PARENT INFORMATION
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Bulletin boards
Parent bulletin boards are located near the front entrance. Please check them frequently for updates and information, recalls of children’s products, activities at the university, etc. Also available in this area is information about parenting, copies of parenting magazines and brochures, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵTribune, and other publications of interest to parents.
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Parents newsletter
A parent newsletter may accompany the monthly billing statement. Important information about policy changes will be published, along with staff news and other stories of interest.
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Parent information area
Each classroom will designate a parent information area. This area will include the daily sign-in and sign-out sheets, field trip information, daily schedule and lesson plans, and written accounts of the day for individual children or the group as a whole.
Daily communication with teachers
Daily oral communication with teachers and/or the director is also available to parents. Most classroom teachers open or close their classrooms and are available to speak with you about any concerns or questions you may have. Additionally, you may call the center at 288-5655 and speak with the teachers or director at any time. If you are on campus, you may dial the classroom directly. Please contact your classroom teacher for the number.
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Scheduled conferences
Scheduled conferences are offered twice per year. Please watch for times and sign-up for an individual conference on the development of your child. Parents may also request a conference with teachers or the director at any time to obtain or share additional information about their children.Parents are always welcome to drop by and observe or participate in classroom activities.
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Confidentiality
All written records about children, staff and parents are strictly confidential. Parents may read any accident or injury reports about their children in the classroom logs but may not have access to incidents involving other children. Phone numbers and addresses of children in our care are not given out without the written permission of the parent.
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Discipline
During the early childhood years, children are learning to be in charge of themselves. We believe in establishing consistent, understandable limits and in having teachers who respond to inappropriate behavior with insight, sensitivity and skill. We believe it is our responsibility to provide children with positive guidance, and, in our experience, most children respond well to our approach. In the event that a child does not respond, we will notify the families and work closely with them to develop a plan to help the child gain self-control and a positive attitude toward his peers and teachers.
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Disciplinary dismissal
Occasionally, a child will experience difficulty in adjusting to or abiding by certain rules of behavior in a group setting. If your child is experiencing difficulty, you will be notified by your child’s teacher and a conference may be scheduled. The teachers, along with the director, will work with you to resolve the situation. If your child continues to display negative behavior, putting himself/herself or the staff at risk of physical harm, or is damaging center property, the center reserves the right to dismiss your child.
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Discontinued care
The Child Care Center reserves the rights to refuse/terminate care with a two-week notice because of behavior exhibited by the child or parent that’s considered detrimental to the center. The definition of detrimental is determined to affect the safety or well-being of staff or children or non-compliance with center policies, including payment procedures.
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