FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR MY CHILD?
The following schedule shows our preschool-age children’s schedule. Depending on your child’s age, his or her schedule will be slightly different.
Typical Daily Schedule for Preschool-age Children
7:00 am: Open
7:30 am-8:30 am: Breakfast
8:30 am-10:30 am: Free choice (learning/activity centers)
10:30 am-11:00 am: Outdoor/ indoor gross motor play
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Lunch
12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Nap time
2:00 pm-2:30 pm: Snack
2:30 pm-4:30 pm: Free choice (activity centers/creative arts)
4:30 pm-5:00 pm: Outdoor play or indoor large motor play
5:00 pm-6:00 pm: Free play until pick-up
We offer before and aftercare for school-age children. Additionally, we offer care on in-service days, school holidays, snow days, etc. Our before care includes breakfast, homework help, and quiet activities. Our aftercare program is open from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and includes an afternoon snack, outdoor play, homework help, relaxation, reading, games, tutoring, cooking and art activities.
WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT?
Before your child begins care, we must have the following information on file:
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Completed Child Information Card
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Information regarding allergies
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Special dietary needs
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Documentation of any current illnesses or injuries
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Current medications and completed Medication Administration Record
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Signed Parents Right to Know
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Written feeding statement for infants
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Permission to sleep on a nap mat for 12-18 month old children who walk
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Permission for screen time during the use of electronics
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Any court orders on custody and visitation arrangements, if applicable
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An IEP, IFSB, or Section 504 plan, if applicable
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Use of electronics, if applicable
Within 30 days of enrollment, you must provide your child’s health appraisal that includes his or her health history, a physical examination, growth and development, age-appropriate immunizations, and medical information for treatment in cases or emergency, the child’s blood lead level, and recommendations regarding required medication, allergies, restrictions or modifications or the child’s activities, diet, or care, if applicable.
IS THERE A FEE IF I PICK MY CHILD UP LATE?
Yes, parents arriving after 6:00pm will be charged $25.00 for the first fifteen minutes, $40.00 from 6:15 to 6:30pm and one dollar a minute thereafter. Please call if you will be picking up your child after 6:00pm. In the event that we do not hear from you by 6:00pm we will attempt to call the emergency contact listed in the enrollment contract. Please note, a late fee will still be assessed even if you call to advise us that you will be late.
WILL YOU COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH ME ABOUT MY CHILD?
Yes, our center understands that school to parent communication is vital. Children 0-5 years will receive a daily correspondence sheet that will have important information about your child’s day. School Age children 5 years and older who attend school within a school district will receive a weekly written correspondence.