Our goals at Tiny Toes Playschool
We provide children with:
- A pleasant and safe space to play and learn
- A variety of multicultural experiences
- A place to meet their emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development
- A healthy environment
- Learning experience and skills for Kindergarten
First day at the Playschool
Before your child begins attending Tiny Toes Playschool, we will need to set up an exact enrollment date and set hours. You may bring your child for 1 or 2 days for a couple of hours to help them get acquainted with the Playschool.
Children often cry the first few times they are left. Try a brief goodbye. Delaying departure is hard on both the parent and child, as both become more upset and reinforce each other’s fears and feelings. If your child is upset when you leave, you may call to check on his/her progress. We will call you if your child does not settle down. Most children quiet down quickly, are reassured by the provider and become interested in toys and the other children. Your child will more than likely calm down by the time you reach your vehicle.
-Please bring the following items the first day:
Ø Registration papers, signed and complete.
Ø Lunch box with their name on it
Ø Complete change of clothing, weather appropriate
Ø Diapers, wipes or extra training underwear
Ø Small pillow and blanket
Ø Any special misc. items
Please remember you may keep any items in the Playschool during the week and take them home with you each Friday.
Do NOT bring: candy or gum (junk food), toys from home, unlabeled items
Holiday and Days Closed for 2011-2012
Ø New Years Day- Sat, Jan 1, 2011
Ø Memorial day- Mon, May 30, 2011
Ø Independence Day- Mon, July 4, 2011
Ø Thanksgiving- Thurs, Nov 24, 2011
Ø Black Friday- Fri, Nov 25, 2011
Ø Memorial Day- Mon, May 28, 2012
Ø Independence Day- Wed, July 4, 2012
Ø Thanksgiving- Thurs, Nov 22, 2012
Ø Black Friday- Fri, Nov 23, 2012
Ø Christmas Eve- Mon, Dec 24, 2012
Ø Christmas Day- Tues, Dec 25, 2012
Any changes will be posted at our center as well as on our website.
Inclement weather
In cases where there is inclement weather we will do every effort possible to keep the playschool open. However, if there is a situation where the playschool is closed we will call you the evening before.
If the Playschool has an early dismissal we will notify you as soon as possible and you will need to pick up your child immediately.
In an event this happens we will as well post changes on our website.
Fees and Payments
Hourly fees are subject to change. A notice will be given if any changes.
Ø Hourly Fee: Our fee is $3.00/hr for all ages. Fees are due in full on Fridays for the following week. If payment is NOT made for the following week your child will not be able to attend.
Ø Late payment: If payment cannot be made and an agreement is made with the provider the payment will be considered “late” and a fee of $10.00 will be applied.
Ø Check Fees: If a check is returned to us due to NSF, the check will be returned to you with a $35.00 fee and you will need to pay all dues in cash.
Overtime is considered any time outside the set intervals.
Ø Prearranged overtime: $4.00 per hour will be assessed. (Example: Child is scheduled from 8-3 and an agreement is made between the provider and parent that the child will stay until 5:00pm. The total for the extra 2 hours will be $8.00)
Ø Non-Prearranged overtime: $5.00 per 15 minutes starting with the first minute.
If the child will not be in our care during the summer months (June, July, August) a flat fee of $150.00 will reserve the child’s spot.
Payment IS required whether the child attends or not.
Registration Forms
Your packet includes forms that we will need in order to better care for your child and are required by law. We will place these forms in your child’s file and will not be discussed with anyone but our staff.
These forms include:
Ø Permission to photograph
Ø Emergency permission card
Ø Health History
Ø Emergency contact information
Ø Statement of health status filled out by physician (this does not need to be given to us the first day, but please have this to us within the first 3 weeks)
Ø Medication/treatment form
Ø Insurance information form
Hours-Arrival and Departure Times
The Playschool will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arrival and departure times will depend on what hours the parent and provider comes to agreement upon. The provider will be at the Playschool no earlier than 6:30 a.m, please do not request for us to open earlier. For the children’s safety the doors to the facility will be locked at all times even during arrival and departure times.
Nap Time
Children will have a set time to nap during the day. The children do not necessarily have to nap but this is rest/quiet time. The children will be required to lie down and rest without disturbing other children.
Birthdays/Holidays
It is always fun for children to share and celebrate. We do allow children to bring in snacks such as cup cakes, cakes, fruit, (etc.) for birthdays and holidays. Please let the providers know ahead of time if you will be bringing anything for celebration.
Lunch/Snacks/beverages
For the time being, parents are required to bring meals/snacks/beverages for their children. We will keep juice, water, and milk in the refrigerator for the children. However, it is still the parent’s responsibility to supply the beverage for lunch. We are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and stove and are willing to cook their lunch for them if needed.
General Schedule
This is the general schedule that will be used day to day. Now please remember that this may change due to events, parties, (etc).
6-8 Free Play time (drop off hours)
8-9 Music time
9-9:30 Snack time
9:30-10:30 Letter/Number/shape/color time
10:30-11:30 Project
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12-2 Nap
2-2:30 Snack
2:30-3:30 Reading/circle time
3:30-4:30- Art/projects
4:30-6 Free play (indoor/outdoor) Departure times
8-9 Music time
9-9:30 Snack time
9:30-10:30 Letter/Number/shape/color time
10:30-11:30 Project
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12-2 Nap
2-2:30 Snack
2:30-3:30 Reading/circle time
3:30-4:30- Art/projects
4:30-6 Free play (indoor/outdoor) Departure times
Parent-Provider Communication
We will provide you with a “My Report” telling you what your child did and how the child behaved during the day. Ex is followed:
| My Report My name is: ______________ Date: _________ Lunch/Snack Time-YUMMorning Snack: ð all ð some ð I wasn’t hungry Lunch: ð all ð some ð I wasn’t hungry Afternoon Snack: ð all ð some ð I wasn’t hungry Today I had ________________ to drink. If formula: time ____:___ am/pm. My mood today: ðHappy ð Playful ð Quiet ð Talkative ð Sleepy ðHelpful ðWhiny ðWild ðBossy ðAggressive ð sad ð demanding ð cuddly ð silly ð angry ðNot feeling well ð In time-out ðInquisitive ð Excitable ð Having difficulty sharing ðOther_____________________ Potty/Diaper Time! I am in Diapers Potty Training At _______:_________am/pm I had a bowel movement. It was Normal Runny Hard\ Today I had _________________ accidents in my pants. I went to the potty ___________ times and the last time was at _________:________. I had my diaper changed at _____:____am/pm it was Wet Dry BM (BM: Normal Runny Hard) I had my diaper changed at _____:____am/pm it was Wet Dry BM (BM: Normal Runny Hard) Play Time ð free play ð painted ð was read to ð colored ð played games ðblocks ð played dress up ð sand ð playdoh ð puzzles ð help cook ð music ðsang ð watched movie ð outside play ð played with puppets ð arts & craftsð Play with dolls ð danced ð Other ___________________________________________________________________ I played with ________________________________________________________________. Nap Time: I took nap time from ________:________. During nap time I: ð slept ð I was quiet; didn’t sleep ð bothered others while they tried to sleep. Medications: I was given the following medications: ____________________________________________________________________________ Time out L I was sent to time out for ___________________________________________________________________________ Supplies Needed: ð N/A ð diapers ð diaper wipes ð clean clothes ð ointment ð formula ð other_____________ Parent-Provider Communication-cont Boo-Boo report will be given when a child gets hurt with something non-threatening. Accident procedures will be covered later in the handbook, but this is an example of a “Boo Boo” report.
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| Today I got a BooBoo Date:___________ Time:___________ |
Illness
Please do not bring your child if he/she is experiencing illness or flu like symptoms.
These symptoms include:
Ø Fever or feeling feverish
Ø Chills
Ø Headaches
Ø Body aches
Ø Fatigue
Ø Vomiting
Ø Diarrhea
It is important to remember that not everyone that has the flu or flu like symptoms but please use your best judgment when deciding to bring your child.
We ask that you respect our judgment when we determine a child is ill and should not attend. We put policies into place for the children to recover from their illness and not spread it to the other children. If your child becomes ill while at the playschool we will notify you ASAP, your child will be separated from the other children, and you will need to pick him/her up immediately.
Medication
All medications are administered only on the written approval/consent of
parent or guardian. Prescription medications are administered only as directed
on the label or as otherwise authorized by a physician.
Medications must be stored in their original container.
ALL containers must have name, amount to be given, and date of expiration.
Without this information we will not be able to give any medication to children.
Accident or Emergency
If your child becomes injured, the provider will administer first aid (ex. Washing the injury, applying ice, and bandage). You will be notified, a “Boo-Boo Report” will be filed out along with an accident/injury report. One copy will go home with the child and the other will be put in the child’s file.
If the child receives a serious injury that requires a doctor, the following procedure will be followed:
1. Tend to child
2. Call parent or guardian as soon as it is appropriate
3. Call persons listed on emergency card (if unable to get reach parent or guardian)
4. Call child’s physician (if needed)
5. In the case that the above three fail, we will call an ambulance or paramedic team and have the child taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center with a staff person.
In case of a severe injury 911 will be called immediately followed by the parent/guardian.
Any and all expenses incurred will be billed to the family or guardian’s insurance and if any remaining balance will be the family’s responsibility
Insurance Information
You will be required to fill out an insurance information form for us to keep in your child’s file. This is so that if there happens to be an emergency we can give the insurance information to the provider when asked. It also takes one less thing of your hands. If there is a change in insurance you will need to fill out a new form.