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Arrival Policy PDF Print E-mail

When bringing your child to the program, go to the attendance desk. Please enter and exit the building using the double doors on 245th Street marked "GIRLS" entrance (corner of 245th Street and Alameda Avenue). For the safety and order of all children, no parent will be allowed beyond this point. Your child will be given a label for the day and assigned to an age appropriate group. Groups may vary and change day to day because of the children's flexible schedules.

Children should be brought each day no earlier than 7:45 AM. If someone other than the usual person will pick up a child, the program should be provided with written notification prior to that occurrence.

SIGN-INĀ  SHEETS ARE POSTED AT THE ATTENDANCE DESK - All persons dropping off children must sign children in. Label all their belongings. Please, no toys.

 
Schedules PDF Print E-mail
Schedules must be filled out by the Thursday before the week your child will attend. All fees are to be paid by the Thursday before the week your child will attend. No changes can take place after the Thursday before the week attending. No refunds or exchanges can be made after the Thursday before the week attending. Copies of your child's schedule are available in the entrance hallway everyday. If there are changes/additions, please indicate them on your schedule and place changed schedule form in the appropriate box.
 
Lunch & Snacks PDF Print E-mail
Lunch and snacks may be purchased or parents may provide them. Please, no glass bottles and provide only disposable utensils, if necessary. Chips and non-carbonated drinks will be available for purchase at $1.00 during the day. We ask, that children bring single dollar bills for the purchase of snacks. Money should be securely placed in their backpack and labeled. If you will be ordering items from the lunch schedule, please submit your request on your schedule form and place it in the appropriate box at the attendance table. Please pay for all lunch requests at this time.
 
Pick Up PDF Print E-mail

Parents must enter the building on 245th Street ("Girls" entrance; corner of 245th Street and Alameda Avenue). When you arrive to pick up your child, please make sure your child has all belongings. You must then leave the premises immediately. Children may not continue to play. When picking up your child, parent or caregiver must sign out at the attendance desk every day. No child may be released from any other location.

Pick up time is 5:30 PM. Please be prompt.

 
Conduct of Participants PDF Print E-mail
Participants agree to follow the direction of professional staff, especially with regard to matters of safety. Respect for self and others are necessary for a successful youth activity program. Continued failure to abide by these codes of conduct may result in the dismissal of the participant from the program. This situation will warrant an appropriate refund in proportion to the number of days remaining in the Program Plan that have already been paid.
 
Our Obligations PDF Print E-mail
The Full Day Program agrees to provide a full schedule of daily activities. The parent will be notifies of any and all accidental injuries to their child(ren). Parent agrees to urge their child to report all such incidences to the Staff immediately.
 
Safety PDF Print E-mail

It must be understood that no staff member may take possession or administer any type of medication. This includes over the counter, allergy and/or asthma medication. THERE IS NO MEDICALLY TRAINED PERSON ON STAFF. Minor cuts, bumps and scrapes will be cleaned and covered by the child using mild soap, water and band aids if necessary.

In the event of a situation that requires more medical attention, 911 will be called; all efforts will be made to contact parent/guardian. If a parent is unreachable, we will then try the emergency contact number all parents must provide on the registration form.

When outside using the sprinklers and water play, the program will provide children with a spray-on only, Target brand, 30SPF protection sun block. Children or teacher will spray on sun block each time. If there is any other need for a child, parents must indicated so on the registration form.

 
Fun Stuff PDF Print E-mail

Children should bring a small, lightweight backpack to carry their towel, undergarments and snack money each day.

Children are asked to arrive at our program wearing a bathing suit under their street clothing each day. Younger children are advised to wear a TWO PIECE bathing suit for comfort and ease. Each child must be able to completely change him- or herself after water play activities.

Please make sure children arrive each day with a clean towel and a ziplock labeled bag with underwear to change into after water play.

It is suggested that each child brings a full change of clothing to stay with us during the summer. Labeled in a clear ziplock bag - these will be kept in the building throughout the summer in case of mess or spills.