Policies

Illness / Injury / Medication

• We will not accept children with fever, diarrhea or other contagious illness. During the day, if your child vomits or has diarrhea 2x or more, has a fever of 100F and above, you will be asked to pick up your child. Your child must be symptom free in order to return. -We will not accept children with a chronic (unexplained cough), swollen red eyes (pink eye); runny nose with green or yellow discharge, head lice or any other contagious childhood illness. If a parent cannot be reached, your emergency contacts will be called. Please let us know if your child is found to be contagious so that we may alert other parents.
• Minor injuries (scratches, bumps, cuts) will be treated by a staff member certified in CPR. An ‘ouch’ report will be completed and placed in the sign in book. If a serious injury or illness should occur, you will be notified immediately and emergency services will be called. Parents/guardians will be responsible for all costs incurred.
• -We will administer physician prescribed medications. All medications must be left in the front office and an authorization form must be filled out completely. Medication must be in its original packaging and dose/label instructions will be adhered to. Non-prescription/over-the-counter medication cannot be given unless there is a signed note by the doctor indicating the medication and dosage amount. Medication cannot be shared or expired. All unused medication will be returned.
• Please do not leave ANY medication/ointments/holistic items in the child’s diaper bag or cubby. If your child no longer attends, all medication will be disposed of after 5 business days.

Special Needs and Development

Just Like Home Too accepts children with hearing impairments, language, learning or developmental delays and other minor disabilities which do not require special facilities, training or treatment. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and we do not discriminate against any person regardless of race, color, creed or nationality. We have access to many programs, coaches and speech, occupational, physical and mental health therapists. If you feel like your child is falling behind developmentally, please inquire. We can arrange for your child to be evaluated by a specially trained therapist.

Separation Anxiety

Your child may be apprehensive about staying with an unfamiliar face…that’s NORMAL! Please help them by speaking positive about all the fun they will have at school. Let them know when you will return to pick them up, and follow through on your word. Give your child a hug and kiss and QUICKLY LEAVE. Your child will be less inclined to cry each day when you make the drop off process quick and less drawn out. Most importantly, the fastest way for your child to adjust to all these new faces and environment is for you to make sure their attendance is consistent.

Discipline Policy

Should discipline become necessary, we prefer to use positive redirection. This is a process by which the child is removed from the situation/activity where they are having problems and placed in another area where they are encouraged to resume normal behavior. If this is unsuccessful the child will be given a ‘time-out.’ Time-out is a predetermined area away from the group for a short period of time. A child in time out will still be able to see the group. If the child continues to be disruptive they may need to be isolated from the group. The child will be taken to the Director until ready to join the class. Continued misbehavior may require a note home or a conference with a parent. Children who are unmanageable will be sent home. If we determine we are unable to provide services to meet the needs of your child or the quality of care for other children is in jeopardy, you may be asked to withdraw your child.

Transitioning Into Other Rooms

When a child is ready to move to another classroom either developmentally or due to a birthday, they will start the transition process anywhere from 4 weeks to a week prior. The process usually begins with daily short visits to the other classrooms, then ½ days, and eventually full days.

Clothing, Shoes and Diapers

Children should come clean and FULLY dressed for active play. They will be involved in messy activities during the day such as water and sand play, play dough, painting and science activities. Please make sure they are dressed appropriately. ALL CHILDREN MUST HAVE A CHANGE OF CLOTHES in case of an accident. Please put their name on all belongings. Just Like Home Too cannot be responsible for lost, stained, soiled, damaged, or stolen clothing. State regulations require children to wear shoes. Please make sure your child comes in a clean, unsoiled diaper and has enough diapers to last the whole day (usually 6). If we have to provide diapers or a change of clothing, you will be charged $2.00 per item.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS CLOTHING/DIAPERS EVERY DAY.