Policies/Procedures
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We are big believers in play and sometimes it means we get dirty, wet, paint, etc. Please send your child in clothes that can withstand “hands on” activities and also allow your child to move freely. Please remember to dress your child according to the weather and send a change of clothes in case we need to change. Please label all personal items that are sent to the center. Cubbies and Personal Belongings Each child will have a cubbie to put his/her belongings in. We recommend that only necessary items are to be brought to school. If money or valuable items are brought to school, the teacher will place them in the office with the child’s name on it. We will have show and tell once a month and children are encouraged to bring items about the theme or book. Please do not bring any toys to school. The Eaton Early Learning Center has center rules that ensure safety, comfort and happiness. We are also firm believers in appropriate discipline. Harsh punishment is not necessary but instead we use redirection, positive reinforcement, talking with the child and separation of the child from problem situations. We will discuss any matter with the parents explaining the situation and the course of action that was taken. We believe in meeting the needs of children socially and emotionally and will strive to have the children problem solve as much as possible. We encourage constant communication with parents and teachers or staff. The Early Learning Center will provide:
We will be taking field trips as a group in the course of the year. Parents are required to sign a permission slip before any trip is taken. The Eaton Early Learning Center follows Colorado State Laws regarding car seat use. Any child under 4 years old between 20-40 pounds is required to be properly restrained in a forward facing child safety seat. Any child at least 4 years old but less than 6 or at least 40 pounds and less than 55" tall is required to be properly restrained in a child booster seat or a safety belt positioning device. Children at least 6 years old and at least 55" tall must wear a safety belt. Children will always be restrained in a safety device and are not permitted to stand or sit on the floor and arms, legs, and head must remain inside the vehicle at all times. Children will not be left unattended in the vehicle. All teachers will have a first aid kit and be current with First Aid and CPR classes. If parents are helping with the field trip, they will be asked to show proof of insurance, current drivers license and will also be required to carry a first aid kit with them. We will post a sign on the door stating where we are and when we are due to return when we leave for a field trip. If you are arriving late, you may bring your child to the location of the field trip. Please do not send your child to school if they have any sign of illness. If your child becomes ill while at school, we will notify you and you are expected to pick up your child immediately. Your child will be isolated from the other children until the parent or designated adult arrives. If you cannot be reached we will contact your emergency contact. Please notify us if your child has a communicable disease and antibiotics must be taken for 24 hours before your child can return to school.
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The center closing time is 4:30PM. If you are late picking up your child you will be charged $1.00 for every minute you are past the closing time. The last teacher at the center will be responsible for your child if you are late. They will first contact you and if they are unable to reach you they will contact the director. Emergency contacts will also be called until the parent is located.
Each child staying
through lunch needs to provide their own lunch. We encourage good nutrition.
Please do not send candy and soda to school. Food will be warmed in the
microwave. Please send lunches with a cold pack. There is a fee for school provided lunch. Medicine must be brought in its original container with the pharmacy label intact. Medicine will be stored in locked boxes. Over the counter medicine such as Tylenol or cold medicine may not be given unless prescribed by the doctor. Medication will only be administered by staff members who have been trained in medication administration. Children will not be administered medicine unless we have a Medication Administration Form signed by their physician. Our center is operated on a non-discriminatory basis. Children are treated equally and services are made available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry. Children with disabilities will be considered on an individual basis to determine if we can meet their developmental and physical needs.
Progress reports are
issued twice a year at parent teacher conferences. There will be one in the
fall and one in the spring. We will try and coincide with the
The Eaton Early Learning center will need the following items:
In the event of school closure, announcements will be made on the local radio stations of KFKA 1310 AM, KUAD 99.1 FM and KGRE 1450 AM. If closures happen during the day, parents will be notified by phone to pick up their child early. All children must be signed in at the time of arrival and signed out at the time of pick-up. Children will only be released to adults listed on your child’s authorization form. If someone other than those listed needs to pick up your child send a signed and dated note to school. We will also be asking for at least one form of identification from this individual. Please notify your child’s teacher if your child will be leaving school prior to his/her regular pick-up time. We have a special instruction sheet in which we ask that you write any messages down for teachers. The teachers use the attendance and instruction sheets throughout the day to account for all the children. At the end of the day, the last teacher at the center will check the sign out sheet as well as check all rooms in the building to make sure everyone has been picked up and is accounted for. We do not have equipment at the school for video or television viewing. In the event that there will be a movie we will have a sign posted for parent’s permission. Children will go outside to play as long as the weather is above 32 degrees or below 100 degrees. We will provide water and shade in hot weather. With inclement weather we will go out in short intervals. Please dress your child according to the weather. We encourage snow pants, boots and a dry pair of shoes in the winter. Please do not send your child in sandals or flip flops. It is difficult to climb playground equipment safely. If weather is adverse we will provide large motor activities inside. In the event that you need to withdraw your child from the program, we require a 30 DAY WRITTEN NOTICE. A full month of tuition is charged for each registration not cancelled in this manner. In the unfortunate event that you are withdrawing from the program because of a problem please speak with us. We encourage parent involvement and want to keep communication daily to avoid such situations. |
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