Bucyrus YMCA Preschool
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Parent’s booklet 2007-2008
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YOUNG CHILDREN – Off To A Great Start is a fully licensed preschool. A copy of the state laws and rules governing child day care, Chapter 5104, Ohio Revised Code; and 5151:2-12, Ohio Administrative Code is available from: Child Daycare Licensing Section 65 East State Street 5th Floor
PH # 1-800-686-1568 The Department of Human Services toll-free number is 1-888-635-3748. This number may be used bay any person to report a suspected violation by the center. The administrator and each employee of the center are required under section 2151.421 of the revised code to report their suspicions of child abuse or child neglect. Parents are welcome to visit the YOUNG CHILDREN classes any time their child is in the program. Rosters of names and telephone numbers of parents or guardians of children attending the center are available upon request. The roster will not include the name or telephone number of any parent requesting that they not be included. Our licensing records, compliance report forms, and evaluation forms from the Health, Building, and Fire departments are available on request. Enrollment of children in our center will not be based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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PHILOSOPHY We believe children learn best through experience and self-discovery and we strive to provide as many experiences of exploring and experimenting as possible. We also feel that the pre-kindergarten years are special ones when each child develops an understanding of his or her body and surroundings. We provide as many experiences as possible to develop and nurture that understanding. OUR
PURPOSE The purpose of our Preschool program is to guide children who are 3, 4, and 5 years old in successful, enriching experiences, so they feel good about who they are based upon Christian principles, positive reinforcement and caring. OUR
GOALS …to cultivate creativity and self expression …to improve communication skills …to develop large and small muscle coordination …to have fun and enjoy learning
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YOUNG CHILDREN –Off To A Great Start Fees 5-Day Program for 4 & 5 year old children YMCA Member $122.00 monthly Non-Member $153.00 monthly 3-Day Program for 3 year old children (must be potty trained) YMCA Member $76.00 monthly Non-member $97.00 monthly A non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members must accompany all registration.
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CLASSES A class for 3 year olds will be offered three days
a week in the mornings. This
class will emphasize numbers, letters, large and small motor skills,
social and emotional growth using age appropriate activities.
We will allow a maximum of 16 children in this class.
State mandated staff/child ratio for this age group is Monday,
Wednesday & Friday
A class for 4 and 5 year olds offered Monday to
Friday will focus on Kindergarten preparation.
This class will emphasize pre-math and pre-reading skills, group
activities and large and small muscle development.
We will allow a maximum of 20 children in this class.
State mandated staff/child ratio for this group is Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
CLOSINGS As soon as we know that we will be closed for bad weather, we will contact WQEL (92.7 FM). Listen to the radio on days with questionable weather, or call the YMCA. Please do not call the teachers or Preschool Administrator. DISCIPLINE
POLICY The Bucyrus YMCA Preschool shall adhere to the following policy regarding discipline: 1. If a child becomes a discipline problem, the teacher (or teachers) shall speak with the child about the problem and direct him/her away from the problem area. 2. If the first step taken does not resolve the problem, a conference shall be scheduled with the parent and the child with the teachers. 3. If the above steps prove to be fruitless, and no solution to the situation can be found, the child will be dismissed from the preschool. Physical punishment or physical restraint will not be used as discipline. PARENTAL
PARTICIPATION Parents are encourages to participate in our program. You will be asked to help organize our holiday parties, chaperone our field trips, and help with swimming. There will be special events scheduled throughout the year for parents and families to attend. Please don’t hesitate to suggest activities for our program. We will schedule at least one conference per year between parent and teacher. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a teacher or the administrator. OUR
PROGRAM Each daily schedule will include periods of free play, games, circle times (stories, show and tell, singing, etc.) large muscle development (gym, swimming, outdoor play), creative art, computer experience and snack time. SWIMMING Our swim program is led by YMCA aquatic Staff personnel. The YOUNG CHILDREN teachers are also in the pool assisting in the swim class. We need the assistance of parents in the water. If you are able to assist, please contact the preschool teachers. We feel it is important that each child have fun and enjoy the water. During the pool time we hope to cover these components: personal growth, personal safety, and stroke development. PHYSICAL
EDUCATION Gym time is scheduled for one day a week. Tumble Gym will focus on tumbling and basic gymnastic skills. Basic athletic fundamentals and other large muscle activities will be taught during gym. FIELD
TRIPS There will be several field trips during the preschool year. Signed permission slips will be needed for each trip. Parents will be asked to help transport children on the outings. SNACKS Each day we will serve a snack to the children. We ask that each family provide the snack occasionally during the year. We strongly recommend snacks that are low in sugar. Please do not bring cupcakes, ice cream, or sugary beverages. Special treats are welcome on birthdays or special holidays. When it is your turn to bring the snack, please bring enough for the entire class and teacher, along with drink, napkins, and cups. TEACHER
ABSENCES We will not refund or credit for days missed except for prolonged illness. We do need to emphasize with the prolonged illness statement that we need a doctor’s note indicating permission to return to a group situation as stated in the communicable disease policy. Our understanding is that each child enrolled will be with us for the full school year.
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