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The Kiddie Academy Mission

Awakening possibilities through Life Essentials?.

The Kiddie Academy Vision

A community that shapes and inspires children for the future.

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A family guide to Kiddie Academy?

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Table of Contents

Mission and Vision.....................................................................................1

Table of Contents.....................................................................................2-3

Introduction

Welcome......................................................................................................4

The Kiddie Academy? Commitment......................................................... 4

Community Begins Here?...........................................................................5

Admissions and Attendance

Enrollment and Tuition.............................................................................. 6

Waiting List.................................................................................................6

Forms........................................................................................................6-8

Americans with Disabilities Act................................................................. 8

Disenrollment..............................................................................................8

Vacations/Illness..........................................................................................9

Holidays.......................................................................................................9

Severe Weather/Disaster............................................................................. 9

Late Pick Up................................................................................................9

Academy Security

Signing Your Child In/Out........................................................................ 10

Drop off/Pick up........................................................................................10

Security Precautions..................................................................................10

Release Authorization...............................................................................10

Privacy Policy............................................................................................11

Parent Custody and Visitation.................................................................. 11

Webcams...................................................................................................11

Transportation...........................................................................................12

Smoke-Free Environment......................................................................... 12

Learning Environment

Center-Based Learning..............................................................................13

Classroom Learning Centers ................ ....................................................14

Classroom Transitions...............................................................................14

Kiddie Academy? Life Essentials?.........................................................14-15

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum............................................ 15

¡°New Beginnings¡± Infant Program..................................................15

¡°Discovering Me¡± Toddler Program.................................................15

¡°Exploring My World¡± 2-Year-Old Program.................................... 16

¡°I Can Do It!¡± 3-Year-Old Program................................................16

¡°Ready, Set, Go!¡± 4-Year-Old Program..........................................16

¡°On My Way!¡± 5-Year-Old Program..............................................16

¡°Creative Explorers¡± School-Age Program.......................................16

¡°Camp Adventure¡± Summer Camp Program...................................16

Character Education..............................................................................17

Technology Education............................................................................ 17

Health and Fitness.................................................................................17

Family Style Dining............................................................................ 17

Outdoor Play.......................................................................................17

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Preparing for the First Day........................................................................18

Talk to your child about what will be happening.....................................18

Share a positive attitude about child care................................................18

Communicate............................................................................................18

Tips on easing your child into the new childcare situation......................19

First Day Checklist....................................................................................20

Dress Code.................................................................................................21

Bring a Change of Clothes........................................................................21

Personal Belongings..................................................................................21

Day-to-Day Routine..................................................................................22

Rest Time..................................................................................................22

Toilet Training...........................................................................................22

Positive Guidance and Re-direction.........................................................22

Behavior Management..............................................................................23

Biting.........................................................................................................23

Field Trips and Special Visitors.................................................................23

Extracurricular Activities..........................................................................24

Birthdays....................................................................................................24

Photography..............................................................................................24

Table of Contents

In The Classroom

Parents, Partners in our Community

Our Open Door Policy..............................................................................25

Family/Teacher Conferences.....................................................................25

Newsletters................................................................................................25

Parent Communication Portal..................................................................25

Our Staff

Staff Information Board............................................................................26

Equal Opportunity Provider......................................................................26

Reporting Child Abuse.............................................................................26

Outside Babysitting Services.....................................................................26

Health and Safety

Infants........................................................................................................27

Food from Home.......................................................................................27

Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions...................................................27

Sick Child Policy......................................................................................28

Specific Symptoms and/or Conditions......................................................28

Medications...............................................................................................29

Accidents and Injuries..............................................................................29

Emergency Procedures

Parent/Guardian Emergency Notification................................................30

First Aid.....................................................................................................30

Fire Drills...................................................................................................30

Emergency Situations, Natural Disasters,

Loss of Utilities, etc...................................................................................30

First Day Checklist Form (Tear off).....................................................31

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Introduction

Where children learn, parents connect

and entire communities prosper

Welcome to Kiddie Academy?, a leader in child care education for

more than 30 years. Since we launched our first academy in 1981,

Kiddie Academy has experienced tremendous growth¡ªour academies now span East Coast to West Coast. In that time, we¡¯ve

become one of the most respected childcare organizations in the

Nation. Along the way, we¡¯ve established a community of child care

academies that proudly practice the philosophy that care and learning go hand in hand. We call it educationally focused child care.

The Kiddie Academy? Commitment

Within each one of our academies nationwide are families like yours

who expect and deserve the highest quality of child care available.

We commit to meeting your expectations every single day that your

child is with us. Our goal is for your child to be happy and comfortable during his or her stay which allows you to head off to your daily

routine with peace of mind. While you¡¯re busy during the day, your

child is busy learning and growing.

In our educationally focused environment, we facilitate play and

learning in a safe, stimulating and nurturing atmosphere. Our highly

trained staff members¡ªmany of whom possess teaching degrees

and all of whom participate in ongoing professional development

programs¡ªare trained to foster ¡°teachable moments¡± in everyday

situations.

In fact, every moment of the day at Kiddie Academy offers a

learning opportunity. Our thoughtfully constructed facilities, both

indoors and out, encourage your child to engage in activities that

help develop age-appropriate cognitive, gross motor and fine motor

skills. Throughout the day we make time to teach those intangible

yet ever-important lessons like character development, by emphasizing the importance of patience, respect for others and embracing

differences.

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