Little Peoples' Prep will enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, creative and physical growth of your child. This early learning program and day care focuses on the child's individual and curriculum needs.

As teacher and facilitator of this program, I encourage parent participation and suggestions. I look forward to working with you and giving your child a wonderful early childhood experience.

In order to facilitate the operation of the Program and to provide quality care for your child, the following policies have been established. Your cooperation is important towards this effort.

Daily Changes in Schedule
Call the Enrichment Program regarding any changes in your child's schedule i.e.

• change in arrival/pick-up time
• sick days
• vacation days
• change in scheduled days and times
• telephone numbers, extension, out of town numbers, etc.

Absenteeism/Illness
Please call the Enrichment Program by 9:00 a.m., or before your child's contractual time, to notify me if your child is ill, late or will not be attending. There is no reduction in tuition for absences. Your child's place in the program is reserved for him or her.

The sick policy is as follows:
If your child has a fever, diarrhea, a runny nose(and/or thick mucous), a congested cough in the initial stage (first 48 hours), or vomits, Please keep them at home! Children at these stages are very contagious. Be sensitive to other families and their children in the program.

In the event a child becomes ill while attending the program, the parents or person(s) listed on the emergency list will be notified to pick up their child immediately. Your child will be isolated from the other children until your arrival.

Overtime charges
One (1) late day per month (evening pickup) will be recognized for emergency pick-up purposes only! There will be an overtime charge for children picked up after their contractual time. The charge is $5.00 for the first 15 minutes. The Program closes at 4:30 p.m. and there will be an additional charge of $5.00 for each remaining 5 minutes. NO exceptions.

Vacation
At least one (1) week notice is required prior to vacations. Parents will pay half of weekly tuition to reserve space.

My Vacation may include:

• 1 week (4-5 days for Teacher Conferences)
• 3 weeks in the summer (July or August)
• 1 personal day per month as needed

Parents will be notified at least 2 weeks prior to my vacation or conference. Please inform me if you need a substitute program for your child. I encourage parents to have an alternative care provider for emergencies (teachers illnesses), etc.

Pick-Up Authorization
No child will be released to a person not authorized by a parent to pick up the child. A written authorization from parents for all persons who are allowed to pick up their child is kept on file. Please notify the Program if you want to change, add, or delete names from your child's "Authorized Persons Pick-Up List."

Tuition
Tuition is due before the 5th of the month for parents who pay on a monthly basis. Changes to this policy will be recognized on individual contracts, or by special arrangement only. Regular tuition will be charged for all legal holidays if it's your child's regular day of attendance.

Meals
Breakfast will be provided for children who arrive before 9:00 a.m. The basic 4 nutritional chart serves as a guideline for meals. Menus are obtainable upon request.

Two (2) snacks midmorning and late afternoon and lunch will be offered to the children. Milk and juice are also provided.

• Sample lunch: sandwich, celery peanut butter and raisins, carrot sticks with ranch dressing, fruit (fresh, seasonal or canned), milk or juices.

Clothing and Bed Items
Please keep a change of clothing in your child's cubby that is seasonal and comparable to the weather. Sleeping mats and cots are provided for your child for naptime. Two coverlets are required: a crib sheet (preferably) and child's blanket. Both coverlets are sent home the last day of the week for laundering, or when soiled. Soft animals, cuddleys, and special blankets are encouraged for your child's comfort.

Sample clothing

Always keep a supply of underwear, toothbrush (toothpaste optional), diapers, baby wipes and washcloths for toddlers, as needed for your child on site.

Field Trips and Activities
Planned field trips will be announced or posted at least one week in advance. Early morning walks, park outings and the library's preschool story hour are commonly visited by our Program according to the weather. Parents should have their children on site by 9:00 a.m. Late children will not be included on early morning outings and stragglers hold up the operation of the program. Parents will be responsible for paying bus fare or admission to outings when applicable.

Little Peoples' Prep encourages parent participation and involvement. Parents who attend, assist, or sponsor field trips, luncheons, pizza parties, etc. will not be charged for that day. Parents may also be asked to help in car pools.

Administering Medication
Prescription medicine will be administered by the teacher only if:

1. The medicine is labeled with the child's name, the name of the drug, the physicians name and the directions.
2. Form K: Physician's Order Re: Medication is filled out by your child's physician (may be obtained from teacher.)
3. A similar form is completed by your child's physician.

These policies protect you and your child. Never send a prescription drug for your child who is not named on the drug's pharmacy label!

Contractual Time
Contractual guidelines are follows:

1. Four hours or less is considered part-time.
2. Over four and a half hours to eight hours is full-time

I will not contract a parent over 9 hours. Ten (10) hours a day or more is too long for the child. Please be sensitive to your child! I will care for your child in emergency situations only. Habitually late parents could be asked to withdraw their child from the Program.

Notice of Intention to Withdraw
A two week notice of intention to withdraw your child from the program is required. If you choose to take your child out sooner, you will be charged the remaining two weeks tuition.

Activities and Curriculum
Age appropriate activities and learning material will be incorporated through each child's individual curriculum or as a group. The following activities will be used in the program

I look forward to working with you and your child. Effective February, 1990