Parent Handbook
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Child Development Center Parent Handbook 1600 Judson Road Longview, Texas 75601 1 Dear Parents: It is a joy to have the opportunity to work with preschool children and their parents. It is our desire as a staff for all children placed in our care to feel secure and to grow toward the person they are meant to be. The early years are crucial to your child’s development. It is during this period of growth that a child is being shaped. Every contact children encounter is a building block to their future. We hope that through our efforts we will be able to give your child a good foundation in molding their future. This handbook is for you, the parent, to become familiar with the policies of the Center. We urge you to read it carefully and ask any questions you may have. Parents and teachers working together will help create a happy learning experience for your child. Please feel free to visit our Center and talk with us concerning your child. Sincerely, Jamie Wright, Director Angie Bellatti, Debbie Carey Assistant Director / a.m. Assistant Director / p.m. Updated August 2020 2 Oakland Heights Baptist Church Child Development Center MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Center is to extend the ministry of, and help accomplish the purpose of, Oakland Height Baptist Church by providing an environment that will develop a child, Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, Emotionally, Socially, and Academically so the children will realize their own God-Given potential. This is accomplished by providing developmentally appropriate activities and guidance, and by providing a program of ministry and outreach to the families enrolled. 3 Oakland Heights Baptist Church Child Development Center GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Oakland Heights Child Development Center is a Christian Preschool and is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, signifying we meet and exceed the minimum standards. Our classes are open to any child regardless of race or religious beliefs. The curriculum is appropriately designed to meet the age and development of each child. Since children learn best through hands-on activities, lessons are built around play and experiential learning. We believe that children absorb their concepts of God from people, things, and experiences that are a part of their environment. Thus, a love and appreciation for God, the Bible, and the things God has made are stressed through appropriate activities. The curriculum is designed to help the child develop in all facets of his life…physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. The curriculum is planned to enable each child to: • Grow in trust, independence, and initiative • Feel good about himself • Experience God’s love for him/her through loving relationships with other children and adults • Enjoy happy times at school • Explore the world around him/her • Develop small muscles through art, puzzles, blocks, and homeliving activities 4 • Exercise large muscles through movement activities indoors and outdoors • Develop listening skills and grow in knowledge through books and stories • Enjoy creative expression through music, art, and other play activities • Think and make choices for individual and small group activities • Learn readiness skills necessary to prepare them for kindergarten 5 Oakland Heights Baptist Church Child Development Center 903.753.1592 ohbc.org [email protected] PARENT POLICIES Fees Registration Fee: $50.00 Supply Fee: $200.00 birth through 4 year olds $50.00 summer fee for 5 year olds This fee is payable at registration and is not refundable. The Supply Fee is also charged each new school year. The Child Development Center is a year-round program; open Monday- Friday, 7a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuition • Full Time 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $580.00 per month 6 months through 2 years (Parents supply bottles, diapers, wipes and food) 3, 4 and 5 year olds (Includes preschool morning classes, snacks and extended care) • Part Time 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $400.00 per month 3, 4 and 5 year olds (Includes preschool morning classes and a.m. snack) • Part Time 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 3, 4 and 5 year olds 2 days (Tuesday, Thursday) $370.00 per month 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) $430.00 per month (Includes preschool morning classes, snacks, and extended care) 6 The Winter/Christmas break, Spring break, and Summer care is for full time students only. Payments Monthly tuition is due on the first day of each month and is not refundable. A late fee of $20.00 will be charged to any account after the 15th. For parents who split payments a late fee will be charged to each parent that pays after the 15th of the month. The monthly rate will be charged regardless of any absences. Please understand that we can make no exceptions. Oakland Heights CDC is a non-profit center. The Center reserves the right to make adjustment in tuition as required by increased operational expenses. Parents will be given advance notice of any tuition increase. If an account becomes past due, it may result in dismissal from the Center. Balances must be maintained each month in order for your child to remain enrolled. Payments should be left in the payment box or cash in the CDC office. Electronic payment is also offered and you can receive information on the church website ohbc.org. Non-Sufficient Checks There will be a $20.00 service charge for any insufficient check. The amount of the insufficient check and service charge must be paid by cash or money order as soon as you are notified that the check has been returned. The return of a second check will automatically void the privilege of paying by check. Admission / Enrollment All registration/medical forms must be completed and all fees must be paid before a child will be admitted to the Center. Your child’s physician must sign the health record and a record of immunizations must be included and kept current. Hearing and vision screening is required at age four. Parents must sign and date any updated information on registration forms. Parents may visit the CDC at any time during the hours of operation to observe their child, CDC operation, and program activities, without 7 securing prior approval. For children safety, parent participation in the CDC operation/activities may be limited. Parent notifications will be sent home in writing or posted on sign-in table. The CDC office may also make a phone call to the parents. Parents may also check the CDC Facebook page. Parents will be notified of policy changes as they are made through an addendum. Photographs The Center will take pictures of the children and their activities throughout the year, by signing this policy book you are acknowledging your permission for release (ie; OHBC website). Arrival Parents MUST sign their child in and out each day. It is important for the office to know the time your child arrived and time they were picked up. Medicines/medication forms and notes should be left in the front CDC office. Please have your child at school no later than 10:00 a.m. FOR FIRE SAFETY, PLEASE MAKE A SPECIAL NOTE THAT NO CAR IS TO BE LEFT PARKED OR UNATTENDED UNDER THE DRIVE THROUGH PORTICO. Release of the Child The Center will ensure that a child is released only to a parent or an adult designated by the parent. These names must be listed on your child’s registration form. You may call or send a note to designate other people to pick up your child, but identification will be checked before they enter the classroom. No brother or sister under 16 years of age may pick up a child. We will contact the police if there is concern about releasing a child into an unsafe situation including a custody issue or to a parent/guardian or other adult who appears to be intoxicated (under the influence of drugs or alcohol). 8 When a child is enrolled, it is important to establish the marital status of parents and to gather details on both parents including their name, address, home, work and cell phone numbers. Should there be a divorce or other custody issue, we will require court documentation for the release of the child. This legal document is the only means by which the Center can deny a parent release of child. We are unable to dress a child for any extra activities (i.e.; dance, gym or ball uniforms). Please allow enough time to do this yourself at pick up. Late Pick-Up Oakland Heights closes promptly at 5:30 p.m. To encourage you to be on time, a late charge will begin at 5:31 p.m. You will be required to pay $20.00 per child for the first five minutes, and $20.00 for any portion of every five minutes following, etc. You must pay this fee to the office at the time of pick up. Upon the third late pick up, your child may be subject to dismissal. Health and Medical Immunizations must be kept up to date. Parents are also responsible for keeping current in our files the name of the child’s physician, as well as, the name of the emergency contact. In the event of an accident or illness requiring medical attention, the child’s parent will be called immediately. If we are unable to locate the parents, office staff or the director will take the child to the emergency room or call 911. Parents are responsible for notifying the Center if they are away from their workplace.