NC DCDEE # 26002278

1201 Cape Court

Fayetteville NC 28304

910-484-ESLC

910-484-3752

earthshinekids.com

playwithmelearning@gmail.com

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday thru Friday

6:30 am to 6:30 pm

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Programs are for children ages 2 months to 6 years

Full-time: 6:30 am to 6:30pm M-F

Part-time: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm 3 days per week

Pre-school: 8:30 to 2:130 M-F

EARTHSHINE PURPOSE STATEMENT

Earthshine is a private preschool that is devoted to providing your family

with the highest quality early care and education available. The

administration and staff mutually support each other and work together to

create a healthy, safe, and appropriate environment for young children. We

share a theoretical and practical ideology called “best practice” and our

policies, procedures, and daily routines are created to help us best

adhere to these principles. Earthshine follows enhanced program and

educational standards to ensure higher quality care and developmentally

appropriate education. We believe that children learn best through play

and positive interactions with others. Providing hands on learning

activities and opportunities to develop appropriate social interactions

are keys to successful learning experiences for the children at

Earthshine.

EARTHSHINE’S PHILOSOPHY

Our method of teaching is a “hands-on” approach. Children, as most

people, learn easiest and have more fun when they learn by open-ended

exploration of the concept. All materials and activities provide the

child with opportunities for learning through the use of an activity or

material that encourages the child to repeat until mastery of the task is

developed. Children are guided through learning at their own pace,

interest level, and individual needs and abilities.

Our main educational goal is to foster a desire for learning within each

child and enrich his/her self-esteem. Therefore our teachers work closely

with our children to insure that each child is treated fairly and has the

same opportunities as other students to learn and play. We expect children

to have good behavior and we teach them how to interact with others

appropriately. Our goal is to teach them to use kindness and patience when

interacting with others, including teachers, friends, and family members.

We present information through games and activities which involve the

child. Your child may not necessarily bring home a paper or craft every

day; please understand that does not mean “they did nothing” at school

that day. What it means is that the child is a participant, not just an

observer, and is involved in a variety of creative learning activities.

CURRICULUM STATEMENT

Earthshine Learning Center uses the curriculum guide: Explorations with

Young Children; A Curriculum Guide from the Bank Street College of

Education along with a strong emphasis on the Montessori philosophy and

model of education. The goals of our curriculum are multi-faceted. Our

goals encourage children to be enthusiastic, self-confident, independent

learners and we believe that play is the primary mode of learning. Our

curriculum also respects individual learning styles and ever-changing

interests. Through our curriculum we promote growth in all areas of

development including:

social: to help children learn from adults and one another by observation,

imitation, and interaction.

emotional: to provide a safe and secure environment where children can

develop pride, self-confidence, independence, self-control, and a positive

attitude toward life.

cognitive: to promote curiosity and to help children acquire learning

skills, such as the abilities to solve problems, make choices, ask

questions, and express their ideas, observations, and feelings.

physical: to help children develop and enhance their small and large

muscle skills and feel confident and comfortable with their own bodies.

Our curriculum goals are achieved through integrated, theme-based

activities and conversations with adults and children. Opportunities exist

within the classroom for the child to engage in one-on-one activities with

the teacher, small group and large group activities, solitary and

independent play allowing for opportunities to experiment and explore.

Whole group activities are for short periods of time and are suited to the

age and ability of the children. Supervised free play and small groups

predominate as a means of encouraging educational interaction.

THE DIRECTOR

Earthshine Learning Center is owned by Julie and Paul Turlington. Julie is

the on-site director and responsible for the daily operations at the

Center. Julie has a Masters of Education in Child and Family Studies and

Special Education from UNC Charlotte. She also has an early childhood

credential from the North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education

and is a certified early childhood educator by the American Montessori

Society. Julie has worked in many aspects of early care and education

since 1996 and Earthshine is the best parts of all of them. Paul and Julie

have a son, Cole and live in Eastover. Our family is devoted to providing

a great place for your children to learn and grow every day. We respect

the trust you place in us.

OUR TEACHERS

Earthshine teachers and assistants are educated in early childhood

education and work hard to provide a safe and happy learning environment

for the children. Our teachers are devoted to preparing the environment,

the children, the schedule and themselves to ensure they are providing the

most appropriate learning experiences for the children. Each teacher

adheres to a professional development plan and participates in a yearly

performance evaluation to ensure continued success. Earthshine teachers

are devoted to providing a nurturing and comfortable place for your child

to come every day.

OUR CLASSROOMS

Our students are divided into three groups. The infant/toddlers, the wee-

schoolers and the preschoolers. They are all multi-aged, fully inclusive

learning environments. The infant/toddler classroom is for children ages 2

months to 30 months. Most children in the wee-school room are between the

ages of 2 and 3 and the preschoolers are 3.6 and up. The physical space,

materials and equipment are designed specifically to meet the needs of

young children. Each child is supported so they are able to fully

participate at their own pace and in a manner that meets their individual

needs. Observation rooms are available to allow parents and other

observers to watch the classroom without interrupting them.

ENROLLMENT PROCEEDURES

Registration takes place in May for the following school year that begins

September 1. Currently enrolled students will be placed in the first

available spots, in their age group, for the year they are enrolling.

Siblings of enrolled children will be placed next as space is available.

If no space is available the siblings of enrolled students will be placed

on the list with priority. Other children will be placed in order of paid

registration and placed on a waiting list in the same order. Children will

be offered a position as they become available in your child’s age group.

Prior to the child starting at Earthshine parents must attend a meeting

with the Director to discuss policies and answer questions. A non-

refundable registration fee must be paid and all application forms must be

returned fully completed prior to the meeting with the Director. The

child’s medical exam and immunization records must be returned within 20

days. Any child without a current medical exam form or proper immunization

forms in place will not be able to attend after 30 days until the form is

completed and returned to the Director.

The registration fee and the place on the waiting list are forfeited if

the available spot is not accepted within 2 weeks of the center notifying

the family of the open spot. If the child is not able to attend when their

spot is available the parent may request the child be placed on the bottom

of the waiting list. It is the parent’s responsibility to inform the

center of any changes to the contact information available to us. We are

not responsible if the contact information is not correct and your child’s

space is given to the next available child on the waiting list.

Children are required to visit the center at least one time prior to

enrollment. The Director and/or the teacher may request additional visits

to help the child acclimate to the environment.

Earthshine Learning Center does not discriminate against any child or

family based on race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national

origin, religion or disability.

Child’s Application, Emergency Contact and Medical Forms located in

Resource Section

DISENROLLMENT

Children that do not register by the registration deadline will not be

allowed to return to school after the last day of the current registration

term. This date varies and written notice will be given to parents.

Children with recurring behavior problems may be dismissed at the

discretion of the director.

TWO WEEKS NOTICE: A 2 week written notice is required to terminate

enrollment.

INCLUSION AND DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPIES

Earthshine is a fully inclusive child care center that attempts to meet

the needs of children with special needs. We will make every effort to

provide care for children with physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional

delays or disabilities. There are limitations to the care we are able to

provide, so special needs should be discussed with the Director prior to

enrollment. Earthshine provides space for developmental therapist and work

with the therapy providers to help meet the developmental needs and

IFSP/IEP goals of the children in our care.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Both parents are requested to attend the parent/ Director Enrollment

meeting to insure compliance and understanding of the policies of

Earthshine Learning Center.

Parents are encouraged to provide feedback about the things you like and

the things you think will help us to serve our children and families

better. Any feedback or suggestions will be discussed among staff at our

monthly staff meetings.

Parents are a big part of the learning process and the success of their

child’s educational experience. Parents and other family members are

encouraged to visit and volunteer their time to the center or come by for

lunch. Our doors are always locked but you are always welcome. Visitors

should call ahead and ring the bell upon arrival. Visitors must also sign

our guest book and may be asked to show proper identification.

Earthshine provides many enrichment experiences for our families. Field

trips, special events, and other activities are planned throughout the

year and parents and family are encouraged to participate and support your

child’s experience at Earthshine.

Parent/teacher conferences are held in the Spring and as necessary during

the year.

Parents are asked to read to their child every night for at least 10

minutes. Children who are encouraged to listen to and participate in

stories and books become better readers. It is important to help them

enjoy reading at an early age to promote lifelong readers.

DROP-OFF/ PICK-UP

Morning Drop-off: Full day children may be dropped off beginning at 6:30

am. Parents are required to sign children in upon arrival. Parents should

escort their child to the classroom unless a teacher is in the lobby to

greet you. Preschool only and part-time students may be dropped off

between 8:10 and 8:30am.

Preschool only children are to be picked up between 2:20 and 2:35. Parents

should use the circle pick up line to wait for students to be brought out

to the car. Note late fees apply to children not picked up by 2:40.

Evening Pick-up: Children must be picked up by 6:30pm. Parents must come

inside to pick up their child(ren). Parents must sign their child(ren) out

every day. NOTE: Late fees apply to children picked up past 6:35pm.

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle.

PROGRAM SCHEDULES

Part-time: 3 days per week from 8:30am to 6:30pm

Preschool: 8:30 to 2:30 Monday through Friday

Full-time: 6:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Friday

Children scheduled for 3 days per week must attend on the days that are

designated. Switching days may be approved by the director for special

occasions or events. Part-time spaces are very limited and may not be

available.

MONTHLY TUITION

Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and late after the 5th. Other

arrangements for bi-monthly payments may be made with administrative

approval.

Part-time: $600.00

Preschool: $600.00

Full-time: $750.00

Any tuition paid in advance is non-refundable and may only be used toward

tuition. Tuition and registration fees will not be returned under any

circumstances.

OTHER FEES:

Hourly care for enrolled children is $10 per hour or $50 per day. You must

check for available space.

$150.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at initial enrollment and

will be due each May for the following school year. (Beginning September

1). Any disenrollment will void registration and forfeit any promised

student space. Each registered child will be placed on the waiting list in

the order the registration was completed except in the case of a sibling

of a child currently enrolled. These children will be placed on the high

priority list and placed in the next available space.

Late fees will be assessed for any child not picked up at their regularly

scheduled release time. Children who are required to be picked up during

the day will be charged at a rate of $10.00 an hour for any part of the

hour they remain in care. Parents must make arrangements prior to leaving

the child to ensure space is available. Children picked up after 7:00 pm

will be assessed a fee of $15.00 for the first 15 minutes or any part

thereof and $10.00 for each additional minute after that. Shift parents

are permitted additional time if arrangements are made in advance.

Children who are required to be picked up at 2:30 will be charged at a

rate of $25.00 an hour for any part of the hour they remain in care.

Parents may make arrangements prior to leaving the child to ensure space

is available and to avoid the late fee. If arrangements are made before

9:00 am on the day care is needed, the rate for extended care is $10.00

per hour or any portion of that hour.

LUNCHES AND SNACKS

Lunchtime begins at approximately 11:15 each day. Parents are responsible

for providing their child with a simple but nutritious lunch in a soft

lunchbox. The lunch should include an ice pack in a zip lock baggie with

any items that must be kept cold until served. The baggie and the outside

of the lunchbox should be clearly labeled with your child’s name and the

DATE. Candy and sweets are not permitted. Lunches are required to meet the

Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs as recommended by the

USDA. All lunches will be supplemented with additional food unless you

sign a waiver to opt out of the nutrition program. A copy of the meal

patterns and the “opt out” form will be provided in your admission packet.

Your child’s special dietary needs should be addressed with the child’s

lead teacher.

All snacks are nutritious and served with water. Children in care for more

than 10 hours will be provided an additional evening snack.

Birthday snacks are permitted with approval from the teacher. All items

brought to share with others must be purchased from a source that is

inspected by a local health department or other government regulatory

agency (grocery store, restaurant, bakery, etc.) and in its original

container.

See meal patterns and nutrition opt out form in Resource Section

CLOSINGS AND HOLIDAYS

Earthshine will generally be closed on nationally recognized holidays. A

calendar will be posted and notices of closings will also be posted on the

front door.

New Year’s Day

MLK Jr

Good Friday and Easter Monday

Memorial Day

July 4th

Labor Day

Thanksgiving and the Friday after

The week between Christmas and New Year

Holidays that fall on Saturday or Sunday will be observed on the preceding

Friday or following Monday as posted.

In the event of inclement weather, notice of closing will be sent via text

or you can call Julie at 910-584-4732. We do not follow the school system

closing policy. Call to see if we are opening and parents will be called

in the event we close early. Check the Facebook Parent Page for additional

and updated information.

OTHER IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION:

Discipline and Behavior Management

Earthshine’s goal toward behavior management is not to punish children for

wrong behavior but rather to set expectations for behavior and teach them

appropriate and acceptable behavior. Setting expectations, allowing

freedom to make choices, and learning from their actions are how children

learn how they are supposed to behave and are key to preventing

inappropriate behaviors. Discipline and behavior management are an ongoing

daily part of classroom management by the teachers.

Children are encouraged to resolve conflict with compromise. Talking about

the problem and solutions with an adult present and being certain that

everyone is satisfied with the result or outcome are helpful in allowing

children to have less conflict in the first place and learn to avoid

conflict in the future.

Training appropriate behavior management techniques, practicing these

techniques, and supporting each other when a child’s behavior is not able

to be managed alone. Earthshine teachers are consistent with expectations

for the children and work together to support the children following the

rules. We have a nurturing and responsive environment that supports social

and emotional development in the young children in our care.

Inappropriate behavior that is unable to be corrected through appropriate

behavior management techniques, as determined by the director, will be

cause for disenrollment from the program.

Find Discipline and Behavior Management Form in Resource Section

Other Local Resources for Families and Children

Child Care Resource and Referral

Cumberland County Partnership for Children

Cumberland County Schools Early-In program

NC Children’s Developmental Services Agency

Child abuse or neglect

Earthshine staff are required by NC state law to report if they suspect

any abuse or neglect of a child. We are required to report any information

we have to the Cumberland County Department of Social Services at 910-323-

1540 or to the NC DCDEE at 1-800-859-0829. Please be certain to inform

teachers of any injuries your child may have when you drop them off.

No Smoking or Tobacco use is allowed on the premises of Earthshine

Learning Center by Parents or Staff.

Emergency Care and Information

Emergency numbers and information is posted by each phone and in a

notebook in each classroom. Included in the notebook, which is to be taken

with the teacher in the event of an emergency, is a copy of each child’s

emergency contact information and other important emergency contact

information.

The Director and Lead teacher will make every attempt to contact each

person on the child’s emergency contact form, however, in the event no-one

can be reached in a timely manner we will make every effort to provide the

best possible care for your child and all the children.

In the event there is an emergency at Earthshine the staff will make all

attempts to provide safety and supervision for the children first. Parents

and/or emergency contacts will be contacted as quickly as is prudent for

the situation.

All emergency procedures are reviewed with the staff twice each year and

as needed during the year. The EPR plan will be followed for Ready-to=go

files will be maintained in each classroom.

Filing a Complaint

Parents should bring complaints to Julie either by written notice, text,

email or by phone. 910-584-4732. playwithmelearning@gmail.com

If you feel the complaint is more serious you can report the complaint

directly to the NC DCDEE at 1800-859-0829.

Learn to play…play to learn…love to

learn!

WELCOME TO EARTHSHINE

We are excited to be starting a new school year at Earthshine Learning Center. For the

first several weeks we will be discussing expectations for the classroom. We will be

explaining procedures and how things work in the classroom. Sharing, being kind to

others, respecting other people and the work they are doing and other aspects of

“classroom management”. In our classroom, we call all the items on the shelves, “work”.

We feel that a child’s play is “work” and that we should respect it in that way. The

objective is to provide your child with hands on practice with a “work” for every

learning experience. Our goal is to provide your child activities that are based on

skill level and individual interests…”follow the child” (Maria Montessori), while

providing an overall view of the world and being a good citizen in it. A few items you

need to know:

✓ Arrival: Drop-off is begins at 6:45am for full day children and at 8:10 for all

part-time and preschool only students. Please be sure you sign your child in and

escort them to their room unless a teacher is present to accept your child in the

lobby or circle drive.

✓ Attendance: Please be sure to sign your child in and out every day. It is helpful

if you call or let us know in advance that your child will not be at school

✓ Parent/ Teacher Communication: Drop-off and pick-up are very busy times. Teachers

are not usually available to discuss things with parents during drop off and pick

up times. If you would like to speak with your child’s teacher please leave a note

and she will get in touch with you as quickly as she can.

✓ Lunch: Parents are responsible for their child’s lunch. Please use a soft

lunchbox with an ice pack and include nutritious food. Each meal should include

protein, fruit, vegetables, and dairy. Please put items that need refrigeration in

a baggie and clearly label with name and date. Limited or no sugar and no

chocolate, please. We provide juice, milk, and water.

✓ Snacks: We serve a morning and an afternoon snack daily. Please provide snacks

for both. Special snacks are permitted for special occasions but must be purchased/

prepared in a commercial kitchen and you should notify us in advance if you are

planning to bring a snack.

✓ Inside Shoes: You may send a pair of slippers of comfy shoes to wear while we are

inside.

✓ Extra Clothes: Please send your child an extra set of clothes including shirt,

pants, underwear, and socks in a plastic bag labeled with your child’s name. Please

check your supply often to be certain they still fit and will be appropriate for

the season.

✓ Nap Items: Please provide a crib sheet, small blanket and a soft toy for your child

to have at nap time. The sheet and blanket will be sent home on Friday for

laundering and should return with your child on Monday. Please do not send your

child’s “favorite” toy to school. This nap toy should be something that can stay at

school to avoid a bad night at home without it.

✓ Toys: No other toys are allowed at school. Your child will know that toys will be

sent home with you at the door. This is not your struggle so we will handle it if

they are unwilling to comply with your request to enforce the rule.

✓ Parent Involvement: We are in the process of planning activities that allow you

to be involved in your child’s experience at Earthshine Learning Center. Please

feel free to volunteer to read a story, tell us about your job or hobby, or share

aspects of your family culture. We love for people you know in the community or

family to come show us their “talent”. Please share with others that they are

welcome too.

We look forward to providing you and your child an excellent learning experience and

welcome you all to our Earthshine family. Let’s have a great year!

Earthshine Daily Schedule

7:00 to 8:20 Arrival: Morning free play outside/ activity room

Upon arrival: morning greeting/ wash hands/ toilet as needed

8:20 -8:45 Clean up/ return to classroom/wash hands/ independent free choice

8:45 – 9:00 Morning Gathering: discuss current events/ prepare for snack

9:00 – 9:20 Snack/ wash hands/ toilet as needed

9:20 – 10:45 Independent Work Session: pick work choices/ teacher directed individual and small group

lessons/child initiated independent choice

10:45 – 11:00 Group Lesson: Discuss work choices completed/ daily lesson given/ music and movement daily

11:00 – 11:10 Clean-up/ wash hands/ prepare room for lunch

11:15 – 12:00 Lunch

12:00 -12:10 Clean-up/ wash hands/ prepare to departure/outside

12:10 – 12:35 Outdoor play/ ½ day pick-up

12:35 – 12:45 wash hands/ prepare room for nap/ quiet reading time/ toilet as needed

12:45 – 2:45 nap time/ daily rest (at least 30 minutes)/ non-sleepers indep. work

2:15 – 2:30 Preschool pick-up/ afterschool arrival

2:45 – 3:00 clean up nap mats/ wash hands/ toilet as needed

3:00 – 3:15 Afternoon Gathering: discuss topics of interest/ read a book/ wash hands/ prepare room for

snack

3:15 – 3:45 wash hands/ afternoon snack / wash hands/

3:45 – 4:45 Outdoor play

4:45 – 5:00 wash hands/ toilet as needed/ free choice

5:00 – 7:00 Independent Work Session / Prepare for Departure: wash hands/ gather belongings/ group

songs/ discussions/ reading/ free choice activities until time to go/**children in care more than 10 hours

will be provided an additional snack at 5:30

Monthly Themes Autumn

Introduction to Colors

Intro to Numbers Intro to Shapes

Intro to Letter Sounds Fine Motor Development

Social Development Self-Help development Conversation building

September: Beginning Of the Year Grace and Courtesy

Care & Use of Materials Care of Self: germs, hand washing, toileting, self-

help Farm Animals Pretend Play:

nursery rhymes Continent Map land air water

Calendar: days, weeks, months

October All About Me

Body Parts/ Senses/ Feelings

Friends/Understanding Diversity & Differences

Harvest: apples, pumpkins Seasons/ Weather Spiders and Bats

November Pilgrims

Native Americans North America Thanksgiving Family Tree

Winter CVC words

Vocabulary Development Pre-math manipulative 1 to 1 correspondence

0-9 counting Matching

Sorting Sequencing

Rhyming

December Diversity of People

Holidays Around the World

Social Play: sharing, relationships, respect of

others Europe

January The Solar System

Earth: layers, continents Martin Luther King Jr. Community Helpers

Animals of the Continents: habitats

Asia: Chinese New Year

February Valentine’s Day Groundhog Day

USA map/ Presidents Day Transportation

Health and Safety Zoo animals

African American history: Africa

Spring Gross Motor development

Intro to addition Counting : odd/even teens, tens and 100

Intro to Nouns, verbs, adjectives and prepositions

Blends and digraphs

March Famous Children’s

Authors: Keats, Wood, Seuss, Carle…

Classification of Animals St Patrick’s Day South America

Land Forms

April Easter

Nutrition: food groups Reduce/reuse/recycle Letters/ notes/ mail

Volcanoes Dinosaurs

Africa Earth Day

May Gardening

Parts of a flower Insects Oceans

Antarctica/ Australia Dental Health Mother’s Day

Summer Gross motor development Vocabulary development

Science experiments

June Vacation time Summer Fun

Summer safety: sun screen, keeping hydrated

and bug spray Ocean animals Father’s Day

July Independence Day

America: freedom, liberty, voting,

Pretend play: vacation time

Famous Americans

August Beach:

sand, surf, sun and seashells Health and Safety Exercise

Care of the Outside

EARTHSHINE LEARNING CENTER

Discipline and Behavior Management Policy

Date Adopted SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 .

We: 1. DO praise, reward, and encourage the

children.

2. DO reason with and set limits for the children.

3. DO model appropriate behavior for the

children.

4. DO modify the classroom environment to

attempt to prevent problems before they

occur.

5. DO listen to the children.

6. DO provide alternatives for inappropriate

behavior to the children.

7. DO provide the children with natural

and logical consequences of their

behaviors.

8. DO treat the children as people and

respect their needs, desires, and

feelings.

9. DO ignore minor misbehaviors.

10. DO explain things to children on their levels.

11. DO stay consistent in our behavior

management program.

12. DO use effective guidance and behavior

management techniques that focus on a

child’s development.

13. DO use short supervised periods of

time out sparingly.

We: 1. DO NOT spank, shake, bite, pinch,

push, pull, slap, or otherwise

physically punish the children.

2. DO NOT make fun ot: yell at,

threaten, make sarcastic remarks

about, use profanity, or otherwise

verbally abuse the children. 3. DO NOT shame or punish the children

when bathroom accidents occur. ·

4. DO NOT deny food or rest as

punishment.

5. DO NOT relate discipline to eating, resting, or sleeping.

6. DO NOT leave the children alone,

unattended, or without supervision.

7. DO NOT place the children in locked

rooms, closets, or boxes as

punishment. 8. DO NOT allow discipline of children

by children.

9. DO NOT criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle children's parents,

families, gr ethnic groups.

Our programs goals for helping children develop self-control and learn acceptable forms of

social behavior are:

Earthshine's goal toward behavior management is not to punish children for wrong behavior but rather to

set expectations for behavior and teach them appropriate and acceptable behavior. Setting expectations,

allowing freedom to make choices, and learning from their actions are how children learn how they are

supposed to behave and are key to preventing inappropriate behaviors. Discipline and behavior

management are an ongoing daily part of classroom management by the teachers.

Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of behavior management of

children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and understanding interactions from adults

and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. Based

on this belief of how children learn and develop values, this facility will practice the following

discipline and behavior management policy:

We help children resolve conflict and develop problem solving skills with peers by:

Children are encouraged to resolve conf lict with compromise. Talking about the problem and solutions with an

adult present and being certain that everyone is satisfied with the result or outcome are helpful ' in allowing

children to have less conflict in the first place and learn to avoid conflict in the future.

We ensure staff follow the programs discipline and behavior management policies and practices and use behavior management strategies appropriately by: Training appropriate behavior management techniques, practicing these techniques, and supporting

each other when a child's behavior is not able to be managed alone. Earthshine teachers are consistent with

expectations for the children and work together to support the children following the rules. We have a

nurturing and responsive environment that supports social and emotional development in the young children in

our care.

Local resources that can assist with services and support when persistent challenging behaviors continue to occur are: ·

Child care Resource and Referral Cumber land County Partnership for Children

Cumberland County Schools Early-In program NC

Children's Developmental Services Agency

Distribution: one copy to parent(s) one signed copy in child’s facility record

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Nutrition Opt Out Form

Effective July 1, 2012, changes occurred to General Statute 110-91(2)h.1to give parental exceptions that allow a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in a child care facility may: (Q provide food and beverages to their child that may not meet the nutrition standards adopted by the NC Child Care Commission and (ii) opt out of any supplemental food program provided by the child care facility.

Effective December 1,2012, child care rules were ratified to implement the law. Child Care Rules .0901(c) and 1706 (b) state:

When children bring their own food for meals and snacks to the program, if the food does not meet the nutritional requirements specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, the operator must provide the additional food necessary to meet those requirements unless the child's parent or guardian opts out of the supplemental food provided by the operator as set forth in G.S. 110-91(2) h.1. A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the operator signed by the child's parent or guardian shall be on file at the facility. Opting out means that the operator will not provide any food or drink so long

as the child's parent or guardian provides all meals, snacks, and drinks scheduled to be served at the program's designated times.

If the child's parent or guardian has opted out but does not provide all food and drink for the child, the program shall provide supplemental food and drink as if the child's parent or guardian had not opted out of the supplemental food program.

NC Division of Child Development and Eay Education Regulatory Services Section

Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs

The Child Care Commission approved the nse of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal patterns as the

minimum amonnt of food which can be served to comply with the licensing standards for adequate nutrition. The

Recommended Dietary Al­ lowance is based on the age, sex, weight, and height of an individual.

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Milk-must be fluid milk

Vegetable or fruit or 100% fruit juice

Grains/Breads--mnst be enriched or whole grain

1/2 cup

1/4 cup

3/4 cup

1/2 cup

1cup

l/2 cup

Bread 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1 slice OR, Cornbread or biscuit or roll or muffin 1/2 serving 1/2 serving 1 serving

OR, Cold dry cereal 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 3/4 cup

OR, Hot cooked cereal 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup

OR, Cooked pasta or noodles or grains 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup

Lunch or Su pper 1 -2 :- car old, 3-5 \ car olds 6- J 2 ) car olds

Milk-mnst be fluid milk 1/2 cup 3/4 cup 1 cup

Meat/Meat alternate Lean meat, poultry, or fish without bone 1 oz 1 1/2 oz 2 oz

OR, Alternate protein product 1oz 1 1/2 oz 2 oz

OR, Cheese 1 oz 1 1/2 oz 2 oz

OR, Egg (large) 1/2 egg 3/4 egg 1egg

OR, Cooked dry beans or peas 1/4 cup 3/8 cup 1/2 cup

OR, Peanut butter or other nut or seed butters 2 tbsp 3 tbsp 4 tbsp

OR, Nuts and/or seeds 1/2 oz 3/4 oz 1 oz

OR, Yogurt, plain or sweetened 4 oz 6 oz 8 oz

Vegetable or fruit or 100% fruit jnice-«,rve two different vegetables and/or l/4 cup 1/2 cup 3/4 cup fruits to equal

Grains/Breads--must be enriched or whole grain

Bread 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1 slice OR, Cornbread or biscuit or roll or muffin 1/2 serving 1/2 serving 1serving

OR, Cold dry cereal l/4 cup 1/3 cup 3/4 cup OR, Hot cooked cereal 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup

OR, Cooked pasta or noodles or grains 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 up

Snack-sdecl 2 of the 4 componen b l -2 em old, 3-5 ) car olds 6- ] 2 \ Ca! olds

Milk-mnst be fluid milk 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup

Vegetable or frnit or 100% frnit juice 1/2 cup 1/2 cup

3/4 cup

Grains/Breads--must be enriched or whole grain -- .

Bread 1/2 slice 1/2 slice 1slice OR, Cornbread or biscuit or roll or muffin

OR, Cold dry cereal 1/2 serving

1/4 cup

1/2 serving

1/3 cup

. 1 serving

3/4 cup

OR, Hot cooked cereal 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup OR, Pasta or noodles or grains 1/4 cup l/4 cup l/2 cup

Meat/Meat alternate .

Lean meat, poultry, or fish 1/2 oz 1/2 oz I oz OR, Alternate protein product l/2 oz l/2 oz I oz

OR, Cheese l/2 oz 1/2 oz I oz .

OR, Egg 1/2 egg 1/2 egg 1/2 egg

OR, Cooked dry beans or peas 1/8 cup 1/8 cup 1/4 cup OR, Peanut or other nut or seed Butters 1tbsp 1tbsp 2 tbsp

OR, Nuts and/or seeds 1/2 oz 1/2 oz I oz Or, Yogurt, plain or sweetened 2 oz 2 oz 4 oz

Children's Medical Report

Name of Child--------------------Birthdate ------- Name of Parent or Guardian·-------------------------- Address of Parent of Guardian _

B. Physical Examination: This examination must be completed and signed by a licensed physician, his authorized

agent currently approved by the N. C. Board of Medical Examiners (or a comparable board from bordering states), a

certified nurse practitioner, or a public health nurse meeting DHHS standards for EPSDT program. Height %

Weight %

Head Eyes Ears. Nose Teetb. Throat _ Neck Heart Chest .Abd/GU

Ext _

Neurological System .Skin Vision .Hearin--

- Results of Tuberculin Test, ifgiven: Type .date Normal_Abnonnal followup _

Developmental Evaluation: delayed age appropriate _ Ifdelay, note significance and special care needed; _

Should activities be limited? No_ Yes_ Ifyes, explain:--------- Any other recommendations:

_

Date of Examination _

Signature of authorized examiner/title. .Phone #

A. Medical History (May be complete<l by parent)

1. Is child allergic to anything? No_ Yes_. lf yes, what? -------

2. Is child currently under a doctor's care? No_· Yes·__ {f yes, for what reason? - -----

3. Is the child on any continuous medication? No_____Yes_. · If yes, what?

_

4. Any previous hospitalizations or operations? No_ Yes._. · If yes,when and fur what? -'--

5. Any history of significant previous diseases or recurrent illness? No_.· Yes_.._ ; diabetes No·_·_Yes .;

convulsions No_. Yes_; .heart trouble No_ Yes·__; asthma No_Yes_. If others, whaUwhen? _

6. Does the child have any physical disabilities: No_· Yes_._ If yes,please describe:.._-------- Any mental disabilities?· No_ Yes_· If yes, please scribe:. _ Signature of Parent or Guardiim·------------ ------'----'Date._-'----