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Glendale Union High School District C.O.O.P Program

Moon Valley Developmental Preschool

3625 W. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85029

GUHSD

Preschool number -623-915-8143

Here are a few things your child will need to bring to school to keep in their cubby:

1. A crib fitted sheet

2. A light weight blanket

3. A complete change of clothing (seasonal appropriate)

4. Lunch on Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is pizza day!

Please use a lunch box with a cool pack inside.

Please do not bring toys from home. Also, for safety reasons we require that your

child wears tennis shoes to school instead of flip flops or sandals. All personal

belongings must be labeled before brining into the preschool as well.

Thanks!

Moon Valley Preschool Staff

Glendale Union High School

C.O.O.P

Child Oriented Occupational

Preschool Program

Developmental Preschool

&

Kindergarten Enrichment

2015-2016

Glendale Union High School District C.O.O.P (Child Care Occupational Program)

Developmental Preschool Kindergarten Enrichment

An Arizona State Licensed Child Care Facility

The purpose of this program is to give the students on the job training to high school students

who are interested in early childhood education. The students selected for this program have

had a yearlong child development class. Students have also completed a 5 hour observation on

the developmental stages of a preschool child.

Our preschool is a working early child development lab which focuses on the developmental

stages of a preschool child.

Our Beliefs:

We believe in a quality preschool program where each child is unique and are

encouraged to develop their talents and abilities.

All Children will be in a safe non-threatening environment.

Playing is the child’s method of learning.

Each child will be prepared for Kindergarten through the Arizona Kindergarten

Readiness Standards.

We encourage the child to respect the rights of others. We will respect the child

and their individual development as well.

We support an environment that helps children develop social skills while they

become competent problem solvers.

Mission Statement: We provide a safe, affordable and developmentally appropriate

environment for preschool children to learn. Our goal is to engage all children to become

lifelong learners.

Our Staff:

Brandi Jans- Department Chair/C.O.O.P Instructor

Diana Gandara- Preschool Director

Lindsay Rizzo- Preschool Assistant Director

Maria Marshall- Afternoon Teacher

Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Our C.O.O.P students will be working with the children from 8am to 2:35pm. Before

school hours and after school hours, students will be hired to help care for the preschoolers. We

will follow the district calendar for holidays. Please see the calendar at the end of the packet.

High school students will be teaching lessons the following hours:

Period 1-8:00- 8:55, Period 2-9:00-9:55, Period 3 10:00- 11:00 and Period 7- 1:35-2:35.

Enrollment: Any child who is three years old and is fully toilet trained can enroll in our

preschool. We are not licensed by the state to change diapers. The boy/girl ratio is a

consideration, as well as 4 and 5 day students. Registration begins in March for the following

school year.

Waiting List: Our waiting list is filled by the following steps:

1. Returning preschoolers

2. MVHS staff employees/ District employees

3. Community

Attendance: Please call our preschool office as soon as possible to report the absence of your

preschooler. Attendance is very important when it comes to academics and lesson planning for

our preschool staff and high school students.

Discipline: The Glendale Union High School District C.O.O.P Preschools support positive

discipline, which encourages guidance and self-regulation. The purpose of guidance and self-

regulation is to help children learn appropriate behavior and self-control. Our staff will define,

model and encourage appropriate behavior at all times. Whenever possible, the staff will

explain why a particular behavior is not allowed, then redirect the child in an alternative center

or direction. The child will be assisted in acceptable activities as they play and interact with

others. Parental involvement in discipline and redirection is crucial for the child in order to

have consistency between home and school.

Removal of the Program: A child who is threat to the health, safety and the learning

environment of the other children can or will be removed from the program. Once a behavior

management plan has been implemented by both the director and the parents and does not seem

to work, the child may be removed from our program. In addition, this program may not be

suitable for the learning style of your child. They may be overwhelmed due to the many

transitions through the day. With this type of situation the preschool staff will individually

work with the parent and child to find the best solution and program for your child.

Arrival, Departure and Transportation: Transportation is not provided by Moon Valley High

School. It is the parent’s responsibility to get their child to and from school throughout the day.

You must park in the Student parking lot when dropping your child off for the day. Please do

not use the bus circle at any time when dropping off your child. You may use the bus circle in

the afternoon past 3:45. Children must be accompanied into the preschool by an authorized

person and signed in daily. Children will be dismissed only to the parents or an authorized

adult. A picture ID and a signature are required by the authorized adult before release.

We will ask all parents to have on file a list of name and phone numbers of people other than

yourself who have permission to pick up your child. We will require a picture ID from the

person who picks up your child and prior written notification from you. For the first few weeks

parents may be asked to show identification until you are recognized. The safety of your child

will always come first!

We also ask that you please make sure that your child arrives by 8:00 at the latest. It

becomes a distraction to the preschoolers and staff as children begin to walk in late and

kids begin to become off task. High school lessons also start at 8:10 so we would

appreciate them being here on time for morning lessons.

Transportation: Transportation is not provided by Moon Valley High School. It is the parent’s

responsibility to get their child to and from school throughout the day.

What to bring: Please bring an extra set of clothes (socks, shirts, underwear, shoes, shorts or

pants) in a large zip-lock bag with your child’s name written on the bag. Please make sure you

send your children in tennis shoes as well. MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL JACKETS OR

EXTRA CLOTHES WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME ON IT! They will also need a complete

lunch box with a cold pack. The children will also need a water bottle that they can keep in the

preschool throughout the year. These water bottles are washed and sanitized each day by our

preschool staff for sanitary purposes. Lastly, the child will also need a crib fitted sheet for their

nap time (We will use these to slip over our resting mats. This is an item required by the

County Health Department).

Rest Time: Quiet time is mandatory for all children for 1 hour throughout the day. We usually

start this hour after lunch time from 12:15pm-1:30pm. The children are not required to sleep, just

rest. Rest mats will be provided for all children. Each child will be responsible for bringing a

crib sheet to slip over their mats. A small blanket is recommended to allow the child to cover up

if they get cold.

Food: There will be a morning and afternoon snack served daily. These snacks consist of two to

three food groups. Breakfast will also be available for anyone arriving to school before 7:30 am.

The parent must provide lunch for their child 4 days a week. (Wednesday is Pizza day! We

provide pizza for the children every Wednesday or an alternative solution through the

cafeteria). To support the Empower Program, we follow the Family Style Dining Method for

ALL meals. This is where children choose the quantity and selection of food during meal time.

Please visit http://azdhs.gov/empower-program for more information regarding our Family style

dining.

Please send your child’s lunch to school in a lunch box or bag with a cold pack insert. We do

not have room to refrigerate all the lunches. Please have your child’s name on the lunch box as

well as on the cold pack. Remember that fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt and cheese are all

good sides to their lunches. Please provide healthy options in your children’s lunch.

Birthdays: Birthdays are very special for children. Your child may want to bring in a treat to

share with the class on his or her special day. Please inform the teacher in advance if you are

planning on bringing a treat. Any food brought in must be purchased from the store. State law

prohibits serving food that has not been prepared in a licensed kitchen.

Visitors: You are welcome to observe activities that your child is engaging in during hours of

operation. Visitors will be supervised by staff in the preschool. The regular class schedule will

be followed during your visit.

Parent Participation: It is mandatory for parents to become actively involved in our

developmental preschool. We would like if one or both sets of parents can come and spend a

half day during the morning. We encourage you to volunteer before the winter break. You are

welcome any time to stop by and see your preschooler at play. We encourage you to join us on

field trips and during special events during the school year. We will always notify you in

advance of these times.

Field Trips: We will be taking two field trips per year. We will extend the invite to parents for

one of those field trips and the other is chaperoned by the High School Students and Staff. Every

child must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. We will take the district bus

during these trips. All participants will wear their preschool t-shirts for reasons of

identification. Your child will be assigned a COOP high school student or an affiliated adult at

all times.

Confidentiality: The preschool staff is always available to discuss a concern or assist in helping

you child adjust to school. The information you provide on the application form will be held in

strict confidence. State law does require that we report any signs of abuse or neglect.

Dismissal: Please be considerate and pick up your child on time. Our preschool closes at

5:00pm. There will be a $15.00 late charge when picking your child up after 5pm and there is a

$1 fee added for every minute as well. There will be a form you fill out before you leave the

preschool that evening and the fee will be due upon arrival the next day.

http://azdhs.gov/empower-program

Tuition: By the 1st of each month tuition is due. Coop is a non-profit organization and we

depend solely on the tuition money to pay salaries, snacks, supplies and equipment. If your

child’s tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month they must remain home until tuition is current.

In addition, a $10 per day late fee will be applied.

If we receive an insufficient check you will be charged a retuned check fee of $15.00. If this

occurs a second time, you will be asked to make all payments in cash or money orders. We do

not accept credit or debit cards.

The application fee and tuition is non-refundable. Make sure you call the director and

communicate what days your child will be attending.

Tuition is based on the number of days throughout the month based on 4 and 5 day enrollment.

Parents are not refunded if the child misses a day(s) throughout the month. Parents may not

swap days due to an absence in the week. This interferes with the structure as well as routine

throughout the day. Children strive on consistency, therefore we cannot accommodate changes

to your child’s weekly schedule.

Parent Teacher Conferences: We will hold a parent orientation meeting the week before

school begins to meet the teachers and explain expectations throughout the school year. We

will also hold parent teacher conferences during the months of March and April to update you

on your child’s growth throughout the year.

Health and Wellness:

We cannot administer any medication (Prescription or over the counter)

It is the parent’s responsibility to carry medical insurance for their child.

If you child shows signs of illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever, please keep the

child at home.

If the child becomes ill during the day, we will notify a parent by phone. We expect

parents to make arrangements to pick up the child immediately.

There will be an Emergency Medical Card which is supplied by the state in your packet.

It must be filled out by the first day your child attends school.

We have a registered nurse on campus who is available most days from 8am to 3pm.

We also have a Nurse from First things First that will be attending once a quarter to help

address any health concerns in the preschool.

Accident and Emergency Procedures:

Moon Valley Coop follows the Glendale Union High School district emergency

procedures guidelines. Staff employees have the booklet for all emergency

procedures and expectations for each emergency. Each emergency will be

followed accordingly.

Glendale Union High School District COOP Programs will conduct monthly fire

drills and lockdown drills to ensure the safety of our children.

Descriptions of Activities: We are a thematic preschool. Lessons are based on weekly themes

and planned accordingly to the age level of a 3-5 year old following the Early Learning Standards

set by the State of Arizona. All lessons are age appropriate and instruction is based on math,

language, physical education, science, art, social and emotional activities.

Pesticides: Moon Valley Preschool works with a district outside services called City Wide to

inspect the center at the end of each month to spray pesticides if needed. City Wide is not using

any pesticide that is harmful to the children. Moon Valley never intends to conduct pest control

when children are present. Application dates are posted on the parent informational board.

Liability Insurance: Glendale union high school district is covered by The Trust in partnership

with alliance and SCIP. This coverage is updated each school year to ensure bodily injury and/or

property damage liability between the district and the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust,

INC.

Licensing: We are currently a licensed facility regulated by the Arizona Department of Health

Services. On site inspection reports will be located at the front of the sign in area.

Why is licensing regulation so important:

*We provide quality child care vs babysitting.

*Health and Safety inspections are conducted.

*Complaints are investigated.

*Health and Safety regulations are maintained. (Fingerprints, CPR, First aid, supervision and Staff to

child ratios).

*Training requirements met for staff. (Studies show training is the variable that has the greatest effect on

quality care)

*Access reports to review inspections.

Arizona Department of Health services/Child Licensing

Ann Lauer (Inspector)

623-364-2539

150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 400

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

General and Public Information:

Phone: (602) 542-1025

Fax: (602) 542-0883

Payment Schedule:

Glendale Union High School District COOP Programs do not offer half days, but does 4 to 5

days a week at a 25$ a day cost.

Parents with 2 children in the program receive a 15% discount on the second child.

Glendale Union High School District COOP Tuition Fees (Based on 2015-2016 calendar school

year.) All amounts are based on the number of days in each month

$25 a day

MONTH 4 days a week 5 days a week

August $225.00 (9 days) $275.00 (11 days)

September $475.00 (19 days) $525.00 (21 days)

October $350.00 (14 days) $425.00 (17 days)

November $375.00 (15 days) $425.00 (17 days)

December $275.00 (12 days) $325.00 (13 days)

January $400.00 (16 days) $450.00 (18 days)

February $425.00 (17 days) $500.00 (20 days)

March $400.00 (16 days) $450.00 (18 days)

April $425.00 (17 days) $525.00 (21 days)

May $375.00 (15 days) $450.00 (18 days)

Last day of Preschool: May 25th, 2015

*All prices are calculated on the number of days in the calendar

month in which your child attends preschool.

2015-2016

School Calendar

First Semester

School Begins: Monday August 17th

Labor Day: Monday September 7st

Fall Recess: Monday-Friday; October 12th-16th

Veteran’s Day: Monday November 11th

Thanksgiving Recess: Thursday-Friday November 26th and 27th

Winter Break: December 17th- Monday January 4th (No school on Thursday or

Friday the 17th and 18th and School starts back on Tuesday the

5th)

Second Semester

2nd semester 1st day: January 6th (Tuesday)

Martin L. King Day: Monday January 18th

President Day: Monday February 15th

Spring Break: Monday March 14th- March 18th

Last day of Preschool: Wednesday May 25th

CONTACT NUMBERS:

COOP PRESCHOOL- 623-915-8143

MOON VALLEY - 623-915-8000

Mrs. Jans (High School Coop teacher) - 623-915-8144

Photograph Permission

Occasionally the Moon Valley or local newspaper staff wishes to photograph

preschool activities in order to have a picture accompany an article written about

the Preschool. Please provide your consent by signing the statement below.

Thank you!

Mrs. Gandara, Preschool Director

I hereby grant permission for my child (name) ______________________________________

to have his/her photograph take for publication purposes.

Parent Signature:______________________________________________________________________

Date:___________________________________________________________________________________

Coop Preschool Themes 2015-2016

8/17 All about preschool (Directors)

8/24 All About Me/Family/Manners and

Feelings

8/30 All About Me/Family/Manners and

Feelings

9/7 “5 senses”

9/14 “5 Senses”

9/21 Pets

9/28 Pets

10/5 The Farm (Field Trip)

10/16 The Farm

10/26 Apple Theme

11/2 Community Helper/When I Grow Up

11/9 Community Helpers/When I Grow Up

11/16 Weather/Seasons

11/23 Pilgrims & Indians

11/30 Health and Safety

12/7 Health and Safety

12/14 Holiday Art

1/5 Directors Choice (Directors)

1/11 Outer Space

1/18 Outer Space

1/25 Transportation

2/1 Transportation

2/8 Post Office & Letter Writing

2/15 Arizona

2/22 Science Lessons

2/29 Dr. Seuss

3/7 Sports

3/21 Dinosaurs

3/28 Dinosaurs

4/4 Watch it Grow/Earth

4/11 Watch it Grow/Earth

4/18 Camping & Bugs

4/25 Camping & Bugs

5/2 ZOO

5/9 Ocean Life

5/16 Water Time Fun

5/23 Kindergarten Readiness (Directors)

*Kindergarten Readiness is taught throughout the

entire 2nd semester by the C.O.O.P 3-4 students.

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