Policies
Policies for Operation
Days and Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. We follow the same holiday and vacation
schedule as the Wake County Public Schools. Teacher workdays are scheduled at the discretion of the Preschool Director. The preschool is not closed for all the scheduled Wake Co. teacher workdays. These days not scheduled as teacher workdays will be reserved as our make up days in case of inclement weather. Therefore, inclement weather days will not be made up.
Tuition and Fees:
CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $65.00. September’s tuition payment has already been collected, therefore there will be no tuition payment due until October.
Tuition Rates
Two days a week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00
Three days a week . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155.00
Four days a week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.00
Five days a week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$205.00
(this is for our four year old classes only. Other age groups enrolled 5 days must add the two day rate and three day rate together to get the 5 day price.)
Tuition is due by the 10th of each month. A tuition box is located at the preschool desk. Tuition is to be paid whether the child attends or not. Effective in October, if payment is made after the 10th a $10.00 late fee will be charged. Reminder notes will go out as soon as the tuition is late.
A response to the late notice must be made to the Director within 24 hours. Failure to do so after 2 incidences are grounds for dismissal from the program. If the tuition is not paid by the 15th of the month, it will be assumed that the child has withdrawn. In that case, parents are required to pay a fee equal to two weeks of tuition, and the slot will be filled. Please see the Director if you have a hardship or extenuating circumstances.
**Many parents have found it helpful to set up an automatic payment from their bank account to the preschool. Once you have set it up with your bank, they will automatically send the preschool a check for the tuition amount. The bank will need to put your child’s name and the word PRESCHOOL in the memo section of the check and the church secretary will make sure it is given to the Director of the preschool. You will also need to give your bank our address:
601 St Mary’s Street
If you have questions, please let the Director know and she will try to help you with this process.
Arrival and Departure:
9:00-9:15 AM Teachers are preparing for the day. Please be considerate and do not enter your child’s classroom until the teachers open their doors.
9:15-9:30 AM Arrival time for the preschool students.
1:00-1:15 PM Pick-up time for the students. If your child has not been pick-up by 1:15, he/she will be taken to the Director’s office. If your child is not picked up by 1:15 there will be a late charge as follows:
15 minutes late…$5.00
20 minutes late…$7.50
25 minutes late…$10.00
Withdrawals:
Parents will be required to give a two week notice prior to withdrawing a child from the program, giving the Director time to fill the slot from a waiting list. If no notice is given, parents are required to pay a fee equal to two weeks of tuition.
Messages:
All messages should be by phone, in person to a teacher, or in writing. Children will not be permitted to leave school with anyone other than a parent unless a written authorization is given to the teacher and/or Director. If authorization is given by the parent for someone else to pick-up your child, that person must provide proper picture identification before the child will be released.
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 for the protection of the other children.
Please do not bring your child if he/she has:
1. diarrhea with increased bowel movements during the night
2. red eye or eyes accompanied by a discharge not clear in color
3. scabies or lice
4. diagnosed by a doctor that a condition is contagious
5. fever within the past 24 hours
If your child has been sick, they must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Once the child returns to school, if any of the above conditions re-occur, parents will be called to pick up that child.
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, hats) to be removed at school 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. A complete change should include underwear
and socks. Please remember to change out these extra clothes with the season.
Toys:
Please do not allow your child to bring toys from home to school. Toys are permitted for “Show & Tell” on designated days determined by your child’s teacher.
Parties:
Your child’s birthday will be recognized through conversation and song. If you would like to send cupcakes 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 these special occasions. 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. You are invited to visit us, ask questions, and make suggestions. The best assurance for the success of your child’s experience is the close cooperation and understanding of the parents and the staff.
Field Trips:
The 4 year olds will go on some field trips in the community. These will be scheduled in advance and notices sent home. 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.
Our 3 year old classes will participate in some in-house field trips.
Inclement Weather:
In the cases of inclement weather, the preschool follows the instructions of the
If WCPS closes – The preschool will be closed.
If WCPS delays opening – The preschool will delay opening by the same amount of time.
For example: if WCPS has a 2 hr. delay, the preschool will open at 11:15 AM
If WCPS closes early due to inclement weather - parents should pick up Children immediately. If WCPS closes an hour early – this does not effect the preschool pick-up time.
Discipline Policy:
Discipline in our classrooms is determined by two things:
The safety of the children
Respect for others
We have simple rules:
Be a good friend (no hitting, pushing, biting,
pinching)
Be kind to toys & equipment
Take turns and share
Use a quiet voice indoors
Use walking feet indoors
Sit on chairs; no climbing or standing on
tables/chairs
Obey the teachers
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.
2011-2012 CALENDAR INFORMATION
STUDENT HOLIDAYS
September 5 Labor Day
September 6 First Day of School
October 10 & 11 Fall school pictures
October 31 Teacher Workday
November 11 Holiday
November 23-25 Thanksgiving
December 22- 30 Christmas/Winter Break
January 2 Teacher Workday
January 17 Holiday
February 21 Teacher Workday
March 30 Teacher Workday
April 2-April 6 Easter/ Spring Break
Event Days
May 22 Last Day of School
May 23 Four-Year Old Graduation