Kingdom’s Kids Mother’s Day Out Warrenton United Methodist ... · for the youngest members of...

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16 Warrenton United Methodist Church www.warrentonumc.org Services: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Sunday School: 9:30 Children’s Church 11:00 Kids’ Night Out (and Parents Too!): four Saturday per year, 4:00—8:00, $25.00/child includes dinner and a snack. Proceeds go toward sending the WUMC youth on summer mission trips. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 1ST, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday, 9:30—11:30 1 Kingdom’s Kids Mother’s Day Out 2017-2018 Megan Miloser-LaChance, Director 540-347-1367 ext. 31 540-522-2260 (call or text) [email protected] Kingdom’s Kids welcomes students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Kingdom’s Kids does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial policies, or other programs.

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Warrenton United Methodist Church www.warrentonumc.org

Services: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00

Sunday School: 9:30

Children’s Church 11:00

Kids’ Night Out (and Parents Too!): four Saturday per

year, 4:00—8:00, $25.00/child includes dinner and a snack.

Proceeds go toward sending the WUMC youth on summer

mission trips.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 1ST, 2nd, 3rd

Tuesday, 9:30—11:30

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Kingdom’s Kids

Mother’s Day Out

2017-2018

Megan Miloser-LaChance, Director

540-347-1367 ext. 31

540-522-2260 (call or text) [email protected]

Kingdom’s Kids welcomes students of any race, color, nationality and

ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities

generally accorded or made available to students. Kingdom’s Kids does

not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in

the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial

policies, or other programs.

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Welcome to Kingdom’s Kids, a Mother’s Day Out program at Warrenton United Methodist Church. We seek to provide a safe, Christian atmosphere for the youngest members of our church family and community. We believe that children are God’s greatest gift! Kingdom’s Kids provides special care and learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. We strive to help your child build trusting relationships and feel a sense of belonging by connecting to them with love and understanding.

Goals: To help each child feel comfortable, special, and

secure with the adults that care for him/her

To help each child learn to play and share with

other children and to be comfortable in a group

setting

To help each child have positive feelings about

coming to church

To help each child learn age-appropriate skills

To help parents feel comfortable leaving their

child(ren)

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Communication We believe in open communication with our parents!

Feel free to call, text, or email me at any time. I

am also available to set up conferences with

parents Sunday—Friday.

Notices, letters, and other paperwork will be sent

home through our attendance book. Please check

the pocket under your name in the attendance each

time you sign in and out.

Check the wall by the sign-in area for notices

about Kingdom’s Kids and other community events

that might be of interest to you.

Communication will also be posted through our

facebook page and through the Remind group

texting application.

Staff: Our staff is comprised of Warrenton United

Methodist Church employees who have been

trained, undergone background-checks, have

participated in a Child Abuse Prevention training,

and are first aid/CPR certified.

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Health Our children and staff are susceptible to

communicable diseases. For the protection of

your child and the other children, your child will

not be allowed to attend

if (s)he appears to be ill

or presents any of the

following symptoms:

Fever -- currently or

within previous 24

hours,

Vomiting or diarrhea--currently or within

previous 24 hours,

Significant, persistent nasal drainage,

Any symptom of a childhood disease, such as

scarlet fever, lice, scabies, Tuberculosis,

Impetigo, Strep throat, chicken pox, hand

foot and mouth, whooping cough, etc

Any unexplained rash or skin infection,

Pink eye or other eye infection. ·

We do not exclude children with a common cold as research has indicated that some exposure to germs is necessary to build the immune system. However, if your child is miserable, please keep him/her at home where (s)he will be more comfortable.

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Kingdom’s Kids is open weekdays from 9:00 –2:00 Hourly options are available for those desiring a shorter day. During the school year we operate on the same schedule as Fauquier County Public Schools, therefore if they close for inclement weather or a scheduled closing, we will be closed

Ages:

We enroll children 6 months through 5 years (K—5th

grade during the summer). We use a family-group

philosophy where children ages 2.5 and older are

assigned to developmentally appropriate groups.

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Registration Procedure:

1. Medical Release and registration form completed

2. Immunization Record on file

3. Copy of Birth Certificate shown to the director

4. Registration fee ($25.00 per family)

5. First month’s dates chosen

6. First month’s tuition paid

Daily Check In and Out Procedure:

You must sign you child in and out daily in the sign

-in book. It is extremely important that we have

a phone number so that we can reach you in the

event of an emergency!

We realize that separation from mom/dad/

caregiver is often difficult for young children. It

is easiest on you and your child if you do not

linger or return to peek in the classroom. Upset

children will be given extra TLC and are usually

calm after a few hugs or distraction.

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Potty Learning

Many of the children attending will be potty learning

while in our care. We will introduce the potty here

when your child (1) shows interest in using the potty

(2) can verbalize the need to use the potty (please

let us know the potty words your child uses) and (3)

can go 30 minutes or more between potty sessions.

We will encourage potty usage, but children will

never be forced to sit on the toilet. Children will be

rewarded with praise, and when necessary, a

tangible reward (sticker, M & M, provided by the

parent) for making a potty attempt. However,

children will never be criticized or disciplined for

failure to use the potty.

Health regulations require that children who are

potty learning wear either a pull-up or plastic pants.

Please do not send your child in regular underwear

until (s)he is consistently using the toilet and

accidents are rare both at home and in other public

places. We do expect accidents to happen, so please

send at least 3 full changes of clothes, plastic bags,

and wipes. Also, please communicate with your

child’s teacher regularly about your child’s progress

in potty learning.

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Biting Biting is an unpleasant yet common occurrence in

children under the age of 3. We feel it is necessary

to deal with biting on a case-by-case basis, however,

a biting incident will always be dealt with in the

following manner: Immediate care and comfort will

be given to the victim; A reprimand will be directed

at the biter, who will also be separated from the

group until the situation is under control; Both

parents will be notified of the incident. No names

will be disclosed.

Daily Schedule Children 2.5 and older follow a daily schedule. This

keeps the day fun and environment stimulating!

They begin in their classroom for free-play, indoor

games, snack and teacher guided play. This is a great

opportunity to comfort upset children! Next, they

are all encouraged to participate in circle time,

calendar, learning activities, art, music and creative

movement. We go to chapel daily and then outside

(weather permitting). The children enjoy eating a

parent provided lunch with their peers. At 12;30

children have either rest time or quiet activities.

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General Policies:

We open at 9:00. If you arrive prior to 9:00,

remain with your child until all teachers are ready

to accept children. Plan to arrive a few minutes

prior to your scheduled pick-up time to sign out

and ask questions.

What to pack... bring the following labeled

items, as applicable: Diapers/Pull-ups, wipes, pacifier, crib

sheet & blanket, complete change of clothes, spill-proof cup, water bottle (school-age) and lunch.

Don’t forget to label or we won’t know who the bag

belongs to! Remove all medicines, personal toys, or other safety hazards before leaving the bag.

Dress your child in appropriate clothes and shoes.

We prefer sneakers as the children have difficulty

playing on the playground and other outdoor games

in crocs, sandals, and other fancy shoes.

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Lunch:

Kingdom’s Kids does not have a kitchen to prepare

food, so each child must pack a lunch. Send child

friendly food in a lunch box/bag with an ice pack.

Pack everything required for the meal, including

labeled spoons, napkins, plates, and a drink.

Unlabeled items will not be returned. We have

microwaves if you want to send food that can be

quickly and easily heated. Please do not send foods

your child has not previously tried. Do not send

items containing candy, or food that requires special

preparation.

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Behavior Management

The behavior of children will be

managed in a manner that will

protect their self-esteem and will

encourage children’s

independence, creativity and

ability to mature and be nurtured

in the growing knowledge of God’s

love. We are following the

“Positive Discipline” program.

Every attempt will be made to soothe a crying infant or

child. In the event an infant/child cries inconsolably,

the parent will be requested to assist.

Children are expected to follow the directions given by

their caregiver. Most problems are avoided by keeping

children engaged in interesting activities. When

problems do arise, redirection is helpful. Our staff is

trained to channel the child’s inappropriate behavior to

a more appropriate activity. For example, if a child is

pounding the table, an offer of play-doh to pound can

be an alternative. As a last alternative, a time-out

from the activity will be implemented.

For repeated or serious behavior issues, a conference

with the caregivers will be scheduled.

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More Details

Drop-off and 2:15 pick-up will take place in the upstairs

hallway. We will gather there for free play and snack.

This is a good time to ask questions, make payments,

etc.

Our day is structured into various stations: outdoor

games, indoor games, learning (twos and preschool only),

experiments/critical thinking (school-age only), music,

creativity. Your child will rotate with their group

through the stations on a set time schedule. Each

station will be led by a Kingdom’s Kids teacher.

Please apply sunblock and bug spray before arriving in

the morning!

As the weather gets chilly, please dress your child in

appropriate clothing. Be sure to label jackets, hats,

mittens, etc. A decision on outside play will be made by

the director each morning based on the weather

conditions.

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Snack:

Snack will be provided by Kingdom’s Kids daily.

Donations of snacks is appreciated. Favorite

snacks include cereal, muffins, goldfish,

graham crackers, fruit, veggies, cheese,

and Go-gurt. Check carefully to ensure

the snack does not contain peanut

products!

Supplies

We are always looking for supplies to help our

program find new and exciting ways to assist your

child’s development and social experience. Please

note the common supplies we are looking for on a

regular basis. These are not mandatory for each

parent to purchase, however your donations of any

of the following are greatly

appreciated!

Batteries, Art Supplies, Diaper

Wipes, Clorox Wipes, Hand

Sanitizer, First Aid Supplies, Paper

Towels, Tissues, Spoons, Bubbles,

Play-doh, Air Fresheners, and Lysol

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Tuition (new prices effective 1/5/17)

*9:00—2:00 $35 per day

*9:00—1:00 $28 per day

*Hourly $9.00 per hour

*Maximum tuition is $500 per month per child *5% discount off the month’s total for families with multiple children

You purchase enrollment for specific days each

month…you choose the days! This way, you are not

paying for days that you plan to vacation or have

other activities. You can add days at any time, as

long as space is available. Staff is employed

according to the number of children registered each

day. By registering, you are making a financial

commitment to pay for the days registered, whether

your child is present or absent.

Date selection is done online. Please email

[email protected] and I will forward

you the link. Also use this email address if you need

to cancel a date you have selected.

Days will be reserved only after payment is received

and are on a first-come basis.

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Once you have chosen your days, make-up days will be

only be given if you notify the director (by calling/

t e x t i n g 5 4 0 - 5 2 2 - 2 2 6 0 o r e m a i l i n g

[email protected]) by 8:00 AM. A make-up

day must be chosen within the same month as the day

missed. We will not issue refunds or credits.

Please sign up for

our group texting

through Remind to

receive updates.

Text @kingdomsk

to 81010 to

enroll.

Payment Options

1. Online at the www.warrentonumc.org website. Click

“outreach” then “kingdom’s kids” to find the link

2. A check made out to WUMC. Write your child’s name

and the month you’re paying for in the memo section