1、1DONT WORRY CHILDCAREPARENT HANDBOOK2DONT WORRY CHILDCARE CENTER530 LOCUST STREETMCKEESPORT, PA 15132412-673-1167Policy and Procedure Manual Parents GuideWe at Dont Worry Childcare would like to welcome you. We thank you for considering our program for you and your childs daycare needs. It is import
2、ant to choose a daycare that is sensitive, trustworthy, and responsible. It should also provide a warm, caring and secure environment for your precious little one.It is our desire to offer a daycare service that seeks to become an extension an extension of the home. This desire includes growth for y
3、our child(ren) in a most positive environment, spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically. Each of our staff members are qualified, prepared and dedicated in fulfilling this goal. We would love to set up a getting to know meeting with you and give you more information about ou
4、r program. We also want to give you an opportunity to express any concerns you may have. It is our daily prayer to seek Gods guidance and wisdom in the task that is before us. Thank you.Yours in Christ,Vickie Thornton, Executive directorDont Worry Childcare3TABLE OF CONTENTSLetter to Parents or Guar
5、dianConstitutionHours of OperationAccountabilityReligious StatementDefinition of CurriculumOrganization of the Creative Curriculum for Early ChildhoodHow Children Think and LearnEarly InterventionDart ProgramIEPTransfersParent InvolvementGetting to Know Each OtherCommunicationBasic ServicesAdmission
6、s ProceduresFinancial ObligationsHealth PolicyBasic First Aid TreatmentEmergency Medical CareMedicationSick Child PolicyInclusion/Exclusion PolicySpecial NoteSpecial NoticeSafety PoliciesDrop-Off and Pick-up ProceduresBehavioral Conduct PoliciesDischarge PoliciesIndoor and Outdoor PlayMiscellaneous
7、PoliciesFire DrillsAccident ReportsField TripsNutritionBirthdays and HolidaysClothing and DressNap TimeChild Abuse ReportingConferences4CONSTITUTIONWHEREAS, the development years of a child significantly influence the future of the child;WHEREAS, need for quality childcare is continuously increasing
8、 in our society and our own community;WHEREAS, there is specific Biblical instruction concerning our obligation to meet the needs of those around us, especially in regard to the proper care for and acceptance of the children.WHEREAS, there are people who recognize a heart felt desire to give their l
9、ives to the work of caring for and training children.THEREFORE, we do commit ourselves with an uncompromising determination, to fulfill the following goals:1. To daily remember the awesome responsibility to properly care for each child entrusted to us;2. To always maintain that which is best for the
10、 child as our number one priority;3. To offer a daily program that meets the emotional, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual needs and development of the children;4. To maintain a physical environment that is safe and clean and that is conducive to the optimal growth and development of the c
11、hildren;5. To continue to learn and grow in our understanding; concerning that which is best for the children;6. To always pray for wisdom, understanding, guidance and direction from God concerning the ministry of caring for the children;5HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday through Friday: 5:30 AM- 8:00PMSatur
12、days: 5:30PM-5: 00 PMParents please keep in mind the regulations:3270.241 All children are required to be enrolled in public or private school under the public schools code of 1949 (24p.s.ss 1-101-27-2702) and if the child is not enrolled and if the children are not exempted from enrollment under th
13、e public schools code, a child day care facility may not admit the child for care during the hours when the child is required by law to attend Public or Private School.Also if your child is ill please dont bring him or her to the daycare we are not allowed to keep that child at our facility. No chil
14、dren are allowed to attend our facility for more than 10 full hours on a full day. If you need care for more than 10 hours you must talk with your caseworker or CCIS. SPOC program must pick children up by 4:00PM unless we are given verification from the program.Our late fees are as follows: there is
15、 a 15minute Grace period after that, the fee is $1.00 per minute, per child, No Exceptions. You must contact the Director to set up a payment plan, however you will be charged.Parents, this late fee will be enforced even if you call and say you are going to be late.Parents must sign in and out daily
16、. Make sure emergency numbers are written on the sign-in sheet.Saturdays are for the conveniece of working families only. Parents must sign children up by Wednesday in order for children to attend. Parents must have verification from employer for Saturday. Whoever is paying for care must give us app
17、roval. If parent is paying payment must be paid a day ahead for child (ren) to attend. ACCOUNTABLITY1. We are a Childcare Center licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. We are accountable to comply with all the criteria set forth in the PA Code Title 55, Chapter 32
18、70 Brochure. Feel free to inquire as to all requirements as well as contacting the local DPW Childcare office about our facility.2. Dont Worry Childcare complies and fully supports all equal opportunity and non-discrimination in services covered in the Civil Rights Laws. At no time is discriminatory
19、 activity or attitude condoned within the day care center, whether toward staff, parent or child. Admission is open to all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. We stand firmly with scriptural teaching that “God is no respecter of persons”. He has created all races and
20、 genders equally. All mankind is to be fully respected accordingly. Religious StatementDont Worry Childcare is committed to providing your children with a traditional, biblical teaching emphasizing the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ. Our method is not to indoctrinate your children in 6such a m
21、anner that will rob them of their ability to make personal choices. However, some of our music and books promote age appropriate biblical instruction that is foundational in traditional Christian communities. We say grace (prayer) before meals. We believe children are beautifully and wonderfully cre
22、ated.At DWCC we utilize the Creative Curriculum. The aim of the curriculum is to help children acquire an understanding of themselves and the world around them. The aim is to develop attitudes and responses that enable children to succeed as learners and want to go on learning (e.g.) curiosity, inde
23、pendence, responsibility, initiative, creativity, willingness to take risks to ask questions and to persevere.DEFINITION OF CURRICULUMA curriculum defines what children learn, how learning takes place, and in what setting learning occurs. It is a framework for making decisions about how to plan and
24、implement a program that meets the needs of a group of children and the individual needs of each child. This framework includes:A statement of philosophy-the beliefs and theories that guide curriculum development and implementation, including an understanding of how children develop cognitively, soc
25、io-emotionally, and physical.Goals and objectives-the skills, attitudes, and understandings we want children to acquire through the curriculum.The physical environment-specific guidance on the importance of room arrangement and how to select and display materials to support the development of trust,
26、 independence, and initiative. The teachers role-how teachers promote childrens social competence and learning.The parents role-a commitment to a joint partnership based on mutual respect and good communication that supports each childs growth and development.ORGANIZATION OF THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM
27、FOR EARLY CHILDHOODPart 1: Setting the stageIncludes the philosophy, goals and objectives, how to set up the physical environment, assessing childrens learning, meeting the needs of individual children including those with disabilities, schedules and routines, organizing childrens learning in math,
28、science, literacy, and social skills, and building a partnership with parents.Part 11: Interest AreasBlocks Sand and Water CookingHouse Corner Library ComputersTable Toys Music and Movement OutdoorsArtHOW CHILDREN THINK AND LEARN1. Children learn best when their physical needs are met and they feel
29、safe and secure.72. Children construct their own knowledge; they develop their own understanding of the world around them. Making mistakes is a part of the learning process.3. Children have different ways of thinking at each stage of development and their thinking changes over time.4. Content should
30、 have meaning for children; this motivates children to learn.5. Children learn through interactions with adults and other children; social development cannot be separated from cognitive development.6. Children learn through play: functional play, constructive play, games with rules, and socio-dramat
31、ic play.7. Learning takes place in a cycle and includes four stages:Awareness (to learn anything new, children have to be aware of its existence)Exploration (to know and understand something, children have to explore it through direct experience and make it personally meaningful)Inquiry (children co
32、mpare their own ideas to what is expected by society)Utilization (children are able to use what they have learned and apply it to new situations)Early InterventionEarly intervention is a variety of supports and services designed to build and enhance the natural learning that occurs in the early mont
33、hs of a childs life. It is important to the childs development that he or she participates (along with the family) in Early Intervention assessments and therapies when a concern is identified. Early intervention supports and services are provided in the home, daycare or other community settings iden
34、tified by the family.The Alliance for Infants Save time and cut through red tape in locating the most appropriate supports;Focus on positive, practical ways of supporting their child with a variety of daily activities;Participate in these supports in their home and community-at no cost.Your Alliance
35、 Coordinator will:recognize and respect your family as your childs first and most important teacher;work with you to set goals;screen and monitor your childs developmental progress;coordinate further evaluations; monitor services in areas such as movement, language and communication, social and play
36、 skills, problem solving and self help; assist your child, if he or she enters Department of Education Preschool Services.8DART PROGRAMThe purpose is to discover children who may have potential developmental delay, to provide in-depth assessment aimed at identifying a childs individual needs, and to
37、 recommend and provide appropriate early intervention services.FAST FACTS:20 EL Classrooms1 Hearing Impaired ClassroomSpeech and Language ServicesConsultant ServicesWhen your child (ren) enters the Center he or she will be screened to see he or she is developmentally. If we feel your child is not wh
38、ere they should be for his or her age we will refer you to the appropriate agency. These agencies will work with us so your child can get the assistance he or she needs. Many times they will come into the Center and help meet the childs needs. For children 0-3 years we will refer you to Alliance for
39、 Infants at (412) 885-600.IEPWe ask if your child has an IEP that you give us a copy so that we can try to assist you and your child in reaching their developmental goals.TRANSFERSIf you decide to transfer your child to another facility we will give you your childs file with your childs assessment a
40、nd your information so you can take it to the other facility.PARENT INVOLVEMENTWe have a parent Board of parents who wish to help assist in fundraisers for field trips, activities and equipment for the Childcare Center.GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHERParents: We have “getting to know you” meetings as a ne
41、w parent we will be meeting with you within 15 days of your start date.Every year we have a parent breakfast and invite all of out parents and guardians to participate. We alsohave a parent night and have family activities for parent and children to participate together.COMMUNICATIONWe provide a mon
42、thly Parent Newsletter to inform our families of activities and scheduled events. The staff is prepared to share information about your individual child daily. Parents are given logs daily at the end of the childs day. The childs breakfast, lunch and special activities are recorded on the log. Any p
43、roblems that might develop can be discussed with the classroom teacher. Observation of your child will be shared with you within 45 days of entry of the program. An assessment of your child will be completed and shared with you twice a year and the conference will be held at time that is suitable to
44、 you. Director and supervisors are available for conferences on request. All staff is trained to assist parents in providing a quality early learning experience for your child. Dont Worry Childcare Center recognizes the importance of parents to help us make the program best for the family.9Basic Ser
45、vicesAbout our program1. Open 6 days per week: Mondays through Fridays 5:30 AM until 8:00PM.Saturdays 5:30 AM until 5:00PM.Year round: (Closed: New Years Eve, early closing and New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Eve, early closing,
46、 Christmas Day and Martin Luther Kings Birthday Day.) We provide an annual calendar.2. We provide Daycare services as follows: Infants 6weeks-12months Ratio4: 1Young Toddlers 13 months-24months Ratio 5:1Older Toddlers 24months-36months Ratio 6:1Pre-school 37months-5years Ratio 10:1Preschool 5years R
47、atio10: 1Young School age 1st grade-3rd grade Ratio 1:12Older School Age 4th grade-15years old Ratio 1-15(The After school program will be based upon availability)3. Parent/Child Orientation:We encourage you to allow us to welcome you and your child (ren) by giving you a tour of our facility so as t
48、o introduce you to our program and staff. Please feel free to ask all your questions at that time. Every effort will be taken to assure your child has a smooth transition to the daycare setting. Parents are welcome to spend a period of time with their child (ren) to assist him/her through the separa
49、tion experience. We do understand the difficulty for parent/guardian and child (ren) alike and ask you to trust us to directly assist each person involved to overcome this transition4. Department information will be provided separately depending on the program your child (ren) will attend.When a child is developmentally ready to move to the next age group the teacher and administration will notify you with a notice that will state how the child will be transitioned. The child wil
