Celebree Family Handbook

FamilyHandbook

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Nondiscriminatory Policy

AllCelebreeSchoolsadheretoastrict non-discriminationpolicyinitsemployment practicesandintheprovisionof services toitsclients Celebreewillnot refuse,withhold,orlimit theprovisionof anyservicestoanypresent orprospectiveclient,or makeanyemployment decisionregardinganycurrent orprospectiveemployee,basedsolelyonthat individual?srace,color, religiouscreed,handicap,ancestry,nationalorigin,age,sex,veteranstatus,disability,maritalstatus,sexualorientation, pregnancyorcitizenshipstatus Celebreeisanequalopportunityemployer

WelcometoCelebree

Our History

Since1994,CelebreeSchoolhasbeencaringforandpositivelyimpactingthelivesof childreninMarylandandDelaware Today,ourchildcarehistoryistakingabignext steptosupportingchildrenandtheirparentsinmorelocationsandinmore states Wecannot wait tomeet you!

Celebree School Historical Timeline

1994 ?RichardHuffmanopenshisfirst childcarelocationinEllicott City,Maryland HenamesthecenterEnchantedChild Careandemploysastaff of 25people

1996 ?RichardopenshissecondlocationinParkville,Marylandknownasthe?Carney?location,representingthe neighborhoodit serves Thislocationfillsupsoquickly,Richardknowsheisontosomething Hebeginstobuildateamthat couldsupport multiplelocations

1997 ?Richardexpandshisfootprint intohisthirdandfourthMarylandcountiesopeningtwonewlocationsinBelAirand Frederick Henowemploysover100 employeesandprovidescaretoover400 children!Asuccessfulmodelisinplaceand readyforacceleratedgrowth

2002 ?With11locationsinoperation,EnchantedChildCareisre-brandedasCelebreeLearningCenters® Thecompany?s corevaluesto?Protect,Educate&Nurture?aredefined

2006 ?CelebreeLearningCentersopensits13thlocationandisnowlocatedinfiveMarylandcounties At thispoint,the companyhas420 employeesandprovidescaretoover1000 children!Celebreehasnowestablishedtheirbusinessmodel aroundthreekeyareas:Talent,Brand,andOperations.

2007 ?Celebreeopensitsfirst locationoutsideof Maryland,inBear,Delaware

2008 ?TheCelebreeteamcontinuestofocusonrapidexpansion,andopensits19thlocationinHampstead,Maryland Celebreenowhas500 employeesandprovidescarefornearly1,800 children

2012 ?TheCelebreecorporateinfrastructurehasreallytakenshape Acallcenterhasbeenestablishedonbehalf of the Celebreelocations Asalestouchpoint processisestablished,andCRMtoolsareenabled Most importantly,employee development methodologiesarebeginningtohaveabigimpact onemployeesatisfactionandthequalityof care.At this point,CelebreeLearningCentersiscaringforover2,100 children

2014 ?Celebreeopensits23rdlocationinLutherville,Maryland,establishedasaflagshiplocationbeneathanewcorporate headquarters,completewithrobust trainingfacilities.Anewleadershipdevelopment programisnowhelpingCelebreeto retainanddeveloptoptalent Recognizedasanindustryleaderinqualityeducation,Celebreebeginstoapplyforstate accreditationthroughtheMarylandStateDepartment of Education(MSDE)

2016 ?Witha24thlocationnowopenedinGermantown,Maryland,Celebreeemploysnearly700 peopleandcaresforover 2,600 children!Theveryfirst centerthat openedin1994,Ellicott City,isthefirst centertobeawardedaccreditationthrough MSDE Richardalsobeginstobuildafranchiseoffering,whichwouldreproducethesuccessof hiscorporatecentermodel andallowhimtoexpandtheCelebreebrandat amorerapidrate

2018 ?Celebreeopensits26thlocationinPasadena,Marylandand6locationsarenowfullyaccreditedthroughMSDE At thispoint,it isclearthat a?LearningCenter?doesn? t doCelebreejustice Celebreeisrebrandedto?CelebreeSchool®?and bringstheCelebreefranchiseofferingtomarket

2019 and Beyond ?Withlike-mindedprofessionalspluggedintotheirneighborhoods,wewillcontinuetocelebratethe educationof childrenasweexpandourfranchisemodelintoadditionalstates Wewillteachthemtobeconfident,sothey maygrowintoself-assuredadults Thisisourchildcarehistory Thisisourvillage Joinus

Philosophy and Mission

The CelebreeValues

WeProtect,Educate,andNurturechildreninastimulatingandpositiveenvironment.

Mission Statement

Celebree?steamof educated,well-trained,andexperiencedprofessionalsprovidesasafe,developmentallyappropriate environment forinfants,preschoolandschoolagechildren Ourprogramsareopenandwelcomingtochildrenof allabilities andculturalbackgrounds Westrivetoensurethat ouractivities,lessonplansandinterest areaenhancementsaredesigned tosupport andreflect thecultural,language,anduniqueinterestsof eachchild.Weprovidechildrenastimulatingearlycare andeducationalexperiencethat promoteseachchild?slanguage,social,emotional,physicalandcognitivedevelopment Celebreeprogramsaredesignedtohelpgivechildrenthefoundationtheyneedtobuildself-esteem,toencourage exploration,andtoreachhigherlevelsof learning.

Weareinvestedinprovidingourteamof educatorswithongoingsupport throughcontinuingeducationalopportunities, ongoingformalandinformalcoaching,professionaldevelopment,andtraining Asourchildren?sfirst teacherstheroleof parent partnershipisnot overlookedwithinourprograms. Ourdedicatedteamof educatorsmaintainspartnershipswithour familiesthroughongoingcommunication,familyteacherconferences,andconsistent familyinvolvement opportunities throughourSchoolFamilyCommittee(SFC)

Celebreeprogramsreflect ourgenuinedesiretoprotect,educate,andnurturethoseinourschoolfamilieswhileproviding carewhichsignificantlyexceedsstaterequirementsandisresponsivetotheneedsof ourteam of educators,thefamilieswe serve,andourcommunityat large

Celebree?sVision

Ourvisionistobetherecognizedleaderinprovidingthebest careforinfants,preschool,andschoolagechildren. Knownfor ourexceptionaleducationalprograms,talentedteams,andcommunityrelationships,weprideourselvesonourunique blendof funandlearninginasafeandnurturingenvironment

Philosophy on Education and GuidingChildren?s Behavior

Educational Philosophy

At CelebreeSchoolweProtect,Educate,andNurturechildreninastimulatingandpositiveenvironment Ourprofessional anddedicatedteamsupportschildrenindevelopingpositivesocialskillsthroughpurposefulplay. Becauseresearch supportsthat 90%of achild?sbraindevelopsbeforetheageof 5,webelieveourroleduringtheseformativeyearsistobuild thefoundationforapromisinglife-longrelationshipwithlearningandsocialemotionalgrowth

CelebreeSchoolisdedicatedtotheWholeChild Webelieveuninterruptedtimeinpurposefullydesignedplayspacesthat arereflectiveof alllearners,familyunits,culturesandlanguagespresent intheSchoolFamilycreatesanatmosphereof awareness,independence,andself-regulation Ourteachersenhanceandscaffoldchild-ledexplorationsandinvestigations insafeandnurturingenvironmentswhileconcurrentlyassessingeachchild?sdevelopmentalmilestoneswiththeoverallgoal of asuccessfultransitionintoKindergarten.

CelebreeSchoolisdedicatedtotheWholeFamily. Webelieveareflectionof thevariedfamilyunitsinsideourschoolcreates anenvironment reflectiveof acceptancewithout bias Celebreebelievesinmeetingfamilieswheretheyareandthroughour thought leadershipandexpertiseguidethemtowardsasuccessfulunionbetweenhomeandschoolthat createsa foundationforcontinuallearningandgrowth.

TheEducationTeam,alongsideTeachingStrategiesandtheCelebreeSchoolAdvisoryBoard,reviewsthecurriculumand developmentalprogramannuallywiththepurposeof ensuringthat thecurrent ismeetingtheneedsof thechildreninthe program Theresultsof thereviewareusedtomodifythecurriculum,if necessary,andincludeprogramgoals Basedonany changesmadetheEducationTeamwillusethisopportunitytotraintheteachingstaff toensureproperimplementationof thecurriculumandanyadditionalchangespresentedbecauseof theannualcurriculumreview

INFANTCURRICULUM

Ourteachersprovideindividualizeddailyactivitiestomeet eachchild?suniquedevelopment Throughadditionstothe environment,explorationextensions,dailyreadaloud,andalanguagebuildingwords,infantsareengagedinexperiencesthat support theirphysicalandmotordevelopment,languageandliteracy,socialfoundations,artsandmathematicalfoundation Signlanguageisalsointroduced,asteachersimplement amonthlyfocustotheirplans

TODDLERCURRICULUM

Thecurriculumfortoddlersisdesignedtoprovidehands-onexperiencesfortheyounglearner Usingmonthlystudies, teachersprovidelanguagebuildingopportunities,andbegintointroduceshapeandcolorrecognition Throughtheinsertion of classroominterest areas,changestotheenvironment,largeandsmallgroupplay,andreadingandstorytelling,the curriculumisbalancedtoprovideoccasionsforphysicalwell-beingandmotordevelopment,languageandliteracy, mathematics,science,art,dramaticplay,musicandmovement,andsocialdevelopment

TWOSCURRICULUM

Thecurriculumfortwo?s(children24to36monthsold)takesadeeperlookat eachmonthlyfocus,astheyounglearner?s attentionspanandindependenceincreases Thisisalsothetimewhereweintroduceletters,numbers,self-helpskills,social emotionalfocuses,andfinemotordevelopment.

PRESCHOOLCURRICULUM

Forthepreschoolcurriculum,Celebreeutilizesmonthlyteachingguides Eachmonthlystudyincorporatesallareasof development Therearealsomonthlyfocusesformath,writing,science,physicaldevelopment,socialstudies,languageand

literacyandsocialemotionaldevelopment Eachskillintroducedbuildsonthepreviousunit?sskills Theclassroomisset in learning/interest areas,whereprovocationsareaddedtoencouragepurposefulplayandskillbuilding Assessments,an integralpart of curriculumcycle,arecompletedonanon-goingbasisandareusedtoensurethat teachingiswellrounded, andeachchildispreparedtoworkonachievingthenext developmentalskill

PRE-KCURRICULUM

Thepre-kcurriculumusesmonthlyteachingguidestoexpandlearninginallareasof development Childrenareassessedto ensurethat theywillbefullypreparedandreadytoenterKindergartenwiththeskillsneededforsuccess

SCHOOL-AGECURRICULUMFORBEFOREANDAFTERTHEELEMENTARYSCHOOLDAY

Theschool-agecurriculumisdesignedtoenhance(not extendthetraditionalschoolday).Childrenattendbeforeschool and/orafterschool Weoffer8spots(interest areas)withmaterialsandactivitiesthat meet theneedsof theschool-age child?sinterests.Ourclassroomconnectionsreinforcetheskillsthat thechild?selementaryschoolteachersrecommend practicing Throughengaginggamesandexercises,thechildrencanpracticemathfacts,emergingwritingskillsandother skillsrecommendedbyoursurveyresultsfromthepublic-schoolteachers Longtermproject-basedlessonsarealso offeredsurroundingamonthlytheme.Student ledclubsareheldtwiceaweekandbasedontheinterestsof thechildren. Spot challengesareactivitiesthat studentscandoindependentlyorworktogethertosolve Thereisalsotimeforphysical activity(games)indoorsandoutdoors(weatherpermitting)andteacherassistancewithhomework Eachmorningprogram endswitha15-minutereadaloudtopreparechildrenastheytransitionintotheschoolday.

Classroom Learning Materials

Developmentallyappropriateclassroommaterialsandtoysareselectedtoenhanceandaddtotheeducational environment. Materialsareselectedbasedonthedevelopmentallevelsof thechildren,theirinterests,cultures,home languages,alongwithinformationfromIEPsandIFSPsprovidedbyfamiliestosupport andalignwithCelebree?seducational philosophy,thelearningdomains,theNationalEarlyChildhoodProgramAccreditation(NECPA)accreditationguidelinesand ERS(EnvironmentalRatingScales),anationwidetoolusedtomeasurequalityclassroomenvironments

Ourindoorandoutdoorclassroommaterialshelpchildrenlearnhowtoengagewiththeirenvironmentsandreflect the children?sinterests Celebreerecognizesthat whenclassroommaterialsmimicstudent interest?sengagement willdeepen andasaresult languageandreasoningskillsbecomemoremeaningful. Therefore,CelebreeSchoolcreateseachclassroom withage-appropriatereal-worldexperiencesinmind Teacherscreatethought provokinginterest areaenhancements,both indoorsandoutdoors. Thisisaninvitationforchildrentoexploreaplayspacefromadifferent lens,onethat ispurposefully createdwithaknowledgeof children?sintereststocapturetheattentionandexpandaconcept throughage-appropriate play Includedinourlearningmaterialsaretheuseof sensorybins Sensorybinsarerotatedtoreflect thestudy,season and/ortheinterestsof thechildren.Sensorymaterialsincludeitemssuchassand,dirt,leavesandvariousauthentic materials Inordertomakesurechildrenaresafewerestrict theuseof liquidsinsidethesensorybin,thereforeforgoinga rubbermat neededunderthetable

Celebreebelievesthat classroom materialsshouldrepresent thevariousculturesandlanguagespresent intheschoolfamily frombooksinthelibrary,menusandrecipesindramaticplayandvisualcuesinthebathroom Culturesarerepresented,with familyinput,throughtextilesandart materials,picturesonwallsat eyelevel,clothing,playfoodindramaticplayandbooksin thelibrary.

Materialsintheclassroom andinoutdoorspacesarerotatedbasedonmonthlystudies,seasons,andchildren?sinterests Materialsthat arewornarereplacedasneededandperiodicallyenvironmentswillberearrangedtokeepplayspacesfresh andinteresting.

Celebreebelievestheabilitytomakeindependent decisionsabout thematerialsandtoyswithwhichtheyinteract fostersa child?simaginationandcreativityandincreasescooperationwithothers Thismakeschildrenfeelsafe,valued,adventurous, competent,andconfident totakeinitiative.Toysandmaterialsthat promoteactivelearningmotivatechildrentopursuetheir ownideasandinterestsenthusiastically Toysarestoredinopencontainersandat achild?slevelinchildsizedfurniturefor easeof accessibility Tomakesureallchildrencanparticipate,materialsforallrangesof development areinfusedintothe classroomexperience,forexampleadaptedoutdoorequipment,different typesof scissorsaswellascupsandutensils.

Lesson Plans

Lessonplansaredevelopedbyourteacherstoensuretheycapturetheinterests,skills,andabilitiesof thechildrenenrolled intheclassroom Plansarebasedoneverydayclassroomobservationsandassessments,aswellasinformedbyIEPsand IFSPsprovidedbyfamilies. Alllessonplansarecreatedtosupport learningthroughthesevenlearningdomains: social-emotional,languageandliteracy,mathematics,scienceandtechnology,cognitive,socialstudies,thearts,and physicaldevelopment Teachersdevelopobjective-basedactivitiesandexperiencesthat areimplementedindiverseways toaddressthevariouslearningstyles(Auditory/ Visual/ Kinesthetic).

Inadditiontothefocusonlearningstyles,thelessonplanalsoaddressesthevarioussettingsinwhicheachobjective-based activitywilloccur?LargeGroup,SmallGroupandIndividual Theindividualplanningcomponent allowsteacherstocreate learningopportunitiesthat enhanceandreinforcespecificareaswhereachildmayneedadditionalsupport. Theindividual needsof familiesandchildrenwhoaresupportedbyanIFSP(IndividualizedFamilyServicePlan)orIEP(Individualized EducationProgram)areconsideredintheweeklyplanningprocess

LessonplansarereviewedandapprovedbySchoolDirectorsbeforetheyareimplementedintheclassroomstoensureeach roomhasacomprehensiveanddevelopmentallyappropriatelearningexperience Completedplansarealsoavailablefor familiestoreviewviaTheCelebreeEcosystem,poweredbyTeachingStrategies Byplanningandhavingstructured objectivesthat support well-roundedlearning,teachersarefreetofocusoneducatingchildren,assessingdevelopment, incorporatingfunandfocusingonindividualinterests

Celebreebelievesthat childrendeserveaneducationthat isresponsivetotheirfamilies,communities,andracial,ethnic,and culturalbackgrounds. ForyoungchildrentodevelopandlearnoptimallyCelebreeworkstomeet theirdiverse developmental,cultural,linguisticandeducationalneedsbycreatingculturallycompetent lessonsthat areinformedby familiesinordertoreinforcehomelanguages,cultures,traditions,andrespect allfamilyunits

Assessments

CelebreeSchoolsutilizesbothformalandinformalapproachestoassessingthelearninganddevelopment of allchildren Theresultsof theseassessmentsareusedtoimproveteachingpracticesanddriveprogramimprovement CelebreeSchool teachersusetheknowledgegleanedfromassessmentstoplanappropriatelychallengingcurriculumandtailorlearningto individualstrengthsandopportunities

CelebreeSchoolteachersaretrainedinaformalsettingoncollectingmeaningfulandaccurateassessment datathat is sensitiveto,andinformedby,familycultureandexperiences,andchildren?sabilities Theseassessmentsareconductedina familiarclassroomsettingeitherindividuallyorinagroup

Informalassessmentsoccurdailyandincludechecklists,worksamplesandobservationalnotes Theseinformal assessmentsalignwithcurriculumgoalsandassist theteacherinprovidinganaccuratepictureof thestudents?abilitiesand progressaswellasinformplanningforprogramimprovementssuchasimprovedinstructionalpracticesandprofessional development forteachers Informalassessmentsarecollectedandstoredinaconfidentialportfolioandsharedwith familiesaswellasassist inmakingreferralstotheappropriateprofessionalintheevent aspecialneedarises.

CelebreeSchoolsformalassessment processincludestheuseof GOLD,anationallyrecognizedassessment toolthat allows teacherstheabilitytocontinuallyassessemergingskillsanddevelopment acrossalllearningdomains;finearts,languageand literacy,mathematics,science,socialstudies,physicalwellbeingandmotordevelopment. Teachersdocument skillsor activitiesdemonstratedduringcurriculumactivitiesthroughouronlineplatform,TheCelebreeEcosystempoweredby TeachingStrategies Theseassessmentstravelwiththechildthroughout theirtimewithCelebreeSchool CelebreeSchoolprovidesfamilieswithtwoformalfamilyteacherconferencesannuallytosharethewrittenresultsof classroomobservations,progress,accomplishments,anddifficulties Inaddition,spaceisprovidedforfamiliestoraise questionsorconcernsabout howtheassessment methodswillmeet theirchild?sneeds Inturn,Celebreeprovidesfamilies

withon-goingopportunitiestosharehomeobservationswiththegoalof planningfurtherappropriatelearningactivities Communicationswithfamiliesabout progressandobservationsissensitivetofamilyvalues,culture,identity,andhome language Intheevent of aduallanguagehousehold,Celebreewillassist inmakingplansforatranslatortomake conversationmeaningfulandrelevant

Transitions

Priortoadmissionacceptancefamiliesareencouragedtotourtheschoolandvisit withtheschooladministrationand teachers ThiswillhelpfamiliesunderstandtheCelebreecultureandtheimportanceof schoolfamily Familiesare encouragedtospeakwiththeirchildrenabout thepositivetransitionintoanewschool Childrenwillbeat easewhentheyfeel theirfamilies?comfort level Collaborationbetweenthefamilyandteacherisencouraged,particularlyinthesharingof informationandcareexpectationsaschildrenbegintheirCelebreeexperience;specifically,homeexperiences,schedules, preferencesandanyIFSPorIEPsupport servicesthat havebeenassignedtoachildwithdisabilitiesandspecialhealthcare needs

Uponacceptance,familieswillreceiveawelcomepacket withschoolinformationandexpectationsaswellasaninvitationto jointheSchoolFamilyCommittee(SFC),ourcollaborativefamilyandteachercommitteecommittedtoassistingtheschoolin raisingandmaintainingquality.

Aschildrengrow,Celebreewillplanyourchild?stransitiontothenext classroombasedondevelopmentalreadiness,age,and availability.Articulationmeetingsbetweenthecurrent teacherandtheupcomingteacherwilloccur. Teacherswillshare developmentalmilestones,checklists,assessments,observations,andpreferencesof eachchild Inaddition,IFSPsorIEPs andanyspecialservicesthechildreceivestoensureaseamlesstransitionforthosechildrenwithdisabilitiesandspecial healthcareneedswillalsobediscussedinarticulationmeetings Celebreewillworktoincorporatefamiliesintheprocessby schedulingmeetingswiththenewteacherinordertodiscussclassroomexpectations,thedevelopmentalmilestonesthat will occurandaddressanyquestionsthefamilymayhaveregardingthetransition Familieswillbemadeawareof thephysical transitionscheduleastheirchildwillgraduallyspendmoreandmoretimeintheirnewclassroom,learningthenewschedules, procedures,andgettingtoknownewfriends

EnsuringyourchildhastheschoolreadinessskillstosuccessfullyenterKindergartenisourgoal Celebreeiscommittedto supportingyourfamilyandyourchildastheyprepareforthistransition WhenthetimecomesforKindergartentransition,you willbeprovidedwithacopyof yourchild?sclassroomportfoliothat willcontaindevelopmentalmilestones,worksamples, observations,andassessments Also,if requested,Celebreewillprovidethesematerialstoyourchild?selementaryschool Celebreeteacherswillalsocompleteanydocumentationprovidedbyyourlocalschoolregardingyourchild?sdevelopment, experiences,andanyneededsupport servicesforthosewithdisabilitiesandspecialhealthcareneedswhileenrolledat Celebree Alongwithdocumentation,Celebreewillworkwithyourchildtomakesurethistransitionissuccessful Thesummer beforetransitioningintoKindergarten,childrenwillgoonafieldtriptovisit theirnewschool,learnhowtorideinaschoolbus andteacherswillreducethenaptimeschedule SchoolDirectorswillkeepparentsabreast of localschoolKindergarten registrations,openhousesandwillhaveKindergartenmaterials,ie summerreadinglists,readilyavailable

Asstatedinourassessment policy,children?sportfolioscontaindevelopmentalmilestones,worksamples,assessments, checklistsandobservations. Theseportfoliosarekept privateandaresharedwithfamiliesduringconferencesandwiththe child?spreviousandcurrent teachersduringtransitions Portfoliosmaybesharedwithachild?supcomingKindergarten teacherand/oranyspecialneedsresourceswiththeexpressedpermissionof thefamily.

Celebreereflectsitswidercommunityandpromotesapositiveattitudethat celebratesthesimilaritiesaswellasthe differencesineachother Inthisway,Celebreewillmakereasonableaccommodationstothosewithspecialneedswhoare transitioningtoourschool Thisincludes,but isnot limitedtochildrenwithphysical,developmental,emotional,and educationalneeds. Celebreewillactivelyengagewithchildren,families,andoutsideresourcestoensureeachchilddevelops meaningfulfriendshipsandcreatesasolidfoundationforlifelonglearning Priortothechild?stransitionintoourschool,School Directorsandapplicableteacherswillreviewthechild?sdocumentedhistoryandIFSPsorIEPsforthosewithdisabilitiesand specialhealthcareneedstoestablishif theteachersneedadditionaltraining

GuidingChildren?s Behavior

Celebreebelievesinteachersprovidingacaring,supportive,andstructuredenvironment that allowsforautonomy We encouragechildrentoparticipateinthecreationof establishingexpectationsfortheclassroomwhendevelopmentally appropriate Expectations,especiallythosecreatedbythechildren,helpthemlearntoself-regulateandmakehealthy choices

Celebreebelievesthat buildingrespectfulbehaviorsissupportedwhenprovidingchildrenclearclassroomexpectationsand waystobehelpfulintheirenvironments,whichincludeverbalandvisualcues Celebreeforbidstheuseof physical punishment,psychologicalabuseorcoercionwhenmanagingbehavior Examplesof suchbehaviorincludebut arenot limitedtoshaking,spanking,limitingactivity,shaming,threatening,roughhandlingandwithholdingof food Celebreebelieves that externalregulators,suchasstickercharts,colorcharts,orprizesusedtoregulatebehaviordoesnot promotepositive intent,but weareopentomakingindividualcasebycaseaccommodationswhenrecommendedbythirdpartyspecialists

Celebreeunderstandsthat theremaybetimeswhenbehaviorsarisethat arenot conducivetoasafeenvironment orfollow classroomexpectations Thesebehaviorsincludebut arenot limitedto,relationalandphysicalaggressionandverbal bullyingthat interfereswithanotherchild?slearningorisharmfultothemselves,otherchildren,oradults Celebreeteachers willaddressthesesituationsbyutilizingredirection,reflection,problemsolving,orprovidingchoices,suchastheoptionto utilizetheclassroomsafeplace,aspacedesignatedtoassist thechildinself-regulation

Celebreebelievesinapartnershipbetweenschoolandfamilytoensurethecomposureneededtodevelopthewholechild Asaresult,familieswillbeinformedof anypersistent behaviorsthat aredetrimentaltothechild,theirpeers,teachersor schoolproperty Families,teachersorschoolleadershipmayinitiateaconferenceorformaldiscussiontoaddress documentedconcernsandworktogethertocreateanindividualizedplantomanagethebehaviorssuccessfully Celebree limitstheuseof suspensionsorexpulsionsuntilalltheabovemeasureshavebeenexhaustedorif thechildisharmingothers orteammembers Celebreeiscommittedtoaidingthefamilyinlocatingservices,resourcesoralternativeplacement

Celebreebelievesineducatingourteammembersinpositivebehaviorpracticesandguidingourchildren?ssocialemotional development Aspart of theirinitialonboardingandcontinuedtraining,teammembersareprovidedwithwrittenpoliciesand practicesaroundsupportingglobalcitizenship

CelebreeSchoolfollowsfederalandstatecivilrightslawsandwillneverrefuseenrollment of aprospectivestudent,expela current student,orwithholdprivilegesfromacurrent student,aprospectivestudent,ortheparent orguardianof acurrent or prospectivestudent becauseof anindividual?srace,ethnicity,color,religion,sex,age,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,sexual orientation,genderidentity,ordisability. Inaddition,Celebreewillneverdiscipline,invokeapenaltyagainst,ortakeanyother retaliatoryactionagainst astudent orparent orguardianof astudent whofilesacomplaint allegingthat theprogramor schooldiscriminatedagainst thestudent,regardlessof theoutcomeof thecomplaint

Inclusion of All Children

It istheCelebreevisiontobetherecognizedleadersinthecommunitiesserved.Theaimistoreflect ourwidercommunity andpromotepositiveattitudestoboththesimilaritiesanddifferencesinoneanother Inthisway,ourprogramsareopento children,families,andstaff without considerationto,??race,ethnicity,color,religion,sex,age,nationalorigin,maritalstatus, sexualorientation,genderidentity,ordisability.?,asstatedinCivilRightsAct of 1964. Celebreewillneverrefuseenrollment of aprospectivestudent,expelacurrent student,orwithholdprivilegesfromacurrent student,aprospectivestudent,orthe parent orguardianof acurrent orprospectivestudent becauseof anindividual?srace,ethnicity,color,religion,sex,age, nationalorigin,maritalstatus,sexualorientation,genderidentity,ordisability;ordiscipline,invokeapenaltyagainst,ortake anyotherretaliatoryactionagainst astudent orparent orguardianof astudent whofilesacomplaint allegingthat the programorschooldiscriminatedagainst thestudent,regardlessof theoutcomeof thecomplaint

Celebreemakesneededreasonableaccommodationsforthosewithdisabilitiesandspecialhealthcareneeds.Disability

careneedsincludedevelopmentaldelayslinkedtobut limitedtobirthdefects,geneticdisorders,andhearinglossthat requireearlyinterventionspecialistsincludingbut not limitedtospeechand/orphysicaltherapists Specialhealthcare needsincludeanyphysical,developmental,mental,sensory,behavioral,cognitive,oremotionalimpairment orlimiting conditionthat requiresmedicalmanagement,healthcareintervention,and/oruseof specializedservicesorprograms To achievethis,weactivelyengagewithchildren,parents,andoutsideorganizationsasappropriate.

Webelieveadiverseandinclusiveenvironment benefitsthosewithandwithout specialneedsasit allowschildrentodevelop meaningfulfriendshipsandinstillsanappreciationandacceptanceof individualdifferences Providinganinclusive environment at thepre-schoollevelincreasesunderstandingandacceptanceof diversityandhelpschildrendevelopa respect forallpeople Aswestrivetopreparechildrenfortheirfuture,adiverseenvironment allowschildrenexposuretothe socialexpectationsof aninclusivesociety Therefore,Celebreedoesnot,?refuseenrollment of aprospectivestudent,expel acurrent student,orwithout privilegesfromacurrent student,aprospectivestudent,ortheparent orguardianof acurrent orprospectivestudent becauseof anindividual?srace,ethnicity,color,religion,sex,age,nationalorigin,maritalstatus,sexual orientation,genderidentity,ordisability?,asstatedintheCivilRightsAct of 1964

Tomeet thespecificdisabilityandhealthcareneedsof thechildrenweserve,Celebree?scurriculum,activities,books, materialsandenvironment reflect thediversityof allchildren,familiesandthewidercommunity Wherepossible,thesewill beadaptedtofacilitatetheinclusionof allchildrenwithinthedailyroutineandactivitiesof ourprograms Ourteachersand staff activelydiscouragestereotypingorgender,culture,background,orabilitybyfacilitatingnon-stereotypicalplayand throughtheuseof non-stereotypicalresourcesandclassroom images Celebreestrivestoprovidelearningexperiences that aremeaningfultoeachchildbyrecognizingvariationsinlearningstyleandability

PoliciesandPractices

Health and Safety

CelebreeSchoolpromotesthenutritionandhealthof itschildrenandstaff andstrivestoprotect themfromillness The WorldHealthOrganizationdefineshealthas,??astateof completephysical,oral,mental,andsocialwell-beingandnot merelytheabsenceof diseaseorinfirmity.?At CelebreeSchoolwebelievehealthyrisktakingisdesirableforlearning,but we alsomakesuretotakemeasurestoprotect ourchildrenfromhazardouspracticesandenvironmentsthat arelikelytoresult inadverseconsequences

OurHealthandSafetyPolicyisbrokenintothreesections:

I PROMOTINGANDPROTECTINGCHILDREN?SHEALTHANDCONTROLLINGINFECTIOUSDISEASE

- HealthRecordsincludingthosewhoareunderimmunized

- IllnessPolicy

- CPRandFirst AidTraining

- DiaperingProcedures

- Handwashing

- MedicationAdministration

- ChildAbuseandNeglect Policy

- SIDSPolicy

- CleaningPolicy

II NUTRITIONALWELLBEING

- Infant Feeding

- BreastfeedingPolicy

- SnacksandMeals

- BirthdaysandCelebrations

III HEALTHFULENVIRONMENTS

- ArrivalandDepartureProcedures

- Parking

- Releaseof Children

- Supervision

- Non-SmokingSchools

- Pets

- Accident orInjuryProcedures

- OutdoorActivities

- Screentime

Promotingand ProtectingChildren?s Health and ControllingInfectious Diseases

Health Records

InaccordancewithyourstatelicensingregulationsCelebreeSchoolmaintainscurrent healthrecordsforeachchildthat showsthat thechildiscurrent forroutinescreeningsandimmunizationsaccordingtotherecommendedschedule. Whena childisoverdueforanyroutinehealthservices,legalguardiansmust provideevidenceof anappointment forthoseservices beforethechild?sentryintotheprogramandasaconditionof remainingenrolledintheprogram,except forany immunizationforwhichparentsareusingareligiousexemption Healthrecordsinclude:

- Resultsof healthexaminationsonstateapprovedforms

- Up-to-dateimmunizationsandscreenings;unlessdocumentedfamilybeliefsconflict

- Current emergencyinformation

- Instructionsforspecialneeds

- SunscreenPermissionForm

Celebreewillpromptlycontact familiesandexcludeanyunderimmunizedchildif avaccinepreventable diseasetowhichchildrenaresusceptibleoccursintheprogram

Thecontent of eachchild?shealthandsafetyfileisconfidentialbut isavailableuponrequest toteachingstaff whohave consent fromlegalguardians,thechild?sparentsorlegalguardiansandregulatoryauthorities Programstaff donot discuss childrenortheirfamilieswithoneanotherexcept inprivateandonlywhennecessaryforthebest interest of thechild.

IllnessPolicy

CelebreeSchoolcarefullyfollowsallhealthguidelinestoensurethehealthiest environment possible Wehopethat youwill workwithusasmuchaspossibletolimit exposurebykeepingyourchildrenhomewhennecessary. Wewashthechildren?s handsoftenduringclassroomactivityparticipation,includingbut not limitedtobeforeandaftermealtimes,andafter diaperingortoileting

Tostopthespreadof communicablediseases,CelebreeSchoolhasanillnesspolicythat weexpect eachfamilytoagreeto upholdat thetimeof registration.Dependingonstateregulations,most CelebreeSchoolsarerequiredtopost an informationsheet fromtheCDC(CenterforDiseaseControl)regardinganycommunicablediseasesdiagnosedinthe school Instructionsonthisinformationsheet maydifferslightlyfromtheCelebreeillnesspolicy;inthisevent,theCelebree illnesspolicyistobefollowed.

Teachersaretrainedtoobserveeachchildastheyarriveforthedayforanychangesintheirusualbehaviororappearance andif applicablewilltakeachild?stemperatureif thesechangesinbehavior,orif achildcomplainsof not feelingwell,warrant abodytemperaturecheck If achildexhibitsscratchingorif thereisaliceoutbreakintheschool,teacherswillcheckforskin rashes.

Childrenwhoexhibit thefollowingsignsorsymptomsof illnessarerequiredtobepickedupwithinanhourof notificationor remainhomeuntiltheyaresymptomfreefortwenty-fourhoursunlessalicensedphysicianhasclearedyourchildof being contagious:

- Diarrheaand/orvomitingonetime

- Temperatureof 101degreesorhigher

- Skinrashotherthanalocalizeddiaperrash

- Evidenceof headlice

- Evidenceorsuspicionof anycommunicabledisease

- Anycomplaintsof unexplainedorundiagnosedpain Whenachildbecomesillintheschool,theyarebrought tothemainofficeforisolationandpreventionof thespreadof any communicableillness Parents,guardians,oranauthorizedindividualisnotifiedof thechild?sillnessviaphoneandthe teacherwillcompleteanillnessreport tobesignedbytheteacherandtheparent andtheparent isrequiredtopickupthe childfromtheschoolwithinthehour.

Intheevent of illnessorinjurythat needsimmediatemedicalattention,anambulancemaybecalled If anambulanceis called,youwillbenotifiedimmediatelyandaskedtomeet theambulanceat theclosest localemergencyroomtotheschool Toensureyourchild?scomfort andsafety,amemberof management oryourchild?steacherwilltravelintheambulancewith yourchildandyourchild?sentirefilecontainingallmedicalinformationandorallergyalerts. Thisfilewillbetransferredtothe attendingmedicalstaff

Priortobringingyourchildbacktotheschoolpleaseensure:

- Yourchildisfreeof fever,vomiting,diarrhea,orotherrelatedsymptomsof illnessforafull24hourswithout theuse of symptomreducingmedications.

- If anantibiotictreatment isrequired,thechildmust havereceivedtheantibiotictreatment for24hourspriorto returningtotheschool

- Celebreerequiresadoctor?swrittenstatement releasingthechildandverifyingthat thechildisnolongercontagious forallcommunicablediseasesorillnessescausingthechildtomiss3ormoreconsecutivedaysof care.

- Fornon-contagiousinfections/ illnesses/ complaints(suchasearinfections,teethingetc.)thechildmayreturnto carewithout the24hourwaitingperiodonlyif thechildisfeverfreeandhasbeendiagnosedbyadoctorandisaccompanied byadoctor?swrittenstatement deemingthechildabletofullyparticipateinscheduledschoolactivities

CPRand First Aid Training

At least onestaff memberwhohasacurrent certificateshowingsatisfactorycompletionof First AidTrainingandCPR trainingispresent inaccordancewitheachstates?regulations. Afulllist of thosewhoareCPRandFirst Aidtrainedisposted inthefoodprepareaof eachclassroom

Diapering Procedures

CelebreeSchoolisequippedwiththefacilitiestochangediapersandsoiledclothesinasafeandsanitaryfashion Teachers checkthechildren?sdiaperseverytwohourswhenchildrenareawakeandchangesoileddiapersindesignatedareasevery timediapers,underwearandotherclothingarewet orsoiled Teacherscheckforandchangewet orsoileddiapersortraining pantswhenachildwakesup. Soileddiapersarechangedimmediatelyregardlessof thelast timethechildwaschanged. Diaperingandchangingproceduresarepostedindesignatedareas

Forthosechildrenchangedonanelevatedsurfaceateacher?shandisalwaysonthechild Diaperbinshavehands-freelids that openandclosetightly Eachclassroom that requiresadiapertableisfurnishedwithatablethat istheexclusiveuseof that classroom. Forchildrenwhorequireclothdiapers,thediapershouldhaveanabsorbent innerliningcompletely containedwithinanoutercoveringmadeof waterproof materialthat preventstheescapeof fecesandurine Boththeouter coverandtheliningarechangedasaunit,placedinaparent providedsealedcontainerandsent homethat dayfor laundering. Parentsprovidediapers,wipesandextraclotheswhenneeded.

Handwashing

CelebreeSchoolfollowsconsistent practicesregardinghandwashingandteachesthesepracticestoourchildrenby assistingasneeded,specificallyinfants,tosuccessfullycompletethetask Childrenandadultswashtheirhandsuponarrival fortheday;afterdiaperingorusingthetoilet;afterhandlingbodyfluids;beforeandafterhandlingmealsandsnacksand beforepreparingfood;beforeandafteradministeringmedications;afterhandlinggarbage;aftercleaning;afterplayingin sensorymaterialsie water,dirt,sand;afterhandlinganimals;andwhenmovingfromoneclassroom toanother Properhandwashingincludesusingliquidsoapandrunningwater;rubbinghandsvigorouslyforat least 20 seconds,including backsof hands,wrists,betweenfingers,andunderfingernails;rinsingwell;dryinghandswithpapertowelsandavoiding touchingthefaucet withjust washedhands

Medication

Toprotect yourchild,Celebreewillonlyadministermedicationthat isproperlydatedandlabeledforyourchild The followingisalist of medicationrequirementsthat needtobecheckedbeforebringingmedicationintotheschoolofficefor yourchild:

- Themedicationisprescribedforyourchildintheirname

- Themedicationisintheoriginalcontainerwithaprescriptionlabelinplace

- Themedicationwasprescribedanddatedforthisspecificillness

- Thedosageandfrequencyandexpirationdatearelistedontheprescriptionlabel

- Apropermedicationmeasuringtoolisprovided

Amedicationauthorizationformmaybeobtainedfromyourschooldirector Thisformmust becompletedforeach medicationthechildwillneed Anewmedicationauthorizationformmust becompletedwitheacharisingillness Pleasegive thiscompletedandsignedformandmedicationtotheschooldirector.

- Yourchildmust receiveat least onedoseof themedicationat homeat least 24 hourspriortobeingadministeredat theschool.

- Medicationbrought inabaggieorinanalreadymeasuredsyringewillnot bedistributedtoachildunderany circumstances Pharmacieswillprovideparentswithtwomedicationbottlesif it isexplainedthat thechildwillneedan additionalprescriptionlabeledbottleforschool.

- Over-the-countermedicationswillbeadministeredinaccordancewiththelabeledinstructionsunlessotherwise authorizedinwritingbyalicensedphysician Onedoseof over-the-countermedicationsmaybegivenperillness

- Allmedicationsexcept forlifesavingmedicationsarekept inalockedcontainerhousedinthemainofficeandare readilyavailablebut inaccessibletochildren

- Medicationsthat requirerefrigerationwillbekept inalockedcontainerhousedinthestaff refrigerator

Medicationauthorizationproceduresaresubject tochangeinaccordancewithstatespecificchildcarelicensingregulations

CelebreeSchoolwillprovideastaff memberwhohascompletedspecifictrainingtoadministermedication. Onlystaff specificallytrainedinmedicationadministrationwillbeallowedtoadministermedication

TheSchoolDirector,whoisalsorequiredtobecertifiedinMedicationAdministration,willberesponsibleforthedaytoday issuesrelatedtothehealthandsafetyof theprogramandservesasanadditionalresourceforchildrenandparentsand ensuresthat program-levelhealthandsafetyconcernsareaddressedandresolved

Child Abuseand Neglect Policiesand Procedure

Celebreeiscommittedtoprovidingasafeandnurturingenvironment wherechildrenareeducatedinafunandrelaxing atmosphere. Allstaff aremandatedreportersandarerequiredbylawtoreport anysuspicionof physical,emotional,or sexualchildabuseorneglect tolawenforcement orsocialservices Thosewhofailtoreport accordingtoindividualstate childcarelicensingregulationscanbeheldaccountableunderthelaw.It isalsoprohibitedbylawforanyonetointerferewith anindividual?sattempt toreport childabuseorneglect

Beassuredthat yourchild?ssafetyandwell-beingareof topprioritytoCelebree?smanagement andteachers

Tragedy Response and Support Policy

Wearecommittedtoensuringthesafetyandemotionalwell-beingof allmembersof ourcommunity.Intheunfortunate event of adeathinvolvingachildorstaff member,whetherduetoanaccident oraprolongedillness,wehaveestablished clearprocedurestoaddresssuchtragedies Thispolicyoutlinesthestepstobetakenincasesof deathoccurringboth on-siteandoff-site.

Immediate Response to On-Site Deaths:

Intheevent of anon-sitedeath,staff must immediatelycontact emergencyservicesbydialing911Theareashouldbe securedtoensuresafetyandprivacyfortheaffectedindividualandtoprevent furtherdistresstootherchildrenandstaff

TheDirectororanappointedstaff memberwillnotifythechild?sorstaff member?sfamilyassoonaspossible,ensuringthat thisisdonewithsensitivityandsupport TheDirectorwillassessif it isnecessarytotemporarilyclosethefacilityand communicatethisdecisiontoallfamilies

Immediate Response to Off-Site Deaths:

If adeathoccursoff-site,theDirectorordesignatedstaff membermust beinformedassoonaspossible.TheDirectorwill reachout tothefamily,offeringcondolencesandsupport whilemaintainingconfidentialityandrespect TheDirectorwill informallstaff membersof theincident inaprivateandsupportivemanner,ensuringtheyareawareof theresources availablefortheiremotionalwell-being Parentsandguardianswillbenotifiedthroughanappropriatecommunication

channel(eg,email,phonecall,oraprivatemeeting)tosharerelevant informationandnext stepswhilemaintainingthe privacyof theaffectedfamily

Intheevent of eitheron-siteoroff-sitetragedy,allmediainquiriesmust bedirectedtotheDirector Nostaff membershould communicatewiththemediaindependently.Alleffortstosecureprofessionalcounselingserviceswillbemadeandbe availableforchildren,families,andstaff toprovideemotionalsupport duringthegrievingprocess Age-appropriate discussionswillbeconductedinclassroomstohelpchildrenprocesstheevent,withsupport fromtrainedstaff orexternal professionals Withtheconsent of theaffectedfamily,thefacilitymayholdamemorialorcommemorationevent

Werecognizethat thedeathof achildorstaff memberisadeeplyemotionalevent that affectstheentirecommunity.Our goalistohandlesuchoccurrenceswiththeutmost compassion,sensitivity,andprofessionalism Theincident willbe reviewedtodetermineif anychangestocurrent policiesandproceduresarenecessarytobetterhandlefuturesituations

SIDsPolicy

Toreducetheriskof suddeninfant deathsyndrome(SIDS),infants12monthsandyounger,unlessotherwiseorderedbya physician,areplacedontheirbackstosleeponainfant mattressthat meetsthestandardsof theUnitedStatesConsumer Product SafetyCommission Pillows,quilts,comforters,blankets,stuffedtoys,andothersoft itemsarenot allowedincribs Themattresscanbefittedwithasecureandappropriatelysizedcribsheet Infantsthat fallasleepinequipment not designedforsleepingi.e.carseats,bouncersarepromptlyremovedfromtheequipment andplacedontheirbacksintheir designatedcrib

Cleaning Policy

CelebreeSchoolselectsandusesfragrance-freeandnon-toxiccleaningproductstosanitizeitsschool Soapandwater spraybottlesandspraybottlesof stateapproveddisinfectingandsanitizingagentsareavailableineachclassroom Alltoxic cleaningmaterialsarestoredinlockedcabinetsout of reachof children

CelebreeSchoolhasproceduresinplacetoassurethat thecleaning,disinfecting,andsanitizingof theschooliscarriedout asrecommendedbyNAEYC,(NationalAssociationfortheEducationof YoungChildren?s)?Cleaning,Sanitizing,and DisinfectingFrequencyTable?guidelines Copiesof thefrequencytablecanbefoundintheoffice

Nutritional Wellbeing

Infant Feeding

Olderchildrenwhocansafelyholdtheirbottlemayremaininfeedingchairsandsupervisedbytheclassroomteacher Youngerinfantswhocannot holdtheirbottleareheldforbottlefeedings Teachersdonot feedinfantsinplaceof other formsof comfort

Parentswhochoosetoformulafeedarerequiredtoprovidepre-madebottlesthat arelabeledwiththeirchild?sfullnameand thedate. Teacherswillnot mixpowderedformula. Bottlescanbewarmedinabottlewarmerintheclassroom.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeedingfamiliesandemployeesneedongoingsupport fromchildcareproviderstoprovidetheirmilkfortheirbabies; CelebreeSchoolsubscribestothefollowingpolicy:

- Breastfeedingmothersshallbeprovidedaplacetobreastfeedorexpresstheirmilk Breastfeedingmothers, includingemployees,shallbeprovidedasanitaryplacetobreastfeedtheirbabiesorexpressmilk Thisareawillhavean electricaloutlet,comfortablechair,andnearbyaccesstorunningwater.

- Arefrigeratorwillbemadeavailableforstorageof expressedbreast milk Breastfeedingmothersandemployees maystoretheirexpressedbreast milkintheclassroom refrigerator Mothersshouldprovidetheirowncontainers,

clearlylabeledwiththeirchild?sfullnameandthedatethemilkwasexpressed

- Teacherswilldiscardanyunfinishedandunrefrigeratedformulaorbreast milkafter1hour

- Sensitivitywillbeshowntobreastfeedingmothersandtheirbabies CelebreeSchooliscommittedtoproviding ongoingsupport tobreastfeedingmothers,includingprovidinganopportunitytobreastfeedtheirbabyinthemorning andevening,andholdingoff givingabottle,if possible,whenmom isduetoarrive.Artificialbabymilks(formula)and solidfoodswillnot beprovidedunlesstheparent orguardianhasrequestedandprovidedsuchfoods Babieswillbe heldcloselywhenfeedingandbottleswillneverbepropped

- Teachersshallbetrainedinhandlinghumanmilk. Allschoolteachersaretrainedintheproperstorageandhandling of humanmilk,aswellaswaystosupport breastfeedingmothers TheschoolwillfollowguidelinesfromtheAmerican Academyof PediatricsandCentersforDiseaseControlinensuringthat breast milkisproperlyhandledtoavoidwaste -StorageGuidelinesforHumanMilk:

-http://wwwcdc gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling breastmilkhtm

-http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages stages/baby/breastfeeding/pages/Storing-and-Preparing-Expressed-Breast-Milkaspx

Snacksand Meals

Celebreerecognizesgoodnutritionisvitaltochildren?sphysicalandmentaldevelopment Weencouragethedevelopment of goodeatinghabitsthat willlast alifetime.Oursnackmenumeetsboththestatedepartment of educationandFDA nutritionalrequirements Thismeansfruitsand/orvegetableswillbeservedat least fourtimesperweek,alongwithdaily wholegrainoptionsaspart of thesnackmenu

Insensitivitytochildren?sneedsandtopotentiallyaccommodateforknownfoodallergies,lunchesareprovidedbyparents andshouldconsist of abalancednutritiousmeal Toensurechildrenareinalignment withournutritionpolicy,Celebreewill monitorchildrenthrough4yearsold,record,andreport theirdailyconsumption.

Foods we recommend that parents pack for lunch:

- Fruits

- Vegetables

- Leanmeats

- Highfiber,wholegrainfoods

Please keep to a minimum:

- Highsugarsnacks

- Processedfoods

- Foodsthat arehighinfats,sugarandsalt

Please avoid sending:

- Candy

- Gum

- Energydrinks

Mealtimeswillincludemeaningfulconversationandwillpromotesocialinteraction,encouragegoodtablemannersand developsoundnutritionalhabits Teacherswilleat withthechildrentomodelthebehaviorthat isdesired Childrenwillbe encouragedtofortrynewthingsandtocleanupafterthemselves Mealswillnot bewithheldasaformof punishment

- Celebreeprovidesamorningandafternoonsnackdaily

- Themorningsnacktendstobemorebreakfast orientedandisofferedat approximately9:00 am Theafternoon snackisofferedat approximately3:00 pm Forspecifictimingrefertotheclassschedulepostedintheclassroom

- Youarewelcometobringabreakfast itemif youfeelyourchildneedsasnackearlierthanthe

AMsnacktime

- Menusarepostedintheschoolonthefamilyinformationboardinthemainhallway,ineachclassroombythefoodprep stationandwillbesent virtuallythroughCelebreeTweet

- Allfoodanddrinkitemsmust belabeledwithyourchild?sfirst andlast nameinadditiontothefulldate(month,dayand year) Most parentslabeldirectlyonfoodbagswithapermanent marker Otherswriteonastickylabel/tapeoruse printednamelabelsandwriteinthedateeachday

- Carefulattentionispaidtoanyfoodallergiesyourchildmayhaveandeachclassroompostsinaprivatelocationthefull list of allergiesfortheentireschool

- Youwillprovidelunchforyourchild,whilemilkisprovidedbyCelebree

- Wehavemicrowavesforthepurposesof heating,not actuallycookinganitem If anitemrequiresheating,pleasesend itemsthat canbeheatedinapproximately1minute. Inaddition,teachersneveruseplasticorStyrofoamcontainers, plates,bagsorwrapswhenmicrowaving

- Refrigeratorsareavailableineveryclassroom Pleasedonot packyourchild?slunchwithanicepack

- Placeyourchild?slabeledlunchintheproperbins,refrigeratororcubbyuponarrival.Perishableitemsshouldbe removedfromachild?slunchboxandplacedintherefrigerator

- Teacherswilldisposeof anyfoodswithexpireddates

- FreshfruitsandvegetableswillbethoroughlywashedpriortoeatingAMandPMsnacks

Milkisnot tobebrought intotheschool Allchildrenwillbeofferedmilkduringlunchunlessthereisanotedmilkallergyfroma pediatrician. If achildhasamilkallergy,awrittendoctor?snotemust bekept inthechild?sfilewithanexplanationof theallergy.

Birthdaysand Celebrations

Celebreewouldfeelprivilegedtobeincludedincelebratingyourchild?sbirthday. Birthdayandholidaystorebought treats areallowedbut pleaseconsiderthat wehavesomechildrenwithallergiesinourschools,thereforehomemadetreatswillnot bepermitted Considerprovidingnutritiouschoiceslowinfat andsugarandthat donot containnuts,peanuts,ornut by-products.Pleasemaketeachersawarewhentreatswillbebrought inandsendenoughforeachchildinyourchild?s classroom Theschooldirectorisavailabletoprovidetheproperheadcount of childrenandanyallergiesthat mayexist Pleasediscussyourplanswiththeschooldirectorandclassroomteachersinadvance

Healthful Environments

Parking

Parkingforparentsandvisitorsispermittedindesignatedareas Incasesinwhichparkingisnot designated,pleaseensure youdonot parkinfirelanesoranyunauthorizedareas,includingthespacesdesignatedforCelebreebuses Pleasedonot leavechildrenunaccompaniedinvehiclesorleaveyourvehiclerunningunattendedwhiledropping-off or picking-upyourchild Leavingchildrenunattendedisagainst thelawandverydangerous Shouldthisoccurtheproper authoritieswillbenotifiedimmediately

Arrival Procedures

Celebreerequiresparents,legalguardians,oranyauthorizedindividualovertheageof eighteentoaccompanyachildinto thebuildingandproperlysigninusingthetablet locatednearthedoorstothebackof theschool Oncesignedin,thelobby doorswillunlock,allowingaccesstothebackof theschool Pleasebesurethedoorsclosesecurelybehindyouandyour childaftersigninginandrefrainfromholdingthedooropenforothers. Forsafetyreasons,pleasedonot allowyourchildto runinthehallways Youmust personallytakeyourchildtotheteacherintheclassroom Thisisagreat timetocommunicate withtheteacherabout theeveningbeforeorthemorningof dropoff Ourteachersarepreparedtomakethetransition duringdropoff asmoothandnurturingtimeforbothyouandyourchild. It issuggestedthat yourchildarrivebefore9amfor theday Thiswillensurethat yourchildreapsthebenefit of thecurriculumplannedforthedayandhelpstoensurea successfulroutine. If youarechangingyourroutinefortheday,i.e.alatedropoff, pleasecallorcontact yourschoolleaders.

DepartureProceduresand Release of Children

Childrenwillonlybereleasedtotheauthorizedindividualspecifiedonthechild?semergencycardorif proper documentationisprovidedbythelegalparent orguardianat thetimeof departure Celebreeteachersandmanagement havethedutyandauthoritytoaskforidentificationof anypersonenteringthebuildingwithwhomtheyareunfamiliar. During asituationwhenanunauthorizedindividualispickingupyourchild,writtendocumentationfromtheparent must bereceived bytheschoolmanagement. Identificationmust bepresentedduringpick-upandaphotocopywillbemadethat willbe maintainedintheschool?spick-uplog Anylegaldocumentsregardingcustodyorvisitationmust beprovidedtotheschool If theparent orauthorizedpersonarrivestopickupachildandthat personappearstobeintoxicatedorundertheinfluence of drugs,allreasonablestepswillbetakentoprevent that personfromleavingwiththechild,includingofferingtocallanother contact person Whilewecannot legallywithholdachildfromthelegalguardian,wewillnot hesitatetocallthelocal authoritiesif wefeelthechildisindanger Anystaff (persons)facedwiththisproblemwillreport immediatelytothedirector, andtheauthoritieswillbephoned.

Samesafetyrulesandroutinesfromarrivalproceduresapplyfordepartureprocedures

Supervision

CelebreeSchooliscommittedtoprotect thechildreninourcare Webelievechildrenmust bealwayssupervisedwhileinour care Observingchildren?splayandanticipatingwhat mayhappennext willallowstaff toanticipatechildren?sneeds,to identifyrisks(andthereforeminimizeinjury),assist withdifficultieswhicharise,andintervenewherenecessary Careful planningof theenvironment,classroomresources,playexperiences,routines,andstaff movementsareallalsoimportant elementsof effectivesupervision Inaddition,ourteachersutilizeTadpoles,ouronlinechildsupervisiontool,torecordface tonameaccountsforallthechildrenintheircareonthirty-minuteintervalsandduringeachtransitionincludingtransporting childrenonfieldtrips,specialeventsandlocalelementaryschoolsforbeforeandaftercare.Allchildrenarealways monitoredbysight andsound CelebreeSchoolisequippedwithclosedcircuit monitoringsystemsintheclassrooms, hallways,andplaygrounds

Armed Intruder Plan

Thesafetyof ourchildren,staff,andvisitorsisof theutmost importance.Thispolicyoutlinesourproceduresforhandling situationsinvolvingadangerousintruderattemptingtogainaccesstothefacility

Allentrypointstothefacilitywillremainlockedduringoperationalhours Accessiscontrolledthroughsecuredkeypadentry withpersonalizedcodes.Allvisitorsmust present theiridentificationandsigninat thefront officebeforeenteringthefacility. Staff willreceiveregulartrainingonhowtoidentifypotentialthreatsandrespondtoemergencysituations,including recognizingthesignsof adangerousintruderorthesignsof afire

If astaff membernoticesasuspiciousindividualattemptingtogainentry,theymust immediatelynotifytheDirector The Directorordesignatedstaff memberwillannouncealockdownusingtheoverheadPAsystem

Allstaff must ensurethat classroom doorsarelocked,andchildrenaremovedtoasecureareaawayfromwindowsand doors Curtainsorblindsshouldbeclosed,andlightsturnedoff tominimizevisibility Adesignatedstaff memberwillcall911 toreport theintruder,providingspecificdetailssuchasappearance,behavior,andlocation

TheDirectorwillcontinuetouseinternalcommunicationtools(eg,walkie-talkiesorasecurephoneline)tocoordinatewith staff andensureallareasof thefacilityaresecure FamilieswillbenotifiedviaTadpolesassoonasit issafetodoso,with updatesonthesituation

Oncelawenforcement hasresolvedthesituationanddeemedit safe,anall-clearsignalwillbegiventostaff

Parentsandguardianswillbeinformedwhenit issafetopickuptheirchildren Proceduresforcontrolledreleasewillbe followedtoensuresafety.

Ameetingwillbeheldwithstaff toreviewtheincident,providesupport,andgatherfeedbackforimprovements The preschoolwillconduct regulardrillstoensurestaff andchildrenarefamiliarwiththelockdownandsafetyprocedures.

Emergency/ Disaster Plan

Ensuringthehealth,safety,andwelfareof childrenandstaff isourtoppriority Thispolicyoutlinestheproceduresfor reportingandmanaginganyincident orunusualoccurrencethat posesathreat tothewell-beingof individualsat thefacility

Anemergencyincident orunusualoccurrenceincludes,but isnot limitedto:

- Accidentsresultingininjury

- Exposuretohazardousmaterials

- Fire,Tornadoorothernaturaldisaster

- Anysituationthat disruptsthenormaloperationsof thepreschoolandposesapotentialrisk.

Thepriorityistoensurethesafetyof allchildrenandstaff bytakingappropriateemergencymeasures(eg,evacuation,first aid,lockdownbasedonincident) Thestaff memberwhoidentifiestheincident must immediatelyinformtheDirectororthe designatedsafetyofficer If needed,call911toreport emergenciesinvolvingimmediatethreatstohealthorsafety Notifythe parents/guardiansof affectedchildrenassoonaspossibleafterthesituationisundercontrol Report theincident to appropriatelicensingorregulatorybodieswithinrequiredtimeframesif necessary.If evacuationisnecessary,alert the pre-determinedevacuationsiteof arrival

TheDirectorwillconduct aninternalreviewof theincident toidentifythecause,evaluatetheresponse,andrecommendany necessarychangestocurrent procedures.TheDirectorwillholdadebriefingsessionwithinvolvedstaff todiscussthe incident andgatherfeedbackanddetermineanyneededtrainingforstaff onemergencypreparedness,incident reporting, orbest practicesforensuringsafety

Allmediainquiriesmust bedirectedtotheDirector Staff membersshouldnot makeanystatementstothemedia independently

Non-Smoking Campus

ThereistobenosmokinginoraroundanyCelebreeSchoolpropertyorinCelebreevehicles Undernocircumstanceswill therebesmokinginthepresenceoreyeviewof children Disregardforthispolicycouldcreateserioushealthconcernsfor childrenwithallergiesorasthma.

Petson Site

Someclassroomsmayhave?classroompets?present throughout theschoolyear Toprovideanenvironment that doesnot triggerpotentialallergicorasthmaticreactionsinchildrenthesewillbesmallnon-danderproducinganimals(thosewithout furorfeathers).

Accident or Injury Procedures

Intheevent achildisinjured,theteacherwillassessthephysicalareatoensureit issafe Oncetheteacherhasdetermined theareatobesafe,avisualassessment of thechild?sinjurywillbecompletedincludingthelocationof andseverityof the injury.Basicfirst aidwillbeadministeredbythetrainedteacherintheclassroom. Aftertheassessment andinitialtreatment of thechild,anaccident report willbecompletedbytheclassroomteacher,thisformwillbereviewedandsignedbya memberof management andgiventotheparent thesamedayof theinjury Parentsaretosignthereport,acopywillbe providedtotheparent andacopywillbeplaceinthechild?sfile.

Theteacherwillnotifyschoolmanagement immediatelyanytimeachildisinjured Upontheschoolmanagement?s discretionoutsidemedicalservicesmaybecontactedif needed Anytimeoutsidemedicalservicesarecontactedthe parent / guardianmust benotifiedaswell

Theparent / guardianwillimmediatelybenotifiedof theirchild?sinjuryif oneof thefollowinghasoccurred

- Aninjuryabovetheneckwithorwithout avisiblemark. Afewexamplesincludebut arenot limitedto:abumped head,aneyeinjury,atonguebite,bloodynose,lossof atoothnaturallyorthroughtraumatothemouth,scratchto theface,etc

- If thechildwasinjuredandtheskinwasbrokenregardlessof wheretheinjuryislocated

- If thechildwasbittenbyanotherchildinourcare Schoolmanagement willnotifytheirstatelicensingspecialist/inspectorwithin24hoursof:

- Anyinjurytoachildthat requirestreatment byamedicalattendant

- Anychildthat isadmittedtoahospitalasaresult of aninjuryinourcare

If achildistransferredtoahospitalwhileunderthecareof theschool,theSchoolDirectororpersonresponsiblefor carewilltakewiththemthechild?smedicalinformationthat includes:

- Parent/guardiansignedauthorizationfortheschooltoseekemergencymedicaltreatment

- Parent/guardiansignedconsent formsallowingtheprogramtosharechildren?shealthinformationwithemergency medicalprofessionalsandothernecessaryserviceprovider

- If applicable,awrittenincident/injuryreport

Outdoor Play

Asweconsidertheoutdoorsanextensionof theindoorclassroomoutdoorplayisanimportant part of ahealthful environment andcurriculum Ourplaygrounds,equipment,materials(wheeledtoys,balls,hoops,ribbons),andactivitiesare alsoavailabletoenhancethechildren?splayexperience Childrengooutsidetwiceeachday,weatherpermitting Sinceoutdoorplayisapart of thecurriculumanddailyroutine,andyoufeelyourchildisnot wellenoughtoplayoutdoors, thenheorsheshouldnot attendschool. It isimportant forparentstoprovidetheappropriateclothingandouterwearforthe weatherconditions

Inwarmerweatherparentsareencouragedtoprovidesunscreenalongwithamedicationformthat must besignedinorder toapplysunscreen,perthe?HealthRecords?sectionof thishandbook.Childrenarealsoencouragedtoconsumewaterto replenishbodyfluids Typically,thelengthof timespent outsideisreducedandoftenthechildrenwait togooutsideuntillate inthedayorearlymorningwhenthesunislessintense.

Duringsevereweatherchildrenwillstayindoorsandparticipateinagrossmotoractivitywhenanyof thefollowingconditions arepresent:

- Rainorsnow

- Approachingsevereweather?includingthepresenceof lightningand/orthunder

- Temperaturebelow32degreesforchildren2andolderorbelow40 degreesforchildrenundertheageof 2

Theequipment isunsafeduetosnoworiceduringthewintermonthsaccommodationswillbemadefor limitedoutdoortimewhen:

- Childrenmayhavesnow?playdays?if allparentswerenotifiedinadvanceandallchildrenhaveadequateclothing, mittens,boots,etc

Duringthesummermonths,Celebreewillutilizefollowingguidelines:

- Oncodereddays,duetoextremeheat and/orpoorairqualityallchildrenwillremainindoorstoparticipateingross motoractivities

- Whentemperaturesareabove90 degrees,alloutdooractivitiesshouldbelimitedto10 minutes.

- Waterwillbealwaysavailabletothechildren

- Sunscreenwillbeappliedbeforegoingoutsideduringthesummermonths

Screen Time

Celebreeprovidesaactivity-focusedearlylearningenvironment Webelievechildrenlearnbest throughactiveparticipation, hands-onexperiences,interactiveconversation,andexploration Celebreefollowstherecommendationsestablishedby theAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics,whichhasfoundthat toomuchtelevisionviewinghasbeenlinkedtopoorperformance inschool,overweight children,andtheestablishment of poordietaryhabits Assuch,childrenat Celebreeundertheageof twowillnot haveaccesstoanydigitalmediaviewing

Forchildrenagetwoandolderscreentimeislimitedto60 minutesperweekandnomorethan30 minutesat atime. Passive screentimeisnot permittedwithintheschool;allscreentimeisfacilitatedscreentimeandonlyusedtosupport thelesson planforallchildrenovertheageof 2 Teachersareactivelyengagedwithchildrenbefore,duringandafterfacilitatedscreen time.

Computeruseislimitedto15-minuteincrementsperchildnot toexceed30 minutesweeklyandforthepurposedof enhancingeducationalexperiencesonly School-agechildrenwhoarecompletinghomeworkorsupervisedenrichment activitieswillhaveadditionalaccesstocomputersanddigitalresourcesasneeded. Parentalcontrolsareinplaceonall computers Teacherswillsupervisetheuseof computerstoprotect fromexposuretoinappropriatewebsites

Weaskthat allpersonalelectronicsandscreentypesdevicesnot bebrought totheschool Thisincludesbut isnot limitedto iPods,iPads,andtabletsof anykind. CelebreeSchoolisnot responsibleforthereplacement orrepairof anysuchpersonal devicesbrought intoourschool

Tuition/ Enrollment

Enrollment Process

OnceafamilychoosestojointheCelebreefamilytheywillbeprovidedwithanenrollment application Achildmaynot begin attendingCelebreewithout thecompletionof allrequiredpaperwork,asthisholdspertinent informationandisimportant for yourchild?ssafetywhileinourcare.Payment of theapplicationfeeandsecuritydeposit isalsorequiredtopre-enroll.

Anon-refundableapplicationfeeandasecuritydeposit,equaltooneweekof tuition,aredueuponenrollment Payingthe abovementionedfeesalongwithcompletingtheenrollment application,parent agreement,medicalformsandotherforms requiredbythestatearenecessarytocompletetheenrollment process If applicable,weaskthat familiesprovideanyIFSP (IndividualFamilyServicePlan)orIEP(IndividualEducationProgram)informationat thetimeof enrollment toallowusto best meet yourfamilyandchild?seducationalneeds

Duringyourchild?senrollment withCelebree,informationprovidedat enrollment maychangeorbeupdated. It isthe responsibilityof theparent toreport totheofficeanychangeof address,telephonenumbers(homeorwork),employment, emergencycontact person,specialneedsaccommodations,andmedicalinformationtoincludeimmunizations State licensingrequiresseveralformstobeupdatedannually

Anannualre-registrationfeewillbechargedeachyearsecuringyourchild?sspacefortheupcomingschoolyear Pleaserefer tothefinancialresponsibilitiessectionof yourenrollment agreement forfurtherinformation. Currentlyweofferprogramsfrom6weekstoSchoolAgeforyourchild?senrollment

Hours of Operation

AllCelebreeSchoolscorporateownedlocationsareopenMondaythroughFridayfrom6:30 amto6:30 pm Thebuilding maynot beentereduntilthistimetoensureproperstaffingandsupervisionof children.

Calendar

CelebreeSchoolisofficiallyclosedorclosesearlyinobservanceof thefollowingholidaysandonedayforCelebree?sannual professionaldevelopment day:

- NewYear?sDay

- MLKDay

- FridaybeforeMemorialDay-Closeat 12:30p

- MemorialDay

- Juneteenth

- IndependenceDay

- FridaybeforeLaborDay-Closeat 12:30p

- LaborDay

- ColumbusDay-ProfessionalDevelopment Dayforteachers

- ThanksgivingDay

- DayafterThanksgivingDay

- ChristmasEvethroughNewYear?sDay

WhenaholidayfallsonaSaturday,theschoolwillbeclosedthepreviousFridayandif aholidayfallsonaSunday,theschool willbeclosedthefollowingMonday Yourtuitionrateremainsthesameduringholidayweeks Therearenorefundsor make-updaysgivenforholidays.

Absences and Attendance

Inordertomaintainstateregulatedteacher/childratiosandsupervision,Celebreeasksthat youcalltheschoolwhenyour childwillnot beattendingfortheday It isimperativeCelebreeisnotifiedif achildenrolledinourschoolageprogramwillnot bereturningonaschoolbusorCelebreevanintheafternoon Tuitionwillnot beproratedorreducedintheevent of anabsence. Childrenwhoattendapart timeprogramwillbeaskedto maintainaset standardscheduleandmaynot exchangedaysif ascheduleddayismissed Uponapproval,additionaldays maybeaddedaccompaniedbyafee

Weather Policy and Emergency Closings

Inordertobest meet theneedsof theworkingfamilies,CelebreeSchoolswillmakeeveryeffort toremainopenforour regularoperatinghoursof 6:30am-6:30pmMondaythroughFriday.Celebreerecognizesthat theremaybetimeswhenthe severityof theweathercouldcreateunduehardshiponouremployeesandinthoseinstancesourregularoperatinghours maybeadjusted.If adecisionismadetoadjust operatinghoursthecommunicationoutletsmentionedbelowwillbe notified Whenanearlyclosingisannouncedwewillstrivetoprovideatwohourtimeframetoparentstomakearrangements fortheirchildtobepickedup Thistimeframewilldependonthesituation

- CelebreeTweet poweredbyHiMamamessagewillbesent toparents.

- CelebreeSchoolmainpageandtheindividualCelebreeSchoolpublicpageswillbeupdatedtoreflect schooldelays orclosings

- SchooldelaysorclosingsmayalsobeannouncedonFacebook,localtelevisionandradio Intheevent of aschool-basedemergency(suchaswatermainbreak,fire,orotherstructuralissue)inwhichclosingis necessary,wewillmakeaneffort toensureeveryparent isnotified.If theschooldirectorisunabletocontact eachparent, phonecallswillbeplacedtotheemergencycontactslistedonyourchild?semergencycard Tuitionisnot proratedor discountedif Celebreeopenslate,closesearly,orisclosedfortheday

Family Referral

Thehighest compliment ourparentscanpayusisthereferralof familyorfriendstoCelebreeSchool Thetrust and confidencethat youplaceinusmeansagreat deal.Inappreciationof that trust andconfidence,weareexcitedtoshareour familyreferralprogram

- Thefamilyreferralmust besubmittedbeforethereferredfamily?sfirst dayof careandmust besharedduringthe tour

- A$250 tuitioncredit willbegiventothereferringfamilyforeachnewchildenrolledat CelebreeSchool

- A$75intuitioncredit willbegiventothereferringfamilyforeachnewchildenrolledat aschool-basedCaliday program

- Tuitioncredit willbepostedfollowing30 consecutivedaysof enrollment.

- Visit wwwcelebreecom/refertocompleteandsubmit afamilyreferralform

Financial Responsibilities

Tuitionwillbecollectedvia:

- ACH(electronicpayment processing)

- Recurringautodraft frombankcheckingorsavingsaccount (tuitionisautomaticallywithdrawnfromyourbank account everyMonday)

- Authorizationformsareavailablefromtheschooldirectoronline(one-timedraft frombankaccount)

- Cash,debit cards,andover-the-phonecredit cardpaymentsarenot acceptableformsof payment

- If payment isnot receivedby6:30 pmonWednesdayevening,youraccount willaccruealatefee

- Account statementsandtaxsummariesareavailableuponrequest.

- Familydiscountsforfulltimeenrolledsiblingsresidinginthesamehouseholdareavailableuponrequest

- If youhavedifficultymakingyourpayment,pleasecontact theschooldirector Wewillmakeeveryeffort tobe

helpfulandunderstanding However,if youraccount isnot paidinfullbyFridaytheweekof care,wemayterminatecare without furthernoticeaccordingtotheenrollment agreement If paymentsarenot receivedwithinareasonabletimeoryou areconsistentlylatewithyourtuitionpayment,it maybenecessarytodis-enrollyourchildfromcare

Non-Sufficient Funds

Pertheenrollment agreement,afeewillbedebitedfromyouraccount foreachNSFoccurrence. WhenmorethanoneNSF occurrenceispresentedtoyouraccount inasixmonthperiod,payment must bemadebymoneyorderorcertifiedcheck forthe

Late Pick-Up Charge

Wedounderstandthat theremaybeoccasionswhenanemergencyarisescausingyoutobelaterthan6:30pmpickingyour childupfromtheschool If yourealizethat youmaybelate,pleasegiveacourtesycalltomanagement notifyingthemof the situation Therewillbeachargeof $100 perminute,perchildpast schoolclosing,whichwillbeapplieddirectlytoyour account.

Annual Re-Registration Fee

Anannualnon-refundablere-registrationfeewillbedebitedfromyouraccount onthefirst Mondayof Mayeachyearper yourenrollment agreement If enrollment occurredbetweenFebruary1st andMay1st,youwillnot bechargeda re-registrationfeeforthat year

Security Deposit

Thesecuritydeposit isequaltooneweekof tuition If tuitionratesshouldincreasethedifferencewillbepaidtoequalthe newtuitionrate If yourtuitionrateisdecreasedduetoparticipationinanytuitionassistanceorchildcaresubsidyprograms, thesecuritydeposit willequalanyapplicableweeklyco-pays

Annual Tuition Increases

Ourtuitionstructureandrateswillbereviewedonanannualbasis Anychangetotuitionrateswillbeaccompaniedbya 30-daywrittennoticeperourenrollment agreement Tuitionrateincreasesarespecificallyearmarkedtocoverprogram expensesandannualteachersalaryincreases.

Program Changes and Disenrollment

Allprogramchangesandenrollment withdrawalsmust beprovidedtomanagement inwriting.

- Whenthereisaprogramchangeforyourchildthat resultsinadifferent weeklytuitionrate,acredit ordebit toyour account willbemadeaccordingly

- A30 daywrittennoticemust besubmittedtomanagement foranyprogramchangeordisenrollment.

- Thesecuritydeposit actsasthefinalpayment onyouraccount whena30 daywrittennoticeisreceived

- If yourchildisdis-enrolledduetonon-payment,thechildwillnot bepermittedtoreturnuntilthebalancedueispaidin full

next sixmonths includinganewapplicationfee

Termination of Services

Enrollment withCelebreecanbeterminatedforvoluntaryorinvoluntaryreasons. Forvoluntarywithdrawal,familiesmust provideawrittenintent towithdrawtomanagement 30 dayspriortotheirintended last dayof care Failuretosubmit awrittennoticeof withdrawalwillcauseforfeitureof yourdeposit Upondisenrollment fromtheschool,withaproper30 dayswrittennotice,thesecuritydeposit actsasthelast weekof payment. Shouldthe deposit not covertheamount of tuitionandfeesduetotheschool,parentswillbenotifiedpriortothechild?slast dayof

attendance Theparentsmust payalloutstandingfeesthat arenot coveredbythedeposit Inallcases,familieswillberesponsiblefortheweeklytuitionforanyreversalof dis-enrollment that happenswithinatwo weekperiodof thelast dayof care

InsomeinstancesCelebreemayneedtoinitiatethewithdrawalprocess Enrollment canbeterminatedwithorwithout noticeforthefollowingreasons:

- Behaviormanagement-if achild?sactionorbehaviorisharmfultootherchildrenorstaff intheschool,termination mayresult (determinedonacasebycasebasis).Alleffortswillbemadethroughfamilypartnership,team planningand interventiontokeepchildrenincare,but thesafetyof thegroupwillbethepriority Someof thesebehaviorsoractionsmay includebut arenot limitedtoexcessivebiting,injurytopeersandstaff,violent/aggressivebehaviorandintentionaldamages toschoolproperty.

- Financialobligations- repeatedlatepayments,accountsthat aremorethantwoweeksinarrears, returned/uncollectedchecks,excessivefines/feesthat becomedelinquent orfailuretoprocessstate/countyvouchersand maintaincopaysmayresult interminationof services

- Requireddocumentation- failuretosubmit requiredstateandschoolrelateddocumentationmayresult in terminationof services.

- Inthesituationof inappropriateparent behavior,Celebreereservestheright,at anytimewithout priornoticeto discharge,withdraw,orremovefromthepremisesanychild,parent,relativeand/orindividualthat posesathreat or compromisestheoperationsof Celebree

CommunicatingwithFamilies

Open Door Policy

Celebreepromisestoprovidethekindof careandeducationyouwant foryourchild Sinceyoushouldbeinvolvedeverystep of theway,familiesarewelcometovisit at anytimetoobserveorparticipateinspecialactivities It isourgoaltoprovideopen andfrequent communicationwithyouaswepartnertoensureyourchild?ssuccess.Schoolmanagement isavailableat any timeforquestions,concerns,ortohearabout howyourfamilyisenjoyingtheCelebreedifference Ascheduled appointment withschoolmanagement isaneffectivewaytoassurethat youwillhavethemanagement?sundividedattention duringyourmeeting.

Daily Communication

Teachersof allchildreninourschoolmaintainanonlinedailyreport toproperlyaccount foryourchild?sday.Thedailyreport containsagedependent informationsuchaswhat andhowmuchachildateduringsnackandmealtimes,if achildnapped andforhowlong,specialnotestoremindparentsof upcomingevents,what wastaught inreferencetothelessonplan,and what yourchild?sexperienceswerethroughout theday.It isourgoalandresponsibilitytoensureconsistencyduringthe transitionbetweenCelebreeandhome Uponenrollment intoourschool,familieswillreceiveinformationtoset upThe CelebreeEcosystem,poweredbyTeachingStrategies,ouronlineparent communicationtool

Teachersareavailableduringdrop-off andpick-uptoansweranyquestionsorconcernsthat mayarise.Ascheduledparent, teacher,anddirectormeetingcanbearrangedif additionaltimeisneeded

Family Teacher Conferences

Familiesareinvitedtoparticipateinconferenceswiththeclassroomteacherstodiscusstheirchild?sachievementsand development Theseconferencesareheldtwiceayeartypicallyinthelatefall(November)andlatespring(May) Duringthis timeyouwillbeableto:

- Shareinsightsabout yourchild

- Findout about yourchild?slearningandprogressthroughouronlineassessments

- Reviewyourchild?sonlineportfolio

- Discussanychallengesyourchildishavingoranyof yourownconcerns

- Askforextrahelpforyourchildsuchaspottytraining,etc

- Discussandplanfuturelearningopportunitiesforyourchild

It isalsoimportant tonotethat afamilymayscheduleameetingat anytimewiththeirchild?steacher Likewise,ateachermay scheduleameetingwithafamilyif theyhaveconcernsorissues Teachersstrivetokeepopencommunicationwithall families.

Family Information Board

Theschool?sfamilyinformationboardislocatedinthemainhallwayof theschool It containsthefollowing:illnesspolicy, disciplinepolicy,safetypolicy,monthlynewsletter,upcomingSFCmeetinginformation,andcommunityeventsand resources.

- Eachclassroomalsohasaninformationboardlocatedontheoutsideof theclassroomdoorwhichcontainsthe weeklylessonplanandabioforyourchild?steacher

- Insideeachclassroomthereisafamilyboardthat containstheclassroomdailyschedule,newsletter,andsnack menu

Community Resources

InorderforCelebreeSchooltoachieveitsprogramgoalsof diversity,inclusion,successfultransitions,robust curriculumand social/emotionalhealthychildrenandfamilies,weestablishandmaintainreciprocalrelationshipswithcommunityagencies andinstitutionsthat helpusachieveourgoal

CelebreeSchoolbelievesitsroleisgatheringinformationabout communityservicesandinformingandassistingfamiliesin gainingaccesstotheseservices CelebreeSchoolwillcompileandmaintaincurrent localresourcesavailabletofamiliesin thecommunity,particularlythosewithdisabilitiesandspecialhealthcareneedsandbasedoff theinterestsandneedsof ourschoolfamily Theseresourcesinclude,but arenot limitedto:

- Localserviceprovidersforhealth,mentalhealth,womenservices,andoralhealth

- Communityprovidersof nutrition,childwelfare,andparentingprograms

- Basicneeds,suchashousingandchildcaresubsidies

- Culturalorlinguisticalservicesforduallanguagehouseholds

- Specialfamilyneedssuchaseducationalorbehavioralsupports

- Criticalneedsthat includeslocalsheltersandfoodpantries

- Hotlinesandwebsites

Acopyof theCommunityResourceGuidewillbekept incloseproximitytofamilyinformationboardandwillbeupdatedas newdatabecomesknowntodirectorsandstaff throughcontinuingeducationandlicensingpartnerships,localChildCare ResourcesandReferralCenters Monthlynewsletters,on-lineparent communicationtools,bulletinboards,SchoolFamily Committeemeetingsandothersuchmessagingareadditionalwaystheseresourceswillbecommunicated Inaddition, availabilityandaccuracyof informationwillbereviewedduringtheschools?quarterlycomplianceandoperationalexcellence visitsasconductedbytheCelebreeleadershipteam

CelebreeSchoolisalwaysseekingwaystobreakout of itsfourwallsandenlargethelearningexperiencesof itschildren Schoolstaff areconstantlyconnectingwiththeircommunity?sculturalresourcessuchascommunitycolleges,local websites,andcommunitycentersasasourceof curriculumenhancement that includesbut isnot limitedtomuseumand libraryexperiences,concerts,storytelling,zooexhibits,naturecenterevents,theaterprograms,festivalsandhistorical observanceevents Communicationof theseeventswillalsooccurthroughnewsletters,on-lineparent communication, bulletinboards,SchoolFamilyCommitteemeetingsandothersuchmessaging.

Monthly Newsletter

Theschoolmanagement createsamonthlyallschoolnewslettertobedistributedtoallfamiliesonorbeforethefirst of each month. Thisnewsletterwillcontainnews,updates,upcomingschoolevents,newadditionstotheschool,birthdaysof the childrenandstaff,andamonthlysnackmenu Youcanalsofindacopyof thenewsletteronthefamilyinformationboard locatedinthemainhallwayof theschool Inaddition,eachclassroomwillprovideitsfamilieswithclassroomnewslettersthat highlight that month?scurriculumfocus, agespecificcommunityeventsandresources,classroomremindersandamonthlydevelopmentaltidbit

School Family Committee (SFC)

Involvingfamiliesinourschoolisatoppriority Thishelpschildren,families,andourteachersmakeastrongconnection betweenhomeandschool Weareanextensionof thefamily Westrivetodevelopapartnershipwheresharingsupport, ideas,andgenuineloveforchildrenisof theutmost importance.WeencouragefamiliestoparticipateinourSchoolFamily Committee(SFC) TheSFCismadeupof families,teachers,andadministratorsof CelebreeSchool Thegoalof the committeeistomeet theneedsof theCelebreefamilytoincludechildren,families,teachers,andadministration TheSFC supportstheschoolbywelcomingnewfamilies,planningspecialevents,supportingteachers,participatinginfundraising

events,anddiscussingthegrowthof theschool,viaaccreditationexpectationsandprogramimprovement plans The Committeewillannuallyreviewtheschool?seffectivenessof meetingtheneedsof thechildrenandthefamilies Thiswillbe accomplishedbyreviewingfamilysurveys,teachersurveys,theannualCLASSscore,andtheannualAccreditation Brand StandardScore Thisannualreviewisusedtoinformtheprogram?scontinuousqualityimprovement planthat isthenshared withthestaff,parentsandstakeholders.

Celebree Website

TheCelebreewebsitecanbeaccessedbyvisitingwww.Celebree.com.Thewebsitecontainsvaluableinformationsuchas theCelebreehistory,howtocontact us,avirtualtour,parent resources,curriculuminformation,updatesonupcoming Celebreelocations,andmuchmore

Program Evaluation

Wevalueyourinput regardingthecareyouandyourchildreceiveat CelebreeSchool Inoureffort tocontinuallyimprove,we willconduct quarterlysurveysoneof ourmeansof evaluatingourprogram.Inadditiontothissurveywewillsolicit your feedbackbywayof informalconversationsandfamilyconferences

Satisfaction and Resolution

Allconcernsshouldbeaddressedassoonaspossible Often,afamily?sconcerncanbeanopportunityforprogram improvement.It isusuallybest todiscussaconcerndirectlywiththepersonwhocanaddressthesituation.Insomecases, theteacherwouldbethepersonwhocanhelpfindaresolution;inothercases,it maybetheSchoolDirectorortheAssistant Director Familiesareencouragedtomakeanappointment withtheappropriatepersonandtoopenlydiscussthematterof concernsothat wemayworktogethertowardresolution.If yourmanagement teamisnot abletoresolvetheconcerntoyour satisfactionpleasefeelfreetocontact yourDistrict Director

Anyhealthandsafetyconcernsshouldbebrought totheattentionof amemberof theschoolmanagement team immediately

Celebreeschooldoesnot,?discriminate,invokeapenaltyagainst,ortakeanyotherretaliatoryactionagainst astudent or parent orguardianof astudent whofilesacomplaint allegingthat theprogramorschooldiscriminatedagainst thestudent, regardlessof theoutcomeof thecomplaint ?,asstatedintheCivilRightsAct of 1964

Volunteering

Duetothehighlysecurefacilitythat weoffer,securitybackgroundchecksneeded,andtoprotect thechildreninourcare,we areunabletoaccept regularlyscheduledvolunteersintoourschools. Wedoencouragefamiliestoparticipateasfieldtrip chaperones,helpintheclassroomduringpartiesandholidaycelebrations,asaguest speakerorreader,and/ortoprovide demonstrationsof askill

GeneralPolicies

Outside Employment of Celebree Teachers

Celebreedoesnot condoneorrecommendanyemployeeforprivatecare If aparent contractsanemployeeforprivate care,Celebreewillnot accept liabilityforcareservicesprovidedoutsideof ourstandardbusinesshoursoroff Celebree premises.

Confidentiality Policy

Toprotect therightsof yourchildandyourfamily,children?srecordsareonlyavailabletotheschool?sadministrators, authorizedstaff of Celebree,thestatelicensingbranch,andthechild?sparent(s)orlegalguardian(s) Confidentialor sensitiveinformationwillonlybesharedwithemployeesof Celebreewhohavea?needtoknow?inordertomost appropriatelyandsafelycareforyourchild.Confidentialorsensitiveinformationabout staff,otherparentsand/orchildren willnot besharedwithparents,asCelebreestrivestoprotect everyone?sright of privacy Confidentialinformationincludes, but isnot limitedto:names,addresses,phonenumbers,disabilityinformation,custodyagreements,andhealthrelated informationof anyoneassociatedwithCelebree.

Family Code of Conduct

Oneof ourgoalsistoprovideanappropriateenvironment inwhichachildcangrow,learnanddevelop. Achievingthisideal environment isnot onlytheresponsibilityof theemployeesof Celebree,but alsoof eachfamilymemberoradult whoenters theschool Werequirealladultstoconduct themselvesinamannerthat fostersthisidealenvironment

Theactionsthat hinderapositiveenvironment arebut arenot limitedtothefollowing:

- Swearingorcursing

- Threateningof employees,childrenorotherparents

- Physicalorverbalpunishment of yourchildorotherchildrenintheschool

- Smoking

- Confrontationalinteractionsat theschool

ThelawauthorizesCelebreetodenyaccesstoaparent orotheradult if thebehaviorof that personposesarisktothe childrenoremployees

Clothing

Inordertofosterindependenceandself-helpskills,weaskthat yousendyourchildtotheschoolinclothesthat theycan manageindependently Activeindoorandoutdoorplayisaregularpart of ourday Pleasedressyourchildinclothingthat is suitableforrunning,climbingandothervigorousactivity,andthat isappropriatefortheweather.Yourchildrenwillworkwith paint,clayandothermessymaterials;theyshouldwearclothesthat canbelaunderedeasily Werecommendthat yourchild weartennisshoesorshoeswithrubbersoles Foryourchild?ssafety,pleasedonot sendyourchildinflipflopsoropentoe shoesaswedonot permit thistypeof shoeontheplayground.

Notice of Policy Changes

CelebreeSchoolprovidesafamilyhandbooktoupholdourpromisetoeducatefamiliesonouruniqueprogramoffering. This handbookissubject tochangewithout notice Updatedpolicieswillbedistributedtofamiliesfromtheschoolmanagement

TheHandbookisreviewedannuallyandif updatesaremadewillbesharedwithourfamilies

ThankYou!

Thankyou,ournewest Celebreefamilymember,forchoosingustoprotect,educate,andnurtureyourmost precious gift?yourchild Wearecommittedtoprovidingyouandyourchildwiththebest familychildexperience Wewillhold ourselvesaccountabletoourcommitmentsof upholdingtheCelebreebrand Wehopethat thisisthestart of along relationshipwithyourfamilyandtheCelebreefamily. Thedoorisalwaysopenforyourfeedbackandsuggestionsastohow wecanimproveyourexperienceat Celebree