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Table of Contents
Injuries and Other Emergencies Rules for Vehicles While At Facility Pick Up by Persons Other Than Those Designated Discipline and Behavior Management Policy
Services Provided-Transportation (Before and After School Care) Addresses and Telephone Numbers Personal Belonging and Clothing Items to be Provided by Parents
Celebration of Children’s Birthdays
Procedures for Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect
Summary:
Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep Policy Practice Drills for an Unresponsive Child When you enroll your child there will be some necessary paperwork to be filled
out. This paperwork includes your child’s application, child's care and emergency
information, feeding schedule for children less than 15 months, immunization
record, signed discipline policy, signed permission for outside play area, signed
permission slip for before/after school transportation, photography permission,
developmental background, and non-parent/guardian information form. A
current medical form must be completed by your child's doctor before they enter
the center. This form must be updated every year. We will make all this
paperwork available to you and help you with any questions. All paperwork
should be completed promptly and returned to us. After you read this handbook
and complete the necessary forms, please call and schedule a meeting where the
director and administrator can review our policies. At this meeting you must
provide completed enrollment package and a non-refundable registration fee of
$150.00 for preschool and $100.00 for school-age care.
After this meeting you and your child will be given a tour of the center where you
can meet your child’s teacher and familiarize yourself with the center.
Children must be between the ages of 11 months and 12 years to enroll at Angels
of Tomorrow.No child will be denied enrollment on the basis of his/her race or
religion. We do retain the right to put your child on a waiting list if all our spots
for a particular child's age group are filled. We will call you when a spot becomes
available. We do not make it a policy to deny enrollment on the basis of a child
with special needs, however, if after talking with the parents of such a child we
realize that we do not have the training, equipment, facilities, etc. to handle their
child, we will not accept the child. This is in the best interest of the child, since
our goal is to meet the needs of each child. If we are not sure whether or not we
could handle a special needs child, we would be willing to try. The parents and
we would have to evaluate whether or not this arrangement was working as we
went along.
Fees and policies in this handbook are subject to change. We will give you a twoweek
notice of any changes in our fees or policies whenever possible.
Age Children are placed in classrooms according to their age at the time of enrollment.
Children will be moved to the next room at the discretion of the
administrator/director, teacher, and parents. There are many areas to consider
when moving a child to the next classroom including, but not limited to,
developmental stage, maturity level, and birthdates. We will notify the parent
and set up a time to discuss moving your child before we take any action.
If for some reason you decide to stop bringing your child to our child care center,
we require a two-week written notice. This will give us time to find a child to fill
your child's spot. Payment is due for the two-week notice period whether or not
the child is brought to child care. Any outstanding fees must be paid on or before
the child's last day. If it becomes necessary for us to resort to legal action to
collect fees, the parent(s) will be responsible for legal fees incurred on our part. If
we can no longer watch your child for one reason or another, we will give you at
least a two-week notice.
Examples of why we would terminate your child's care include (but may not be
limited to):
Failure to complete required forms.
Failure of parent to pay tuition.
Lack of parental cooperation. Failure to keep contact information up to date. Failure of child to adjust to the center after a reasonable amount of time.
Our inability to meet the child's needs.
Child's inability to follow rules and procedures.
You may pay by cash or check payable to "Angels of Tomorrow" at the box
located in the reception area. Please be sure to write your child's name and week
of payment in the memo area of your check. If a check is returned, we will notify
you in writing and will ask for payment in cash plus $30.00 to cover the service
charge by the bank. After the second returned check, we will accept only cash.
When paying in cash please put child's name and week of payment on envelope.
Child care fees are charged on a weekly basis. At no time will we accept partial
payments of tuition. Payment is due in full every week. Each family is required to
pay the weekly fee to ensure that the child's spot is held for him/her. Tuition is
due no later than the Friday prior to the week you are paying for. DSS Parent
Fees are due by the first of the month. If tuition or DSS parent fees are not paid by
Monday at 12:00 pm, a late fee of $10.00 per day will automatically accumulate.
Tuition is considered overdue if tuition and late fees are not paid by Friday of the
week. If you accumulate three overdue tuitions your child will be terminated
from the center. If necessary we will begin legal action to collect tuition and late
fees. A onetime, non-refundable registration fee of $150.00 is due at the time of
enrollment for pre-school and $100.00 for school age care. An art supply fee of
$50.00 will be due every year on February 1. At the end of each calendar year we will give you an itemized receipt, showing
each payment you made throughout the year. You should check our figures
against your records.
Fees are weekly and determined according to child's classroom and are as follows: 1 year old room
$160 2 year old room
$155 3 year old room
$150 4/5 year old room
$145 After school (regular)
$85 After school (summer, winter Break, and spring break)
$125 Full teacher workdays
$10 per day extra Early Dismissal Days
no extra charge We will give you a two-week notice of any changes in our fees or policies
whenever possible.
We want to make every effort possible to protect the health of your children
while at our center. Please do not send your child to the center if he/she is
displaying any of the following symptoms:
Chicken Pox: child must not return to center for at least seven days after first sign
of outbreak, sores must be fully healed before returning to center if past the seven
days Diarrhea: child must not return to center for at least 24 hours after last sign of
diarrhea Vomiting: child must not return to center for at least 24 hours after last episode of
vomiting Fever: the child must be without fever for 24 hours without medication before
returning to the center Conjunctivitis (pink eye) or "cold in the eye": child must be seen by a physician to
receive medication and must be on medication for 24 hours before returning to
the center Ringworm: child must be on medication for 24 hours before returning to the
center Strep Throat: medicines must be administered for 24 hours before returning to
center and child must be fever-free Head lice: if determined by director/administrator child has lice, child must be
treated and re-evaluated before returning to the center Illness is defined as a condition of any sort which results in child being too ill to
participate in daily activities. According to NC State Law children are required to
go outside unless there is a weather advisory in effect.
If you are ever in question whether your child should come to the center, ask
yourself if you would want your healthy child near another child showing the
symptoms that your child is experiencing. As a rule, when in doubt, don’t bring
them to the center. If the child shows any of the symptoms while in care, we will remove him/her
from the group and place them in the sick area. We will notify the parent or
authorized adult to pick up the child. This is at the discretion of the
director/administrator. Parents have one hour from time of notification to pick
up the child. Always make certain we have up to date phone numbers where you
can be reached and please keep your cell phones on. If your child contracts or is
exposed to any communicable diseases (pink eye, chicken pox, etc.) please notify
his/her teacher as soon as possible. In the case of a communicable disease, a letter
will be sent home to notify all parents. Most medications will not be given at any time. We are sorry for any
inconvenience, but we feel that medication can be given at home. If a midday
dose of your child's medication is required, we encourage you to come to the
center and administer medication in the front lobby. No medication is allowed in
the classrooms. Inhalers, epipens, diaper crème, teething gel, and lotions will be
allowed. Prescription medications must be signed for weekly. Sunscreens and
other OTC medications can be authorized on a blanket prescription annually.
Injuries and Other Emergencies
Minor cuts and abrasions suffered while at the center will receive proper care --
specifically, they will be washed with soap and warm water and properly
bandaged. Treatment will be logged and we will tell you how and when the
injury occurred on a Boo-Boo report. We are also required to log any injuries we
observe on your child which have occurred outside of our care.
If a medical emergency arises, we will try to contact a parent first, unless doing so
endangers the child's life. In that case we will take necessary steps, putting the
child first (calling hospital, doctor, poison control, etc.). If need be, we will take
your child to the nearest hospital or the doctor first, then try to call you when we
arrive. If a parent is unable to be reached, we will keep trying until he or she is
available. In the event of a fire, we would evacuate the building immediately and
gather at the back of the building. This will be practiced monthly so the children
are familiar with what to do. If severe weather arises and a tornado alert is
issued, we will proceed to the center of the building, where the children will
crouch and cover their heads. You may also request a copy of our emergency
plan.
Each day upon arriving, the parent is required to sign the child in, noting the time
arrived. A sign-in/out pad, pens, and a clock are all located at the classroom
counter. This is to be followed by signing the child out when they leave. This
gives us a written record of the child's attendance, hours, and who brought/picked
up the child. You must escort your child to their classroom. We ask that children
are not brought in after 11:00 am because this is the beginning of our lunch and
preparation for naptime. Children should be fed and settled to have a successful
nap period. Parents, please note that the parents' bulletin board in the entrance of
the building contains pertinent information regarding school events and
announcements that will be displayed for your convenience.
Rules
for Vehicles While At Facility Because the safety of our children is of paramount concern to us, we require all
parents to adhere to the following rules of the road while on campus:
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All vehicles must obey the 5 miles per hour speed limit at all times while
on center property.
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Parents are asked to park in designated parking spaces only.
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While on school grounds, pedestrians always have the right of way.
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Vehicles ignitions MUST be turned off and the keys removed, while
parked on school grounds.
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Children may NOT be left unattended in a vehicle at any time or for
any reason.
Violations of these rules may result in a warning. If a violation is serious, or if
violations continue, center staff is authorized to take a tag number for a report to
the local police.
Pick Up by Persons Other Than Those
Designated Our normal procedure is to release the child only to his or her parents or
someone else the parents designate. If someone other than the parent is to pick
the child up, please notify us ahead of time. A verbal notice is fine on that day if
this person is on the emergency contact list. If the person is not on that list, we
must have written permission to release your child.
The emergency contact list you are required to complete designates who may pick
the child up if there is an emergency and you cannot contact us. Please make sure
those listed are persons with whom you would allow your child to leave if that
person showed up at our door and said, "I need to take Johnny with me." Those
on the list should also be people we could call in the event something happened
and you did not show up to pick up your child.
Please inform your emergency contacts that we will ask for identification at the
reception area before they will be allowed to enter the center. We do not mean
to offend them. This is simply a measure taken for the child's protection.
We are licensed to be in operation from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. All children must be picked up by 6:00 p.m. If children are not picked up
by 6:00 p.m., we will have to charge a late fee of $1.00 per minute for each child,
to cover overtime for the staff.
Angels of Tomorrow will be closed on the following days: New Year's Day Easter Monday Independence Day Memorial Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Two Days for Christmas determined by what day it falls on Angels of Tomorrow Child Development Center will follow The Carpenter's Kids
Preschool Curriculum. This curriculum is creative and fun, using poetry, songs,
rhymes, and movement to teach life issues along with academic basics. It instills
good learning habits and a positive foundation for the education process. The
spiritual aspects help supplement church teachings and encourage Godly principles
and behavior. Each month a theme is presented, including topics such as Apples,
Manners, Weather, The Five Senses, All About Me, Seasonal Holidays, Safety,
Circus, and the Ocean. We will also teach Biblical lessons on Christmas, Easter,
The Fruits of the Spirit, and God's Love. Our curriculum teaches topics such as
letters, shapes, colors, Bible stories, numbers, beginner Spanish, sign language
(finger alphabet), body parts, music, and poetry. Field trips also play an important part in our preschool curriculum, as they allow
children to experience the world first-hand. Children age three and up will go on
one field trip a month. Children two and up will have a "Show and Tell" day
each week. A daily schedule will be posted on the bulletin board. We will send
home a calendar at the beginning of each month to keep you informed of the
activities your child is participating in. Please use this as a tool to converse with
your child about their day.
Our employment criteria for teaching staff adheres to or exceeds all state
requirements for licensed early childhood facilities, including the established
child/teacher ratios. Angels of Tomorrow teachers are hired according to their
education and experience in the field of early childhood education. Our teachers and educational specialists continue to seek professional growth
experiences either by continuing their formal education, by attending teacher
professional development activities or through other professional enhancement
activities. They are caring, nurturing individuals whose goal is to develop the
whole child.
When you feel your child is ready for toilet training, we ask that you begin this
process at home and inform your child's teacher so that we can follow through
and encourage your child while in our care. When you begin this process please
send your child to the center in pull-ups until your child can and will announce
that he/she must use the bathroom and can control his/her bladder and bowels for
a few minutes beyond that announcement. When the child has reached this
point, they may wear regular underwear.
During toilet training parents will need to supply:
Three complete changes of clothing (socks and shoes included)
Pull-ups
We also ask that during toilet learning, the child be dressed in "user-friendly"
clothing as much as possible. The best items are shorts and pants with elastic
waists, or dresses for girls. Try to avoid really tight clothing, pants with snaps and
zippers, and overalls as often as you can. Your child will want to help pull pants,
etc. up and down, plus clothing with too many "gadgets" makes it harder to get
the child on the potty in time.
NOTE TO PARENTS: Your child will not be moved to the three-year old room
until they are toilet trained.
There will be times and ways you can get involved in your child's preschool
education. You are required to attend a parent-teacher conference each quarter.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held in January, April, July, and October.
Some examples of other ways to be involved include:
Chaperoning on field trips.
Lending objects for units of study.
Coming and talking about your job when asked.
Helping your child at home with the concepts we are studying here.
Helping your child prepare for "Show and Tell"
Helping to provide treats or other items for our celebrations.
Coming and eating with your child. Naturally, you are welcome to drop in and visit or observe any time the center is in operation.
Children will be asked to participate in religious practices at our center. Some
examples of these are saying the blessing before a meal or snack, observing and
learning about Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter, and saying a
morning prayer before beginning the day. Children in the 4/5 year old room will
also be asked to memorize a verse from the Bible each week. If you are
uncomfortable with your child participating in these activities, then our center
may not be appropriate for your family.
Discipline and Behavior Management
Policy We try to stress two main patterns of behavior: respect for other people, and
respect for property. As a result we don't allow children to hit or shove other
children or verbally abuse them. We also stress that they treat material
possessions (ours or theirs) with respect. There is a difference between playing
hard, and using a toy for a purpose for which it was not intended. For example,
books are for looking at, not tearing pages out of, and toy brooms are for
sweeping, not for bashing the kitchen set with.
Occasionally children do not behave in respectful ways. We first remind them of
the proper behavior. If the behavior is repeated, a "time out" chair is used. The
amount of time a child sits in "time out" varies according to his age. Most experts
agree that one minute per year of age is the most effective length of time, but this
amount will never exceed five minutes, even if the child is more than five years
old. When his "time out" is up, we talk to the child (by now he has calmed down)
and try to explain why that behavior was inappropriate. We might ask, "What
might happen if we continue to throw toys?" The appropriate answers usually
come out: something might get broken, the toy might break, and someone might
get hit by the toy. If a child still has not calmed down or is really belligerent at
this point we try to separate that child from the other children with a quiet
activity (book, puzzle, etc.). We skip the "reminder" and go straight to "time out"
if the offense involves hitting or otherwise physically abusing another child.
If a child continues to abuse a certain toy the privilege of playing with that toy
may be taken away from that child for a period of several minutes up to the rest
of the day. If the whole group of children is engaged in this, the toy will be
considered "closed" for a while.
If a child continues to behave inappropriately, we will talk to you about it.
Hopefully these two types of behaviors are ones you want your child to adopt too, so they will be reinforced at home. If that is the case, we shouldn't have any
major problems!
Children are never punished for lapses in toilet training or for accidents (spilled milk, for example). In the case of the latter, we will have the child help us clean up, if possible, not for punishment, but to help teach responsibility.
Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of the behavior
management of children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and
understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self
concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. Based on this belief of how
children learn and develop values, this facility will practice the following discipline
and behavior management policy.
WE DO:
1. Praise, reward, and encourage the children.
2. Reason with and set limits for the children.
3. Model appropriate behavior for the children.
4. Modify the classroom environment to attempt to prevent problems before
they occur.
5. Listen to the children.
6. Provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior to the children.
7. Provide the children with natural and logical consequences of their behaviors.
8. Treat the children as people and respect their needs, desires, and feelings.
9. Ignore minor misbehaviors.
10. Explain things to children on their levels.
11. Use short supervised periods of time-out (described below).
12. Stay consistent in our behavior management program.
WE DO NOT:
1. Spank, shake, bite, pinch, push, pull, slap, or otherwise physically punish the
children.
2. Make fun of, yell at, threaten, make sarcastic remarks about, use profanity, or
otherwise verbally abuse the children.
3. Shame or punish the children when bathroom accidents occur.
4. Deny food or rest as punishment.
5. Relate discipline to eating, resting, going outside, or sleeping.
6. Leave the children alone, unattended, or without supervision.
7. Place the children in locked rooms, closets, or boxes as punishment.
8. Allow discipline of children by children.
9. Criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle children’s parents, families, or
ethnic groups.
On Daily Basis: 1st
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, incident report
2nd
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, incident report
3rd
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, time-out, incident report
4th
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, extended time-out, incident
report
5th
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, time-out in office, incident report,
notify parent at work
6th
Offense: explain to child that they can't bite, remove child from classroom for
the rest of the day, incident report, notify parent at work that they must pick child
up **If biting occurs on a regular basis, you may be asked to come and observe your
child during the day. If biting does not subside in a timely manner we may have
you to remove your child from our center.
Time-out is the removal of a child from an activity or situation in
order to get them to think about what he\she has done. Time –out
is not a tool to get children to listen to you or to be used as a form
of punishment. So to help you as teachers use timeout in the most
appropriate way, we ask you to adhere to these guidelines when
you have to use timeout.
Guidelines For Appropriate Use of Time-Out
One minute per year of age of the child. We serve breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack each day as part of our
program. Breakfast consists of fruit or vegetable, bread product, and milk. Lunch
consists of a meat, bread product, vegetable, fruit, and milk. Each snack includes
food or drink from two of the above mentioned groups. Sweets may be included
occasionally.
Please do not send snacks or candy with your child to the center unless prior
approval has been given. Parents are not allowed to provide meals from home,
unless their child has an allergy.
If your child has an allergy to a specific food, please let us know and we will try
to make an appropriate substitution. If a child has so many allergies that he
cannot eat from the menu, we may require the parents to provide his lunch
and/or snacks.
We will post a weekly menu on the classroom bulletin board and the parent
bulletin board in the reception area.
We never force a child to finish what is on his/her plate, but we do encourage
each child to try one or two bites of everything. Sometimes they are surprised by
what they like!
Children over 15 months are not permitted to bring bottles or sippy cups to the
center.
If you wish to provide snacks for your child's birthday or another time, that's
great! Please let your child’s teacher know a week in advance. If you need some
ideas of nutritional snacks (to bring here or to have at home), let us know. All
snacks brought from home must be store bought.
Please dress your child appropriately for the current weather, and in play clothes
(with shoes that adequately protect the feet and are not slick-soled -- tennis shoes
are a good choice). When the weather cooperates, we will spend time outdoors
at least twice a day, ranging from a walk when it is extremely cold to more time
spent outside as the weather warms up. According to state law, children are
required to go out a little each day except when a weather warning is in place.
Indoor Play constitutes the majority of our play time (when the entire year is
averaged). We provide a variety of age-appropriate toys for your child to play
with. Since the ages of the children at our center vary, all the toys we have are
safe for even the youngest. Children are not allowed to bring toys from home, except for "Show and Tell". On these days the toy should be placed in your
child’s cubby until the appropriate time.
The toys we keep indoors are rotated from time to time to prevent boredom, to
supplement a unit of study, etc.
All children under the age of five are required by state law to have a rest time
(and we haven't met one yet who doesn't need it). We will provide a safe, quiet
place for your child to rest. Each child will be assigned a cot for naptime. This cot
will be labeled with a number and a chart will be posted with the number and
child's name. Parents are asked to provide a clean sheet labeled with the child’s
name in permanent marker. Sheets should be taken home on Friday to be
washed and returned on Monday. If your child is without a sheet for two
consecutive days, we will provide a sheet for a fee of $5.00 per day. This sheet is
not to leave the center. No stuffed animals sleep toys, or pillows are allowed during naptime. Children
are permitted to bring small blankets to help them sleep. Pacifiers are only
permitted in the one year old room during naptime only. Children who wake up before the rest will be guided in finding a quiet time
activity to engage in that will not disturb any sleeping children.
Each parent must complete a blanket field trip permission for field trips children
may participate in. Depending on the trip, a fee may be required for
participation. Parents of children in the Rainbow, Safari, and Around the World
room must purchase an orange Angels of Tomorrow t-shirt for $12.00. The
reason behind this is for your child’s safety and to make them recognizable when
the group is in public. This shirt must be worn on every field trip. If your child
does not have on their Angels of Tomorrow t-shirt on the day of the field trip
they will not be allowed to participate and your child will not be allowed to
attend the center that day. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may
cause, but your child’s teacher will be on the field trip and children are not
allowed to be with younger age groups.
Services Provided-Transportation (Before
and After School Care) Angels of Tomorrow will provide transportation to and from area public schools
designated by the Administrator/Director. Each public school has its own unique
plan for arrival and dismissal of children entering and exiting school property.
Parents, in partnership with Angels of Tomorrow, are responsible for making sure their child understands the arrival and dismissal procedures for their child's public
school. We will be responsible for the safe delivery of children to public school
and to Angels of Tomorrow Child Development Center. While the children are
on public school property, they are under the supervision of the public school
officials. Parents are responsible for notifying each school and Angels of Tomorrow by
phone or in writing of any schedule changes or absences of their child at least 2
hours prior to the scheduled bus run. In the event that a child scheduled for
pickup is not at the public school when the driver arrives, the bus driver will
notify the Administrator/Director upon returning to Angels of Tomorrow. The
Administrator/Director will call the public school to ensure that the child was not
left behind and will also contact the parent to find out if the parent had picked up
the child from school. First offense in violating this policy will be a verbal
reminder. The second offense will be a written reminder for parent to sign and
return. After third offense child will not be allowed to ride the Angels of
Tomorrow bus. The children will be instructed to wait together at a designated pick-up area at
each public school. Please remember that we transport children from several area
schools. Our bus driver is unable to wait for a child or leave the van to look for a
child who is not at the designated pick-up area. Children participating in the before school transportation program should arrive
at the center no later than 7:00 am. The Angels of Tomorrow bus will be leaving
promptly at 7:00 am to ensure that all children are in school on time. If your
child is not at the center by 7:00 am they will be left by the Angels of Tomorrow
bus and it will be your responsibility to get them to school. Please review and discuss the importance of the following bus rules and
regulations with your child:
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Passengers will remain seated at all times, facing the front of the vehicle
and wearing seat belts.
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No eating or drinking is permitted on the bus.
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Excess very loud, noisy or distracting behavior is not permitted.
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Fighting or pushing of any kind is forbidden.
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Parents will be held responsible for their child’s behavior while on the
bus.
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Dangerous objects of any kind will not be allowed on a bus.
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Each student is responsible for his or her belongings on a bus.
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The driver must be notified if a child suffers from motion sickness.
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Doors shall be opened and closed only by the driver or by another
designated adult.
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Children must keep their personal belongings out of the walkway at all
times.
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Children may not extend any part of their body through the vehicle
windows.
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Children must be silent at all railroad crossings. First offense in violating this policy will be a verbal reminder. The second offense
will be a written reminder for parent to sign and return. On the third violation
parents will be required to meet with bus driver and Administrator/Director. Your
child will not be allowed to ride the bus until you attend this meeting. After
fourth offense child will not be allowed to ride the Angels of Tomorrow bus. ***this policy also applies to bus transportation on field trips Addresses and Telephone Numbers It is very important that all children's' emergency cards are up-to-date at all times.
If you have moved or have changed your home or work telephone number,
please notify the office immediately of the changes. Also, please inform us if there
are changes in the emergency telephone numbers of people to contact if you are
not available. If you fail to keep your contact information up to date we have the
right to terminate your child from the center. Fire and Other Safety Drills As requested by law, the school will hold regular fire and safety drills. It is
expected that all students on the campus at the time of such drills will participate
fully. At times, these drills may take place in inclement weather. All attempts will
be made to assure that children are properly attired at such times. Should you
find yourself on campus while a drill is taking place, please participate with your
child. Please take time to review and discuss the importance of such drills with
your child and to be sure that he or she knows the routines. While at school, children are asked to wear comfortable, washable clothing. They
should also have outerwear that is suited to the weather in order to allow for
outdoor play. In case of an emergency, children should bring an entire change of
clothing (including socks) in a labeled bag to be kept at school. Three entire
changes are required for children that are toilet training. All sweaters, hats, coats, mittens, boots, etc. must be labeled with the child's
name. For safety reasons, clogs, sandals, open-toe and slick-soled shoes may not
be worn. Children are encouraged to bring a favorite blanket for use at naptime. These
items will be stored in your child’s cubby until rest time. Please keep in mind that
cubby space is limited. Candy, gum, war toys, toy weapons, jewelry and money are not allowed at the
center. Toys should be sent only on designated "Show and Tell" days. Please be
sure your child does not put any of these items in his/her pockets. Book bags are
only allowed in the after school program. Items to Be Provided By Parents Children should not bring diaper bags. A full change of clothes appropriate for
the season should be kept in your child's cubby at all times. If your child is toilet
training, you are required to keep three changes of clothing. Parents of children
who wear diapers or pull-ups should supply these as well as wipes. If your child
requires diaper ointment, we must have a current medication form and the
ointment should be labeled with the child's name. Your child's teacher will notify
you when diapers or wipes are low. If the director/administrator gets complaints
from your child's teacher that you are not supplying diapers or pull ups we will
ask you to come pick your child up from the center and your child may not return
until you bring diapers or pull ups.
Celebration of Children’s Birthdays Birthdays are important to children and they enjoy sharing them with their friends
at the center. We normally celebrate children's birthdays at afternoon snack time.
Parents are welcome to attend. Please notify your child’s teacher a week in
advance if you plan to bring a snack for your child’s special day. Parents may
bring only commercially prepared foods for birthday or holiday celebrations.
Please limit the number of treats you bring for celebrations to cake/cupcakes,
juice, and chips. Teaching staff is not to be responsible for distributing party invitations. We urge
you to mail them or distribute them outside of the center to avoid the hurt
feelings among the uninvited. A popular way to celebrate birthdays is with a new book donation to the center
library. A bookplate is placed in the donated book with the child's name and
birth date, and the book is put into circulation for all students to enjoy. Your
Administrator/Director may suggest titles for donations, if you prefer. We welcome parents to visit in their child's classroom at any time. Please be
considerate of the children sleeping during naptime. If you wish to volunteer in
your child's classroom, please discuss this with your child's teacher. In the event of a closing, delayed opening or early dismissal of the center for any
reason, Angels of Tomorrow will notify WITN Channel 7 to announce specific
details.
We are required to stay in compliance with the sanitation department in NC. We
are inspected once a year and receive a sanitation grade. We mop and sweep
every day after breakfast, lunch and snacks. The bathrooms are cleaned once a
day or as needed. The rugs and carpet are vacuumed once a day or as needed.
Centers are cleaned daily on a rotating schedule, with the exception of the sand
and water center, which is cleaned daily. Inside toys are sanitized daily. Outside
toys are cleaned every Friday. The trash is removed twice a day. Windows are
cleaned three days a week. Cubbies are cleaned out every Friday. Each teacher
has a list posted of additional daily cleaning duties. This is a non-smoking facility inside and outside. We do not allow smoking
anywhere on the grounds whatsoever. Angels of Tomorrow Child Development Center, LLC is committed to the safety
of the children in our care. We have installed security cameras in each classroom, hallways, and outside. Every classroom has a direct fire exit and children exit the
center directly into a fenced in playground area. There is a locked door between
the reception area and the center where all visitors must be checked between
drop off and pick up hours
Procedures for Reporting Child Abuse and
Neglect North Carolina requires reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect: "Any person
or institution who has cause to suspect that any juvenile is abused, neglected or
dependent or has died as the result of maltreatment, shall report the case of that
juvenile to the Director of the Department of Social Services in the county where
the juvenile resides or is found." Angels of Tomorrow supports the philosophy that children be afforded the utmost
protection in all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. To facilitate maximum
cooperation in the delivery of protective services to children, procedures for
handling the reporting, investigation, confidentiality, and follow-up of reports of
suspected child abuse or neglect will be adopted. Reporting B. Reports made to the Department of Social Services should, at minimum,
contain sufficient information to identify the juvenile; the name and address of the
juvenile; the name and address of the juvenile's parent/guardian or caretaker; the
age of the juvenile; the present whereabouts of the juvenile if not at the home
address; the nature and extent of any injury or condition resulting from abuse or
neglect; and any other information which the person making the report believes
might be helpful in establishing the need for protective services or court
intervention. The report can be made in person, by phone, or in writing. The
person making the report shall give his/her name, address, and telephone number,
at least at work. Personnel will collaborate and cooperate with the Department of
Social Services in planning and providing services for a juvenile and the family in
the treatment and prevention of abuse or neglect. Personnel will also take
appropriate precautions in accordance with applicable law and regulation to
ensure the confidentiality of all information disclosed, discovered, or maintained
as a result of an investigation. Legal References: Legal Reference:
G.S.110-116-20;
Legal Reference:
G.S.115C-400 as provided in Legal Reference:
G.S. 7A-543 to 7A-552
Summary:
Division of Child Development • NC Department of Health and
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