Policies
Policies for Operation
Health:
We will call you to pick up your child if he/she has a fever, rash, vomiting, or evidence of a fresh cold. This is for the protection of the other children.
Please do not bring your child if he/she has:
- Diarrhea with increased bowel movements during the night
- Red eye or eyes accompanied by a discharge not clear in color
- Scabies or lice
- Diagnosed by a doctor that a condition is contagious
- Fever within the past 24 hours
Emergencies:
In the event of a major accident, we will contact the parents or, if the parents cannot be reached, the individual named in the Emergency Information section of the preschool application. Medical assistance will be called if immediate medical care is required.
If your child will be absent from school for more than 2 days, please notify the Director and/or your child's teacher.
Child Abuse:
We are required by law to report suspected child abuse.
Clothing:
Any clothing (heavy coats, sweaters, raincoats, and hats), as well as book bags, sippy cups, and lunch boxes, should be clearly labeled so that it is easily identifiable by your child. Each child should bring a complete change of clothing for any accidents that may occur. Extra clothing should be changed with the season.
Parties:
Your child's birthday will be recognized through conversation and song. If you would like to send cupcakes or other special treats for the occasion, please notify the teacher in advance. Classes will have parties for special holidays, and your child's teacher will have sign-up sheets for you to bring in items for the special occasion. We appreciate the contributions that you make to your child's class.
Parent Participation:
Parents are encouraged to become involved in the many wonderful experiences your child will be participating in this year. Please feel free to visit or volunteer at any time.
Field Trips:
The 3 and 4 year olds will go on some field trips in the community. These will be scheduled in advance and notices will be sent home. A permission slip must be signed before a child can go on a field trip. Parents are invited and encouraged to participate with the children whenever possible. Transportation for all field trips will be provided by parent's personal vehicles. If a parent cannot attend the field trip, written permission must be given in order for a child to ride with another parent.
Inclement Weather:
In case of inclement weather, the preschool follows the instructions of the Wake County Public School system. These instructions are broadcast on television and radio.
- If WCPS closes - The preschool will be closed
- If WCPS delays opening - The preschool will delay opening by the same amount of time.
- If WCPS closes early - Parents should pick up children immediately.
Time-Out:
"Time-out" is the removal of a child for a short period of time (3 to 5 minutes) from a situation in which the child is misbehaving and has not responded to other discipline techniques. The "time-out" space, usually a chair, is located away from classroom activity but within the teacher's sight. During "time-out", the child has a chance to think about the misbehavior which led to his/her removal from the group. After a brief interval of no more than 5 minutes, the teacher discusses the incident and appropriate behavior with the child. When the child returns to the group, the incident is over and the child is treated with the same affection and respect shown the other children.
Please refer to the Parent Handbook for a complete list of Operation Policies.