OUR PHILOSOPHY: We have a developmental approach which takes into account, individual growth patterns, socialization, emotional development and cognitive learning program. The child's particular interests and abilities are encouraged, and the teachers foster the development of new interests and abilities, through careful planning and individual evaluations. Flexibility in programming, balancing of activities, and a variety of cognitive experience, is considered in giving optimal interaction the environment and in helping the child achieve a positive self concept and a feeling of worth. We are happy to have your child as part of our center.
ENROLLMENT: To enroll a child, the school must have on file the first day the child care registration form, the school polices, a copy of the immunization records and a health assessment form filled out. You must pay the first thirty days for in advance with the following payments made on or before the first day of each month.
TUITION: Tuition is due on or before the first day of each month. After the 5th a late charge of $20.00 will be added, and if there is still a balance after the 20th of the month another $20.00 late charge will be added. We WILL NOT accept CHILDREN UNLESS they follow THE ABOVE POLICY. Also we will assess a $20.00 charge for each returned check and for any stop payment or closed account checks. If tuition is not paid by the 20th your child cannot return to school. Parents agree to pay all collection and court costs if collection is necessary. All accounts 30 days past due will be charged interest at 1.8% per month.
ABSENCES: No deductions or refunds can be made for absences. If you obtain written verification from a physician after one week of consecutive absences, the school will split the remainder of time with the parent. DAYS MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED OR SWITCHED FOR DAYS MISSED (the school must comply with all State staffing regulations).
VACATIONS: No allowances for vacation for the first year. After that time the school will work out a week for vacation time with the parents.
SCHOOL CLOSED: The school will be closed for New Years, Human Rights Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, July 24th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. We will close at 1:00 P.M. on Christmas eve and New Years eve.
WITHDRAWAL: The first thirty days of enrollment, tuition is not refundable under any circumstances. If a child must be withdrawn, the preschool owner or director must be notified within fifteen days before the last day of attendance, or we will charge your account for that time!
HOURS OF OPERATION: All children must be signed in and out each day. The school is open for preschool from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and operates before and aftercare from 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and from 12:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.. After 6:35 P.M. we will assess a late charge of $1.00 per minute to 7:30 P.M.. This amount must be paid that night to the staff members on duty. After 7:30 if we are unable to contact you, we reserve the right to contact protective services for the child's custody. The maximum a child can be in the center is ten hours.
ILLNESS & EMERGENCIES: It is the parent's responsibly to keep an updated child care register on file with the school. We will accept children only if they are healthy. If a child is ill during the day, we will notify and ask the parent to pick up the child. In case of an accident the staff will treat the injury and if a life threatening situation occurs, we will take the child directly to St. Marks Emergency. If we cannot reach the parent and if the situation is not determined to be life threatening, the Doctor listed on the form will be contacted.
PARENT PARTICIPATION: The parent may request conferences with the director or other staff members by written note. Usually we schedule conferences after 6:15 P.M.. If you have a problem with the school program and/or staff please contact the director immediately. We would like your input and suggestions. Unless we have feedback, we are unable to change, grow or develop our program and facility. We want to make this experience rewarding for both you and your child.
PROGRAMS:
Two/Three Year Old Class: Autonomy, self-awareness, and trust are goals for the 2-3 year Olds classes. Children are introduced to concepts of limits, responsibility for self and belongings, and social skills with others. Concept development includes color recognition, number identification, counting skills, shapes & sizes, and pre-reading and language development. The morning activities are structured with story time, music, physical development, and small muscle development.
Four/Five Year Old Class: Pre-kindergarten skills are explored in areas of small muscle development, Use of art media with success, response to concept development (under, over, between, next, ECT) and language development with the use of puppets, housekeeping, store keeping, and office play.
Kindergarten: Kindergarten reinforcement, wind down activities.
After School: Quiet time for homework and/or wind down activities.
Summer Camp: Movies, field trips, art's & crafts, swimming, cookouts, roller skating, water slide.
FIELD TRIPS: Notices of field trips may be made verbally by staff or written and posted on the board. It is the parents responsibility to dress the child warmly or appropriately for the activity.
CLOTHING: Children engage in active, busy play, explore the environment outdoors and indoors and experiment with many materials. Comfortable, sturdy, washable clothes permit children necessary freedom to participate in all activities without undue concern for spills, spots, rips and tears. PLEASE MARK each article of clothing. Without markings, initials or name, we CANNOT keep track of individuals' belongings. Clothing that is easy to manage encourages independence and self-help. Many toilet accidents are prevented if children can unbutton or unbuckle pants or belts without a struggle.
MISCELLANEOUS: Candy and gum are not allowed at school. Toys and/or special things should not be brought to school unless it is a "show and tell" day (check with your child's teacher). The school cannot accept responsibly for items misplaced or lost.
PRESCHOOL PARKING LOT: The school has contracted snow removal from the lot, but on occasion, it may not be plowed until later in the day. Please use your best judgment in entering on days where you might get stuck.
We, the undersigned, have read all the above policies, and understand all its terms. I (we) execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its importance.
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