| Hi Parents, Welcome! Here at The Giggle Patch Daycare/Preschool our Philosophy is that children need structure, variety, consistency and understanding. Through teacher directed learning and child initiated learning through play, the children are able to acquire the skills they need during their early childhood years to prepare them for Kindergarten. Their social, emotional & cognitive development will thrive on the structured play and the teacher directed learning opportunities created here at The Giggle Patch Daycare/Preschool. Teaching children at this early stage in life is invaluable to their future education. You can thank yourself now! The choice to send your child to Preschool has given your child the very best start in their long educational journey! Our goal is to provide all of the children in our care, a safe, comfortable, stimulating, fun and educational environment that will support and encourage their physical and emotional growth and development. The Giggle Patch Preschool our Curriculum includes weekly lesson plans that incorporate a special topic, two numbers, three letters, a special shape, a color, writing skills, fine & gross motor skill activities & learning concepts critical to their learning development. Every child will be fully prepared with everything needed to know upon enter into Kindergarten; Primary & Secondary Colors, Numbers 1-20, ABC’s, reading skills, gross motor coordination skills, fine motor coordination skill s& more. Writing their names, knowing their address & phone # is not necessary for entering into Kindergarten but will be taught to each child. We also initiate the beginnings of early reading by teaching the children "Site Words". Children will often be able to read short sentences as a result of learning these "Site Words". All children have their own learning paces and they are all not at the same developmental stage. Depending on the child’s capabilities & their developmental stage, they may or may not be ready to learn the information. A child will never be pushed or forced to learn more than necessary to enter Kindergarten. But if their capable, there’s no reason why they should not be taught the additional info. I welcome questions, feedback, or discussions of any kind that are oriented towards a positive outcome for the child(ren). It is only through parent/teacher and director interaction that a goal of quality, nurturing care can be achieved. Sensitive issues will be discussed in private outside of regular preschool hours either by telephone or one on one conference. We have an "open door policy" which means that parents can stop by and observe their child at any time without calling. Please be aware that our door will be locked for the safety of the children but when you ring the bell, one of the assistants will open it for you right away. Our Discipline Policy includes age appropriate time outs. 3 year olds sit out for 3 minutes and 4 year olds sit out for 4 minutes. The child will always be within sight at all times during their time out and then they’ll be spoken to about their behavior and why it was unacceptable. If a child’s behavior becomes too disruptive to the group or a danger to the teachers or other children, then parent(s) will be notified with a phone conference or a one on one parent conference to create a plan of action. Secondly, if the plan does not work out then a warning letter will be sent home. Lastly, if the child’s behavior does not improve then unfortunately the child will be released from daycare/preschool. |
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| Please be prompt upon Drop-off and Pick-up times. Children may not be picked up late under any circumstances. If you can not be on time for some unforeseen reason then you must have a back up person waiting for your child at pick-up time. Late penalties will be charged if parents are not waiting for their child at the end of their session. A late fee of $20.00 will be charged if a parent shows up later than 5 minutes after pick-up time. Please be respectful of this policy. |
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