Heaven's Little Half-Acre Daycare Rules

We will not tolerate screaming, foul lnguage or hand signs.

Hitting, kicking, biting or starting fights will not be tolerated

The throwing of toys will not be tolerated inside, and then only the proper toys outside!

Rude or disrespectful behavior to teachers will not be allowed.

Clothing should not have anything obscene, satanic or advertise alcohol or tobacco products.

Children will all participate in Bible Time and Class Time.

Children, Kindergarten and younger will lay down for a nap time. A blanket and/or stuffed animal from home is allowed. Older children and adults are asked to be quiet at this time.

We will not allow any weapons on the property, toy or otherwise. We will not allow any fighting games.

Parents/Guardians, if you smoke, we respectfully request that you refrain from doing so on the Church/Daycare property.

If a parent/guardian or child willfully and deliberately damages or destroys any property of Heaven's Little Half-Acre, the Parent/Guardian will be held responsible and may be grounds for termination of enrollment.

Eligibility: We are licensed for three through twelve years old. We also offer before and after school care.
Children will not be excluded from daycare on the basis of race, ethnic background or religion.

Hours: We will be open from 6am to 6pm Monday - Friday.

Enrollment: To enroll your child/children in the center, registration froms must be filled out by the parent/guardian.

Heaven's Little Half-Acre Discipline Policy

As teachers, our priority is to set an example of Christian living that will leave a good impression upon the minds and hearts of our students.
If a child is misbehaving, the teacher is urged to take action before their anger is aroused and to use appropriate response to the child's actions.
We encourage teachers, to please, let us know if they are having a discipline problem with a child!
AND NOT LET THE PROBLEM GROW!

Disciplines we will use:

Redirection of Activities

This will entail trying to get a child interested in a different activity or toy. We ask the child if they would like to go to another area or play with another child or toy.

Time-Out

When redirection of activity fails, we must take time-out to think about our behavior and why it has been inappropriate. the child will not be sent to time-out without adequate understanding of why. they will have time to "cool off", then, if still upset or grouchy they may go to the feel better spot until they feel like returning to play.

Stars and Smiles

When time-out does not help a child to correct his/her behavior we must resort to STARS and SMILES.
This is a system of discipline I have developed that seems to work with most children 3 years and older.
On Monday each child begins the day with 10 STARS or SMILES.
The STARS are for those potty trained and older.
The SMILES are for those not potty trained yet.
When a child is very naughty they lose a STAR or SMILE.
On Friday any child having 8 or more STARS or SMILES will get to go to the treasure box and choose a treasure to take home, plus a treat.
If a child does lose a STAR or SMILE one day all is not lost, for they may earn it back the next day if tehy do not lose one that day.
If they have less than 8, but more than 5 they may earn a treat.
This teaches that GOOD behavior is rewarded, but BAD behavior is not.
The children do not lose STARS or SMILES for small things, but for BIG things, like purposeful acts that hurt another, continued misbehavior, refusing to obey, or refusing time-out when it becomes necessary.
We give every child many chances to keep their STARS or SMILES. I remind them to keep their STARS or SMILES and not do the naughty thing.
The youngest ones of course need many more reminders, so if they go all day and keep their SMILES, they will get a sticker or small treat at the end of the day.

Brought to the Director

If a child is brought to me, I will sit down with the child and we will discuss their behavior, cause and effect, and will write a note to the parent/guardian concerning the incident. When the child is ready for apologies and good behavior, they may return to class.

Termination of Enrollment

If a child refuses to respond to our form of loving discipline, becomes a danger to themselves or to other children or the teachers, Heaven's Little Half-Acre will terminate that child's enrollment that day! We will not put the other children or our teachers in danger of harm!

Signing In

Parents/Guardians are to sign their child/children in with date and time. this is improtant, please take the time. If we do not know what time you come we will sign them in at 6 am.

Parent/Guardian, at that time you should tell us if someone else will be picking up your child/children. Please fill in a Just to let you know sheet with the name of the person who will be picking them up.

Parent/Guardian please remind the person picking up your child/children that they must show I.D. if we do not know them!
We hope that they will not be offended, but we would rather take that chance than to have a child in danger!

Child Pick Up Policy

The parent/guardian should sign their child/children out! This is important in case of an emergency, so we know your child/children is gone.

Please do not let children write on the sign in-out sheet!

If someone other than you or those on your list are to pick up the child/children , we must have written permission on a "just to let you know" form or verbal permission with code word over the phone!

ID MUST BE SHOWN

Children will not be released without I.D. if we do not know the person be it Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt or Uncle!Please tell them to be offended if we don't ask!
Children will not be released to other minor children. Parents/Guardians please remind your child/children to get their things to take home.

What to Bring for Your Child/Children

Children should come in play clothes. They will be playing and probably will get dirty.
All children will need a change of clothing in case of accident. Older chilren may need a change in case they get sick ar spill something on themselves
Those in potty training may need more changes.
All children need to wear shoes.
Weather appropriate clothing os necessary!
For cold weather: hats, mittens, heavy coats and boots are needed for outdoor play. Please label these items with your child's name.
For warm weather use your discretion. Our play yard will have pea gravel. To help prevent skinned knees, you may wish to bring long pants for outdoor play. Please label them with your child's name.
Parents will need to supply diapers or pull-ups and wipes for children who are not potty trained.
Your child may bring a special blanket or stuffed animal for nap time.
If your child needs special milk or food due to an allergy, you will need to supply it.

What NOT to Bring for Your Child/Children

Please do not bring your child's own personal toys or videos to the center. This will prevent lost, broken or fought over toys and videos.
Please do not bring ballons and/or flowers to daycare for any reason.
Please no gum, candy or food. If your child needs breakfast we will be happy to serve them. breakfast is served between 7:30 and 8:45.
Please no coins, little toys or little objects of any sort that children may choke on.
Please do not make us the BAD GUYS for having to take these things away from your child and put them up
If your child has a birthday and you want to celebrate at daycare, let us know in advance. Balloons will be permitted for the occaission, but will be put up until they go home.

Sick Child Policy

Children who become ill or develop signs of disease at daycare will be isolated from the other children and allowed to lay down. We will take their temperature.
If there is a fever of 101 or more present you will be asked to pick up your child.
If your child comes down with a bad headache we will call you to let you know. If it is accompanied by a fever you will be asked to come for them.
If your child vomits we, of course, will clean them up, but we will observe them to see if they are still sick. If they vomit again, we will call you to pick up your child.
if we notice signs of disease(diarrhea, discolored eyes, rash) we will call you to pick up your child>
If we notice signs of abuse we are required by law to report it to Family Services.

Failure to Pay Policy

Payment is due every week unless other arrangements are made.

If you fail to make your payment as agreed in the contarct, you will be subject to the late payment gfee of $10.00 for each scheduled pay date. You must contact Mr. Wayne Pieper. Your child may not be allowed back in daycare if you do not pay.
You must realize that as you expect to get paid for your work so do our employees.

Emergency Plans

Tornado Plan

We will go to the nursery room and get all the children sit down. We will keep them calm by singing, telling stories or doing finger plays. After the all clear signal we will call you to let you know that we are all safe and sound!

Blizzard Plan

Be assured parents/guardians, we will take care of your little ones and keep them warm, happy and well fed. Thye will be fine. Please take care of yourself and don't take any chances out in the snow. Remember you are important to your child, so if its bad outside stay safe.
Cancellations due to bad weather will be announced on channel 5 and on the radio.

Bad Storm Plan

Don't worry we've got the plan. We've got all sorts of things to take their mind off the storm - puzzles, toys, books, games and videos. They will be safe and sound through the storm. Please remember you are important to your child. Take care of yourself. We'll be all right until you get here.

Fire Plan

We conduct fire drills each month and will be ready to evacuate the building as quickly as possible. FIRST we get everyone out to a safe place, and then call 911.

Each teacher will take their class attendance clipboard with them and when we are safe will take attendance immediately.

THIS IS WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT FOR EACH OF YOU TO SIGN YOUR CHILDREN IN WHEN YOU COME AND SIGN THEM OUT WHEN YOU GO!

If you forget to sign your child in and an emergency situation arises, in all the anxiety we may not realize your child is missing.

If you forget to sign your child outand an emergency situation arises we would assume your child is still in the building and many people could risk their lives for a child who is safely home.

As soon as possible we will call you to let you know what has happened and that we are all safe and sound, and where we are.

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