CHILDREN MUST BE POTTY TRAINED!

All children must be completely potty trained by the first day of

participation. No exceptions! Completely potty trained means that the child does NOT wear diapers and/or pull-ups and can attend to his/her own bathroom needs. This includes dressing, undressing, wiping, flushing and washing and drying hands afterwards. Please

dress your child in clothes that are easily pulled up and down such as pants with elastic waistbands. Young children may have accidents on occasion. Please bring a change of clothes in a backpack or bag to the classroom each day with your child.

CLOTHING

Your child should dress in casual, comfortable play clothing. The children will get dirty as our preschool participates in many hands-on activities. When your child comes home messy, it means that he/she had a productive day at school. Tennis shoes or any shoe that covers the entire foot is required, and children may not wear flip flops for safety reasons.This preschool is not responsible for lost or damaged clothing.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAYS

There will be days throughout the year designated as Teacher In-Service Days. On these days, preschool will be closed for teachers to have the time necessary for preparation of lesson plans, Progress Reports, Pre-K Assessments, etc.

USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Unless otherwise notified, Creative Wonders Preschools reserves the right to utilize photos, video and/or quotes of program participants, for the specific purpose of promoting our programs and facilities. If you do not wish for your child to appear in any department promotions, please contact the Preschool

SNACKS

Snacks will be provided for the children daily.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Please walk your child into the classroom. Your child’s instructor will greet you and your child. Please do not leave your child without notifying a teacher.

The preschool teacher wishes to be fully prepared for the day; therefore, the door will remain locked prior to the start time of class. Always sign in your child when arriving and sign out when leaving. The safety of your child is our primary concern. Please keep sibling at your side, as we have toys that are not appropriate/safe for all ages.

Notify a teacher in advance, in writing, if someone else is picking up your child. Anyone (must be 18 years of age or older) picking up your child must be listed on the Child’s Emergency Information form and have a Photo ID with them at pick-up. When signing in your child, always check for notes and reminders from the teacher next to the sign-in sheet.

LATE PICK-UP FEES

Please pick up your child daily in a timely manner. A late fee of $1 per minute will be charged and is due to a registration office the following class day. Teachers need time for prep, clean up, lunch, staff trainings, etc., and it puts an undue burden on preschool staff when children are not picked up promptly. After four late pick- ups, a child will be dropped from the program, regardless of whether different individuals pick up the child each time. Dismissal from the program for late pick ups will be based on the total number of times the child is picked up late.

BEHAVIORAL ISSUES

Behavioral issues will be dealt with on an individual basis. Although hitting, biting, or other types of exhibited aggressive behavior are not unheard of at this age, it cannot be tolerated in a school setting, as the safety of all children in our program is our top priority.

It may be determined with input from the teacher or Supervisor that it is in the best interest of the class to drop a child due to any type of aggression and/or certain behavioral issues. Our goal is for every child to benefit from participating in our program. When one child, or all the children, are not benefiting from the program due to one child’s aggressive behavior, that child will be dropped from the program. Creative Wonders Preschool is committed to being a safe place for all participants and staff. Creative Wonders Preschool reserves the right to drop a participant at any time for physical aggression or any other behavior that is determined to be unsafe to other children. Every child has the right to attend our program feeling safe and accepted as an individual. Teachers will inform the parent of the child who exhibits challenging behavior and will work toward helping the child succeed in the program. Due to participant confidentiality, teachers will only discuss with parents, the behavior of their own child.

Creative Wonders Preschool also reserves the right to drop a participant at any time for physical or verbal abuse or inappropriate behavior of a participant, their parent/guardian and/or family member or a staff person by a parent/guardian. Refunds will not be available.

POSITIVE GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES

In order to plan and operate a safe and fun environment, teachers encourage participants to follow program guidelines. Teachers play an important role in nurturing chil- dren in the development of empathy, social skills, friendship building, conflict resolution and group living skills and will employ positive guidance techniques. An expanded list of our positive guidance techniques is posted in the classroom. Teachers will…

*Use positive language and focus on positive behavior.

*Exhibit consistency in dealing with any behavioral issues.

*Clearly define and consistently maintain limits when necessary.

*Redirect negative behavior and reinforce positive behavior.

*Clearly define and model desired behavior.

POLICY FOR EXCLUSION OF A SICK CHILD

Creative Wonders Preschool is not equipped to care for ill children. When a child comes to school sick, he/she infects other children, staff, and parents. When a child is sick, he/she wants to be resting at home and doesn’t want to be in school or interacting with others. Please be considerate of this policy and those around your children. If your child does arrive ill please be prepared to take your child home for the day.

COUGH:

Children that have a cough, producing mucus will be asked to stay home. At this age they are unable to remember to cover their mouths and the germs are then airborne and spread to their friends as well as the teachers.

CONJUCTIVITIS:

Children with infectious conjunctivitis (“pink eye”) with white or yellow discharge can return after they have used antibiotic treatment for 24 hours.

EYE/NOSE DRAINAGE:

Thick mucus or pus draining from the eye or nose.

FEVER

A temperature over 99.0 F. A child must be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

DIARRHEA:

Children must be free from diarrhea for 24 hours with at least 1 regular bowel movement before they will be allowed to return to preschool

IMPETIGO:

A child is excluded until 24 hours after treatment is initiated.

RASH:

Skin rashes, undiagnosed or contagious.

STREP THROAT:

A child is excluded until 48 hours after initial antibiotic treatment and cessation of fever.

VOMITING:

A child must be free of vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school.

CHICKEN POX:

A child is excluded until 6 days after the onset of rash or until all sores have dried and crusted.

LICE:

Children will not be readmitted until 24 hours after treatment AND must be nit free. The child must be examined by a staff member and the Director will determine if the child can be readmitted.