School Policy

If you’re interested in learning more, you may read the following detailed information.

Termination of Child Care:

If for some reason the parent / legal guardian decides to remove their child from the Child care center he/she is required a two week written notice. Payment is due for the two week notice period regardless the child is attending the center or not.

If for some reason the Child care center cannot provide services to the child a two week written notice will be given to the parent/ legal guardian. The reason for termination can be failure of parent to pay  for one months, failure to complete required forms, lack of parental cooperation, inability to meet the child’s needs without additional staff, failure for the child to adjust to the center after a reasonable amount of time. 

Behavior Management:

Behavior management is a learning experience. Teachers use variety of approaches including, anticipation, redirection and problem solving. Teachers will use a positive discipline approach, which teaches children how to behave appropriately. They will respect the rights of the child, the group and adults. Teachers will guide the children helping them make good decisions while teaching them self-esteem.

Our philosophy regarding discipline methods and guidance is:

  • Positive
  • Consistent with the age and developmental needs of the child

  • Lead to the child’s ability to maintain self-control.

Children are not allowed to hit, bite or shove other children or verbally      abuse them. If these behaviors repeat for more than three times after reminding the child to behave we redirect the child to another area, try to understand his/her needs, help the child to get along with other children.

 

After all these the time out is used for 1-3 minutes depending on age. We are trying to talk to the child, to explain him/her that everybody likes him/her. We are trying to play with the child who misbehave, making him/her understand that it is dangerous to hit or bite others. When the child continues to hit, bite or shove and it’s dangerous for him/her or others we hug the child, hold him/her  until the child behaves himself/herself.

Sign-in/Sign-out Procedures:

After the child has been determined to be without obvious signs of illness or injury by the teacher the parent or person responsible for child signs the child in. After the child has been determined  to be without obvious signs of injury the parent or responsible person signs the child out. The sign-in sheets are on the clipboard usually near the classroom door. 

Field-Trip Provisions:

Parents are responsible for transportation and supervision   of their children during the field-trips.

Immunization and T.B. Requirements:

Parents are responsible for obtaining updated and completed forms of immunization records and T.B. tests before enrolling their child in preschool.

Identification and emergency information:

Each child has an emergency contact form filled out by the parent or legal guardian, which includes names and phone numbers all persons to be called in case of emergency.

These forms are updated in every three months. It is parent’s responsibility to report any changes to the director.

Medication Policy:

It is our responsibility to follow  health-related services guidelines as described in Section 101226, CCR, Title 22.

The child is not permitted to attend the center if any of the following are present:

  •  Fever of more than 100 degrees
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Undiagnosed rash
  • Flu
  • Any of other suspected or confirmed  communicable illness.

If the child becomes ill while at the center he/she will be kept isolated and comfortable, teacher or teacher aide will contact the parent (responsible person) immediately.

All medications must be in their original containers with pharmacy labels which includes prescription number, date filled, physician’s name, directions for use, child’s name.

Services Provided During a Medical and Dental Emergency:

If a medical emergency arises, the teacher will contact a parent/ legal guardian first. We will take necessary steps to help the child before the parent arrives such as washing the cuts and wounds with warm water and soap, putting properly bandages. Treatment will be logged and reported to the parent/legal guardian.

Holiday Schedule:

The following   days are understood to be paid holiday schedule:

  • New Year’s
  • Holiday (2 days)
  • Armenian Genocide Day   
  • Memorial Day   
  • Independence Day
  • July 31st Non School Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday)
  • Christmas Holiday (2 days)     

Parent Responsibilities:

The parents are responsible for providing:

  • Diapers
  • Complete change of clothes, pajamas, extra shoes
  • Other itemes.

Child Abuse:

We are required by law to report any sign of neglect or abuse of the children, and will promptly do so. We are liable as child care professionals for this responsibility and can be fined for failure to do it.

Notification of Changes in Vital Information:

Any changes in address, telephone numbers must be given to us immediately. All names and telephone numbers on the child’s emergency forms must be kept current. Your child will be released only to persons listed on the form who can show proper identification.

Payment Policies:

  • All payments must be payable to Smile Learning Academy.
  • All payment types are accepted: cash, check, Venmo, Zelle.
  • Payment is expected for each day regardless of illness or absence.
  • Payment is due on the first day of each month or every Monday. It will be considered late if not received by 5th business day of the month and a late charge of 10% of payment amount will be added to the balance due.
  • If the child is picked up later than the time on agreement, an additional charge of $1.00 per minute will be added to the payment.
  • The child may be asked to withdraw from our program if payment is more than 30 days late.
  • All these fees and payments are nonrefundable.
  • Failure of parent to pay  for one months, failure to complete required forms, lack of parental cooperation, inability to meet the child’s needs without additional staff, failure for the child to adjust to the center after a reasonable amount of time can be a reason for termination of child care services.

The licensing agency has the inspection authority. Any authorized officer, agent, upon presentation of proper identification, has the right to inspect the facility without an advance notice.