Methodist Weekday Child Development CenterParent Handbook

MWCDC408 North Baylor

Brenham, Texas 77833www. cdc@fumcbrenham.org

(979) 830-8661#156364

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Table of Contents

I. Staff Contacts pg.3-4

II. Daily Operationspgs.5-7

III. Regulationspgs.6-8

V. Policies pgs.7-14

VII. Closing / Weather Relatedpgs.15-16

Emergency Situations pgs.17

VIII. Class Supply Listpg.18-21

VIIII. Calendar pg.23

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Methodist Weekday School and Child Development Center408 N. Baylor St.

Brenham, TX 77833

(979)830-8661 (School Office)(979)836-6202 (School Fax)

(979)836-2008 (Church Office)mwcdc@fumcbrenham.org

Raemona BurksDirector

Citlelli HernandezAssistant Director

Licensed by theTexas Department of Family & Protective Services

For age 6weeks to 12 years of age

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A Ministry of:Brenham First United Methodist Church

Methodist Weekday Child Development CenterBoard

Meagan Hargrave –Presiding ChairTom Post- Treasurer

Charles SanderLinda PipesPaula Baker

Linda HerrmannSusan JenkinsLee Brodhead

Ann PieperBetsy Spiller

Ex- Officio (non-voting members)Pastor Bobbie Maltas

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Raemona Burks- Director

Pastors

Lead Pastor – Rev. Bobbie MaltasAssociate Pastor – Rev. Greg Smith

OUR CENTER PHILOSOPHY

The Methodist Weekday Child Development Center (MWCDC) operates as part of the Weekday ministries program for the early childhood development of the Brenham First United Methodist Church. The Weekday School has been in operation since 1958. The purpose of the extended care program in a loving Christian environment, which will benefit the child, the parent, and the community. We believe young children learn through direct interaction with their environment and that they learn best when all their senses are involved. Exploration, questioning and experimenting with real objects, people and situations gives them a solid foundation of knowledge and learning skills. This hands-on learning teaches children to problem solve, hypothesize, question, and explain. These skills are essential for future academic success. The MWCDC also places a strong emphasis on social skills and effective communication with other children and adults. We focus on the whole child by nurturing the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of each child to develop to their full potential. With a loving partnership between home, school, and church, working together as a team in the spirit of our Christ Jesus, results in the success of our children.

OUR GOALS

1. To encourage learning why or how something works. 2. To encourage learning that allows the child to work and play with others. 3. To encourage learning to create and build with pleasure. 4. To encourage learning to take responsibility for behavior. 5. To encourage learning to appreciate strengths/accommodate limitations in others and

one’s self. 6. To encourage learning about the earth and how to take care of it. 7. To teach that every person is worthy of God's love and the love of others.

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Texas Rising Star

Methodist Weekday Child Development is a Star Texas Rising Star Center

Texas Rising Star is a quality rating and improvement system for Texas early childhood programs.

Choosing a high quality program can have a significant impact on your child’s readiness for success in kindergarten and later grades. Children who attend high quality programs, especially at-risk children, can make significant gains in their knowledge, skills, and abilities. In Texas, child care programs can pursue higher quality through several avenues. Texas Rising Star is one of these options for child care providers, and for parents looking for high quality child care for their children.

The Texas Rising Star program is “a voluntary, quality-based child care rating system of child care providers participating in the Texas Workforce Commission’s subsidized child care program.” TRS Certification is available to Licensed Center and Licensed and Registered Child Care Home providers who meet the certification criteria. The TRS Provider certification system offers three levels of certification (Two-Star, Three-Star, and Four-Star) to encourage providers to attain progressively higher certification requirements leading to a Four-Star level.

Texas Rising Star offers many resources for parents of young children. You can explore their website, learn about Texas Rising Star, and quality child care in Texas. https://texasrisingstar.org/

Child Care Services (CCS also know CCMS)

Methodist Weekday Child Development Center accept CCS

What is CCS: it is a Low-Income Child Care program for parents to get help them to

afford the best care for their children.

Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley provides subsidized child care services to low income families in the 7-county region. To be eligible to apply for child care services, each parent or guardian residing with the child must be working, in an approved training program, or in school a minimum of 25 hours per week. Eligibility for at-risk child care assistance is based not only on approved activity hours, but also on your family’s gross income and the number of people in your household.  Eligible families are required to pay a parent share of cost that is based on their level of income, household size, and number of children in care. If you are participating in other Workforce Programs, like WIOA and Choices, you could also be eligible to

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receive a child care subsidy. To find out if you are eligible for these services, please contact Child Care Services at (979) 595-2801, extension 2105.

REGISTRATIONThe Registration fee holds a child’s placement if he/she is registered early and the

material fee is used to help defray the cost of classroom materials. This fee is set by The Methodist Weekday Child Development Center’s Advisory Board, covers the Fall and Summer Sessions, and is non-refundable.

TUITION DUE DATEFull tuition is due the 1st of each month, unless prior written arrangements with the

director have been authorized. Checks, money orders, or bank drafts should be made payable to MWCDC (Methodist Weekday Child Development Center). Tuition must be paid with check, bank draft or money order. There are no refunds on tuition unless you are asked to remove your child from care.

PLEASE NOTE: Absences: No adjustments to tuition will be made for days or partial days absent due to

illness, vacations/trips, personal days, weather, or any other day on which the MWCDC is closed. No adjustments to tuition will be made for days or partial days absent due to CDC holidays or teacher in-service days. Absent days cannot be made up, substituted or exchanged.

PAYMENT PENALTIESA $30.00 per family late fee will be added to all tuition received after the 5th of the month.

Accounts delinquent past the 20th day may result in the child(ren) being dropped from enrollment unless other arrangements have been made. (Parents needing short-term financial assistance should arrange a meeting with the Director.) Parents will always be sent/given a written notice from the director if the child(ren) can no longer continue in the program. There will be a service charge of $30.00 on all returned checks. After the first returned check, all tuition payments must be paid using a money order for a calendar year. Non-payment of tuition by the 20th may result in your child(ren) being dropped from enrollment.

ADDITIONAL DAYSIf your child is attending the MWCDC part time, it is possible to either permanently or

occasionally add days or afternoons if the requested classroom has space. An entire day’s attendance adds $40.00 to the tuition payment; half days add $25.00.

DISENROLLMENTAll children who are accepted and enrolled in the MWCDC will be guaranteed a spot as

long as their tuition is current. Parents are asked to submit a 2 week written notice of intent

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to withdraw your child from the program. This allows the Center time to contact those on the waiting list and keep our billing up to date and accurate.

POLICIESBITING

All young children bite at some time, usually out of frustration. The MWCDC staff are trained to separate the one who bit so he/she has a chance to calm down while first aid and TLC are administered to the one bitten. The parents of both children involved are notified by an Accident Form will be given and need to be signed and return it to the office/ teacher. *If a child bites other children three times in one day, we will ask the parent(s) to pick up the child for the day. *If the child bites and breaks skin, he/she will be sent home for the day. We will have a mandatory parent conference. * If the child bites and breaks skin two days in a row and they will be suspend for three days.*Chronic biters will not be allowed to remain in school and will be withdrawn until biting is more controlled.

Hitting/Fighting PoliciesThe MWCDC staff are trained to separate the one whom is hitting/fighting so he/she has

a chance to calm down while first aid and TLC are administered to each child. The parents of both children involved are notified by a phone call that day and Accident Form will be given and need to be signed and return it to the office/ teacher.*If a child hits/fight a child or teacher three times in one day, we will ask the parent(s) to pick up the child for the day. *If a child hits/fight, he/she will be sent home for the day. We will have a mandatory parent conference. * If the child is hitting/fighting two days in a row and they will be suspend for three days.*Chronic Hitter/fighter will not be allowed to remain in school and will be withdrawn until hitting/fighting is more controlled.

SUSPENSIONConstant biting and breaking skin, constant fighting/hitting pierces and teachers or Tuition Policies may result in suspension from MWCDC.

DISCIPLINEThe word “discipline” is from the root word “disciple” and means “to teach”. The

MWCDC takes the policy directly from the guidelines set by The Texas Minimum Standards. The MWCDC uses a positive approach to discipline by helping children understand age appropriate behavior. The MWCDC Director and staff allow the children to develop self-discipline and inner control over their actions. No corporal punishment is allowed at MWCDC or on property by parents. We will do everything that our policies allow. (After that you will be called to pick up your child. If it continues your child may be dropped from enrollment.)

CHANGES IN POLICY

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Parents are notified in writing and in advance of any change in policy. Notices are placed in each child’s VIP folder located on top or inside of your child cubby. Therefore, it is vital that these places be checked for information each day. Ample time will be given for parents to respond before the change is scheduled to take place. Immediate changes in policy will occur only when the safety of the children or staff is in question or as mandated by the State of Texas.

DEPARTUREIf someone other than a parent comes for a child, the office must receive a note, even if

that person is in the child’s folder as eligible to take him/her from the Center. This is for safety reasons and prevents any sort of confusion over who is picking up the child. The MWCDC Office must have a record of that individual’s name and his/her PIN. Each time someone other than a parent picks up a child, the staff will ask to see that person's driver’s license. If a pick-up person other than a parent picks up a child regularly, the staff will ask for a driver’s license until they recognize that person. Your child will not be released to anyone under the age of 18.In emergencies or special circumstances, we will accept a phone call from a parent on the day of pick-up, but that person must be on the pick-up list.

Every child is required to be in a Car Seat or Booster Seat as it is a State Law. As child care providers, the MWCDC staff is required to contact DFPS when child seats are not being used by persons picking up a child.

CONFIDENTIALITYAt MWCDC we practice a confidentiality policy. This means we can only discuss matters

that with you that concern your child. Please contact the director with any concerns.

CHAPEL Chapel is Monday or Tuesday at 9:05am and consists of a prayer, a story and music.

Parents are always welcome to join us. The Chapel is led by one of our clergypersons. Each class reinforces the Chapel lesson in the classroom setting during circle time.

CLASSROOM SCHEDULES

It is vital that the children stay on the daily schedule. It has been proven that children respond better when they are surrounded by familiarity and routine. Creativity can then happen within those boundaries. Part of our responsibility is to make certain that the children learn certain social skills and group dynamics. We accomplish this learning by staying on a daily schedule.

Schedules Include: Socializing and Breakfast time Circle time/ Learning actives Chapel Center time Outside time Lunch/ Socializing Art time

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Music time Afternoon Snack/Socializing time Outside time Center time

SNACKS The MWCDC provides a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack for the children. This

accompanied by milk, juice, or water. A monthly snack calendar is posted on the Parent Bulletin Board and on the bulletin boards outside each classroom. Children are encouraged, but not forced to eat. Snacks are nutritionally balanced and in compliance with Minimum Standards Specifications.

LUNCHMethodist CDC serves hot, nutritious lunches Monday through Friday of each week.

Menus are sent home in VIP folders and will be posted on each classroom bulletin board. The hot lunch program is not mandatory. You will have to fill out a CACFP Food program form to receive lunch or not to receive lunch. You will have the option of a hot lunch or bring a sack lunch from home. If you do not fill out the forms and choose to eat the hot lunch from school, you will be charged $1.45 for Breakfast and $2.75 for Lunch.

Children are provided with milk and water to drink with each meal. For snack, they are provided 100% juice and water. MWCDC has nutritional guidelines it must follow; therefore, children are encouraged to eat what is on the tray for the day and to try new foods. A parent should discuss with the director of any medical or necessary dietary, or food allergies needs of a child. You will be required to fill out a food allergy form.

Your child will be learn about the importance of eating a well balance meal each day. We will be following Choose My Plate education program. (https://www.choosemyplate.gov/dietary-guidelines)In our infant program uses Parent Choice Advantage/ Sensitivity baby formula, Cereal, and all stages of baby food and snacks.

The parent(s) of each child that does not want a hot lunch is responsible for providing a daily nutritional sack lunch. Food that requires cooking or mixing with hot water is not allowed. If your child is in care longer than 8 hours, they need a well-balanced lunch, even infants. If their lunches need to be kept cold, please provide an ice pack. For healthy lunch ideas, you can visit https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines or https://www.choosemyplate.gov/dietary-guidelines.

DRESS CODEChildren should be dressed in comfortable, washable, play clothes every day. Clothing

should be simple enough for the child to manage alone. Remember, each child will be learning through hands-on experiences using materials such as play dough, sand, water, and tables full of different textured items. Each child will explore every inch of the playground, especially after a good rain. Please be sure the child’s shoes are comfortable and fit correctly. No Flip-flops will be allowed. Sandals that go between the toe will not be allowed as they are unsafe for

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MWCDC activities. Closed toed shoes are recommended. We will call you to bring a pair of shoes if the guideline is not followed.

Any child who is potty training should to be dressed in clothes he or she can get in and out of on his or her own. No overalls. Children in the potty training process must have with them enough underpants and shorts/skirts/pants to see them through the day. The extra clothes must be maintained daily in case of accidents.

TOILET LEARNINGWe ask that you advise us when you are ready to begin toilet learning with your child. It

is best if we can duplicate the routines and methods that you are using in order to have consistency for the child. We do start introducing potty training in our two-year-old classroom (Giraffe’s). We would like to have them completely potty trained in our three-year-old class (Zebras).

BREAST FEEDINGWe understand that breast milk provides the best nutrition for infants. We make every

effort to support mothers who breastfeed their infant. You may breastfeed in the classroom or in our choir room. All breast milk need to be date and initialed with the child name. The breast milk need to be frozen and it will be stored in the freezer.

ILLNESSKEEP YOUR CHILD HOME IF HE/SHE:- has a fever or has had one during the previous 24 hours- has symptoms of a possible communicable disease- has diarrhea or vomiting, even if due to teething

****A child will be sent home with any of the following: - a fever of 100 or more and shows symptoms of feeling bad (we will not give medication to lower fever)- vomiting- after 2 diarrhea -even if teething and has 2 diarrheas they will be sent home-Purulent Conjunctivitis, defined as pink or re conjunctive with white or yellow eye discharge, often with matted eyelids after sleep, including a child with eye pain or redness of the eyelids or skin surrounding the eye.

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-Mouth Sores, with drooling unless the child's physician has determined the illness not to be a communicable disease.- Impetigo, until 24 hours after treatment was begun.- Streptococcal Pharyngitis, until 24 hours after treatment has been initiated and until the child has been fever-free for 24 hours.- Pin Worm, until 24 hours after treatment was begun.- Ringworm, until 24 hours after treatment was begun.- Chicken Pox, until 6 days after onset of rash or until all lesions have dried and

crusted.- Rash, with fever or behavior change until a physician has determined the illness not

be a communicable disease.

He/she may not return to school until there is a 24 hour, symptom free period without the use of medication. Again, please make sure the MWCDC always has current contact numbers for home, work, and cell phones (if available.) If the MWCDC is unable to reach a parent, we will proceed to the designated “Emergency Contact.” Please make sure the contact is aware of his/her part in the child’s care. Please keep in mind we follow Minimum Standard Requirements. This may not always agree with your Doctor's diagnosis.

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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONMedication will only be administered to babies in the Infant Room by the teacher. The

Infant Room care giver has the required forms which a parent must sign prior to the administration of such medication. (Procedures for dispensing medication)Occasionally, children will need to receive medication while at the Center. If your schedule allows, you may wish to come during the day and give the medication yourself. In order for the Center to assume that responsibility, the following guidelines must be followed:Prescription medication must be ordered by a physician for the child to receive the medication. Do not ask that we administer medication that was prescribed for another child or member of your family. Prescriptions must be in the original container with your child's name on the prescription.

No medication, whether prescription or non-prescription, will be administered to a child without written parental authorization. Permission to administer medication forms are available in the office.

The medication form must include the following:1. Name of medication2. Amount of dose3. Time to be given4. Date(s) to be given5. Parent Signature

Medication should be handed to the MWCDC Director or Assistant Director. Do not leave it on the counter or in a cubby or backpack. All medication must be in the original container with the child's name printed clearly on the label.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING MEDICAL EMERGENCIESIn the case of medical emergency, we will contact the EMS/911 and they will be taken to

the Brenham Scott White Hospital Emergency Room. The parents will be contacted immediately to meet the staff member and the child at the Emergency Room. If neither parent can be reached, we will call the emergency contact person designated on the child's information sheet. When you sign your child's information sheet you are authorizing us to implement the plan described above. Parents will utilize their own insurance and are responsible for any fees including deductions or out of pocket expenses incurred for any medical treatment.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDRN We are required to have up to date immunization records for each child. Texas Minimum

Standards require each child to have: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis B2, Varicella, Meningococcal, Hepatitis A. Website you can find these information is www.ImmunizeTexas.com. If your child is not up to date on immunizations you will not be allowed to attend school until immunization requirements are met.

STAFF VACCINESWe do not require our staff to get vaccines. We do encourage them to have a flu vaccine

done every year. We do not require testing for Tuberculosis because it is not required in The United States.

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HEARING AND VISION SCREENINGMWCDC offer hearing and vision screening for our Pre-K class. The screening is done

every year. We will send notes home one week before screening. If your child miss the screening, you will be responsible for getting your child screened and results turned into the office.

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INSECT REPELLENT/ SUNSCREENMWCDC will offer insect repellent for your child. It will be the OFF! brand. If you would like for your child to use our insect spray you will have to sign a waiver form before your child can use it. If not, please supply your on insect repellent. Sunscreen we will not be provided. You will have to supply your own sunscreen. All products will need to have your child name on it and placed inside a closed Ziploc bag.

FIELD TRIPS Field trips are enrichments to a current lesson and are coordinated with classroom activities. Parents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the event as to: 1) Where the trip will be, 2) the time of departure and return, 3) if a car seat is required, and 4) any additional expenses involved. Each child must wear a school shirt to go on a field trip.

Parents are always welcome to accompany the class. Frequently, parents are needed to chaperone and drive. A parent who is willing to drive children on a field trip must have documentation of completion of the State’s mandated Vehicle Driving Test . Please see the Director regarding this requirement.Siblings may not accompany the parent on a field trip.

WATER ACTIVITIES Water Activities will be allowed during the summer time. We will send notes home before we conduct water play.

ANIMALS We allow animals at the MWCDC only for educational reasons. All animals that are brought to the center will need to be up to date on shots, and have tags for the safety of the children and staff. After interaction with the animal, each child is required to wash their hands and teachers are we required to clean the area where the animal was.

TRANSPORTATION We offer transportation for after school care and for field trips at MWCDC. When using our transportation, you will need to provide a car seat for your child.

CELEBRATIONSThe MWCDC celebrates Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter,

and the end of the school year with simple parties or events, which include parents as either guests or volunteer helpers. Children feel very special when parents participate in activities at

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the Center. We also believe it strengthens the bond between families and the Child Development Center staff.

Birthdays are very special events in a child’s life. Parents are welcome to send a special snack on the child’s birthday. Please coordinate this with the teacher. If you bring invitations to a private party that is to take place outside of the school, there must be an invitation for every child in the room.

SCHOOL PICTURESA photograph is taken once a year in September. A professional photographer will take

pictures of individual children. Before the date for the photo session, there will be information sent home regarding the date, costs, and photo sizes available.

FUNDRAISERSThroughout the year, the MWCDC sponsors fundraisers. The director will work with a

committee of parents and staff to plan the event. Parents are encouraged to be involved with fundraisers.

GRIEVANCEIf you have any questions or concerns about the policies and procedures of the center, you may contact the director or the assistant director in person or by phone. Phone#: (979)830-8661 Address: 403 N. Baylor Brenham, TX 77833

Technology PolicyMEDIA USAGE in the classroomA variety of music is highly encouraged. (Ask to borrow music CDs the CDC lacks from willing parents.) Videos are rarely used in the classrooms. Sitting children in front of a video contradicts the CDC’s child centered philosophy. Children are never required to watch a video and there must always be an alternative activity provided if one is playing. NEVER simply sit a group of children in front of the TV set. The TV/Video must have an important part in the content of the day’s lesson. This type of special day must have approval from the Director.

CELL PHONESTeachers are not allowed to have their cell phones out due to Minimum Standards

#746.1203 during school hours. Please if you see an employee on a cell phone please let the office know. It will be kept confidential.

Parents are not allowed to enter the building while on cell phone due to the safety of the children and while leaving the parking lot. It should be the time that you are communicating with your child/ren teachers and with your child about their day and getting them in and out the building safely without any other distractions.

SMOKING

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The Methodist Weekday CDC is a smoke free environment. Employees and Parents may not smoke on the premises.

RESOURCESThere is a Resource board and a Binder that is across from the time clock that have parent information, community information/actives, Health booklets, and many more information that is valuable to you. At your leisure, please look through that area to find out what materials are available for you and your family. If you cannot find what you need, ask! (Subject to change around during the year)There are Parent forms to provide input that may influence the school program that is located on each classroom Information Board.There is also Parent Teacher conference form that you can scheduled a conference with the teacher or Director that is located on each classroom Information Board.

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECTAll staff members upon hiring and annually thereafter receive training in prevention

techniques for the recognition of symptoms of abuse and neglect and the responsibility and procedure for reporting suspected abuse and neglect, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and food allergy emergency plans. In order to increase employee and parent awareness of the issues including warning signs and prevention we post information from DFPS website “It’s Up to You Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect.” Coordination between MWCDC and appropriate organizations will always be conducted through and upon advisement of the DFPS and our local Licensing Representative. For assistance and intervention, parents and others can contact DFPS 1-800-252-5400 or 1-800-4-A-child or online @ www.txabusehotline.org

LOCAL CHILD CARE LICENSINGDFPS Office Phone # (979)776-7498 Address: 3000 E. Villa Maria Mail Code: 7331 Bryan, Tx.77803

Parent may contact the local licensing office, DFPS Child abuse hotline, and DFPS website to obtain the minimum Standards for Child Care Centers at:www.txchildcaresearch.orgwww.dfps.state.tx.usChild Care Licensing - 979-731-0119

CUSTODY SITUATIONSMWCDC will not get involved with custody disputes. MWCDC will follow a court order

exactly how it is written. If your family has a court order on file, please provide us with the most

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recent copy. NOTE: PER STATE LAW, IN THE ABSENCE OF A COURT ORDER, BOTH PARENTS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS. In the event that a custody dispute takes place on our property, the local police will be called and asked to handle the dispute. Our staff will not be placed in the middle of such disputes. If a custody issue creates a risk to our facility or staff MWCDC has the right to terminate care.

CLOSINGS: WEATHER RELATED AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The MWCDC will follow the Brenham Independent School District plan for closings and delayed openings in the event of severe weather. Please check TV stations Channel 3 or Channel 11; radio station KTEX – 106.1; or www.Brenhamisd.net and www.kbtx.com/weatherclosings for information. The above web sites and TV/Radio stations will all be informed of the Center’s schedule. The CDC also has the right to decide if we will open due to the ability of our staff to travel safely to the MWCDC. In the event the MWCDC is without water or electricity for an extended period, a parent(s) will be contacted and asked to pick up his or her child.

EMERGENCY

In the event that the children of MWCDC must be evacuated, the children will be transported by foot to First Baptist Church. The address is 304 N Market St, Brenham, TX. The emergency and relocation diagram for the operation is attached to this plan and posted in every classroom. All children will meet in the parking lot for transport to First Baptist Church. The primary caregiver will take a copy of the children’s emergency contact information. Emergency medical authorization, emergency transportation authorization and a current class roster. When the children reach First Baptist Church, the primary caregiver will do a face to name check of all the children in care. The face to name will be repeated every 10 minutes until all children have been picked up by their parents or emergency pick-up. Parent, emergency contact will sign them out as they pick their child up.

MWCDC emergency phone number on file with Child Care Licensing is 979-830-8661The primary Caregiver will call Parent/guardian of each child and Child Care Licensing -Heather Colford @ 979-571-6758 and then will also report to 979-450-4985, 979-731-0119.

1st Primary Caregiver - Ms. Raemona Burks - Director (979)451-20912nd Primary Caregiver - Ms. Citlelli Hernandez - Assistant Director

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METHODIST WEEKDAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER has the right to refuse service to anyone.

METHODIST WEEKDAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Gun free and Gang Free zone.

METHODIST WEEKDAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERis a Smoke Free zone.

EMERGENCY EXITS

EXITING THE CLASSROOM

1. Calmly count and gather the children with roll sheet2. Turn off the lights and close the door.3. Take the safest emergency route.4. Walk the children to the far corner of the parking lot or the sanctuary steps.5. Count the children with roll sheet. 6. Wait for further instruction.7. We will take roll count every 10 min.8. In the event parents are to be called the Director has all emergency forms.

EXITING FROM THE PLAYGROUND1. Calmly count and gather the children with roll sheet.

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2. Exit from the front playground gate.3. Count the children with roll sheet.4. Walk across the street to the Baptist Church’s parking lot.5. Count the children and wait for further instruction use roll sheet to take roll.

SEVERE WEATHER

1. Count the children use roll sheet.2. Quickly but calmly, take your class nearest area marked with a star on the Emergency Map.3. Count the children.4. Have the children sit and cover their heads with their arms and wait for further instruction.

Baby Pandas Supply List (6 week- 11 months)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:

- Diapers, diaper wipes, ointment/salve/cream, formula, 2.5gal-bottled water, and extra set of clothes.Optional: baby food, snack foods****Note: If your child uses diaper, cream please provide this. We cannot and will not share diaper creams.

Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- 4 boxes Kleenex- 2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 1 pack construction paper- 2 sets of change of clothing in a Ziploc bag

Lil Koala Bears Supply List (12 months-17months)

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Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Diapers, diaper wipes, ointment/salve/cream, an extra set of clothes.

****Note: If your child uses diaper, cream please provide this. We cannot and will not share diaper creams.

Remember! Accidents happen.

Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- Large backpack- Nap mat (available for purchase from the MWCDC Office $12)- king size pillow case or to cover nap mat.- Small blanket for naptime- 2 Cups for water and milk- 4 boxes Kleenex- 2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 4 glue sticks, jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper- 1 box jumbo Crayola washable crayons- 2 sets of change of clothing in a Ziploc bag- Supply Box-Hand Sanitizer

The Lil Cheetahs List (18months - 23 months)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Diapers, diaper wipes, ointment/salve/cream, an extra 2 set of clothes, ****Note: If your child uses diaper, cream please provide this. We cannot and will not share diaper creams.- Pull-ups / under ware, at least one set of extra clothes to include a top, pants, and socks.

Remember! Accidents happen.*****Note: If your child is potty training, please bring multiple changes of clothes.

The dirty clothes will be sent home daily in a plastic baggie. Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- Large backpack- Nap mat (available for purchase from the MWCDC Office $12)- king size pillowcase to cover nap mat.- Small blanket for naptime- 4 boxes Kleenex- 2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)

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- 4 glue sticks, jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper- 1 box jumbo Crayola washable crayons- Change of clothing in a Ziploc bag- Supply Box- Hand Sanitizer

Giraffe’s Supply List (2years)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Diapers, diaper wipes, ointment/salve/cream an extra 2 set of clothes, ****Note: If your child uses diaper, cream please provide this. We cannot and will not share diaper creams.- Pull-ups / under ware, at least one set of extra clothes to include a top, pants, and socks.

Remember! Accidents happen.*****Note: If your child is potty training, please bring multiple changes of clothes.

The dirty clothes will be sent home daily in a plastic baggie. Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- Large backpack- Nap mat (available for purchase from the MWCDC Office $12)- king size pillowcase to cover nap mat.- Small blanket for naptime- 4 boxes Kleenex- 2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 4 glue sticks, jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper- 1 box jumbo Crayola washable crayons- Change of clothing in a Ziploc bag- Supply Box-Hand Sanitizer

Zebras Supply List (3 years)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Pull-ups / under ware, at least one set of extra clothes to include a top, pants, and socks.

Remember! Accidents happen.*****Note: If your child is potty training, please bring multiple changes of clothes.

The dirty clothes will be sent home daily in a plastic baggie. Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- Large backpack- Nap mat (available for purchase form MWCDC Office $12)-King size pillowcase to cover nap mat.-small blanket for naptime-4 boxes Kleenex-2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 4 glue sticks, Jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper- 2 packs- Jumbo Crayons

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-Supply box (no bag)-4- Jumbo pencils-2- Large pink eraser-Pair of blunt tip scissors Plastic-Box of wipes-Hand Sanitizer

Safari Supply List (4-5years)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Pull-ups / under ware, at least one set of extra clothes to include a top, pants, and socks.

Remember! Accidents happen.*****Note: If your child is potty training, please bring multiple changes of clothes.

The dirty clothes will be sent home daily in a plastic baggie. Please label all your child’s belongings!!!

- Large backpack- Nap mat (available for purchase form MWCDC Office $12)-King size pillowcase to cover nap mat.-small blanket for naptime- 4 boxes Kleenex-2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 4 glue sticks, Jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper- 2 packs- Jumbo Crayons-Supply box (no bag)-4- Jumbo pencils-2- Large pink eraser-Pair of blunt tip scissors Plastic -Box of wipes-Hand Sanitizer

Jungle Supply List (5-12years)Constant re-supply from home is required if your child uses these items:- Under ware, at least one set of extra clothes to include a top, pants, and socks.

Remember! Accidents happen.

Please label all your child’s belongings!!!-Box of wipes-Hand Sanitize- 4 boxes Kleenex-2 boxes plastic baggies (1 box quart size, 1 box gallon size)- 2 glue sticks, Jumbo size- 1 pack construction paper

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Methodist Weekday Child Development Center2019-2020 Calendar

Teacher In-Service (Close) Aug.12th, 13th

First Day of School Aug. 14th

Labor Day Sept. 2nd

Thanksgiving Feast @6pm close@5pm Nov. 14th

Thanksgiving (RSVP) close at 2:30pm Nov. 27th

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Thanksgiving Nov. 28th -29th

Cookies with Santa 6pm Dec.12th (Tentative)

Christmas Dec. 24th-26th

New Year’s Eve will close at 2:30 Dec.31st

New Year's Day Jan. 1st

Good Friday April 10th

National Day of Prayer May 7th

Teacher Appreciation Week May 3rd -9th

Donuts with Mom 6:45am-8:30am May 8th

Pre -K Graduation May. 14th

BISD Last Day of School May 21st

Memorial Day May. 25th

Donuts with Dad 6:45-8:30am June 19th

Vacation Bible School Last week in June (Tentative)

Fourth of July observed July 3rd

**** This Calendar can be changed due to staff training opportunity

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