Behavior Policy
Policies & Procedures
Arrival & Procedures and Policy Changes
Procedures and policies will be upheld as stated in the parent handbook. As changes are made in policies or procedures, which affect parents or
children, parents will be notified in the form of a school newsletter or by mail at least two weeks prior to the change. Parents wishing to suggest policy or program changes
are asked to share their suggestions with the director.
Arrival & Departure
Children must be brought into class by an adult and checked in on the classroom sign-in sheet. Children cannot walk into
the school alone nor sign in on their own. The person who picks up your child must also sign out on the sheet.
Please understand that this is a safety precaution for the children at Little Stars of Bethlehem.
Each child will have a list
of people who are allowed to pick him/her up at the end of the day. Photo ID is needed before a child will be released to someone unknown.
Special notes should be made and given to the teacher if there are irregular arrangements for the day. Teachers cannot accept verbal instructions or a verbal verification.
Health Policy
Illness
Little Stars of Bethlehem Preschool is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for children and staff. If your child has a cold or symptoms
of illness or needs to remain indoors, it would be best to keep the child home. Please contact the center if your child will not be coming to school due to illness. (306-5475)
If a child becomes ill while at the center we will make sure that he/she is comfortable and away from the rest of the children. We do not have the facilities to care
for sick children, so it is important that he/she be picked up as soon as possible. Your child will be sent home if any of the following symptoms are observed:
A fever over 99.6 degrees with other symptoms of illness
A skin rash not identified by a practicing physician
Infected are of skin (impetigo, ringworm)
Three incidents of diarrhea in one day
Unusual or unexplained loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, or headache
Vomiting
Evidence of head lice
Persistent coughing
• Discharge or drainage from eyes, nose, ears, or open soars
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Sore Throat
• Pain the interferes with normal activities
• Chills or achiness
If you are unsure whether or not your child may attend, please contact Little Stars of Bethlehem Preschool before
bringing him/her to the center.
In the event that your child has a contagious disease, your child may not come
to the center. We must be informed of the disease so notice of possible exposure can be given to families enrolled.
A child with a communicable disease will be readmitted to the center only after allowing for the longest usual incubation
of the disease or with a signed statement from your physician.
Medication
No medication of any type will be given to a child without the written consent of a parent. An Administration of Medicine
form is available at the center. Please inform your child’s teacher should your child be under medication,
which might affect the child at the center. Simple injuries will be treated with soap and water cleansing.
A state required
Health Care Summary and Immunization Record needs to be kept on file at the Center. This record must be on file from the first day of the child’s attendance.
Medical Emergency
In an emergency a teacher will administer First Aid. All teachers maintain current First Aid and CPR cards. If necessary, paramedics will be called.
The person in charge will accompany the child to the emergency room and stay with the child until the parents arrive.
Parents are financially responsible for emergency services, including but not limited to ambulance and emergency room costs.
Child Abuse/Neglect
All child care providers are required to report all incidents of suspected or actual child abuse or neglect of children.
We are obligated by law to report such instances to the proper authorities
Snacks
Little Stars of Bethlehem provides a healthy snack for each preschool session. It is considered part of the learning experience
to share, say “please” and “thank you”, and to stop play for a little quiet activity. If parents wish to provide a snack
for the group, they are asked to notify the center.
Please remember to indicate on the enrollment form if your child has an allergy to any foods.
Meals
Children will wash their hands and faces before and after eating meals and snacks.
Parents must provide meals that the teachers distribute. Nutritious lunches are important in helping your child grow. Be sure to send well-rounded meals that meet USDA requirements. This includes:
1. Protein (meat, cheese, egg, fish or peanut butter)
2. Bread (grain product)
3. Dairy (milk)
4. Two fruits or two vegetables or one of each
If you are unsure of these guidelines or would like some suggestions, please speak with the director. If a child’s lunch does not meet the above
requirements, we will provide the missing item. However, there will be a $1 charge for every item that is provided.
We are unable to warm up items from children’s sack lunches, so please do not send items that need heating. We ask that you only send one dessert with your child. No candy, please!
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