A Parents Guide to Regulated Child Care

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A Parents Guide to Regulated Child Care

Enrollment& Registration Agreement

Child's Name: ______DOB: ______Address:______Mothers Name: ______cell: ______home ______work______DL#: ______email:______Best way to contact:______

Father Name: ______Address if different:______cell: ______home ______work______DL#: ______email:______Best way to contact:______Registration fee:  $125  $175  Full day _____ days $______Days M T W Th F  Half day _____ days $______Days M T W Th F  Extended Hours (Anything Over 10 hrs a day)

Start date: ______

 Weekly tuition is due by Friday for following week, a late fee of $25 per week will be charged for tuition paid after Monday. Checks, cash and credit are accepted  All tuition payments received are non-transferable and non-refundable  Tuition is billed regardless of attendance, one free vacation week is provided per enrollment year after 3 months of continual enrollment  Late pick up, is billed at $2/minute/child  Return check fee is $35, late fees will apply for that week’s tuition  Please refer to parent handbook for more details

______Parent Signature Date

______Parent Signature Date Coronado Prep Detail of Policies

Please read the following policies and initial that you have read and understand them.

______I received Coronado Prep Preschool Parent Handbook.

______I have read and understand Coronado Prep's Sick Policy.

______Weekly tuition is due by Friday for the following week. A late fee of $25 will be charged to any account that isn't paid after closing on Monday and every week after that until the balance is paid off.

______All tuition payments received are non-transferable and non-refundable.

______Tuition is billed regardless of attendance, ONE free vacation week is provided per enrollment year after 3 months of continual enrollment.

______When taking your vacation make sure to fill out a Vacation Request Form and give Coronado Prep a two week notice of your time off.

______Late pick up will be charged to your account at $2.00 per minute after the child is left in Coronado Prep after 6:30 pm.

______There is an addition charge for children that are going to spend longer than 10 hour in Coronado Prep's care. You will be billed $5.00 per hour after the 10 hours. If it's only 30 minutes you will still get charged the full $5.00.

______Return check fee is $35 plus a $25 late fee will be charged to the account as well.

______We require a written 2 week notice for a schedule change and withdrawal.

______If you need to change the days your child attends for the week there will be a $10.00 change a day fee.

______Coronado Prep will be closed on the following holidays : New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & the day after (Family Day), Christmas Day. We will give you a 30 day notice to any additional changes.

______Coronado Prep does use Aromatherapy in the office and inside the classrooms.

______Coronado Prep has video monitoring for staff and family.

A Parent's Guide to Regulated Child Care This information handout provides information about:  The requirements that State-regulated child care centers must meet.  Your rights and responsibilities as the parent of a child in regulated child care  How and where to file a complaint if you believe your child care provider had violated state child care licensing regulations. Who Regulates Child Care:  All child care in the state of Nevada is regulated by the Bureau of Services for Child Care (BSCC) which is are part of the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance  The Bureau of Services for Child Care and the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance are apart of the Department of Health and Human Services.  All child care facilities must meet minimum health, safety, and program standards set by Nevada law. To remain licensed, facilities must maintain compliance to those standards. Every licensed facility is inspected by the BSCC at random quarterly to evaluate the facility’s compliance with child care regulations.  BSCC is responsible for: issuing child care licenses, inspecting child care facilities and investigating complaints against licensed child care.  There are two types of regulated child care facilities: family child care homes and child care centers. Child Care Centers must meet the following requirements:  Licenses must be posted in a public place within the facility.  Licensee must ensure that the facility meets all the standards for environmental health which are established by the Bureau of Consumer Health Protection of the Health Department.  Facilities are required to have insurance to protect against liability to third parties  All care takers are mandated reporters and must complete a program on the signs and symptoms of illness, the administration of first aid, as well as reporting abuse and neglect.  All care takers must be CPR certified.  All care takers are required to receive 15 hours of continuing education annually.  For a full list of licensing regulations see the BSCC website: http://health.nv.gov/HCQC_Childcare.htm

Contacting the State Licensing  Bureau of Services for Child Care o Southern Nevada o Telephone: 702-486-7918 o Email: [email protected] o Website: health.nv.gov/HCQC_Childcare.htm EMERGENT CURRICULUM At Coronado Prep we use the Emergent Curriculum. Emergent curriculum is a way of planning curriculum based on the student’s interest and passions as well as the teacher’s. To plan an emergent curriculum requires observation, documentation, creative brainstorming, flexibility and patience. Rather than starting with a lesson plan which requires a “hook” to get the children interested, emergent curriculum starts with the children’s interests. This is not to say that the teacher has no input, in fact teachers may well have a general topic they think is important for children to study and they may purposely include certain materials or experiences related to it. Children between the ages of one year old to five years old do not learn because they are taught. They learn as a result of their own doing, through actions, relationships, inquiries, opportunities and repetition. Our teachers become research partners with children, seeking answers to questions and supporting investigation. Our school is their laboratory, offering the materials and tools to inspire each child. Children learn when they run, jump, dress up, speak, socialize, read, listen, sing, paint, catch, kick, hit, throw, climb, observe, swing, question, scream, pull, push, rhyme, create and much more. Therefore, our first and most important goal with the emergent curriculum is to inspire delight, curiosity and inquiry in the classroom. Doing this has become proven to build intrinsic motivation and a long-term love of learning. This is the greatest gift our teachers can give a child in preparation for their primary school experience. Our emergent curriculum require our teachers, in knowing HOW and WHAT children can learn at these milestones to support and guide learning as it emerges naturally inside the school, in the natural world and in our community as a whole. Permitted to Pickup Authorization Form We understand that children may be picked up by adults, other than their parents and/or gaurdian. In order to protect your child, we are asking that you let us know, in advance, if you will have someone picking up your child from Coronado Prep. You may pre-authorize adults by completing the information below. Please let the authorized person know that photo idenification may be required if a staff member is unfamilar with them.

Student's Name:______Parent/Guardian names:______Adress:______(Street, City, State & Zip Code)

Mom's Work Number:______Mom's Cell Phone:______

Dad's Work Number:______Dad's Cell Phone: ______

Authorized Person's Name Contact Number Relationship to Student

I authorize the above person(s) to pick my child up from Coronado Prep. I understand this permission will be in place until I communicate a change, in writing, to the school.

______Parent/Guardians Signature Date

Sick Policy In order to maintain a healthy school environment we need to have a strict sick policy. Keeping sick children home helps prevent the spread of disease and also help them get better faster. Per Health and State regulations we cannot care for a sick child.

What we consider being Sick If your child displays any of the following symptoms: o Fever over 100 degrees o Two or more episodes of vomiting. o Acute diarrhea: 3 or more watery stools o Red eye with drainage o Sore throat or severe coughing o Difficult or rapid breathing o Skin rashes, excluding diaper rashes. o Lethargy, irritability, persistent crying and/difficulty breathing.

Being sent home from school We will not send a child home with a common cold, unless it is accompanied by a fever or other severe symptoms. It is important to keep in mind that sometimes young children are ill without displaying “classic” signs of sickness (fever, vomiting…). If your child’s Illness prevents them from comfortably participating in activities or results in a greater need for care then what the teacher can provide without compromising the health and safety of the other children they will be sent home.

When you are notified that your child needs to be picked up it is important to remove the child from the facility as soon as possible to keep the chance of spreading the illness down. When your child is sent home from school they are automatically excluded from care for the next 24 hours. Regardless of if there is a doctor’s note provided.

Returning to school and Medication Child needs to be fever free without the aid of over the counter medication for 24 hours to come to school. If your child is on antibiotics they must receive the first day’s dosage at home before returning to school. In order for us to give any medication a permission to administer medication form must be filled out. We will not administer any medication without this release.

I have read and understand Coronado Prep’s Sick Policy

Parent Signature: ______Date:______

Behavior Management Policy Since children occasionally need discipline. It is important that we have similar styles in all of our classrooms and if possible in the homes as well to maintain consistency and minimize confusion as to what the boundaries are and what is expected of him or her. At school children will be modeled appropriate behaviors by peers and teachers. Teachers will work to encourage and reinforce the appropriate and positive behaviors that they see. Children will be taught what behaviors are inappropriate, and why, and given examples on other ways to behave. Teachers will help children make good decisions and pick proper behaviors. Teachers will try to redirect children but when needed we will utilize "thinking time" so the child can calm down and regroup. We want to create a learning environment where children can learn and play appropriately. We want our children to learn how to have self-control and respect for themselves and others. We feel it is important to teach children these skills so they are ready for the expectations they will have in elementary school.

Coronado Prep pledges to  use no corporal punishment  reinforce positive behavior with praise and encouragement  talk to children with courtesy and respect  develop confidence, self discipline and self esteem  never use harsh or demeaning language  Never deny a child food, toileting or rest privileges  never punish a child for toileting issues

Dealing with inappropriate behavior  challenging behavior will be addressed in a calm but assertive manner  The child's energies will be re-directed by offering alternative and positive options  disruptive behavior that prevents other children from enjoying themselves will require removing the child temporarily from the activity session  Children will be given the opportunity to make amends for their behavior  Parents will be informed of inappropriate behavior upon pick up via written and verbal communication

* Only in the event of an extremely serious or dangerous incident will a child be suspended. In such circumstances the child's parents will be contact and maybe asked to collect their child.

Parent Signature: ______Date:______Permission to photograph

I, ______, give permission for Coronado Prep to photograph my child, ______, for the following purposes: Type of Use: Please check one Allow Permission Decline Permission TEXT YEAR BOOK ( these pics will be sent to your phone and saved for   the end of year book) cell #’s ______Display in facilities bulletin board/scrap book   Display pictures on website   Post photos on child care’s Facebook   page and blog Use photos in print ads   Use photos in video ads   Others:    

* Only first names and possibly last initials (in the event of two or more children with the same first name) will be displayed on the facility websites. I understand that it is my responsibility to update this form in the event that I no longer with to authorize on or more of the above uses. I agree that this form will remain in effect during the term of my child’s enrollment.

______(Parent or Guardian signature) Notification of use of Air Fresheners and Pesticides

Per the Southern Nevada Health District Coronado Prep is required to notify parents of the use of air fresheners and pesticides in our facility.

Air freshener is used on a daily basis to help keep our facility odor-free. They are mainly used in our restrooms, but are occasionally used in the hallways and classrooms. We also use essential oils daily.

Pesticides are at least once a month, more if needed. Wizard One Pest Control is the company that provides our pesticide services

Child's Name: ______

Parents Signature: ______

Date: ______Consent for medical treatment: I authorize Coronado Prep to arrange transportation for my child should they immediate medical attention, in case of an accident, or acute illness. In the event it is impossible to receive instruction from me for my child's care, consent is given to any licensed physician and or surgeon called or to whom my child is taken, for treatment by him or to administer drugs, medication, administer a local or general anesthetic, and perform such surgical and/or medical treatment as he shall think is existing required for the relief of pain and or the preservation of my child's life and or health and well being. Any cost incurred in this connection not covered by Coronado Prep's insurance or personal insurance hall be paid by me. Parent Signature:______date:______Consulting with Physicians or Registered Nurses: I authorize Coronado Prep to consult with a nurse or a physician in regards to child(ren)'s health as needed for Coronado Prep clarification. In the event that we should have any questions regarding the health of any child we may contact one, or more of the following sources for information.  St Rose Pediatrics 564-8556

 St Rose Hospital 616-5000

 Southern Nevada Health District 459-0677

 Child's Listed Physician:______

Parent Signature:______date:______Permission to release Information During the time your child is in our facility, the director may be asked for information regarding your child. As our licensing agents, The Bureau of Services for Child Care has access to your child's record in order to ensure that we are complaint and your child has all the necessary forms. Please sign below if you give permission to release information to other official persons who identify themselves, such as schools, health care personnel, welfare or other government officials Parent Signature:______date:______If you do not want information released to anyone other than the Bureau of Service for Child care, please sign below Parent Signature:______date:______Notification of Parent Rights

PARENTS' RIGHTS- NRS 178 As a parent/ authorized representative, you have the right to:

1. Enter and inspect the child care center without any advance notice whether children are in care or not 2. File a complaint against the licensee with the licensing office and review the licensee's public files kept by the licensing office as well as all reports on file at the center including all visits made by the state and health department. 3. Review, at the child care center, reports of licensing visits and substantiated complaints against the licensee made during the last year 4. Complain to the licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or retaliation against you or your child. 5. Review and inquire about staff background checks and clearances.

Child's Name:______

Parent's Signature: ______Date:______Health Evaluation To be completed by Health Practitioner

Child's Name:______Date of Birth:______

Name of Physician:______Phone #______

Does this child have a health condition which may require care or emergency action while at school? _____YES ____NO

If YES, Pease Specify (i.e. Seizures, diabetes) ______Any pertinent Past medical History : _____YES ____NO ______Any Food allergies or restrictions: _____YES ____NO ______Any restrictions related to daily activities in child care: _____YES ____NO ______Phone:______

Requires MD initials ____ diaper ointment is approved to be applied to child PRN ____ other:______

The above mentioned child is medically cleared to attend Coronado Prep

Physician Signature: ______Date:______Coronado Prep Child Information Form

Child Name:______Birthday:______

Family Information Mother’s Name: ______Occupation:______Drivers license:______Cell Phone:______Work Phone:______Home Phone:______Email:______Address:______Father’s Name: ______Occupation:______Drivers license:______Cell Phone:______Work Phone:______Home Phone:______Email:______Address:______Parental status: Single ____ Married ____ Separated ____ Divorced ____ Widowed_____ Custody arrangement: ______Special Talents, skills or hobby that you are able to share with the class, staff or center: ______Siblings: Age School ______Are there others living in the household?______Relationship to child:______Languages other than English spoken in home:______

Yes No 1. Is this your child’s first preschool experience?   If no where did they attend? ______2. Is your child toilet trained?   3. Does your child need to be reminded to use toilet?   4. What type of play does your child prefer? (Check all that apply) Active ___ Quiet___ Indoor___ Outdoors___ Alone ___ With a peer___ With an adult ___ Dolls ___ Crafts ___ Dress up ___ Manipulatives ___ Music ___ Imaginative ___ Trucks ___ Blocks ___ Other:______5. What behaviors best describe your child when upset? (Check all that apply) Cries easily ___ Has a temper tantrum ___ Hits ___ Bites ___ Kicks ___ Withdraws ___ Verbally abusive ___ Other:______6. What situations might cause your child to become upset? ( check all that apply) Sharing ___ Food issues ___ Being touched ___ Limit setting ___ Lighting ___ Loud noises ___ Separation ____ Darkness ___ other: ______7. Does your child have any special needs or learning issues that you are aware of? ______8. What method of discipline is used in your home? ______9. What is your child’s reaction to this discipline? ______10. Is there anything else that you would like us to know about your child that would help us to better understand him or her? ______

Coronado Prep 2650 Sunridge Heights Henderson, Nevada 89052

Emergency Evacuation Permit

In case of an emergency and we would evacuate the building ( 2650 Sunridge Heights Henderson, NV 89052), students will be escorted across the parking lot to Tooth Fairy Dental (10925 S Eastern Ave, Henderson, NV 89052).

I understand that during the school year my child may take part in an emergency evacuation. I further understand that my child will be accompanied by a teacher and/or responsible adult at all times while away from school and the adult will take all necessary precautions to protect my child from any injury or harm.

In the event my child is injured or becomes ill while away from school during an emergency evacuation, I understand that the adult will immediately seek medical attention for my child and contact me as soon as possible. I hereby agree to hold Coronado Prep. It's employees and agents, harmless of any injury or illness directly caused by the negligence of persons other the employees and agents of Coronado Prep when such injury or sickness occurs during any of the aforementioned emergency evacuation.

______Parent/ Guardian Signature

______Child's Name

______Date

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