Family Handbook 2018-2019

11 Arrival and Departure Only parents of enrolled children have daily access to the classroom area behind the lobby. For security purposes, all other visitors must seek permission from a program administrator before entering the restricted area of the building. They must also sign in at the front desk, wear a ‘visitor’ badge, and be accompanied throughout their visit. There is no exception to this requirement. Drop off and pick up takes place in your child’s classroom. When arriving at school early, feel free to utilize our family living rooms before classes begin. If your child participates in before or aftercare programming, their classroom placements will be posted. Each classroom has a sign-in and sign-out sheet as you enter the classroom. Please be sure to check, initial and indicate the time of drop off or pick up daily. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from our preschool and infant & toddler programs. In the interest of safety, we require that parents do not drop their child off or pick their child up from the playground. If your child’s class is on the playground during drop off or pick-up, contact the front desk and they will assist you. Please notify the school if you are running late for pick-up. Children who are picked-up more than 15 minutes late will join our aftercare program and be charged accordingly. If you are delayed and will not be able to pick up your child by the close of the school day, please call us at (954) 262-6918 to advise us of the situation. Children picked up after 6:00 PM will be charged a $20.00 late pickup charge for every extra 10 minutes. Your child’s safety is our first concern. Children will only be released to those persons listed on your child’s “Child Information Form” (also known as the #1 form), who have photo identification, and know your designated password. Please understand, this policy is meant to ensure the safety and security of your child. If your child is to be picked up from the school by anyone other than those listed, a written note or email from the parent/guardian must be provided. If an emergency situation arises requiring alternate pick-up after your child is already in school, please call the front desk and leave a message detailing the alternate plans. Photo identification and verification of the password will be required. Please notify the director in writing and supply appropriate court documents if there is a guardian conflict. If we do not receive such notification, we will assume no conflict exists and the child will be released to either parent. Before-School Care and Extended Day (Preschool) Before-School Care is available to children beginning at 7:15 am. Our “Lunch Bunch” program is available from 12:45pm to 3:00pm. Extended Care is available between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. See tuition information for fees.