MOTHER'S DAY OUT/PRESCHOOL
POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The following policies and procedures have been complied to provide information and clarification concerning the programs of preschool age children at Dallas Bay Baptist Church.  These guidelines are not intended to be restrictive but rather to enhance and improve our program.

Please read this carefully and cooperate with us in this effort.  If you have questions and suggestions, please feel free to call 842-9299, ext. 317.

Our prayer is that you and your family will have many happy and rewarding experiences through your involvement in the preschool programs offered at Dallas Bay Baptist Church.

FEES
There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of registration.  This payment will reserve your child/children a place in our program.  The registration fee for additional children will be $10 per child.  A $50 school supply fee will be charged for supplies.  The supply fee is due one month prior to our start date.

TUITION/LATE FEES
Tuition payments are to be made by 30th of the previous month which your child plans to attend the program.  See schedule below.  Checks are made payable to DBBC Preschool.  A $10 late charge fee will be added to any payments not made on schedule.  There is a $20 fee for checks returned non-sufficient funds.  A $5 late fee will be charged in increments of 15 minutes (ex:  1-15 minutes late $5, 1-30 minutes $10) in the event that payments fall behind for one month, your child's spot will become available.

WITHDRAWALS
In the event you choose to withdraw your child from the program, you are required to give a written one-month's notice.  If we do not receive the month notice, you will be required to pay for that month.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
Please walk your child to the Preschool wing each morning to be scanned in at the registration desk.  You may use the tower entrance or the pull through to enter.  Please do not block the entrance area.  We ask you to be prompt in your arrival and departure.  We want your child/children to benefit in all the planned activities for the day.  We will begin check-in 15 minutes before the program starts.  Doors will be unlocked to the preschool wing 5 minutes before start time.  All changes in the usual pick-up person must be relayed to us in WRITTEN form.  In the event that you may need to verbally change pick-up arrangements by phone, we will take the name of the adult picking up, require that you have placed them on your registration file and require him/her to show identification at pick-up.  The verbal agreement will require this for all persons, including parents.  Your help with this policy is appreciated and enforced to protect our children.

INCLEMENT WEATHER
If Hamilton County Schools are closed, so are we.  If Hamilton County Schools are delayed 1 hour or less, our schedule stays that same.  If Hamilton County Schools are delayed more than one hour, we are closed.  Make-up of inclement weather days will be at the discretion of the Director.

EMERGENCIES
Fire drills are practiced once a month and severe weather drills are practiced twice a school year.  In the event of an emergency, our students and staff will exit the building and we have information on each child to give to emergency personnel, if necessary.  Should evacuation of the building become necessary, we will go to 8271 Oxford Drive (the home of a church member).  We will, of course make contact with you at the soonest opportunity.

CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Please mark all belongings with your child's name.  Dress your child comfortably for school activities.  We go outside daily and work with paint, glue, and other messy substances on a regular basis.  If your child's clothing can be ruined then you probably should not send them to school in it.

Please send a change of clothes on the first day of school with your child.  These should be placed in a gallon Ziploc bag and labeled with your child's first and last name.

HEALTH POLICIES
It is your responsibility to notify us in writing of any medical conditions or allergies your child has or medications taken regularly.  A plan for children with allergies or chronic medical conditions, which requires special accommodations, must be agreed upon with your child's teacher and Director.  We will ask you to complete a form detailing the steps to take in case of emergency and planning for any needed accommodations in the classroom.

An up-to-date immunization record must be signed by your health care provider and submitted to us with information so our records remain current.  NO child may attend school without a health record on file.

For the protection of all children and adults, parents are requested not to bring a child who appears to be ill.  The following symptoms or illnesses should also be need for a child to be kept at home.

• Fever - currently or within the previous 24 hours (without medication)
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Any symptoms of a childhood disease such as scarlet fever, German measles, mumps, chicken pox, or whooping cough
• Sore throat
• Croup
• Any unexplained rash
• Any skin infection - boils, ringworm, impetigo
• Pink eye or other eye infection

A parent will be notified if a child develops illness during the day.  We will keep your child in the office until parent/guardian arrives.  If your child contracts a childhood disease following a session, please contact the Preschool Director.  No oral medications will be given to a child (Please keep all medications in parent's possession).  Please report any allergies or special needs to the Preschool Director.

NUTRITION
Your child/children will be served a snack each day.  Parents are welcome to send snacks to be shared by the class, but please check with the teacher in advance.  Children are required to bring a nutritional lunch each day.  Please do not send carbonated drinks or food or beverage in glass containers.  A list of USDA suggested lunch ideas can be sent home at your request.

DISCIPLINE
Physical punishment is not used at school.  If there is a problem in the classroom, we use it as an opportunity to reinforce relationship skills, verbal skills, problem solving skills, and compassion for one's neighbor.  If there is a persistent problem, we will work with you on further courses of action to help your child regain control of his/her behavior.  In the event that your child can not gain control of his/her actions, they will be sent to the Director's office.

TOTE BAGS
Your child will be provided with a tote bag at the beginning of the school year.  These are our link to home and we will be placing artwork, notes, letters, etc. in them to get to the parents.  Please check your child's bag each day.

STAFF
Each one of our staff has several years experience and education working with preschoolers.  Each one is CPR and First Aid certified.  Background checks have been completed on each one and continuous training is required which will enhance our program.

PROGRAMS/FUNDRAISER
We will have several opportunities for parents and children to participate in activities throughout the year.  In September, we will have an Open House.  We will be having a Winter and Spring Program and Graduation for our Pre-K.  Each of these events will provide parents a time to visit with their child's teacher.

We will be having fundraisers for our program throughout the year.  This will take parent ideas and involvement.  Any participation in these events would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact the Director if you are interested in organizing or chairing any of these events.