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“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he
will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 |
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updated:
09/18/2008 |
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Before we begin childcare services you must sign that you have read,
understand and agree to abide by these rules. |
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Our Goal
We
strive to provide a developmental program that includes experiences
which meet the needs and interest of your child. Each day your child
will enter a loving Christian atmosphere where they will learn more
about God’s world. Each child will be encouraged to become
aware of how unique they are, while learning self-discipline and
right choices.
WLL
provides a program to accommodate the WHOLE child. We strive to
compliment family values by surrounding the children with a
Christian atmosphere of respect and loving appreciation for each
person. Each child is encouraged to progress at their own speed
through enriched experiences. |
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Our Mission
Giving
hope to children by providing them an opportunity to succeed, learn
and be loved. |
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Our Philosophy
Our
philosophy at Wee Little Lambs is three-fold: We are dedicated to
the care and development of three areas of each of the children in
our care: Mind, Body and Soul.
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Mind - we encompass learning, socialization, cognitive
development and reasoning through various activities in our learning
program. We offer a loving environment.
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Body - We believe that a child’s play is their “work”.
The child’s physical development will be enhanced through play and
the use of age appropriate equipment. Hot, nutritional meals, along
with fun, physical activities are important aspects of our daily
schedule.
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Soul - As a Christian learning center, Christ is at
the center of everything we do. We treat each child as an important
individual, created and loved by God, we provide an
atmosphere of positive biblical truths helping to increase their
understanding of God’s love. It is our hope that each child will
recognize at an early age his/her need for a personal relationship
with God. We use the A-Beka bible curriculum and teach Bible stories
through songs, prayer and creative activities. |
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Our Beginnings
When
planning this facility we believed that God was leading us to provide
a quality Christian, learning environment in which working parents
could feel confident leaving their children. It is the desire of Wee
Little Lambs to touch families for Christ through the means of child
care. We hope that you have a great experience and are with us for a long
time. |
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Our Rating
WLL is
a 2 star facility. In order to be a 2-star facility licensed
for 47 children, we must have three teachers that have completed CDA, Certificate of Mastery, or
degree in early childhood. The Director, Judy DeVore holds a
Mastery in Early Childhood Education Certificate, David DeVore holds
a Bachelors Degree in Theology with college hours in Early
Childhood, Elizabeth Duncan holds an Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education, and Belle Erickson hold a Bachelors Degree with
Early Childhood. All staff must complete 24 hours of early
childhood classes each year. The director is required to obtain 30
hours of early childhood c1asses with 20 hours in administration
each year. Staff and parents are surveyed every year to identify
strengths and weaknesses of the program’s effectiveness in meeting
the needs of children, parents and staff. The program is assessed
every three
years using an assessment tool approved by OKDHS to determine the
day-to-day quality of care provided to children. WLL is in the
process of working towards accreditation and a 3-star facility.
Hopefully this will be attained by 2009.
Accreditation
How accreditation benefits you and your child? The National
Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) program was
established to verify quality standards your child deserves.
The NECPA program, which has been thoroughly tested, has a rigorous
process that measures areas such as Developmental Program, Health
and Safety, Indoor and Outdoor, Administration and Professional
Quality, and Parent, Community and School Relations. The
accreditation process, developed in conjunction with the renowned
Early Childhood Education Programs Department of Pennsylvania State
University, probes these issues in depth on behalf of parents and
children alike. They have probed over 250 aspects of the program's care,
learning, safety, and administration. NECPA sends a
professional to visit our site to verify responses. The
resulting in-depth profile of the program's approach and operations
is analyzed by NECPA's National Accreditation Council to determine
if our program meets their rigorous standards and deserves the
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation. Once
accredited each center is reviewed annually by NECPA to verify that quality
standards are maintained. |
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Days of Operation
Monday
through Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm |
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Tuition
Tuition
is due on the first day of each week that your child attends in
advance. If tuition is not paid by Tuesday P.M., there will be a
$10.00 late payment fee assessed and added to your next bill. A
charge of $20.00 shall be charged for a returned check. If a second
check is returned, all payments will have to be made by cash or
money order. Tuition is not based on attendance. We are reserving a
space for your child and tuition must be paid whether your child is
in attendance or not. We do not receive any financial assistance
beyond your tuition. All financial arrangements or questions
concerning an account are to be made with the Director (Judy
Devore). Checks should be made payable to Wee Little Lambs and
deposited in the payment box at the center. (Please do not put cash
in the payment box)
Once a year in August you will be charged a fee for each of your
children for their curriculum. (Ages 2 through 4 years) |
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Fees
Infants: 6 weeks - 13 months*
* Children who are
one year old will not be moved up to one year old classroom until
the child can eat regular food, does not use a bottle and can walk.
Their fee will stay $130.00 till the child actually moves to the one
year old classroom.
13
months and older
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Tribe Financial Assistance
Wee
Little Lambs is contracted with all of the tribes in the area. However, the tribe does not pay our full tuition cost. It is the
responsibility of the parent to make up the difference plus pay
their co-pay. For instance: Tribal pays $20.50 a day for 0-1 year.
Tuition is $26.00 a day so the parent pays the difference of $5.50
plus your co-pay that is set by the tribe. Tribal pays $19.50 a day
for 1-2 year old. Tuition is $24.00 a day so the parent pays $4.50 a
day plus co-pay, and so on. The tribe will only pay for days that
both parents are working; the parent is responsible to pay for days
absent. If you need to bring your child during days off prior
approval with the tribe will need to be made and the tribe will need
to contact WLL. Without prior approval parents will be
responsible for those days. All tribes require that balances are
paid in full with the center upon disenrollment and we are required to report any
outstanding balances to the tribe.
All the
tribes require you to renew your paper work with them and to keep
them informed of any job changes, address change etc. It is your
responsibility to keep the tribe well informed, failure to do so
will result in termination of tribal benefits and therefore making
you responsible for any tuition charges. |
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Holidays
Parents
please check this list and make arrangements well in advance with
your employer. Wee Little Lambs will be closed for the following
holidays:
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Vacation Days
We will
give you one week (5 days) at 1/2 price.
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Field Trips
Field
trips are an important part of our program. Only 3-4 year olds are
allowed to go on these field trips. We take field trips 2 or 3 times a year, we
always go to camp bandage which is held during Week of the Young
Child. We must have a permission slip signed before we can take the
child. (No child will be allowed to go if the parent doesn’t sign
the form) Notification for a field trip will be given 3 days in
advance and a note posted on the front doors. In the event a child
arrives at school after his/her class has left for a field trip
he/she will be placed in a classroom nearest their age, or the
parent may take the child to the designated place. Parents must also
provide a car seat for your child. We will not take the
children without a booster or car seat. |
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Inclement Weather
The
center will make every effort to remain open during inclement
weather. If Grove schools are closed WLL will be open 8-5. If such
is necessary, fees will not be adjusted. Please listen to KGVE
FM 99.3
radio station (786-2211). |
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Tornado
and Fire Drills
We practice tornado and fire drills regularly at WLL so that each child
will be more prepared in the event of an actual emergency. We keep
abreast of the weather and in the event of a tornado warning we will
take the children into the rooms designated as safe. We have a
Disaster and Emergency Plans in place for each class. |
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Sign In
Your
child must be signed in at the front desk each morning upon drop
off, and signed out upon pick-up every evening. We are required by
DHS to keep these records for 120 days. Those with DHS
assistance must swipe their card everyday in and out for their
child. Failure to do so will result in termination. |
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Pick-up
You
should pick up your child before 5:30 pm, any children left after
5:30 will be charged $5.00 for the first 15 minutes and $1.00 a
minute there after. Only those persons authorized on the enrollment
form will be permitted to pick your child up. If it becomes
necessary for someone else to pick your child up (that is not on the
enrollment form) you will need to contact the office and give us the
name and description of that person. That person should be prepared
to show proper identification before your child is released into
their care.
Custodial/Non-Custodial Parents
Wee Little Lambs takes every precaution to ensure that only
authorized individuals are allowed to pick up their children.
However, in cases where the parents are divorced, parents need to
keep several facts in mind. WLL cannot refuse to release a child to the
child's parent or legal guardian who has or shares legal custody of
the child and is able to verify such right. Therefore, if a
parent wishes to prevent another parent or legal guardian from
picking up their child, they must provide WLL with a court document
showing sole custody of the child belonging to them or denying
custody to the other parent or guardian. |
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Staff
All
staff members are required to be checked out by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. They are all professing Christians and love children. They
have chosen this profession because they have a desire to see
children grow in a caring and nurturing program. |
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Birthdays
If you
would like to celebrate your child’s birthday at WLL you will
need to bring goodies for your child’s class only. Please check with
your child’s teacher for the number of children in your child’s
class. As of 2003 we have been advised by DHS that we can no longer
accept homemade items for any type of party. They have to be store
bought and individually wrapped. |
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Holiday Parties
We will
have a sign up sheet for those who would like to bring treats. We
celebrate Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day and Fall. |
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Sick Kids
Your
child should be kept at home:
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If he/she has had a
fever during the previous 24 hour period. The child must be
fever free for at least 24 hours without fever reducing
medication before returning to school.
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If he/she has a heavy
nasal discharge (unless diagnosed non-contagious by a physician.
We must have a note stating this)
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If he/she has a constant
chronic cough
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If he/she has had
diarrhea more than 2 times in the previous 24 hours
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If he/she has a
draining sore
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If he/she is fussy,
cranky, or generally not him/herself.
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If you suspect that
he/she is coming down with something
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If he/she has an
undiagnosed rash (they must have a doctors note to be allowed to
attend)
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If he/she has eye
discharge or pink eyes (must have a doctors note before they are
allowed to attend)
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If he/she has head lice (live or
nits)
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Your child will be
sent home if:
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He/she has a fever of
100.5 degrees or higher
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He/she has a heavy
nasal discharge from an undiagnosed condition
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He/she has a constant
chronic cough
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He/she has an open
sore that is infected
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He/she vomits and has
others signs of illness
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He/she vomits more
than twice
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He/she has an
unidentifiable rash that accompanies childhood diseases such as
chickenpox and measles
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He/she has an eye
discharge or eyes are pink or red
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He/she has head lice
(live or nits)
Parents
will be called if child has any of the above. Sick children
will be kept in the office until the parent arrives to pick them up.
Parents must keep WLL
informed of all current employment with current telephone numbers in
case of an emergency.
Please
contact us if your child has a communicable disease. |
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Medications and
Prescriptions
Prescription medication as well as over the counter medications, may
be given by staff provided that each time medication has to be given
that a
medication sheet has been filled out and signed. The medication
must have your child’s name on it, amount of dosage and time it is
to be given. No medication will be given without consent of the
parent. The office staff will then give the medication at the
appropriate time with the correct dosage and log it on the
medication form. |
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Emergency Procedures
In case
of a severe emergency or an acute illness warranting immediate
attention the parent will be called. If the parent can not be
reached, a person on the emergency contact on your enrollment form
will be contacted. We will call 911 or transport the child to the
hospital. All of our staff are trained on child CPR and First Aide. |
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Ouchie Report
If a
child bumps is head, falls down etc., we will send home an Ouchie
Report to keep you informed. |
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Immunizations
Prior
to enrollment, proof of immunizations as required by the state must
be provided. Other medical forms must be presented as needed.
When your child's immunizations are updated - we must have a current
copy at all times. |
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Nutrition / Meals
Breakfast will be served from 8:00 until 8:30 AM. No
exceptions will be made if your child comes to school late after
breakfast has been closed. After breakfast has been closed you
must feed the child before he/she arrives at school. If you
bring food, you will be asked to feed your child in the car before
you bring him/her into the building. A nutritious lunch is
served at 11:30. An afternoon snack is served between 2:30PM
and 3:00 PM. Meals
are served family style in each classroom and we pray before they
are served. The teachers will serve the meals where good table
manners will be taught and encouraged. If your child requires any
special diet the parent will be responsible for their meal. |
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Rest Time
Rest
time is an integral part of our days at WLL. Infants nap in assigned
cribs according to their own schedule. Toddlers and preschoolers
rest on assigned cots. Rest times are from 12:30-2:30 everyday.
School age children are required to rest as well. We are a small
center and do not have the space to accommodate separation from the
group. |
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Withdrawal
You
must give a 2 week notice upon withdrawal. If a two week notice is
not given, you will be charged for one additional week of care. |
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Curriculum
At Wee
Little Lambs we take education serious and utilize the
A Beka
Curriculum for our two, three and four year olds because we feel it
is the most effective Christian learning material available for
children. The program consist of Bible Time, art, music, group time,
free time, language development and skills development. The three
and four year olds will also begin learning phonics and numbers. The A Beka Book
approach to education keeps learning lively, interesting and
memorable. The materials reflect a sensible theory that is firmly
anchored to practicality. The materials contain day-by-day lesson
plans for the entire year prepared by teaches and administrators.
Thousands of Christian schools around the world use the A Beka Book
Curriculums, which is based on sound scholarship, common sense, and
the Word of God. |
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Our Babies
The
infants are daily nurtured in God’s love. We hold them, rock them,
love them, talk to them, and see the precious response in their
face. We read to them and sing Christian lullabies. We nurture the
WHOLE child body, soul, and spirit. We keep the diapers dry and keep
them fed on a timely schedule. As they get older, we are on the
floor playing with developmentally appropriate toys. We take this as
an awesome responsibility from God. |
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Our One’s
These
precious one’s are awesome. We sit in the floor and read, do finger
play, play songs, learn to move our bodies and have bible stories-We
have a daily schedule and approach art at their level. We rock, hug
and love them. We treat them as precious gifts from God to you and
to us.
In order for 3 year old to move to the 3 year old room they must by
completely potty trained. |
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Open House
We have
Open House once a year, during Week of the Young Child. Our doors
are always open and you will always be welcome to go directly to the
classroom or simply monitor your child. |
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Parent Meeting
We have
parent meetings twice a year to keep you informed as to any changes
and up coming events in the school year or through the summer. |
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Parent Opportunity
We ask
for parents to help on field trips, and encourage you to volunteer
in your child’s classroom. We also encourage any grandparents,
aunts, etc. because we understand that a parent may be someone other
than mom or dad. We will make sure that each parent has a handbook
which contains all of our policies and procedures. We ask for any
input you may have in regards to our center. |
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Open Book Policy
Location of the Licensing compliance file: Located in the file
cabinet in the office filed under compliance file. Available
at all times to parent.
A link
to the Oklahoma state licensing regulations for child care centers
is available here:
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http://www.okdhs.org/childcare/ProviderInfo/provinfo_licensing.htm |
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Parent’s
Communication and Involvement
We
understand that communications is essential in creating a good
relationship with your child’s teacher, director and child care
center. Therefore, there are many opportunities to do this.
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers: Each day a daily report will be
sent home with your child. The report will include meals, snacks,
diapers changes and activities and experiences of each day. Special
Events: You are invited to each party. Each event is designed to
build relationship between families and our center staff, as well as
get to know other families within our center. |
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Literature
WLL
knows that it’s hard to be a parent and sometimes parents need
advice and support. We have articles and pamphlets as well as
announcements pertaining to parenting and children’s issues
available for you. |
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Disenrollment
Please
be aware should one of the following situations arise, WLL reserves
the right and may ask you to disenroll your child.
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Continuous late
payment-unless arrangements are made with director, Payments 2
weeks old will result in discontinued service. After 1 month
your account will be turned over to an attorney. Additional late
fee of $25.00 a month will be charged unless payment is made in
full.
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Tribal co-pay not
paid each month plus additional rates on daily bases not being
paid in full each month.
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Verbal and/or
physical abuse by your child to another child or staff. Safety
is one of our main priorities at WLL; therefore, we will not
accept behavior that endangers other students or staff. A
child’s language or behavior, which is hurtful, such as
profanity, using sexual language, and humility is inappropriate and
unacceptable. If your child should display such behavior your
child’s care giver will complete an incident report. The
director will review it with you to identify possible solutions.
If behavior continues you will be ask to disenroll your child.
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Verbal or physical
abuse by a parent to staff.
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Non-compliance with
immunization and continually bringing a child to day care sick.
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Parents with tribal
assistance are responsible for renewing their tribal agreements
every few months or you will be charged full price for your
child’s attendance.
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Dress / Clothing
- Girls who wear dresses to WLL must wear a pair of shorts
underneath the dress.
- Closed toe shoes must be worn to WLL for safety reason; flip
flops cannot be worn.
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Required Items
To
begin class your child will need to bring the following:
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Enrollment form
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Immunization Records
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Change of clothes
including socks and underwear labeled with child’s name.
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Premade bottles,
extra formula,
and baby-food labeled with child’s name.
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Diapers or pull-ups
labeled with child’s name.
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Box of Kleenex and
wipes (bring monthly)
Class
supplies for One year olds
Two,
Three and Four year olds:
Parents will be charged a
fee once a year for the purchase of curriculum books for their
child.
Holding spots
Parents must pay for any
spots that they wish to hold during summer, etc.
Court Orders Effecting Enrolled Children
A certified custody order and/or any other legal document regarding
your child's guardianship must be provided to the WLL Director prior
to enrollment. In the event that a court order is issued
stating or changing the custody status or other legal issues
concerning a child, the Director must be furnished a copy of the
court order authorizing the changes. Letters from attorneys
are not acceptable substitutions for court orders signed by the
judge. In the case of sole custody orders, WLL reserves the
right to ask that exchange of the child or children be conducted off
of WLL's property. |
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Personal Items
Each
child will have their own cubby to place personal items in as well
as a change of clothes including socks and underwear. We ask that
you DO NOT allow your child to bring toys and other personal items
unless for a designated activity. A child should not bring money
which could be stolen or lost. WLL is not responsible for any items
stolen, lost or broken. |
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Changing Materials
Please
bring enough diapers/pull-ups for a week. Diapers, pull-ups, extra
change of clothes etc. must be clearly marked with child’s name. We
must prepare for accidents and cannot spend the day washing clothes.
We will put soiled clothes in a bag to send home. This is a DHS
requirement. If a child has a bowel movement we will get out as much
as possible, but we are not allowed to wash these clothes. We ask
that when we send home the extra clothes that the clothes be brought
back the next day. It is very important that your child always have
a change of clothes here (including socks and underwear) |
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Biting
Biting
is not considered misbehaving for children 2 years and under. It is
however their way of expressing their frustrations. Teachers remain
alert to biting and try to avoid situation that might facilitate
biting. If biting continues after steps are taken to correct the
behavior, or if biting is aggressive, breaks the skin, or does not
lesson with in a reasonable period time the parent may be ask to disenroll
for short time. If biting continues after returning you may be ask
to withdraw your child until he/she is older. |
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Behavior Control
We use
positive discipline at WLL-Our teachers strive to consistently give
praise for earned success and positive encouragement. Prior to
expecting good behavior children must know what is expected of them.
Standards for good behavior are clearly communicated to the children
at their level of understanding. In all discipline we will use
guidance methods in an atmosphere of love and acceptance. The child
could be ask to leave the activity to help the child regain control
of him/herself. Time away is not a time when a child is humiliated
or shamed. Corporal punishment is illegal in child care and will not
be permitted. Typical discipline procedure will include:
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Corporal Punishment
No
staff member shall subject children to punishment of a physical
nature such as shaking, striking, spanking, swatting, thumping,
pinching, popping, shoving, or any cruel treatment. It is important
that we speak to at the children in a positive manner that shows
respect. We do not speak harshly or yell at them. |
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Child Abuse
Oklahoma state statute defines child abuse as “harm or threatened
harm to a child’s health or welfare by a person to a child”. This
includes non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or
neglect. Any care giver that has reason to believe that a child has
been abused will report it the director who will promptly contact
the county office of Department of Human Services. Failure to do so
is a misdemeanor. |
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