General Information
General Information
A child’s attendance is expected to be regular and punctual. Parents are asked to notify the Preschool office when their child will be late or absent.
Children should be dressed for active play in clothing that is comfortable and will not cause distress if “messed up”. Dress needs to be weather appropriate for outside play. Children must wear socks and a shoe that is secure on the foot. Flip-flops, crocs and slides are not acceptable. A child will not be allowed to go outside or to Creative Movement if they do not have on appropriate shoes. Parents will be called to bring appropriate shoes if they have not been sent with the child to change into.
The staff will make every effort possible to protect the health of the children. The full co- operation of parents in helping prevent the spread of communicable diseases is extremely important. Parents should monitor their children for colds and other disease symptoms. Please keep a child home when he/she is nauseous and vomiting, complains of a sore throat, has a runny nose, diarrhea, skin rash, inflamed eyes, discharging ear, a consistent cough, earache, enlarged glands, flushed face or fever of 100+. A child must be fever free for no less than 24 hours before returning to their class.
If a child develops any of these symptoms at school, the parent will be called and arrangements must be made for the immediate pick up of the child. The Preschool is not prepared or equipped to care for sick children.
Parents are asked to notify the Preschool office whenever their child will be absent and the Director immediately if their child is diagnosed any type of contagious illness.
Verbal messages of any nature from a child cannot be accepted unless accompanied by a written note from the parent. The Preschool answering machine is checked during Preschool hours. Non-emergency messages will be given to the Director or teacher at the end of that Preschool day.
Please notify the director and your teacher if you would like to share invitations or gifts with your child’s class. Party invitations and gifts should include the entire class if distributed at school. If not, please use the directory to send them privately.
Parents are encouraged to discuss concerns or questions with the Director or their child’s teacher when they arise. Please keep in mind that our full attention must be directed toward the children during Preschool hours. While we are more than happy to discuss concerns or answer questions, during school hours is not appropriate. Such discussions are never to take place in front of a child or other parents. Parents are encouraged to call, send a note to or email the appropriate staff member. Every effort will be made to address your concern or question as soon as possible.
Parents are encouraged to visit and share the morning with their child with advanced notice. Please talk with your child’s teacher or the Director to plan your visit.
Parents are responsible for sending a healthy snack each day with their child. Please limit the snack to one (1) food item. Please do not send glass containers or items that need to be heated or refrigerated.
Special items to celebrate birthdays or other occasions are welcomed. Please talk to your child’s teacher before sending a special snack, as there are allergy issues to be considered.
All personal belongings and clothing such as hats, boots, sweaters, coats, jackets, gloves, raincoats, umbrellas, lunch boxes, and tote bags must be marked with the child’s name.
Your child is not to bring personal toys to Preschool unless asked to do so by their teacher. Play weapons of any kind are not allowed at our Preschool. The preschool will not be responsible for any toys or personal items brought to school.
Teachers and staff will be taking photos of the students during the course of the school year. These photos could be included on our website and/or discussion forum. Please contact the Director with any questions.