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Little
FOLC’s Preschool
Parent
Handbook 2006
Philosophy
We recognize each child as a worthwhile, unique individual.
We strive to foster in each child a healthy self-concept to the benefit
of the child, the family and the community.
We provide a safe environment for children to learn about
themselves and the world in which God has placed them.
We offer a Biblically-based Christian educational experience designed to
stimulate and enhance each child’s social, emotional, intellectual and
spiritual development. We believe
children learn best through play, and have designed a program which balances
free play and structured interactive activities.
Services
provided
Pre-school for 2
or 3 mornings a week from
9:00
to
11:30 a.m.
for pre-kindergarten, toilet-trained children ages 3, 4 and 5.
Daily
program
The daily program
offers large group activities, small group activities, times for self-motivated
activities and times for teacher-directed activities. Daily activities include
games, music, story time, art and free play.
Free play centers include: large and small blocks, housekeeping,
dress-up, sand and water table, art easels, trucks and cars, puzzles, and
books.) Activities in Bible, math, language arts, art, science and gym will also
be included. The daily schedule also allows for basic routines and transition
times such as: arrival and departure, snacks, self-help skills such as
toileting, dressing for outdoor play, learning to wash hands, and cleanup.
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Admission
- Enrollment
Enrollment shall be open to any child without discrimination in regard to
sex, race, religion or national origin. The child must be at least 3 years old
and toilet trained when enrolled and not older than 5. An application for
admission, student information form, medical form, and emergency form must be
completed and submitted with the registration fee (and any outstanding tuition)
prior to the child's admission to the program. There will be an initial
director/parent(s) conference to review the center's policies.
Insurance
The center does not offer any type of insurance for purchase on an
individual basis for children utilizing the program. Medical expenses which may
result while the child is at the center will be the responsibility of the
parent.
Fees
and payment plan
Fees are published in a separate fee schedule.
A non-refundable yearly registration fee
will be charged per enrolled child. Tuition payment is due and payable in
advance, prior to the 1st of the following month. Fees for a second
or third child from the same family in attendance at the same time is discounted
by 20%. Members of Fountain of Life
Church will receive a 10% discount. Fees are not reduced due to the child's
absence for illness, holidays or vacation. Beginning
15 minutes after dismissal time, there will be a $1.00 per minute overtime
charge. Consistent late pick-up will be cause for dismissal from the center.
Delinquent
fees
If tuition payment is not received by the end of the first week of the
month, a 10% late fee will be charged. Tuition payment which is in arrears by
more than one month will be cause for disenrollment from the center. Any NSF
checks will result in a $15.00 charge per check.
Hours of operation
The center is open Monday, Wednesday and
Friday mornings from
8:45 a.m.
until
11:45 p.m.
Children may be enrolled for 2 or 3 mornings per week.
Arrival and
departure
No child is to be dropped off at the entrance and come into the center
alone. When you enter the center with your child, sign in at the door (a book
will be provided) with the time and your signature. Take your child(ren)
directly into the classroom, a staff member will be there to greet you and your
child(ren).
At the time of pick-up, enter the center and go directly to the classroom
to pick up your child. Sign out at the door indicating the time of departure and
your signature. If someone else is authorized to pick up your child(ren), they
must follow the same procedure. Children will be released only to their
parents/guardians unless the director or teacher is notified in writing that
another authorized person will pick up the child.
Carpools are acceptable and need to follow the same procedures.
Holiday
and vacation schedule
The current school calendar is available on a separate
schedule. There will be no pre-school during summer vacation.
Health
Each child must present a completed medical form signed by
his/her doctor prior to the first day of school, which will be good for 2
years.Children will not be admitted to the center on a given day if the child is
determined ill by the staff member who greets the child. For the protection of
all the children, your child must be kept home or will be sent home if he/she
shows any of the following symptoms:
1. A temperature of over 100 degrees oral.
2. Intestinal disturbance, accompanied by diarrhea or
vomiting.
3. Any undiagnosed rash.
4. Sore or discharging eyes or ears.
5. Profuse nasal discharge (green or yellow).
Please keep children with active colds at home .
Communicable diseases, such as chicken pox, etc., should be
reported to the director immediately.
If any child becomes ill at the center:
1. He/she will be isolated under the care of an employee.
2. You, the parent or guardian, will be notified at once to
pick up the child.
3. If you cannot be reached, the emergency names will be
contacted.
4. If the situation demands, your family doctor will be
contacted for prompt care.
A doctor's signed release is required to re-enter a child
because of contagious or communicable illness.
If your child is well enough to be at our facility, he/she
is well enough to participate in all class activities, including outdoor play.
Please dress your child appropriately for the weather.
Medical
care
If a child receives a minor, superficial wound or injury while at the
center, the staff will administer first aid. Such injuries are bumps, bruises,
cuts, scratches, splinters and nose bleeds. The parent will be notified when the
child is picked up. If a child receives an injury or illness that calls for
emergency medical attention, the Lombard Fire Department ambulance will be
called (911), and the child will be taken to
Good
Samaritan
Hospital
, 3815
South Highland
,
Downers Grove
,
Illinois
(630) 275-5900 or 6000 for treatment. The
child will be accompanied by an employee. The parent or guardian will be
contacted immediately after the ambulance has been called. If the parent or
guardian cannot be reached, the emergency names given will be contacted. If no
emergency names can be reached, the center will secure emergency medical care
agreed upon in writing prior to enrollment.
A written report of accidents requiring a doctor or an
ambulance will be provided in triplicate - one copy to the parent, one copy for
the center's files and one copy in reserve if needed for the insurance company.
If a parent's religious beliefs deny medical attention, the
parent will inform the center of procedures to be taken, in writing, prior to
enrollment.
Medication
No medication
will be administered by Little FOLC’s Preschool.
Nutrition
Healthy snacks are provided mid-morning . If your child has any food
allergies, the center must be made aware of this fact. A list of all foods for
which your child has shown a sensitivity must be given to the center at the time
of registration. This list will be
posted in the child's classroom. If your child is on a special diet for any
reason, written notice must be given to the center at the time of registration.
Religious instruction
The formal religious instruction offered at the Fountain of Life
Pre-School center will be based upon biblical Christian pre-school age
curriculum approved by our Board of Directors and the elders of Fountain of Life
Church.
Field trips
Walking trips in the vicinity of the preschool may be
planned from time to time. Such trips will require permission trips and will be
under the supervision of staff members.
Personal
belongings
Children should be discouraged from bringing personal belongings from home
except on specified "show and tell" days. If an item is brought from
home, it should be clearly labeled. The center cannot assume responsibility for
loss or damage to any personal belongings the children bring to school. No
candy, gun or weapon type toys (including squirt guns) are allowed at the
center.
Clothing
Children should be dressed in comfortable, simple, washable
clothing allowing them to safely and creatively engage in a variety of
activities. Gym shoes are required
for indoor/outdoor play. All
personal belongings must be labeled including: jackets, boots, hats, mittens,
scarves, etc. All children must be provided with a complete change of clothing
(t-shirt, sweatpants, underpants, socks) that will remain at the center in a
sealed clear plastic bag.
Children's
school work
Periodically your child's work will be stored
in his or her classroom or cubbie. Please help your child remember to
take his/her work to share with their family. Children need your praise and
encouragement for the efforts they put forth at scho
Discharge
policies
A child may be discharged from the center due to any of the following
reasons:
1.
If it is determined that a child is repeatedly disruptive,
uncooperative, or in any other way disturbs the other children or the program.
2.
If it is determined that the child's needs are not being met by
the center.
3.
If by mutual agreement between the parent and staff, that the
child's adjustment to the center is unsatisfactory.
4.
If the parent does not comply with the policies of the center,
i.e. fees not paid on time, child not picked up on time, etc.
The director and the staff will work with the parent and
child to find a workable solution to any problem. Discharge will occur as a last
resort.
Confidentiality/release
of information
All information
contained within your child's file and all conversations held with staff members
concerning your child or family members will be considered confidential. The
center is restricted by law from releasing confidential information to any
individual, agency, school district, etc., without first obtaining permission
from the parent/guardian to do so. In the event such a need arises, a written
authorization from the parent/guardian will be required before confidential
information is released. Exception: if a case of child abuse or neglect is
suspected and reported, proper authorities have legal access to a child's file
with or without parental consent. Permission in writing for a child to be
photographed for purposes of display at the center or publicity will be given on
the appropriate waiver form.
Guidance and discipline policy
Children will be
encouraged to behave appropriately by the use of positive tones of voice and
praise. Inappropriate/disruptive behavior will be met with verbal reminders of
appropriate behavior, the child will be immediately redirected. If behavior is
severe, the child will be placed in "time-out”. Appropriate amount of
time will be utilized. Discussion concerning the reason for a time-out will
occur between the child and staff member. The child will then return to the
group. Serious inappropriate or disruptive behavior will be reported to parents.
Communication
Parents will
receive a newsletter approximately every month, detailing what is going on in
the classroom including topics being explored, special guests, art work,
concepts being introduced, and other important information.
A staff member is always available to answer questions a parent may have
about their child, curriculum, or school policy.
Communication may be verbal, written, or prominently posted. A
parent/teacher conference will be held twice per year.
Parents may request a conference during non-school hours to
discuss any questions, concerns.
Please sign and detach this page, and submit to Little FOLC’s Preschool to
be kept on file:
Acknowledgment
I/we acknowledge that I/we have received and read a copy of the 2006
Parent Handbook for Little FOLC’s Preschool.
I/we have discussed the contents of the Parent Handbook with the
director, and agree to its terms.
Name (Please
Print)_______________________________________________________
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Date___________________
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