Kid’s Kollege Preschool
A Ministry of
2011-2012 Handbook
Dear Parents,
We would like to welcome you and your child to Kid’s Kollege Preschool at
Inside you will find our policies at Kid’s Kollege Preschool. Please read over this information. If you have any questions, be sure to contact us.
We would also like to invite you to worship with us on Sundays. Our Sunday school program is for all ages at 9:30 A.M., and our worship service is at 10:30 A.M. Please feel free to join us.
Blessings,
Kid’s Kollege Preschool
Melissa Brothers
Director
814-787-7205 (Church)
814-787-4494 (Home)
Philosophy
Our Kid’s Kollege preschool program is a ministry of the
Knowing God’s love is the greatest thing anyone could know. That message will be integrated through all of the activities that the children will participate in.
Our objectives will enable the children:
- To be aware that they are God’s children and are worthy of His love;
- To be prepared academically to enter Kindergarten;
- To feel comfortable in a setting that enables them to grow in self-confidence and be part of a group;
- To become confident in trying their own ideas, learning to solve problems and asking questions.
Policies
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45 A.M. until 12:15 P.M. for 4 and 5 year olds.
Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 A.M. until 11:45 P.M. for 3 year olds.
Our program will follow the St. Marys Area School District schedule for holidays, vacations, and snow days.
SNOW DAYS:
The St. Marys School District Closing/Delay hotline phone number is 834-8746. Snow days are, also, announced on the local radio and TV stations. If the
UNSCHEDULED EARLY DISMISSAL:
In the event of an unscheduled early dismissal, we will dismiss our students one hour prior to the St. Marys Area School District Elementary early dismissal time.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL:
The main door will be unlocked at 8:40 A.M. Please do not arrive before this. This time is used to set up for the day.
Always be sure to sign your child in each day with a phone number where you can be reached, in case of an emergency.
Please be prompt when picking your child up at the end of the day. You will be greeted and given a rundown of your child’s day. Always be sure to sign your child out each day.
You may pick up your child early. Be sure to let the teacher and/or Director know. Also, you must let the teacher and/or Director know if someone other than you is picking up your child. A photo ID will be required, if we do not know the person.
Doors will be locked during school hours to ensure the safety of the children. A buzzer will be located outside by the door for you to ring, should you come during these hours.
ENROLLMENT:
In order to be eligible, 3-year olds must be three by August 15, and 4-5 year olds must be four by August 15.
TUITION:
September's tuition is due by August 1st. September's tuition must be paid if full in order for our child to begin school. Tuition is due on the 25th of each month for the upcoming month (i.e., October’s tuition will be due September 25). Tuition not received by the 25th of any month will be subjected to a $10 late fee.
Tuition for 4-5 year olds (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) is $134.00 per month. Tuition for 3-year olds (Tuesday and Thursday) is $89.00 per month.
There will be a 5% discount for additional siblings.
There will be a 5% discount for those who pay the entire year’s tuition in full in advance.
VACATION:
Whether your child attends two or three days a week, you are permitted four days of vacation per school year. Tuition will be excuse only on these days. All vacation time must be prearranged with the Director.
WITHDRAWALS:
If you should wish to withdraw your child for any reason, please contact the Director immediately. No refunds will be made on tuition already paid.
LUNCH:
Parents of children in the 4 /5 year old class will need to provide thier child with a packed lunch. Their food should be something that they are able to manage themselves. Lunches should not require refrigeration of heating. Children in the 3 year old class will not eat lunch at school.
LABELING:
Please make sure everything sent with your child is labeled. Items to be labeled are: Jackets, hats, gloves, blankets, extra clothes, lunch boxes, ect.
ABSENCE:
Please contact the Director when your child will be absent.
Director's Home: 787-4494
Church: 787-7205
Parsonage: 787-7124
Tuition will not be credited for those days.
ILLNESS:
A child with an acute cold, a runny nose that is cloudy or colored, a cough, diarrhea, a sore throat, or who is vomiting may not attend. Children must be free of fever for 24 hours prior to returning to Kid’s Kollege. The Director must be notified in the case of conjunctivitis, chicken pox, lice, pinworm, or any other communicable disease. Your tuition will not be credited for sick days.
CLOTHING:
Children should be dressed in clothing appropriate for playing outside, painting, and pasting. Each child should be sent with a change of clothes in their backpack or bag. Please make sure that all clothes are labeled.
SNACKS:
Kid’s Kollege will provide a midmorning snack with juice for the 3 year old class. The 4 / 5 year old class will eat lunch at 11:30 AM rather than having snack time.
HOLIDAYS:
We will have special celebrations at school for Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and year’s end. The focus for most holidays will be based on Biblical themes. Parents are always invited in our celebrations.
BIRTHDAYS:
All birthdays will be celebrated at school. Summer birthdays will also be celebrated during the school year.
Parents may send in a treat to make this day special.
FIELD TRIPS:
There is the possibility of an occasional field trip. We will send permission slips to be signed and returned. Parents are always welcome to chaperone.
COMMUNICATION:
It is important to keep communication open between our staff, parents, church, and community. Please feel free to share any concerns, ideas, questions, and suggestions with the Director.
