community Education Director

Paul DeMorett (Email Paul)

Finance Coordinator 

Nikki Benson (Email Nikki)

Enrollment Requirements:

• Children 33 months,fully toilet-trained and able to perform all bathroom functions on their own can enroll.
• Children entering Kindergarten – 6th grade in the Fall may enroll.
• All children need to be toilet trained and be able to perform bathroom functions on their own. If the child has an accident during the operating hours of 6:30am – 6pm the legal guardian will be called to come and change the child. After 3 occurrences; services will be suspended immediately until child is toilet-trained.    
• Children need to be able to participate in a large group setting.
• Families currently participating in the program may only register for the next session if their account is in good standing. For a child to start on the first day of the new session, all fees for the previous session must be paid in full.
• Parents and/or legal guardians are required to read and agree to Release of Liability and Authorization before the child’s first day at Jay’s Nest. Jay’s Nest assumes no responsibilities for injuries and/or illnesses which a minor child may sustain as a result of participating in Jay’s Nest activities.  Some of these activities may include, but are not limited to, jumping, climbing, running, swimming or other activities that involve inherent risk.  Parents and/or legal guardians must recognize the inherent risk in these and other activities and hereby agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Jay’s Nest for injury and accident occurring at or in the course of the hours of operation.

School Year Registration
New and current families can register and update online by using this link: https://waseca.ce.eleyo.com

A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is charged per child and will be added to the first bill of each school year and summer session. 

Jay’s Nest - School Aged Care Options:
Jay’s Nest operates Monday- Friday 6:30am-5:30pm year round excluding Jay’s Nest holiday schedule and dangerous weather conditions. 

Active Wear:
Children should dress casually and appropriately for the activities of the day. Children will be taken outside daily, except when it rains. We follow the Waseca Public School District weather policy. Please send your child with appropriate shoes, hats, mittens, scarves, boots, snow pants and coats. If not able to go outside, children will have time in the gym. Children should be coming with appropriate outdoor wear every day. Flip flops are prohibited at Jay’s Nest due to safety concerns.

Field Trips:

Due to Covid, our Field Trips are put on hold at this time. 

Child Sign In/Out Requirements:
In order for us to accept legal responsibility for your child and for your child’s safety, the parent/legal guardian who brings the child to SAC must be included as emergency contacts on your family profile.  The parent/legal guardian must accompany the child to the designated area and sign in and out daily on the Jay’s Nest Ipad.  If the WSAC area is empty when you arrive, the parent/legal guardian is responsible to escort the child to the appropriate area to join their group.

Parent and Authorized Pick Up
Children will be released to those designated as “authorized pickups” only.  Jay’s Nest staff are required to ask for identification from anyone unfamiliar attempting to pick up a child.  If a person who is not authorized attempts to pick up, you will be contacted. If you cannot be reached, your child will be held until you or an authorized pick-up arrives. This policy is designed to protect your child.

The IPad is not for Jay’s Nest children to use.  Staff will make every effort to greet parents as they come on site. In the event staff is involved in an activity with the children, please alert staff of your presence.

Sibling Pick-Up 
If a sibling is sent to pick up a child, they must be at least 13 years of age and listed on the emergency contacts in your family profile.  Please call the office and to make arrangements.

Unauthorized Pick-Up 
Under the laws of the State of Minnesota, both parents have the right to pick up their child, unless a court document restricts that right. The enrolling parent who chooses not to include the child’s other parent on the authorized pick up list must file an official court document with the program.

Late Pick-Up Fee 
Jay’s Nest closes at 5:30 pm. If an emergency occurs and you will be arriving after 6 pm, make plans for your emergency contact person to pick up your child and notify program staff immediately. If parents arrive after the 5:30pm deadline, a late fee of $1 per minute per child will be charged to your account beginning at 5:31 pm. Please note that this fee is calculated by the time on the classroom clock. In the case of a prolonged period of time for late pick up and in the safety of the child, the Waseca Police may be notified to intervene onsite. Please call the office phone at 507-835-3187 to notify staff of late pick up arrangements.

In the event your child needs immediate medical attention for injuries received while participating in Jays Nest activities, you will need to authorize Jay’s Nest staff to give your child reasonable first aid, & to arrange for the transportation of your child to a health care facility for emergency services. You will also need to agree to the release of any records necessary for treatment, referral, billing or insurance purposes.  

Jay’s Nest Summer 2021 Fees:

• Registration fee $25
• All day care $31/day per child. ($155/week per child regardless of attendane)
• Payments can be made electronically at https:waseca.ce.eleyo.com
• An additional $10/day per child will be charged to your account, if your child arrives to our program without a current contract. 

    **Please keep in mind that due to Covid regulations, you are commiting to attendance upon registration. We apologize for the lack of flexibility at this time, but we have to ensure the number of students is kept to a minimum with proper staffing.

       Contact our office if you have additional questions.

Jay’s Nest 2021 Summer Payment:

• You will receive your bill for the previous week on Mondays and payments are due the following Friday. 
• Weekly invoices are sent via email. Parents/legal guardians are responsible for checking email frequently for all communication and billing purposes from the Jay’s Nest.
• Parents/legal guardians with Jay’s Nest outstanding balance due, will be turned over to Advantage Collections after 90 days. A child cannot start the school year program until past due payments have been paid in full.
• A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for picking up a child after 5:30 p.m. – After the 3^rd incident, it is $5.00/minute per child and services may be discontinued.
• Community Education and Jay’s Nest reserves the right to cancel this schedule at any time.
• Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack are included each day. Children will need to bring a lunch June 8-11th, 2021 as our Food Service Staff to prepare for summer services. 

Jay’s Nest Accepts County Assistance:
Documentation from the county must be presented to Jay’s Nest office before child care services can begin.

For more information on county assistance, call Waseca County Human Resources for more information call: 507-835-0617