CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Children attending the morning (am) session will attend from 8:30-11:30 a.m. (3 hrs).
Children attending the afternoon (pm) session will attend from 12:00-3:00 p.m. (3 hrs).
Children will participate in circle time (welcome, prayer, songs, stories, weather, etc), indoor play (art/paint, house/kitchen centre, dress up, building blocks, sand/water table, play dough, games/puzzles, academic activities, etc), outdoor play/Gym, snack, and socializing activities.
There will be a maximum of 10 children/day for either the morning or afternoon session. The staff-child ratio is in keeping with the Community Care Facilities Act (Child Care Regulations).
The teacher will keep records of registration with all pertinent information (these will also be in the Office) and attendance, as well as the daily sign in/out sheets.
Fire drills will be conducted on a monthly basis.
Routine: children will learn to respond to the following directions: 'whistle, and direction: this is a Fire Drill', 'please line up', and 'we will go outside to the playground.' Children will line up next to (south side of) the play equipment, the meeting place (see diagram in the facility). Fire extinguisher location is indicated on classroom diagram. Staff will check children in washroom, behind doors, etc.
Earthquake drills will be conducted once a term, which is 4 times a year. Routine for earthquake drill while inside: children will learn to respond to the following directions: 'this is an earthquake drill', 'cover your head', 'go under the tables', and after counting for 1 or 2 minutes, and the shaking has stopped, wait for after shocks (10 min), then, 'we will go outside to the grass field/meeting place.' Students will face away from the windows, and wait for after shocks (up to 10 min.), and wear shoes at all times.
Routine for earthquake drill while outside: 'this is an earthquake', cover your head', 'walk to an open area, away from trees, power lines, etc.'
The teacher will keep a record of the drills.
The following materials will be next to the door, and brought outside during emergency drills: first aid kit, pen or pencil, attendance record, emergency/medical info card of children and staff member(s). A head count will be conducted once outside the building. Staff is designated to search the building, first aid, call 911, etc.
If it is unsafe to re-enter the building, parents will be notified, and students will go to the nearest neighbors; emergency kit, tarps, water is in the garden shed, on the field.
Emergency phone numbers are posted in the classroom: EMERENCY 911, poison control (1-800-567-8911), Victoria General hospital (727-4212), Help line for children (0, zenith 1234), taxi (381-2222, 383-1515), Ministry of Children and Families (387-9699, VIHA (375-2235).
All students are required to have an earthquake kit in the classroom.
- Please notify the school if your child will be absent or significantly late for the day.
- Parents are asked to make alternative arrangements for their child if s/he is not well, eg if there is a persistent fever of 38.8 C or higher; if the child is too ill to enjoy school activities; if symptoms such as rash, vomiting, diarrhea, chronic cough, or pink eye exist.
- Medication may only be administered by the teacher if written permission is given by the parent. Parents are encouraged to administer medication at home. Children who are taking medication orally may only return 24 hours after the start of the medication and when the child has not displayed any adverse reaction to the medication.
- LCS Pre-School must be contacted within 24 hours if your child contracts a communicable disease (i.e. chicken pox), or parasite (i.e. lice). After a suspected or confirmed communicable disease or parasite has been diagnosed the child may only return to the school with a written medical consent.
- An emergency person's phone number needs to be on file, in case the parent/guardian can not be reached.
- Please dress your child according to the weather. Indoor and outdoor play is planned for on a daily basis. In case of inclement weather, the outdoor activities will be cancelled, and play in the Gym may become an option.
- Please indicate if your child is allergic to any products/animals, and if an Epipen is required.
- Please sign-in and sign-out your child on the sheet provided, every day s/he attends, and bring the child to the teacher as s/he arrives.
- Please indicate who will come and pick up the child at the end of the morning/afternoon. Children will NOT be released to a person, who is not on the pick-up or emergency contact list.
- In case of an emergency parents/ emergency contact person will be contacted.
- Volunteer drivers, eg for field trips, need to fill out the appropriate forms.
- A First Aid Kit will be in the classroom.
- An Accident Report Form will be in the classroom for reporting accidents.
Please sign-in and sign-out your child on the sheet provided, every day s/he attends, and bring the child to the teacher as s/he arrives.
Parents need to indicate who is designated to pick up the child, and have that person sign-in and sign-out on the provided sheet, each day the child attends pre-school. Only persons designated to pick up a child will be allowed to do so.
Late Pick Up: If the parent/guardian has not picked up or called by 11:30 am/ 3:00pm, the caregiver will try to contact the family, then other authorized persons, and needs to notify the Ministry of Children and Families, if no contact was possible, no later than 12:30 noon/ 4:00 pm. A late fee of $1.00 per minute is charged after 11:40am/3:10 pm (10 minutes grace). If late pick up is an ongoing problem and reasonable efforts have been made to resolve it, notice of termination may be given.
Unauthorized Pick Up: The parent/guardian is required to notify the caregiver in writing if someone else, other than the authorized persons, will pick up the child. Please provide name, phone number, and description of the person. The person will be asked to show photo identification. If necessary, police will be called for assistance.
Alleged Impaired Pick Up: It is the caregiver's responsibility, to the extent that it is possible, to release a child to an unauthorized person who is unable to adequately care for the child. If the caregiver believes the child will be at risk, the caregiver will offer to call a relative or friend to pick up the person and the child, or offer to call a cab to pick them up. If the person is driving a vehicle, the caregiver will explain that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is against the law and that the caregiver is obligated to ensure the safety and well-being of the child. If the presumed impaired driver chooses to get in the car with or without the child, the caregiver will immediately notify the police and provide a description of the car and geographic vicinity. If the caregiver believes the child is in need of protection, the caregiver will call the Ministry for Children and Families.
Custody and Related Court Orders: If a custody or court order exists, a copy of the order needs to be placed in the child's file. The guardian is responsible for providing up to date and accurate information concerning the legal guardianship of the child. Without a custody or court order on file, the caregiver cannot deny access to the non-enrolling parent. If the non-enrolling parent is not listed on the pick up list, the policy on unauthorized persons will be implemented. The guardian will provide all consents.
LCS Pre-School recognizes and respects the individuality and uniqueness of each child, and their God-given talents. When assisting the child in finding more appropriate ways of dealing with other children, adults, school regulations and feelings, the teacher will address the unacceptable behaviour rather than the child personally. The teacher will model a caring attitude, and will not label the child as 'bad', 'naughty', or give other negative remarks.
The teacher will use re-directions as the primary method of discipline and guidance. Positive "time-out" will be used as a 'cooling off' period from which the child can return when s/he feels ready to rejoin the group.
If unacceptable behaviour occurs regularly, the teacher will notify the parent.
Each student will have 1 month probation period during which the school will assess how well it can serve the needs of each child, and therefore the child may be expelled from pre-school during this one-month period.
Children are to bring a nutritious snack and/or drink to the school each day they attend. Please send only a small snack/drink in a re-usable container, labeled with your child's name. All snacks should come prepared, e.g. oranges peeled, apples cored and sliced, etc. Please ensure your child has a nutritious, healthy snack, therefore fruits, veggies, sandwiches are acceptable however, sugary foods are not. Please indicate allergies and special diet. Snacks are to be 2 foods from the 4 food groups, e.g. banana and water, apple and juice, crackers and milk, carrots and soy milk, granola bar and yoghurt, etc.
Because of allergies: please do not send nuts and nut products.
Disposable cutlery and plates will be used during snack time.
Birthdays are special, and will be celebrated at school, however sweets need to be limited, and unfortunately, birthday cake candles are not permitted.
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