Environment

The characteristic that all of the staff members in our program must have is the ability to work within our atmosphere. The atmosphere is that of a large relaxed family. All that we expect of the children is that they come to school and be themselves.

Safe Arrival and Pickup

1. Parent or guardian will sign in each child and make verbal contact with the child's appropriate caregiver.
2. Parents are responsible for the safety of their children during arrival and departure at Playtime.
3. The speed limit on Playtime property is not to exceed 5 mph.
4. Verbal messages from parents relayed by children cannot be accepted. Please write a note and pin it on the child with a safety pin or telephone the director.
5. No child shall be released to a person not authorized by a parent or guardian.
6. Written or verbal authorization shall be provided by the parent or guardian.
7. Adequate picture identification is required.
8. All children will be properly signed out of Playtime.

Pickup after Hours

1. Playtime hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
2. At least two staff members are required when children are present at Playtime.
3. Late fees are charged depending upon the number of children and length of time.
4. After 30 minutes, staff members will make every effort to contact parents or responsible persons.
5. In the event children are not picked up after 1 hour and all efforts to contact responsible parties are fruitless, Social Services will be called.

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Clothing

Think of your child's comfort. Children should wear washable play clothes and appropriate play shoes. Please leave one change of clothes at school for occasional accidents.

Procedures for Storing Personal Belongings of Children

Each child enrolled at Playtime is assigned a cubby for storing personal belongings brought to school. Parents are requested to properly mark (first and last name) on all personal items brought to Playtime.

Rest Periods

All full-day children are required to have a rest period daily. Nap times are from 12:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents are required to furnish one or two small blankets. Blankets go home each Friday to be laundered.

Sick Policy

Playtime can only accept well children. We request the full cooperation of parents in order to protect the health of those children attending the center. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, they should be excluded from school, or you will be called to pick up your child.

• Fever of 100 degrees or more
• Greenish or yellowish discharge from the nose
• Deep and persistent cough
• Two loose bowel movements
• Vomiting
• Greenish discharge from the eyes
• Unusual skin eruptions or rash
• Persistent ear aches/pulling on ears
• Head lice
• Cause is undetermined, but the child is fussy, cranky, lethargic, or just not themselves

Children may return to the center when cleared by a physician, have been on a prescription medication for at least 24 hours, or there is an absence of any fever or other symptoms for at least 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or other prescription drugs. In the event that your child is diagnosed as having a contagious illness, you are required to notify the center so that we may alert other families to a possible outbreak.