INTRODUCTION

The Buffalo State College Child Care Center is a non-profit, onsite child care center located at Buffalo State College. The Center is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS). It is also accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, which is a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our New York State license and accreditation information are posted in the hallway.

The Center is funded through student-parent tuition fees, Buffalo State College, SUNY, the United Students Government of Buffalo State College, the New York State Family Benefits Program, SEFA, United Way, and CFC.

PROGRAM’S BEGINNINGS

The Buffalo State College Child Care Center was established in 1976 to provide quality child care for Buffalo State College students. In 1997, the College Master Plan moved the Center to its Campus West location. The Plan’s vision was to expand the Center’s enrollment. Also included in the vision, was the commitment to recruiting and maintaining a high quality staff whose knowledge base was firmly planted in sound early childhood practice. Over the years, a team has evolved that has proven itself to the commitment of enriching young children’s lives.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the Buffalo State College Child Care Center is to provide quality, affordable child care for the families of students, faculty and staff of the College, as well as families of other NYS employees and community members.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There is a Buffalo State College Child Care Center Board of Directors that determines and controls all fiscal and policy matters pertaining to the Buffalo State Child Care Center. The composition of the Board is reflective of the Buffalo State College employee unions, Buffalo State College student government, members of the Buffalo professional community, and consumers of the services; parents and alumni parents.

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact the Center Director at 878-5335. A list of current Board members is posted in the hallway.

REGISTRATION / ENROLLMENT

The Center accepts children of Buffalo State College students, faculty and staff, as well as other New York State employees. The Center enrolls children six weeks to 5 years of age in the following rooms:

Infant Room 1 — 6 weeks to 12 monthsInfant Room 2 — 12 to 18 monthsJr. Toddlers — 18 to 24 monthsSr. Toddlers — 24 to 36 months

Three-year old Room — 3 years oldPreschool Room — 4 to 5 years old

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During the summer, children up to age twelve may be enrolled in our Summer School Age Program.

Children from the community are accepted only if the waiting list has been exhausted and there is an available slot. If there are no available openings, the child is placed on a waiting list. Parents are called from the list on a first – come, first – serve basis as space permits. We strive to maintain as close to a 50 / 50 ratio of student to faculty / staff parents as possible.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act thet Buffalo State Child Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin or disability. If, however, the nature of a child’s disability requires special therapy or special staffing, the child will not be enrolled until these arrangements can be made.

The Center requires a minimum usage of 2 full days per week. There is a yearly non-refundable registration fee.

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Buffalo State Child Care Center is open year round, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Center is closed for the following holidays when they fall on a day the Center would normally be in operation:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President’s DayMemorial Day Independence Day Labor DayColumbus Day Veteran’s Day Christmas Day

TUITION

Your tuition rate is based on your gross yearly income using a sliding fee scale. Tuition is billed from the first business day to the last business day of each month. Payment is due on the first Monday of the month for that month. If payment is not received within 3 days of the due date a late fee will be assessed. If you fail to make your tuition payment within 2 weeks of the due date child care services may be terminated. We accept payment by check or money order made payable to Buffalo State Child Care Center. There will be a fee for any returned checks.

Children who attend more than 9 hours per day will be charged a tuition premium to be determined based on the individual’s tuition rate. The Director may make an exception for occasional longer days with advance notice.

LATE PICK UP PROCEDURES AND FEES

Please adhere to the schedule you choose at the time of registration for staffing purposes. Maintaining appropriate staff-child ratios are required by NYS OCFS licensing regulations and NAEYC. If your child is not picked up at the scheduled time, you will be charged an additional fee.

The Center closes at 5:30 p.m. Please arrive prior to 5:30, allowing time for your child to gather belongings and exit the building on time. Staff members have family, academic and social commitments at the end of their workday so late pick-ups are problematic. Of equal importance is the anxiety created in children when parents are late. There is a late pick up fee of $1.00 per minute which will be billed to you separately. Two staff members must stay with the child that has not been picked up. Every effort will be made to contact those individuals listed on your blue card. If staff is unsuccessful in contacting anyone within thirty (30) minutes after the Center closes, University Police will be called. If a child has not been picked up by 8:00 p.m., a mandated call to Child Protective Services (858-8747 or 858-8705) will be made.

Late fees will be billed separately and can only be waived at the discretion of the Director.

DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES

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Drop OffParent’s bring their child into the room. Upon entering your child’s classroom please wash your hands and your child’s hands. This is instrumental in reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases and is a requirement of NAEYC Accreditation. Sign your child in on the attendance sheet and be sure to indicate by name who will pick up your child. This is important for two reasons:

1. our licensing through the NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires this to assure appropriate adult/child ratios;

2. these are used to verify attendance during times of emergency (i.e. fire drills and evaluation for any reason)

This is a good time to share with your child’s teacher any unusual occurrences.

Infant Rooms We strive to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for your child. Since infants are commonly on the floor, we ask parents to please remove your shoes before entering the infant rooms. This helps prevent outside contaminants from entering the classroom.

Pick UpWhen you pick up your child please print and initial the attendance sheet in the space provided. The only people permitted to pick up your child are those you list on the Blue Card. Please update this information as needed, but at least every six months. The staff will request identification from anyone they do not recognize.

PLEASE NOTIFY US IF:

• Your child will be absent for the day.• Your child is ill.• Your child has been exposed to a communicable illness/situation (i.e. chicken pox, strep, conjunctivitis, lice, etc.) While

we understand that HIPAA does not require you to inform the Center of a diagnosis, it is appreciated so that we may inform other parents of the possible exposure to a communicable illness.

• Your child will be out for a long period of time.• A different person is picking up your child.• Any information on your application changes – address, telephone numbers (home, cell, or business) emergency

numbers, family situations, employment, etc.• You have any questions or problems concerning your child or the program.• Any situations arise at home which can affect your child’s behavior.• Your child is leaving the program (2 weeks in advance of the departure date).

PHILOSOPHY

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The Buffalo State College Child Care Center works hard to provide appropriate learning experiences and activities for the developmental stage – rather than simply the age of the child. We strive to develop opportunities for play that are appropriate, stimulating and build upon each child’s current abilities. We encourage not just learning, but the love of learning. We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy and oriented to children. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choices at a range of development levels. We follow the guidelines of the Creative Curriculum from Teaching Strategies as the framework for children’s learning. We provide an environment in which we have classrooms and teachers that support and sustain different kinds of play, such as construction, role playing, gross motor movement, fine motor movement, problem solving, discovering, communicating, creating, imagining, and activities including reading, writing, numbers, space and measurement. Parents are the most significant adults in a child’s life. We strive to create mutual respect between parents and teachers- a partnership for the benefit of the child. We encourage daily communication between parents and Center staff. Our doors are open to parents at ALL times. Where families are valued for the support they provide their children, for the partnerships they build with our staff, for their eagerness to help and for their willingness to entrust their children into our care.

CLOTHING

We believe children should wear comfortable, washable clothing that is suitable for active play. Active learning is sometimes messy. But, remember that it is always relevant and consistently interesting. Messy art projects like sand, dough, paint, and water play are an important part of our curriculum. Even though smocks are provided, accidents can and do occur. For your child to fully enjoy all activities at our Center, we ask that all dress be extremely casual. Please label all clothing. It is recommended that you have 2 complete changes of clothes in your child’s locker at all times.

When a child begins learning to use to toilet they often wait until the last minute to get to the bathroom. With this in mind, please dress your child in clothing that is easy to remove, such as elastic waistband pants to help limit accidents.

OUTDOOR PLAY

We believe that fresh air and outdoor exercise is refreshing and healthy. We believe that our children are healthier and happier when they play outside and this includes playing in the snow! If a child is well enough to be in attendance at the Center, he/she is well enough to play outdoors! According to NYS OCFS licensing regulations, children are supposed to go out a little each day except during inclement or extreme weather or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider. Therefore, all children should come with appropriate outdoor play clothing for the current weather.

GUIDANCE POLICY

The Buffalo State College Child Care Center views self discipline as a developmental goal for the children. The goal of guidance and discipline is achieved through thoughtful planning of our daily routine and our room arrangement, modeling

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pro-social behavior, explaining expectations, setting reasonable limits, identifying and verbalizing feelings, and redirection to a more appropriate activity. An emphasis on pro-social behavior and respect for each other is of the utmost importance.

The staff must use acceptable techniques and approaches to help children solve challenging behavior problems. These techniques include, but are not limited to:

1. Redirecting the child to an alternative activity.2. Encouraging children to talk about their feelings.3. Model acceptable behavior for children by speaking and interacting with children in a positive manner.4. Tell children what they can do instead of what they can’t do.5. Protect and preserve children’s feelings that they are lovable and capable.6. Offer children choices only when you are willing to abide by their decisions.7. Work with children instead of against them.8. Give children safe limits they can understand.9. As a last resort, children may be removed briefly from the group when the child’s behavior results in, or is likely to

result in, serious harm to self, others, property or group disruption. The child will be supervised by a staff member during the separation and will be counseled on appropriate behavior in the classroom.

It is the role and responsibility of the teaching staff to identify and address all behavior problems in the classroom. If the unacceptable behavior does not improve after all acceptable guidance techniques and approaches have been tried, parents will be notified and a conference will be scheduled to assist classroom staff in solving the challenging behavior problem. In the event of an extreme behavior problem that threatens the health and safety of the other children in the classroom, the parents will be contacted to pick up their child immediately.

The Center reserves the right to require a child be withdrawn from the program if the child’s behavior is determined to be detrimental to the program or if the health and safety of other children or staff is compromised or jeopardized. Dis-enrollment from the Center will culminate only after all appropriate acceptable guidance techniques and approaches have been exhausted.

BITING POLICY

Our program recognizes that biting is, unfortunately, not unexpected when children are in group care. We recognize how upsetting it is for parents. While we feel that biting is never the right thing for children to do, we know that they bite for a variety of reasons. Most of these reasons are developmental; teething, for example, lack of speech, or copying behavior. When biting occurs, we have three main responses:

1. Care for and help the child who was bitten2. Help the child who bit learn other behavior3. Work with the child who bit and examine our program to stop biting

We work to keep children safe and to help the child who bit learn different, more appropriate behavior. When there are episodes of ongoing biting, we develop a plan of specific strategies, techniques, and timelines to address it.

We give immediate attention and, if necessary, first aid to children who are bitten. We offer to put ice on the bite if the child is willing. If the skin is broken, we clean the wound with soap and water.

When a child is bitten, their parents are informed personally that day and given a copy of the incident report. It is completed and signed by the parent, a teacher and an administrator. One copy is given to the parents, and the other copy is kept in the incident report book in the office.

We keep the name of the child who bit confidential. This is to avoid labeling and to give our teachers the opportunity to use their time and energy to work on stopping the biting.

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ENROLLMENT FORMS

When enrolling your child you will be asked to schedule an enrollment visit with the Center’s Director or Program Coordinator. At this time, necessary paperwork will be distributed which will include the following:

Enrollment Agreement Blue Card Medical Form Family Data Sheet Income Verification CACFP Form Infant Feeding (if applicable) Emergency Contact Form Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization for General Ointments and Creams :

ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, AND OTHER SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS

The Center is a “PEANUT SAFE ZONE”, meaning that all food eaten at the Center must not contain peanuts or peanut products of any kind. Peanut/nut allergies can be life-threatening. We strive to provide a safe environment for every child.

If your child has any special health care needs please see the Director or Program Coordinator for the appropriate paperwork.

WELLNESS POLICY

In order to insure that we are providing a healthy environment for our children, we have established the following wellness policy. Below are guidelines for you to follow if your child is ill.

If your child shows any of the following signs of illness, your child must be kept at home:

Temperature of 101 or higher Questionable rash Vomiting and/or diarrhea Reddened, runny eyes Any communicable diseases (mumps, rubella, measles, etc.) Any serious injury

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Please call the Center as soon as possible if you are keeping your child home due to illness.

INCIDENT REPORTS

Whenever a child is involved in an incident, whether it involves obvious injury or not, the teacher will complete an “incident report.” In some cases, parents may be contacted immediately following an injury. In most instances, parents will be notified regarding minor incidents by the Center upon departure. In all cases, parents are asked to review and sign the “incident report” when picking up their child.

ILLNESS REPORTS

If a child becomes ill while attending the Center, the teacher will complete an “illness report” detailing the child’s symptoms, and what measures were taken. The parent will be asked to review this form when picking up the child.

MEDICATION POLICIES – PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS

Prescription medication may be given only upon written order of a physician stating that the child care provider may administer such medication and specifying the circumstances, if any, under which the medication must not be administered, and accompanied by written instructions from the parent.

Prescription medication must be in the original container and labeled with the child’s complete name, the medication name, recommended dosage, time intervals for administration, method of administration, expiration date and prescribed name and license number. Such medications will be stored according to the instructions on the label, kept beyond the reach of children and returned to the parent when no longer needed.

Please see the Director or Program Coordinator for the necessary medication administration paperwork.

MEDICATION POLICIES – OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS

Over the counter medication may be given on an infrequent, non-routine basis under written instructions from the parent, provided such instructions are consistent with the directions on the manufacture’s label. If a child develops symptoms which indicate a need for an over the counter medication while in care at the Center, such medication may be given under oral instructions from the parent for that day only. The provider will document that oral approval was given by the parent. Topical ointments may be applied as needed for protection against the sun or diaper rash under parental instructions.

Over the counter medications must be in the original container with the manufacturer’s label and directions for administration. Such medication must be labeled with the child’s complete name, stored according to the instructions on the label, kept beyond the reach of children and returned to the parent when no longer needed.

Please see the Director or Program Coordinator for the necessary medication administration paperwork.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING

Child Care workers are by law mandated to report suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment. The New York State Department of Social Services states: “In accordance with the provisions of Section 432 of the New York State Social Service Law, the staff and directors of day care centers are to report to the New York State Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register (CAMR) whenever there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or maltreated.” This shall be done in the following manner:

1. Center staff is responsible for making the report to the CAMR immediately by telephone (1-800-342-3720)2. The staff member shall inform the Director that a report has been made and the Director will file a report with the

appropriate department of social services in the county in which the child resides.

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MEALS AND NUTRITION

The Buffalo State College Child Care Center serves three meals per day including breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Each meal is prepared under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines to assure nutritional value. Each weekly menu is posted for the parents to see.

For infants, the staff work with families “who are informed by their child’s health care provider” to ensure that the food is based on the infants individual nutritional needs and developmental stage.

Any variation in diet is permitted in accord with a physician’s written order or for religious purposes.

Please do not send your child to the Center with treats unless you have checked with the teacher.

Remember, the Center is a “PEANUT SAFE ZONE”. No baked goods from home are allowed. If parents wish to bring in food for a special occasion, they must bring in the food with the ingredient label attached so the teachers can clearly read that no peanuts or peanut products are in the ingredients.

CENTER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

The Center has developed an evacuation plan to be followed in the event that evacuation and relocation of children and staff becomes necessary. Events such as chemical spills, poisonous gases, fire, etc. could necessitate an evacuation.

If the Center and/or Campus West must be evacuated, Center staff will move children to the Sports Arena on campus.

If the Buffalo State College campus must be evacuated, the children will be escorted to the Jellybean Junction Child Care Center, 885-0465, on the grounds of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, 400 Forest Avenue, just south of the College campus.

If in the event of any emergency, University Police will have been contacted. Parents are asked to call the University Police at 878-6333 for any information related to the emergency.

As soon as the children have been safely moved to one of these alternant locations, staff will begin contacting parents to inform them of the situation.

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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

Information when the College is not in session due to snow or other emergency conditions can be obtained by calling 878-5000. This information can also be obtained by listening to the following radio stations and the following television channels:

WBEN - AM 930WGR - AM 550WGRZ - NBCWIVB - CBS

WKBW – ABC

FIRE DRILLS

The Center is evacuated whenever the College fire alarm sounds. Parents must evacuate the building as well by the route dictated by their location. In such a case, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CENTER. In addition, we have our own monthly fire drills mandated by the New York State Office of the Children and Family Services.

PARKING

Each semester parents are given a white 15 minute drop-off / pick up hang tag. This parking tag must be displayed from your rear view mirror. This allows you to park in front of the Center in one of 6 designated spaces or in parking lots F or F-1.

FIELD TRIPS

Sometimes during the school year as part of the classroom curriculum, teachers plan field trips. Children are transported by school bus and therefore car seats are required. Please make sure your child’s car seat is labeled. You are welcome to join your child’s class on any field trips, and any walks that they may take on Campus. Teachers are always equipped with cell phones and first-aid kits when outside of the classroom.

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COMMUNICATION

We feel that communication between teachers, administrators and parents is essential in making our children feel comfortable and secure at the Center. We ask that you please refrain from using your cell phone while you are in the Center.

It is important that you as parents/guardians communicate your needs and desires regarding your child’s development openly and honestly with your child’s teacher and administrative staff.

Please sign your child in while dropping off and picking up. Make sure the teacher knows your child is here and communicate any occurrences from the night before that will help with your child’s day. We also ask that you assist in washing your child’s hands before you leave.

There are a variety of ways the Center helps to keep families in the loop, including:

1. The Parent Handbook2. Newsletters3. Monthly calendar posted in your child’s classroom4. Daily written and oral communication with staff about your child and their individual room events and activities5. Phone calls6. Semi-Annual Parent – Teacher Conferences7. Lesson Plans and other pertinent information posted in each classroom8. Reminder notices placed in cubbies and lockers; please make sure you go through any papers before throwing

them away – you may miss an important communication!

Nothing is better than speaking with each other – actual face – to – face contact. We look forward to briefly speaking with you when you drop off or pick up your child. We also look forward to when we can spend uninterrupted time together, such as parent – teacher conferences or requested meetings with one another.

Parents are welcome to participate in our program. You are welcome to join us for lunch, snack, special days, and field trips. We encourage you to share a hobby or cultural interest with our children and an invitation always stands for you to read a book during story-time. Please remember that our center has an “open door policy” and you are welcome to be here at any time during the day.

Sometimes it is necessary to contact you or another person who is listed on your child’s current emergency blue card. If you are a student, the class schedule form, with building and room number, MUST be filled out and given to your child’s teacher. We will call the closest department and have them find you. Each semester, you will be asked to complete a new blue card so that we can ensure that all information is correct and up to date.

PARENTAL CONCERNS

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As a child care center, we are a community of children, parents and staff, all interacting and sharing our lives together. In a community, people work closely together and hopefully interactions are positive, helpful, kind and understanding. Yet it is anticipated that from time to time, people may experience some conflict, concerns or difficulties. We recognize that parenting is one of the most difficult and intense responsibilities any adult can undertake. We want you as parents to express your thoughts, hopes and dreams for your children. We know that you want what is best for your child and that your job is to advocate for and to protect your child.

In order to meet our objective, we need your input, your suggestions, your questions and concerns. Therefore, we encourage and welcome any comments or concerns that you may have. We, as staff, may make mistakes, or there may have been a mis-communication that occurred. Should you feel that this has occurred, we want you to tell us. As a staff, it is our goal to offer your family the best child care services possible.

When you do have a concern, please try to talk to your child’s teacher directly whenever possible. If this is not possible, please take your concern to the Director. Sometimes we cannot make a change due to other restrictions, but we ALWAYS want to hear your ideas and suggestions. We promise to consider them seriously and respond to you in a timely manner. If, after thoroughly exhausting all avenues, you feel that a concern or complaint has not been handled appropriately, please contact a Child Care Board Member (Current Board Member Listings are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway) for further examination and analysis.

If you feel that either you or your child has experienced any type of discrimination, harassment, or unlawful act by the Center’s personnel, promptly report the incident to the Center’s Director. If you believe it would be inappropriate to discuss the matter with the Director, report it directly to a Child Care Center Board Member (Current Board Member Listings are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway). Once made aware of your complaint, the Center’s Director as well as the Board is committed to commence an immediate, thorough investigation of the allegation. Your complaint will be kept confidential to the maximum extent possible.

ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN

Assessment is the process of regularly observing children and recording information over time to stay current about what a child knows and can do. Staff observe and document children’s progress during everyday activities and routines. Documentation for the child’s portfolio and parent – teacher conference includes such items as brief observation notes, photographs, and samples of children’s work. This information is passed on to the next classroom as your child grows with the program.

Why do it? Assessment is really the driving force behind everything we do. It helps us as teachers to plan our curriculum and environment to meet children’s needs. Children learn and gain so much more when they are focused and fascinated. By integrating necessary concepts and skills, we are supporting their growth and learning. When there is a question or concern about a child’s growth and development, the evidence gathered helps us provide a focus to address the concern. In the same breathe, is also very rewarding to share with parents our observations of their child’s growth over time.

What’s your role in this? You know your child best. We know the developmental milestones of young children and we know your child in this setting. Building partnerships between school and families is one of the strongest foundations for success in learning for your child. When you enroll your child at Buffalo State College Child Care Center, we discuss the assessment methods that best meet the development stage of your child. All information that is gathered concerning your child’s growth and development is confidential and kept in an area accessible only to Center teaching and administrative staff.

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INFANT ROOMS

Daily Schedule

Early Morning o Greetings, parent/teacher communicationo Cuddle opportunitieso Breakfast and routine care (feeding, diapering, sleeping)

Mid-Morningo Play opportunities (teacher-directed and self-directed)o Nap/routine care based on individual needso Individual/small group activitieso Outdoor time

Late Morningo Luncho Nap/routine careo Staff/infant interactions

Early Afternoono Quiet time/napo Routine care activitieso Play opportunities

Mid-Afternoono Routine care activitieso Snacks/feedingso Staff/infant interactionso Play opportunities (teacher-directed and self-directed)

Late Afternoono Routine care activitieso Departureo Communication with parents

Shoe Policy

Please remove your shoes before entering the classroom. You may leave them by your child’s locker. We ask you to do this for the children’s health and safety. You may wear slippers or socks in the classroom.

Jewelry Policy

To limit possible choking hazards infants are not permitted to wear jewelry of any kind while in attendance. This includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and anklets. Hair accessories will be assessed on an individual basis. You may be asked to remove anything that may pose a danger to your child or others in our care.

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Feeding

You may choose to use the Center provided formula or to provide breast milk or formula for your child. In either case you must provide your child’s bottle(s).

If your child is on a restricted diet permanently or occasionally (BRAT diet); you must provide your child with all meals (breakfast, lunch, snack) for the duration of the restriction.

Solid Foods Guidelines

We follow the feeding guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless we receive a doctor’s note stating how these guidelines should be altered for your child.

The best time to begin using a spoon to feed your child is when your baby can sit with some support and voluntarily move his/her head to engage in the feeding process. This time is usually between 4 and 6 months. Breast milk and formula meet all of your baby’s nutritional needs until this time.

You may choose to use the Center provided infant cereal and/or baby food or to provide your own.

Types of Solid Food

Cereals are usually the first solid food introduced into your baby’s diet. Generally these are introduced at 4 months of age in formula fed infants and 6 months of age in breast fed infants. Rice cereal is the best to start with since it is less likely to cause allergies.

Strained or pureed vegetables and fruits are the next solid food to introduce. Although the order of foods is not important, it is important to introduce only one new food at a time and not more than 3 per week. Introduce mashed or finely chopped table foods between 8 and 12 months of age.

Please let the teachers know as you introduce new foods at home. It is not the policy of the Center to feed your infant anything he/she has not already tried at home.

Foods to Avoid

Children under 9 months may only be given the following with parental permission: corn cheese yogurt citrus fruits/juices

Children under 12 months cannot have the following:

peanut butter nuts eggs fish dairy products (unless otherwise specified by parent or doctor) grapes or raisins chocolate strawberries blueberries

Items to Bring for the First Week

1. 2 boxes of wipes that are unscented and hypo-allergenic

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2. 2 boxes of facial tissue to share with the class3. 2 new bibs to be used for the class, which will be washed and left at the Center4. Medication Consent forms; one for each medication your child may need while in our care5. Diapers; you may leave a larger stock in your child’s locker or bring at least 6 per day6. Any diaper creams and lotions you have authorized us to apply7. 2-3 complete changes of clothing; including onesies and socks8. A blanket to be taken home weekly and washed9. Bottles filled with formula or breast milk if you choose to provide this for your child. All others supply your child’s

bottle.

Please remember to label everything with your child’s name. Foods must be labeled with name and date.

JR. TODDLERS

Daily Schedule

7:30-8:00 – Arrival, parent/teacher communication and open play8:00-8:30 – Breakfast 8:30-9:00 – Choice time9:00-9:20 – Clean up and diaper changes9:20-10:15 – Outdoor play10:15-11:10 – Planned activities11:15-11:45 – Lunch11:45-12:25 – Diaper changes, bathroom, circle time12:30-2:00 – Rest time2:00-2:30 – Wake up, bathroom, diaper changes2:30-3:00 – Snack3:00-5:30 – Open play, planned activities, departure

Items to Bring Each Day

Diapers; you may leave a larger stock in your child’s locker or bring at least 6 per day2 complete changes of clothingBlanket for rest time (to be taken home and laundered weekly)Clothing appropriate for outdoor play

o Spring: sneakers or boots, jacket, hat, rain gearo Summer: sneakers, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, sun hato Fall: jacket, hat, bootso Winter: coat, snow pants, boots, hat, gloves/mittens, scarf

Please remember to label everything with your child’s name.

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SR. TODDLERS

Daily Schedule

7:30-8:00 – Arrival, parent/teacher communication and open play8:00-8:30 – Breakfast and diaper changes/bathroom8:30-9:00 – Choice time9:00-11:15 – Teacher- directed and self- directed play, outdoor play, small/large group activities,

art and sensory activities, story time , and hand washing11:15-11:45 – Lunch11:45-12:25 – Diaper changes, bathroom, circle time12:30-2:00 – Rest time2:00-2:30 – Wake up, bathroom, diaper changes2:30-3:00 – Snack3:00-5:30 – Teacher-directed or self-directed activity, outdoor play

Items to Bring Each Day

WipesDiapers; you may leave a larger stock in your child’s locker or bring at least 6 per day2 complete changes of clothingBlanket for rest time (to be taken home and laundered weekly)Clothing appropriate for outdoor play

o Spring: sneakers or boots, jacket, hat, rain gearo Summer: sneakers, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, sun hato Fall: jacket, hat, bootso Winter: coat, snow pants, boots, hat, gloves/mittens, scarf

Please remember to label everything with your child’s name.

PRESCHOOL ROOMS

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Daily Schedule

7:30-8:30 – Arrival, parent/teacher communication and open play8:30-9:00 – Breakfast9:00-10:30 – Teacher- directed and self- directed play, small/large group activities, circle time10:30-11:30 – Outdoor play11:45-12:15 – Lunch12:15-12:30 – Story time12:30-2:30 – Rest time2:30-3:00 – Snack3:00-5:30 – Teacher-directed or self-directed activity, outdoor play

Items to Bring Each Day

1 box of facial tissue (once a semester)1 box of wipes (once a semester)2 complete changes of clothingBlanket for rest time (to be taken home and laundered weekly)Clothing appropriate for outdoor play

o Spring: sneakers or boots, jacket, hat, rain gearo Summer: sneakers, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, sunscreen, sun hato Fall: jacket, hat, bootso Winter: coat, snow pants, boots, hat, gloves/mittens, scarf

Please remember to label everything with your child’s name.

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