Preschool Policies - Health & Safety

HEALTHY & SAFETY, POLICIES AND FORMS

You trust us to look after your most precious little people. We take extra care to ensure every child at Discover Learn & Grow is safe, healthy, and happy.

— RAMONA JONES

Chief Educational Officer

HEALTH & SAFETY

POLICIES

Forms

HEALTH & SAFETY

Rest easy knowing your child is in good hands. Discover, Learn & Grow’s rigorous safety plan promises your child a secure, fun environment to learn and thrive.

First Aid

We take every precaution to ensure your child’s safety. First Aid provisions are available should your child become ill or suffer a minor injury. Our staff members are trained to administer CPR and first aid, and will contact emergency personnel as needed. Parents/guardians will be notified if a significant injury or accident occurs. Whether an injury report will be filed depends on the severity of the injury and is at the discretion of the staff person on duty and the administrator. Discover Learn & Grow does not have a nurse on staff.

Medications

If your child is prescribed any medication, the parent/guardian must provide the medication in its original vial from the pharmacy with the prescribed dosage indicated. Our staff will administer the medication as directed by the doctor.

Emergencies

Should an emergency arise, we follow a comprehensive safety plan. Our staff are trained to carry out evacuations, lockdowns, and other procedures. We hold drills regularly to practice and update these procedures. Emergency procedures are available for your review in our building.

Illness

To prevent the spread of illness at Discover, Learn & Grow, we urge parents/guardians to keep sick children at home. If your child is sick when he/she awakens, please do not send him/her to school. We do not have a nurse's office for "sick patients." If your child becomes ill while in our care, you will be asked to arrange for immediate pick-up. We will call the people on your emergency list if you are unavailable.

Food and Feeding

Discover, Learn & Grow provides a nutritious breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack as part of our participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Parents/guardians must complete a Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Form to ensure our continued participation in the program and to determine your eligibility for free or reduced price meals. Please notify our staff of your child’s food sensitivities or allergies in writing. Parents/guardians of infants may supply breast milk or formula for feeding.

Play Areas and Playgrounds

Discover Learn & Grow offers 2,075 square feet of padded flooring for your children to safely climb, jump, and explore. Our space also includes an eating area and arts studio. Recess is typically held outside, weather permitting. Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing to wear outside.

Sanitation

Our staff cleans and disinfects the play and eating area daily. Children are required to wash their hands with soap and water before eating.

Security

Our students’ security is of vital importance. The front door is the only access point to the Center, and is monitored at all times. Parents and visitors are required to make appointments to visit the Center, and must sign-in upon arrival. Visitors are not permitted to disturb instruction or daily routine.

Supervision

Our goal to ensure each child is cared for, supervised, and safe. Our supervision policies and instructor to child ratio complies with state and local regulations.

Transportation

Transportation is provided for before and after school care, if requested in advance. For any field or day trips, parents will be notified and asked approval ahead of time. Car seats and booster seats are provided for children who need them.

Wellness

Your child’s wellness is crucial for their continued learning and development. We practice sanitary habits at our center, to prevent the spread of illness. We ask that students who are sick or have been absent for sickness remain home and obtain a doctor’s note upon returning to preschool. Parents/guardians should notify our staff about any illnesses, injuries, or problems that occur at home.

POLICIES

We encourage parents/guardians to get involved in their child’s education and development. As such, your cooperation with our policies will make Discover, Learn & Grow a safe and fair environment for everyone.

School Closures and Delays

Due to inclement weather or emergencies, it’s sometimes necessary to cancel preschool or close early. When official delays are made for Delaware Valley/Bucks County, we are obligated to abide by the timing set forth for the safety of our children and staff. It’s crucial that parents/guardians provide up-to-date emergency contact information in the case of closures. Parents/guardians will be our first contact and we will then contact those persons on your child's contact list. Please listen to KYW 1060 AM News Radio for closure information. Our school number is 1346. If there is a delay of opening for schools due to weather, there will no before-school care and the delay will impact that day’s schedule. For example, a 2-hour delay will result in the Center opening at 10:30 a.m.

Communication

At Discover, Learn & Grow, our primary focus is the education and care of your children. Therefore, we cannot answer orreturn calls immediately. Parents/guardians should refrain from calling the Center except in the case of an emergency. If you must reach us, call and leave a message, and we will call you at our earliest convenience. We often return calls the same day, or address issues the following day. As part of an open communication policy, we provide personal cell phone numbers for all staff members. We ask parents/guardians to respect the staff’s personal time and refrain from contacting them after 6:00 p.m. or on the weekends.

Discipline

To ensure Discover, Learn & Grow remains a safe and welcoming environment, our staff follows outlined disciplinary procedures. Spanking, hitting, or violence of any kind will never be used as a disciplinary measure. Should behavioral issues arise, the staff will tell the student their behavior is unacceptable and give a warning of the consequences of such behavior. If necessary, the student will be removed from the group and given time to think about how to correct his/her behavior. If the student continues to misbehave, he/she will receive a note for the parent/guardian to sign which will outline the wrong behavior and the consequences. If a student receives three behavioral notes, parents will meet with our staff to establish a Behavioral Modification Plan. Going forward, the student will be closely monitored. Disrespect of authority, endangering the life of another, fighting, stealing, or any immoral behavior may result in immediate suspension. Expulsion will be used as a last resort when all other attempts to correct wrong behavior have been made.

Drop-off & Pick-up

Discover, Learn & Grow asks parents/guardians to respect the daily routine of all our students. Dropping off or picking up children late will result in fines. When dropping off and picking up their children, parents/guardians must adhere to the following schedule:

Field Trips

Discover, Learn & Grow will plan field trips throughout the year to complement our program and boost your child’s learning. Permission trip slips must be filled out and fees (when applicable) must be paid before your child can go on the trip. Parents/guardians may be asked to chaperone field trips.

Fundraising

Fundraisers may be organized throughout the year. Parents are welcome to share suggestions and ideas for fundraising efforts.

Payments

Parents/guardians are required to pay their tuition on time as outlined in the Parent Agreement Form submitted at the time of enrollment. Monthly payments are due in the morning on the 1st or 3rd Monday of the month. A late fee of $5 will be assessed for each day your tuition is late. Tuition payments are due regardless of whether your child is absent. If you need a break in service, you must inform the administrator of the days you will not need service at least 1 week prior to request. If you have a co-pay charge, this is also due if your child is absent without prior approval. If there is a concern about payment please see the administrator.

Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF)

The Parent Teacher Fellowship (PFT) was organized to facilitate parent involvement in the school and aid fundraising efforts. PTF members volunteer as classroom aides, chaperone field trips, and work in small groups on special classroom projects and fundraising efforts. Signup sheets are sent home in the fall.

Photography / Media

To capture the student's learning experiences and progress, our staff will often use photography and other forms of media. Students will also be photographed throughout the year for use in the yearbook, website announcements, and other purposes. By signing the photo release form, you give Discover Learn & Grow permission to use your child's photo for such school purposes. If you wish to decline this privilege, please do so immediately by writing a letter which will be placed in your child's folder.

Physical and Dental Examinations

Up-to-date physical and dental examinations are required for all age-appropriate students. Forms are available from administrator.

Progress Reports

We partner with parents/guardians to monitor each child’s ongoing progress. Progress reports will be issued once every six months. These reports will measure your student’s growth and outline a prescribed instructional plan.

Visiting

Parents/guardians/family members wishing to visit the Center during hours of operation must request access prior to the day of the visit. This request may or may not be granted, at the discretion of the staff. We have many opportunities in which parents are invited to the Center for events.

Forms

The following forms are required for all new enrollees at Discover Learn & Grow. Parents/guardians may download and complete the forms at home, or visit the Center to complete paperwork.

Discover, Learn & Grow Agreement Form (PDF)

This contract outlines the details of your child’s enrollment and tuition. Administrators will assist you in completing this form.

Food Program (PDF)

Parents/guardians must complete a Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Form each year to ensure our continued participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. This form will also help us determine your eligibility for free or reduced price meals.

Child Health Report (Word Document)

This form provides an overview of your child’s health history, medications, dietary needs, immunization records, and vision and hearing.

Child Service Report (not required for parent’s/guardians to complete) (PDF)

Parents/guardians DO NOT have to complete this form. Discover Learn & Grow will complete and share the child service report every six months to report on your child’s progress.

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