Tuition Fees                                  5 Full Days          4 Full Days       3 Full Days             5 Mornings
 
Infants & Toddlers    .               $207 / week       $181 / week       $135 / week          N/A    
(6 weeks to 23 months)


2  Year olds                                  $179 / week      $164 / week       $127 / week          $108/ week 


 3 to 6 year olds                           $160 / week       $144 / week       $112 / week          $103 / week  
& potty trained

Christ Church Preschool / Child Care Center Parent’s Handbook

The mission of the program is offer childcare excellence in a Christian atmosphere.
Parents/guardians who enroll their children will understand that this is a Christian Day Care Center,
owned by Christ Church United Methodist. The state licenses will be posted on a bulletin board outside
the Center office. Parental / guardian notices and other information will be posted on a bulletin board near
the Center office.
 
Index Page

Mission statement & Index

1                Hours & Days of Operation
 2                Attendance, Expectations & Parents Provide
3                Admission & Registration
4                Payment Policy
5                Sickness & Health 6 Nutrition
7                Child Guidance and Toilet Training
8                Education Policy
9-10          Termination of Enrollment
11-12       Records & Policy information
13             Consent Form
14             Hours and Days of Operation and Center Closing Policy

The children, who will be served, are children six weeks through the age of five. The center will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It will be open 12 months a year; however, it will be closed for the following holidays:

New Years Eve Day New Years day Dr. Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving and the Friday after Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day Parents will be credit for the above days when the holiday falls on a weekday (Mon.-Fri.) No credit for a holiday will be given if there is an outstanding balance on your account. Families enrolled in the W-2 Shares program cannot receive credit for holidays.

Emergency Weather Closing Procedures: For snow  days listen to Racine’s radio station WRJN 1400 AM. If the Racine Unified Public Schools are closed for a snow day then the child care will be closed. The station will announce unified closing by 6:30 am or sooner. Also we’ll announce that the child care center will be closed once Unified makes their announcement. There is no credit for the closed snow day.
The center is not closed on Unified cold days. Permanent Center closure: In the event of closure of our Center, parents will be given a minimum of 30 days advance notice. Any remaining credit and/or deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the child’s last day of enrollment.

Attendance , Parents Expectations & Items to Be Provided By Parents

A child is enrolled by a weekly schedule of days and times. This schedule is to stay the same each week. There are schedule change forms available for changes if needed. Tuition payments are paid every two weeks. Upon arrival the parent will sign-in the child on the sign-in sheet located in the child care’s entrance. Parents will also sign-out their child when leaving the center. Parent/Staff Progress Communication: Good communication between the Center’s staff and parents/guardians is essential for the well being of the children. The Center is committed to keeping parents/guardians  abreast of any information that can be helpful for both parties. Parents / guardians are to provide: Lunch, bottles, diapers Once a month wipes, snack and juice for the class. One bottle for each feeding and an empty bottle for water. Extra clothes, including a pair of socks and an onesies (when applicable for child’s age), in case of accidents. Sleeping bag, blanket or throw, (age appropriate) Parent/guardian is responsible for clearly labeling every item including clothing, bottles and food containers with permanent markers. Visitation: Parents / guardians may visit and observe the program at any time during operating hours as long it doesn’t interfere with the daily program of the classroom.

Admission Policy and Registration

$100 Deposit: A waiting list form must be filled out for each student with information about the child and parent(s) / guardian(s). A $100 deposit is to be remitted with the form. This deposit will hold an opening for your child until start date, plus help to ensure that the center receives a written one-month withdraw notice. This deposit will be refunded within two weeks after the child is withdrawn from the Center. A one-month withdrawal notice will be required to receive the refund of deposit. Failure to comply with the notification timetable will result in a payment charge to the parent/guardian equal to four weeks of tuition. $50 Registration Fee: A registration fee of $50.will is charged for the first child at the time of enrollment. This will be a non-refundable administrative fee.

Required forms: - (to be filled out before child’s first day of attendance.) Child Enrollment Form Intake Information for children under 2 Years Emergency Medical Consent Form. This will include authorization for emergency medical treatment; pick up, emergency contact, medical expenses. Authorization to Administer Medication Child Health History Child Health Examination Report Form, to be update every 6 months Immunization Form (with in 30 days) Field Trip permission Form Permission for Research Testing Note: If above forms are not submitted within the requested time  frame enrollment will be stopped until forms are submitted or updated. Infant / Toddler Admission: Prior to admission, a infant-take form will be filled out by the child’s parent or guardian to obtain the following information to aid the child care teachers. Schedule of meals and feedings. Types of food already introduced and new foods. Diapering procedures. Sleep and nap schedule. Child’s way of communicating of likes and dislikes. Developmental and health history. The Infant take form needs to be up dated every 3 months by the parent.

Fee Payment Policy

The parent/guardian of a child enrolled in Christ Church Child Care Center is responsible for payment (including co/pays if on W-2) in full of an amount equal to two full weeks of service. Payment is due on the first day of the two-week period. A 10% late fee will be charged for every day payment in full is late. Termination of enrollment can accrue if payment is not received after a week of delay of payment. All fees are payable by check to Christ Church Child Care. Any check returned for any reason will be subject to a $50.00 charge. A late pick up fee will be assessed on any child at the rate of $5.00 for every five minutes that the center is closed (after 5:30 pm). Fee Determination: - Except for vacation time, the Center will assume, for fee charges, that all the children enrolled will be in attendance. Therefore, the parent/guardian will be responsible for the
customary charges agreed upon at the time of the contract. Sliding Fee Schedule: A discount fee equal to 10% of the customary tuition fee will be given for any second child and 20%f for the third child enrolled in the Center. Refunds: The initial deposit will be refunded to the parent/guardian within two weeks from the last day of attendance as long as there are no fees or other charges pending. A check will be mailed to the parent/guardian from the Child Care Center. You may also use the deposit towards the payment of the last week of tuition. Vacations: Vacation days can be used once the child has been in attendance for three months. Children enrolled 5 full days a weeks can be absent for up to two weeks a year without having to pay for tuition as long as the time absent is planned and shared with the Director of the Center with a one-month advance written notice. Children enrolled anything less than 5 full days can be absent each year for up to how many days a week that child attends, without having to pay for tuition as long as the time absent is planned and shared with the Director of the Center with a one-month advance notice. Vacation forms are available out side the office. Vacations days start over on the child’s enrollment date. Vacation days cannot be saved or rolled over to the next year.
 
Sickness and Health
 
If a child is sick, he or she should not be brought to the Center that day. This would include but not limited to a child that has an above normal temperature 100 or more, vomiting, diarrhea within the last 24 hours, or a cold that has turned into an infection (yellowish-greenish) If such symptoms occur during the day, the child will be isolated in their classroom, and the parents or designated responsible person will be called. The child should be picked up from the center within one hour of the call. The child should not return the next day. Health and cleanliness: - At Christ Church Child Care Center we expect the children to be brought into the center clean and healthy for the well being of everyone. If this is not done on a daily basis the parents will be notified and expected to do so or termination of enrollment can accrue. Absence due to Illness: - In event of illness, enrolled children will be charged the customary fee when absent since the Center would have planned to have his/her space reserved. No credit will be given. Medications / injuries: Staff may give prescription or nonprescription medications to children only with written medication form filled out by the child’s parent. Medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name, the dosage, and administration directions. Medication shall be stored so that it is not accessible to the children. Medication requiring refrigeration shall be kept in the refrigerator in a separate, covered container clearly labeled “ medication”. A daily record of injuries shall be kept in the center’s medications and injury logbook.

Nutrition Meal time and Routines:
 
The Center will provide snacks in the morning and in the afternoon. The parents are to provide the lunch. Lunchtime will be between 11:15 am & 12:00 pm, followed by nap. Staff will encourage children to eat the healthier food in their lunch first and at all times promoting good tables manners. Children will not be forced to eat or will they be disciplined for not eating. Infant/Toddler Feeding: Each bottle will only be offered one time for a feeding, any left over milk will be discarded. Parents who are nursing their infant are free to come in and do so anytime. Food Allergies: If a child is allergic to certain foods, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the Center at the time of enrollment. This information will be posted in each room. It will be the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide alternate snacks.

Child Guidance and Toilet Training

Christ Church Child Care will provide positive guidance, redirection, and the setting of clear limits for the children. The Center will also help a child develop self-control, self-esteem, and respect for the rights of others. The environment will be design to help guild the children to strengthen the following. Positive guidance will be constantly taking place at the center. Helping children to develop clear and responsible rules for social living and conflict resolution. Teachers and staff will promote and display simple basic social ground rules, to ensure fairness and courteous behavior to other children and staff. Cooperation with other children will be an on going lesson. Redirection will be used to stop a child from inappropriate behavior, staff will help the child to find another activity or discuss what would be a more acceptable behavior. Self-control will be enhanced by giving the children opportunities to be responsible, to make significant choices and to be challenged or disciplined in ways that keep their dignity intact. Self-esteem will be developed by engaging the children in interesting and challenging learning experiences. Staff will encourage children to chose age appropriate activities allowing ample time for the discovery of learning and accomplishing a task. Staff will assist the child when a task becomes frustrating. If time-out periods are used to deal with unacceptable behavior, that is harmful to another, the misuse of equipment, or displays disrespect of people, time-out periods may not exceed 5 minutes in duration. Use of time-out periods is prohibited for children less than 3 years of age. Toilet Training: Toilet training will be assist in cooperation with the parent once the child is at least 2.5 years of age and is in a two year old classroom; only after the parent has started the routine at home for at least a two day period. Training routine is to be consistent between the center and the child’s home.

Education Policy
 
The program for all age groups will include Christian religious training, including holiday celebrations. This will be accomplished through participation in short nondenominational Bible stories, songs, rhymes, and prayers. For infants and toddlers (1-24 months), work will be done to facilitate each child’s individual growth process in the following areas: Language Development - The children will learn language through interaction with the staff during diapering, feeding time, and playtime. The children will learn to feel trust and confidence towards Center staff with the soothing tone of their voices. Gross Motor Development - During this wonderful time of change and growth, children need to be exposed to large motor play. Children will begin to explore the environment in a wonderful “play” area in each room. They will also be taken for walks on good weather days. Fine Motor Development - The development of the hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is important at this age level. Crawling, use of toys, teacher interaction, and the introduction of finger foods in the later months will all be used to contribute towards this aspect of growth. For children 25-60 months old -. As children turn two years of age, they develop skills in the different ways of learning. The Center will work to develop the following: Language Development - Children learn to express thoughts and concepts through language. The teachers will help children learn this through exercises and songs. Numbers are taught through songs, counting objects in the room, and fun activities during group time. Gross Motor Development - Children need large motor play, both indoors and outdoors, to develop healthy bodies. Climbing structures, playing with balls, riding bikes, and using other equipment are part of the fun and large muscle development in the Center. Fine Motor Development - Development of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is continued at this level. Some of the activities that are used to promote this development include painting, coloring, gluing, assembling puzzles, and working with play dough. These activities are incorporated into the daily schedule to further the development of the fine muscles. Social Development – Two-year-old children enjoy doing activities with other children and their teachers. Children are taught to respect the needs of other children by keeping their hands to themselves, using kind words, and respecting the toys and equipment of the Center. Gentle repetition of these basic rules is done daily to assist the children in developing respect. The curriculum will promote cultural diversity which enables children to begin to develop an anti-biased attitude about their world. It will also promote Christian attitudes, which go hand in hand. Outdoor activities will take place on days that the weather permits. Infants will be taken outside in strollers, and older children will be allowed to play under supervision in the outdoor play area. Early morning and late afternoon activities will consist of story time, songs, games, etc. Communication with parents about the curriculum, activities, schedules, etc. will be posted on bulletin boards at the Center Schedule of daily activities: Each room will post a daily schedule for their age group, for staff and parents review.

Termination of Enrollment

The Christ Church Child Care Center is committed to providing the best childcare possible. In order to do so, it may be necessary to discharge a child. Some of the reasons for this action may include (but not limited to): Behavioral problems of the child that jeopardizes the health and safety of other children. Physical problems of the child that prevent the center’s staff from meeting the child’s needs. Failure of parents to cooperate in the following ways: Failure to fill out and return required papers within the allowed time. Failure to pay fees in a timely fashion. Failure to have ongoing positive communication with the child’s teacher and the director of the child care. This will help to provide the best care for the child. Non-observance of Center’s policies. The well being of all the children enrolled cannot be compromised by the continued unacceptable behavior of a child. To avoid unacceptable behavior, the staff will model good behavior and will maintain consistent rules. It is the hope of the staff of the center that all children can behave appropriately. If a child does not, inappropriate behavior(s) cannot be tolerated indefinitely. It is the expectation that, through conversations with the child showing unacceptable behavior(s) and through conferences with the parent/guardian, the matter can be brought to a resolution within no more than two weeks. If it is not, the center can terminate the enrollment of the child. When a child behaves in inappropriate ways, the following steps will be taken before he/she is discharged: The teacher will try to talk about it with the child. If the inappropriate behavior continues, the parent/guardian will be told about the behavior. A conference including the teacher, the director, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) will take place to try to find a resolution to the matter. Suspension for one or two days. Refund of Fees: Since termination of a child is not something the center can be held responsible for and will be done only when other courses of action have been exhausted, no fees will be refunded to the parent/guardian when it occurs. Notice of Discharge: When a child enrolled in the center is discharged, the parent/guardian will receive both verbal and written notification. Discharge Initiation: The discharge of an enrolled child can be parent initiated, a mutual decision between the parent and the staff of the Center, or Center initiated. Documentation: The Center will keep, on file, a record of the inappropriate behavior of the child, the steps followed before the discharge, notes on the conversation with the parent(s)/guardian, notes from the conference with the teacher, parent/guardian, child, and Director of the Center, and a copy of the written notification sent to the parent/guardian. Outside Agency Involvement: There might be instances when a child is showing inappropriate behaviors that, as part of the process of seeking resolution to the matter, an outside agency can be of benefit. This can take place only when the parent/guardian and center staff agrees upon this as a way to address the situation. A social worker, a psychiatrist, or a child behavioral expert can be considered as a person who can assist in correcting the situation. Such referral will be at the expense of the parent or guardian. Decision Making Process: The Director of the Center in consultation with his/her staff will make the decision for termination. The Senior Pastor of Christ Church and the chairperson of the Child Care Ministry Team will be kept abreast of the situation and of the final outcome. Appeal Process: When a child is discharged, the parent/guardian can appeal the decision. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Senior Pastor and/or the chairperson of the Child Care Ministry Team of Christ Church. Other Reasons: Other reasons for discharge can be, but are not limited to, lack of payment of fees, lack of compliance with the Center’s policies, or parental conduct on the premises not acceptable by the Center.

Records and Policy Information Access to Children’s Records:

Only the parent and/or guardian of a child will have access to his/her child’s records. Records of a child will be made available to the parent/guardian only on the premises and with the Child Care Director present. Confidentiality is to be honored by both parties. These records will be made available to state licensing and health authorities. Policy Information: The parent or guardian of a child enrolled in Christ Church Child Care Center will be provided with a copy of the parent handbook. The parent or guardian will be asked to sign a form saying that they have received a copy of the handbook. Extra copies will be made available for parents/guardians who might have misplaced their copies as well as those inquiring about enrollment in Christ Church Child Care Center.

Changes in policies:

The above policies can be change by the Child Care Ministry Team at any time.Parents will be notified in writing. Parents feel free to address any questions or concerns with the director of the center or your child’s teacher.

Consent of received parent handbook form

I, parents of, _____________________ have received a copy of the Parent’s Handbook on the following date, ____________________ Parent’s Signature______________________________________ Relationship to child, ________________ Parent’s Signature______________________________________ Relationship to child, ________________