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Parent Policies
Discharge of Children: Please give the center two weeks notice if planning on removing your child from the center. Notice must be given so the account is brought up to date and no additional charges are added in error. Thank you!
Children may be asked to leave our center if parents are two weeks behind in their payment of tuition or if the child exhibits behavior that lead to an unsafe environment for the other children in our care. Please read the policies regarding payment and discipline for more information. Parents will be notified in writing before the discharge of their child occurs, with at least one week of notice provided. Tuition will be charged until the last day of attendance.
Drop-off of children: Please make sure to sign-in your child at the Parent Center when dropping off and sign them out at the end of the day. All children must be at the center by 10:00 am. If running late, have an appointment, etc. please call the center or teacher so we know to plan for your child for that day. If the center or teacher is not notified, then the child may be denied admission to the center that day if the admission of the child causes the center to be out of ratio by State regulations. Teacher/child ratios are in place by 10:00 am for the children at the center for that day. Please talk to the director if you have any questions about this policy. Thank you!
Pick-Up Time: Your child must be picked up by 6:30 pm. If you are not going to be there by 6:30 pm, you must call and notify the staff. Late fees are assessed and you will be billed accordingly.
Vacation: Families are allowed two weeks of vacation time every year (families will not be charged for those weeks.) This vacation time is available after ninety days. If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call the center or teacher so we can plan accordingly.
Holidays: In 2012 we will be closed for the following holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. We do charge families for the days the center is closed (because we still have to pay the staff.) Please let the director know if you have any questions about this, or any other policy.
Weather: The center will close for weather if Springfield Public Schools are closed. The closing notice will be made with KY3 and teachers will notify parents through text messages or phone calls. If the center is closed due to an emergency, parents will be called and emergency protocols will be followed. Since the teachers are paid when the center is closed, parents will still be responsible for paying for those days as well.
Payment of Tuition: Payment for your child’s tuition must be paid in advance. Parents will receive a statement every Wednesday. Payments are due by Monday for that week. We accept cash and checks. At this time we do not accept debit/credit cards.
Parent/Teacher Communication: Parents and teachers are welcome to contact each other throughout the day. We believe that cell phones are a great tool to foster a strong relationship between teachers and parents. We know you are busy at work and it can be difficult to take a phone call, so teachers will often text messages or cute pictures of your child instead if parents approve. If it is a serious injury we will call instead of course :)
Potty Training: 417 uses a parent-guided approach to potty training. Parents discuss potty training with their teacher and specify what they are doing at home so this experience is as consistent as possible for the child. Teachers will watch the child for potty training readiness and will discuss what they observe with the parents. However teachers will not work on potty training your child until the parent clearly states they want them to begin. Children will receive positive encouragement through out the process and will never be ridiculed, criticized, or punished by teachers for accidents, etc. Potty training is a crucial skill for children to learn, and may take a long time to successfully complete. Patience and kindness are necessary during this time so children can maintain a healthy and positive self-esteem.
Children may be asked to leave our center if parents are two weeks behind in their payment of tuition or if the child exhibits behavior that lead to an unsafe environment for the other children in our care. Please read the policies regarding payment and discipline for more information. Parents will be notified in writing before the discharge of their child occurs, with at least one week of notice provided. Tuition will be charged until the last day of attendance.
Drop-off of children: Please make sure to sign-in your child at the Parent Center when dropping off and sign them out at the end of the day. All children must be at the center by 10:00 am. If running late, have an appointment, etc. please call the center or teacher so we know to plan for your child for that day. If the center or teacher is not notified, then the child may be denied admission to the center that day if the admission of the child causes the center to be out of ratio by State regulations. Teacher/child ratios are in place by 10:00 am for the children at the center for that day. Please talk to the director if you have any questions about this policy. Thank you!
Pick-Up Time: Your child must be picked up by 6:30 pm. If you are not going to be there by 6:30 pm, you must call and notify the staff. Late fees are assessed and you will be billed accordingly.
Vacation: Families are allowed two weeks of vacation time every year (families will not be charged for those weeks.) This vacation time is available after ninety days. If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call the center or teacher so we can plan accordingly.
Holidays: In 2012 we will be closed for the following holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. We do charge families for the days the center is closed (because we still have to pay the staff.) Please let the director know if you have any questions about this, or any other policy.
Weather: The center will close for weather if Springfield Public Schools are closed. The closing notice will be made with KY3 and teachers will notify parents through text messages or phone calls. If the center is closed due to an emergency, parents will be called and emergency protocols will be followed. Since the teachers are paid when the center is closed, parents will still be responsible for paying for those days as well.
Payment of Tuition: Payment for your child’s tuition must be paid in advance. Parents will receive a statement every Wednesday. Payments are due by Monday for that week. We accept cash and checks. At this time we do not accept debit/credit cards.
Parent/Teacher Communication: Parents and teachers are welcome to contact each other throughout the day. We believe that cell phones are a great tool to foster a strong relationship between teachers and parents. We know you are busy at work and it can be difficult to take a phone call, so teachers will often text messages or cute pictures of your child instead if parents approve. If it is a serious injury we will call instead of course :)
Potty Training: 417 uses a parent-guided approach to potty training. Parents discuss potty training with their teacher and specify what they are doing at home so this experience is as consistent as possible for the child. Teachers will watch the child for potty training readiness and will discuss what they observe with the parents. However teachers will not work on potty training your child until the parent clearly states they want them to begin. Children will receive positive encouragement through out the process and will never be ridiculed, criticized, or punished by teachers for accidents, etc. Potty training is a crucial skill for children to learn, and may take a long time to successfully complete. Patience and kindness are necessary during this time so children can maintain a healthy and positive self-esteem.
And More Policies!
Discipline: Teachers receive ongoing training on handling behavior issues. We focus on preventing issues by being proactive. Through the use of effective classroom management techniques, teachers will have control of their classrooms and will help children manage their own behaviors. Punitive measures of discipline will NEVER be used. Positive reinforcement, redirection, and behavior guidance will be used throughout the day. For children who are aggressive, a cooling off area will be provided to help them calm down until they are ready to join their class again.
Acts of Aggression: Children do bite, hit, scratch, punch, kick, spit, etc. during the course of their development. These acts of aggression can lead to an unsafe classroom environment. It is the job of the staff and the families to work with the children to make sure the window of time they engage in these behaviors is a brief one. It is important to understand why children may do these acts to help us learn what steps are necessary to stop these behaviors. At times we may have to take further action for the safety of the other children in the classroom. We use a three strikes rule for the children as a way to help us maintain a safe environment for all children at the center. If a child commits three acts of aggression in one day, they will have to be sent home. If a child is sent home three times in one month for acts of aggression, then they will have to be discharged from the center (with a written notice of one week). It is our duty to provide a safe environment for all children in the center. If a child endangers their own safety or the safety of others, suspension or discharge from the center may be necessary.
Wellness Check/Illness: Please refer to the guidelines set forth by the State of Missouri in the file listed above.
Acts of Aggression: Children do bite, hit, scratch, punch, kick, spit, etc. during the course of their development. These acts of aggression can lead to an unsafe classroom environment. It is the job of the staff and the families to work with the children to make sure the window of time they engage in these behaviors is a brief one. It is important to understand why children may do these acts to help us learn what steps are necessary to stop these behaviors. At times we may have to take further action for the safety of the other children in the classroom. We use a three strikes rule for the children as a way to help us maintain a safe environment for all children at the center. If a child commits three acts of aggression in one day, they will have to be sent home. If a child is sent home three times in one month for acts of aggression, then they will have to be discharged from the center (with a written notice of one week). It is our duty to provide a safe environment for all children in the center. If a child endangers their own safety or the safety of others, suspension or discharge from the center may be necessary.
Wellness Check/Illness: Please refer to the guidelines set forth by the State of Missouri in the file listed above.