SCHOOL CLOSING
We follow Hartland School District closing policy. If they are closed we are closed. We contact families through Brighwheel messanger to notify you of closings.
Weather related closings will be announced on your local news and WHMI 93.5.
CLASSROOM SIZE
Classroom sizes are limited to:
- 4-year-old class has a maximum of 20 students with two teachers
- Young 5's has a maximum of 15 with two teachers
- 3-year-old classes have a maximum of 12 students, with two teachers
PAYMENT POLICY
The down payment, and any/all monies paid to Little Saints are non-refundable.
CHILD PICK-UP POLICY
Our staff must have written authorization from a parent for anyone, other than the parent, to pick-up a child. We may not put a child in any car other than their parent’s car without dated/written permission from the parent. Each written permission slip must be taken out to the car line on the given day for verification. The permission slip list is in your child’s classroom each morning.
EXCEPTION: If a child rides home with the same carpool everyday, we will accept that in writing (once) at the beginning of the routine. If the routine is going to change on any given day, we must have the change in writing, dated and signed by the parent.
For lunch bunch pick-up, you must bring your car sign when picking up your child. We will verify that this is your sign – and that the carrier is the appropriate person to release your child to, in order to sign your child out.
DRESS CODE
Children like to be independent, and often this independence manifests itself in the outfits they choose to wear. Their clothing should be appropriate for the weather, yet not constrictive or elaborate. Children enjoy the ability to fasten, button, and snap their own clothes. Make sure clothing is washable; we will have many messy “hands on” projects. Also it is helpful if the outfits are such that children can handle themselves for bathroom purposes.
An extra set of clothing is required (pants, shirt, underwear and socks), and will be kept until the end of the year. Please mark all clothing and personal belongings with the first and last name of your child.
SHOES are an important part of your child’s clothing and should be chosen carefully. Playground time invites the use of comfortable, well-fitting tennis or closed-toe shoes only. SANDALS and FLIP-FLOPS are not permitted and SOCKS are always a must!
In the cold winter months, please send clothing that will allow your child to play outdoors. We will go outdoors as often as possible and use the safety guideline of >20◦ F as the requirement to play outdoors. PLEASE send the appropriate apparel and label ALL mittens/gloves, boots, hats, and scarves.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
The preschool years are very important in the development of personality and self-esteem. Because each child is testing his/her own methods of behavior, no definite or absolute set of rules can be established at this age level. Children will be taught that all children are special to God and in-turn, will learn to love and to respect one another. Teachers will work individually with their class and parents to set guidelines for age appropriate behavior.
Parents will be informed if problems of behavior arise. For each offense an “OOPS Note” will be sent home that describes the incidence and also outlines future consequences if the undesired behavior continues. Teacher and parents will work together on necessary behavior modification, asking the Lord’s guidance in all that is said and done.
The director will be notified of any persistent misbehavior, and parents will be asked to meet with the teacher and director if necessary. Continued misbehavior or class disruption will be documented and may result in expulsion. Please note that any child needing a disproportionate amount of the teacher’s time may be asked to leave our school. Also, any child who is harming and/or injuring other children may be asked to leave our school. An uncooperative spirit from the parents of a child may also result in a decision to withdraw a child from our school.
HEALTH POLICYThe health of your child is of major importance to us. Each day children wash their hands after any “messy” craft project. More importantly, they are instructed at the beginning of the school year and reminded regularly on the proper technique of washing hands with soap and rinsing and drying hands. This is done after each trip to the bathroom and prior to snack and lunch time daily. These activities are monitored by staff on a regular basis. No child will be permitted to attend school with any type of contagious illness. This is for the well being of all children. If your child is already at school, they will be sent home if symptoms of illness occur. Our procedure is to call the parent first. If you cannot be reached, we will call the emergency number you have given. Your child will be isolated until he/she is picked up. No child may remain in isolation longer than 30 minutes. A child who has been ill should not return to class until a normal temperature (without the aid of medication) is maintained and no signs of illness are observed for 24 hours. Please do not request that your child be removed from playground activities due to illness. A child too ill for playground activities should not be in school (exceptions include injuries – casts, crutches, etc). Even with continuous hand-washing and trying to keep children home when they display signs of illness – it is still important to regularly clean/sanitize toys, equipment, and facilities. In most cases Little Saints adheres to recommendations as outlined by NAEYC (the National Association for Educating Youth and Children). This organization has the most stringent standards when it comes to establishing accreditation for programs. Our staff believes that cleanliness is so important that we are adapting these standards at Little Saints. FIRST AID will be rendered by the teacher or director for MINOR cuts, scrapes, or injuries. By law, no medication or ointment may be applied to a child. Therefore, any injury needing more than a cool cloth, a band-aid, or a kiss will result in a call to the parent. If emergency care is required, 911 will be called and your child will be transported to the closest hospital. MEDICATION DISBURSEMENT POLICYNo medication or medical procedures may be dispensed or administered by any staff member – nor should it be sent to school with your child. Therefore, if a child requires medication or medical attention during school or extended care, a parent must discuss this with their teacher. The only exception to this policy is related to emergency shots for children with extreme allergies, such as peanuts. As such, parents should be aware that we will take utmost care in keeping peanut related items away from children but also know that this is a multi-use space. ALLERGY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTLittle Saints has established the following protocol to ensure that we provide an environment that will allow children with allergies to attend our school in as safe a way as possible. These guidelines will be presented to all parents who identify their child as having an allergy – prior to enrollment. As well, both the parent and teacher/director will sign a procedural agreement to ensure that all parties understand what has been established. • At the beginning of the school year all staff is trained on administering emergency procedures to protect an allergic child |