ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Parents must come into the center with their children when dropping them off and at pick-up to initial the sign in sheet. Parents must turn car ignition off and remove keys from the ignition before leaving the vehicle. Enter and exit the center in the main entrance. When leaving the parking area be aware of small children, parents and other cars. Children will only be released to adults who are designated in the child’s file.

PRESCHOOL ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Morning arrival will be at 9:00 and dismissal at 12:00 Noon.
Afternoon arrival will be at 1:00 P.M and dismissal at 4:00 in the afternoon.
Any child who is not picked up by a quarter hour after their pick-up time will be placed in daycare and fees will be assessed.

ILLNESS
Children who are contagious, have a fever of 101, vomiting, diarrhea and/or not well enough to participate in the daily activities should be kept at home. Parents will be notified if their child shows any of these symptoms and must be picked up immediately. Parents will be notified of all serious contagious disease in the center.

EMERGENCIES
Minor accidents occurring during class, such as cuts and scratches, receive prompt attention by staff members. In the event of a serious emergency, parents will be contacted. If not available, your emergency contact person will be called.
Parents must inform the center of any changes in telephoned number during the year. The center must be able to reach you in the event of an emergency.

FORMS
All necessary forms MUST be completed and returned to TOTS-N-TIKES before we will assume the responsibility of caring for your child. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- SIGNED CHILDCARE AGREEMENT
- SIGNED PARENT HANDBOOK FORM
- HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORM FILLED OUT BY YOUR CHILD’S DOCTOR.
- EMERGENCY CONTACT/PARENTAL CONSENT FORM

MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY FORMS
Before your child attends, a complete health appraisal, emergency contact/ parental consent form and agreement, must be completed and returned to the center. This is a state requirement and is to protect your child, the other children and staff.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED
Each child must be up to date on all immunizations and return a completed Health Assessment before they begin.

MEDICATION
No medications will be given without a current dated container and written permission. Medications must be in original containers with physician’s name, dosage and date on the bottle. Parents must complete a medical consent slip. Consents must specify whether refrigeration is needed. Please discuss arrangements with your child and teacher in regard to dispensing medication.

CHILD ABUSE
Regulation #3280.18 of the department of public welfare Pennsylvania Code Book states that all persons working in this facility are mandated to report any suspected child abuse. This agency reports suspected child abuse to a 24 hour toll free Childline: 1-800-932-0313 or 1-800-932-0316 for hearing impaired.

BEHAVIOR
We create a safe learning environment that is “Child Friendly.” The rules of the center are clearly explained to the children so that they know what is expected of them. We encourage the kids to respect each other and the center. We use positive discipline techniques such as, redirection- if a child is behaving inappropriately while playing in a particular area or with others, a staff member will direct the child to a different activity. Positive Reinforcement- We all like a work of praise when we’ve done a good job! Children are praised for doing the “right thing” and the appropriate behavior is reinforced. Children learn that they don’t have to misbehave in order to get attention. Modeling appropriate behavior– staff and children will communicate to solve problems.

CUSTODY
A child is never released to someone who is not in the child’s information file. If you have a court order regarding custody, the center must have a copy to keep on file and must be updated as needed to keep the information current.