All forms (medical and enrollment) must be on file.
Every child must have a TB test within 6 months prior to the first day of attendance.
As of September 1997, all children attending day care centers MUST have the Hep B shots.
Children need to bring:
ü Extra clothes clearly marked with your child’s name. (to be left at the center)
ü A recent snapshot.
ü A box of facial tissue.
ü A sheet (no flannel or crib) clearly marked with their name.
A soft toy that the child may sleep with at naptime clearly marked with their name.
Each child should wear play clothes that encourage self help (especially two’s who are being potty trained).
Children will play outside whenever weather permits. Dress accordingly. Please LABEL all coats, boots, hats, mittens, etc. with your child’s name.
All day care children receive all of the preschool program plus a hot lunch served at 11:30 a.m. and a rest period from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Snacks are served at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
After school activities include a snack, art activities, organized games and supervised free play.
Snacks and meals are prepared at HELP by our staff.
If your child(ren) misbehaves, the teacher will first talk to the child. If the problem continues, the child will be placed in time-out (one minute per age of child) to think about what they are doing wrong. If this is not sufficient, then a letter will be sent home with the child and/or the teacher or director will discuss the problem with the parent(s).
1. First time: Teacher will first talk to child and place in time-out. A note will be sent home to parents with a copy in child’s file.
2. Second time: Parent will be called to pick up child with note placed in child’s file. The Director and the parents will discuss the problem and both parents will sign a statement concerning the discussion.
3. Third time: Parents will be given two weeks notice of dismissal by letter with a copy in child’s file. If the incident happens again within that two week period – the parents will be called to come pick up the child.
Children may arrive no earlier than 6:30 a.m. (day care) or 9:00 a.m. (preschool).
Children may not remain in the center later than 6:00 p.m. (day care) or 11:30 a.m. (preschool).
A late fee of $7.00 per child, per 15 minutes or any portion there of will be charged for children picked up late.
School age parents who do not notify center when child is not coming: $10.00 fine per child if parent can be reached. $20.00 fine per child if staff has to leave center looking for child.
Parents must notify center of any child detention in order that a staff member will be available to take the child to or get child from said detention.
A child will be released only to authorized adults. Siblings under the age of 18 cannot be permitted to pick up a child.
If a child(ren) is to be picked up by another adult, other than parents please notify center by written note and make sure that they have proper identification with them when picking up.
If your child is sick and cannot attend on a scheduled day, you still must pay for that day. If your child has a prolonged illness (such as Chicken pox) you pay for the first day you call but will not pay again until your child returns.
If your child(ren) will be absent from the center or from public school please notify the center as soon as possible.
If your child(ren) will be on vacation, please notify center in writing one week prior to the week they will be gone. Otherwise you will be charged.
Termination of your child’s attendance requires one week prior written notification or you will be charged the regular tuition rate for your child for that week.
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