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Child Release Policy
Unauthorized Pick-up
- Parents must list on the
registration form the names of all persons who are permitted to pick up
their child. We require parents to notify the Preschool staff in writing if
someone else will be picking up the child.
- In a rare emergency situation,
arrangements can be made verbally.
- If the person picking up the
child is not known to the teacher, information about the person must be
provided, including the following: name, phone number, and physical
description. This person will be required to show picture ID.
- If an unauthorized person
arrives to pick up a child, the child will remain under the supervision of
the teacher at the preschool. The teacher will speak to the individual and
explain the policy that no child will be released without written
authorization from the parent or guardian.
- If difficulties arise, all
reasonable efforts will be made by Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool staff to
ensure the safety of the child and the other children. If necessary the
police will be called for assistance.
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Medication Policy
We do ask that
every effort be taken to administer medications at home. Medications will be
administered only when the required "Permission to Administer Medications" form
has been filled out and signed, including when the last dosage was given.
Medications cannot be administered without the correct information and a signed
form. A new form is required for each medication.
The medication must be handed to the
teacher who will place it in the medication box kept high up on a shelf above
the sink. Do not place any medication in the child’s backpack. All medication
will be locked and labelled with the child’s name. Only emergency medications
(for allergic reactions) will not be locked, but kept inaccessible to children.
Cold mediations and antibiotics will
not be administered at preschool. Please give these to your child before or
after preschool.
Medications for allergic reactions
can be kept at the preschool. These medications require a separate permission
form to be kept with the medication.
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Health Policy
Good health and well-being are essential for the success of the children in our
Preschool. With your cooperation, we can provide the healthiest environment
possible for our children. Use the following guidelines and your own best
judgement about your child's health to help you decide whether or not to send
your child to school. Please consult your physician if you have any further
questions beyond these general guidelines.
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COLDS:
Periods of infectiousness of cold viruses range from 1 to 3 days. The safest
course of action is to wait three days after your child has a new cold
before bringing him/her to school. For Parents who see children in class
with a 'runny nose', it is important to remember that allergies and other
non-contagious conditions may cause these symptoms.
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COUGHS:
Lingering coughs associated with Cystic Fibrosis following bronchitis are
not contagious. Families should be sensitive to the cause of coughing that
the child is experiencing in order to decide whether or not attendance is
wise.
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FEVER:
Following any infection associated with fever over 100 degrees F, a child
should remain at home until he/she has been without fever for at least 24
hours. During the early morning hours, a fever will often register as
normal, but rise again later in the afternoon. It is extremely important to
give the child at least 24 hours where he/she is completely free from
elevated temperature before returning to class.
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VOMITING/DIARRHOEA:
As is with a fever, it is the best interest of the children who have been
suffering from vomiting or diarrhoea to be given 24 hours to regain strength
before returning to class.
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BACTERIAL
CONJUNCTIVITIS
(Pink Eye) is not generally communicable once antibiotic treatment has
started. However, a second type of viral conjunctivitis is highly contagious
for several days. If your child is diagnosed with Bacterial Conjunctivitis,
please consult a physician before bringing him/her to school.
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STREP THROAT:
Twenty-four hours after antibiotic treatment has started, the child is no
longer considered communicable. However, children often do not feel well
enough to participate in class after the 24 hour period. Parents must take
into consideration both the child's physical vigour and the infectious
possibilities related to strep throat infection before sending him/her to
school.
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Discipline Policy
At Kaleidoscope Kids
Preschool we respect each child and his or her level of development, individual
personality, and their family and cultural influences. We create a positive
environment (plenty of toys, activities, space, as well as area boundaries to
divide activities) so as to influence behaviour.
The program has a set daily
routine but allows for flexibility. Clear guidelines are provided so that
children know what is expected of them. Limits that relate to safety and
protection of self, others, and the environment are clear and are enforced
consistently in a positive way. Children are given time to respond to
expectations.
Teachers may use a variety
of strategies depending on the child and the situation. These strategies
include: gaining a child’s attention, staying in close proximity to the child,
reminding, acknowledging feelings before setting limits, redirecting or
diverting, age appropriate choices, and natural consequences. Time out is used
as a last resort.
All children will be
treated with respect. Children will not be disciplined in a punitive manner.
Our goal is to encourage children to develop respect, self-control,
self-confidence, and sensitivity in their social interactions during their time
at preschool.
The guidelines for
discipline within our preschool are as follows.
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Set
up clear, easy to understand expectations. Repeat them as many times as
necessary throughout the year. Avoid saying “No” or “Don’t”.
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Reinforce
positively when a child is following an expectation by describing what you
see. Example: “I see you remembered to throw the trash in the can. Good
for you!”.
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When
a negative behaviour occurs: First: State the positive expectation (“blocks
are for building”); Second: If you see the child is not interested in what
he or she is doing or doesn’t feel like doing it, help the child find
something else to do.
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If
the child’s behaviour is harmful to others, try above step first. If that
doesn’t work, stay with the child (children) and model good play
techniques. Play with the child or children.
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Speak
privately with a child who needs some guidance and attention and explain
expectations.
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Help
the children problem solve with each other. Facilitate and stay close by as
children get back into a play situation. Observe. Time aside with a child
may be necessary for a few minutes if behaviour continues.
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As
last resort, a time out for child may be necessary. Child will be directed
to a quiet area and explained that they are welcome to return to activities
when they feel they are ready to play in an appropriate manner.
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If
negative behaviours continue and the above steps are not working, call for a
parent conference to discuss the child and negative situations that occur
frequently. Work with the parents for the benefit of the child.
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If
negative behaviour still continues, the Director will call another
conference with the parents to discuss the problems and seek further
solutions.
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If
the child is harming other children continuously, we may ask that the parent
attend school with his or her child until we feel the problem has subsided.
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If the general atmosphere of the classroom is continually
disrupted by a particular child after all steps are taken; or the Director
feels the preschool is not meeting the needs of a particular child, the
Director reserves the right to no longer have the child attend the
preschool.
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