OLD TOWN BAPTIST CHILDREN’S CENTER

2015-2016PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM

PARENT HANDBOOK

OTBCC4386 Shattalon Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27106Phone (336) 924-1746

Fax (336) 924-6822Email: lbarham@otbclife.org

Dr. Rick Speas ---- Senior Pastor

Parent Notes:

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OTBCCCOMMITTEE MEMBERS

2015-2016

Billy High, Deacon Representative

Sherry Hastings, Committee Chairperson

Shannon Callahan, Children’s Ministries Director

Sabrina Hatcher

Jennifer Micek

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OTBCC Pre-School Staff Employees

Director: Linda Barham

Pre-School Program Coordinator:Cindy Vonderhaar

Infants & One’s: Joanne Epperson

Two’s: LaQuondra Al-Malik

Threes: Chloe Bozeman

Fours/K-Readiness: Corinne Lowe

Specials: __________________

Assistants: Sarah Mitchell & __________________

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OLD TOWN BAPTIST CHURCHMISSION STATEMENT:

MISSION: To lead people to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ. In doing so, our church subscribes to the biblical purposes set forth for the Church, which are worship, ministry, evangelism/missions, fellowship/sense of belonging, and discipleship.

VISION: To bring people to Jesus Christ and a sense of belonging in His family. We are to encourage them to reach their growth potential in Christ-like maturity. We are to lead them to personal involvement in ministry and a life mission in the world so as to exalt God’s name.

Senior Pastor: Dr. Ricky D. Speas

Missions Pastor: Mark Harrison

Worship & DiscipleshipPastor: Terry Smith

Student/College Pastor: Joe Maye

Director of ContemporaryWorship & Discipleship: Cindy Johnson

Children’s Ministries Director: Shannon Callahan

Children’s Center Director: Linda Barham

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OLD TOWN BAPTIST CHILDREN’S CENTER

PRE-SCHOOL CALENDAR

2015-2016Sept 4, Fri Open House, 9am---Sept 7, Mon Closed, Labor DaySept 8, Tue First Day for Pre-SchoolersSept 14-18 Grandparent’s Week, Volunteer to readSept 16, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)Sept 18, Fri Grandparent BreakfastSept 23, Wed See You At The PoleSept 24, Thur Johnny Appleseed VisitSept 30, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)

Oct 14, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)Oct 21, Wed Pumpkin Hunt Oct 26, Mon Closed, (Public School Teacher Workday) Oct 30, Fri Fall Party & Wacky Tacky Day

Nov 11, Wed Closed, Veteran’s DayNov 13, Fri Fall Festival (in evening)Nov 25, 26, 27 Closed, Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec 4, Fri PJ Day & Parent’s Night Out!Dec 18, Fri Christmas Program & Pot Luck LuncheonDec 21 – Jan 1 Closed, Christmas Holidays and New Year’s Day

Jan 4, Mon Back to School!Jan 18, Mon Closed, Martin Luther King DayJan 19, Tue Closed, (Public School Teacher Workday)Jan 29, Fri Winter Wonderland

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Feb 3, Wed Tooth Fairy VisitFeb 12, Fri Valentine’s PartyFeb 15, Mon Closed, President’s DayFeb 24, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)

March 10, Thur Treasure Hunt (Pirate Week)March 16, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)March 17, Thur St. Patrick’s Day, Wear GREEN!March 24 – April 1 Closed, Easter Holidays/Spring Break

April 8, Fri St. Jude’s Trike-A-ThonApril 11, Mon Closed, (Public School Teacher Workday)April 20, Wed No Lunch Bunch, (Public Schools Early Release)

May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 6, Fri No Lunch Bunch, Teacher Appreciation LuncheonMay 18, Wed Law Enforcement Breakfast (8th year!)May 25, Wed Graduation and Moving Up Ceremony, Final Day School

Open a total of 161 days of Pre-School throughout 9 months, thus average 18 days per month of Pre-School. Due to holidays, some months have more days, other months have fewer days.

Sept: 17 days Oct: 21 days Nov: 17 days Dec: 14 days

Jan: 18 days Feb: 20 days Mar: 17 days Apr: 19 days May: 18 days

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Welcome!Welcome to Old Town Baptist Children’s Center (OTBCC) Pre-School program! We are

so blessed to have your family involved in our program. Our pre-school is fully committed to teaching our students about the love of Jesus Christ as well as providing an age and developmentally appropriate program for early learning.

Our teachers are educated, experienced and prepared to help your children grow and develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically, and intellectually. Our daily routine of developmentally appropriate learning includes center activities, group discussions and participation, individual skills practice, and biblical study. In addition, children will learn about loving, helping and respecting each other.

CLASSES (2015-2016)

Our pre-school offers classes for children from 6 months through age 5 or entering Kindergarten. Our program is from 9AM till noon, with optional lunch bunch from noon to 1pm daily. We offer 1, 2, 3, and 5 days per week programs.

INFANTS/TODDLERS: Our teacher/student ratio is 1:3 & 1:5 with a floater available at all times. (State ratio is 1:6) The children in this group explore co9lors, shapes, etc. through various artwork mediums.

TWOS: Our teacher/student ratio is 1:8 with a floater available at all times. (State ratio is 1:10) With classroom exploration, they learn cause and effect and develop a sense of pride as their accomplishments are encouraged.

THREES: Our teacher/student ratio is 1:10 with a floater available at all times. (State ratio is 1:15) Our 3 year olds will be learning math skills (number recognition, shapes, counting), pre-reading skills (letter recognition), and language skills through social interaction, art, music, center activities, and in group and individual activities.

FOURS & K-READINESS: Our teacher teacher/student ratio is 1:12 with a floater available at all times. (State ratio is 1:20) This class will be preparing for Kindergarten by learning how to work together as a group and will gain self-confidence by sharng in front of a class. They will continue working on math, pre-reading and language skills through games, art, stories, role-playing, etc.

OLD TOWN BAPTIST CHILDREN’S CENTERDISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY

 PRAISE AND POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT ARE EFFECTIVE METHODS OF THE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN. WHEN CHILDREN RECEIVE POSITIVE AND UNDERSTANDING INTERRACTIONS FROM ADULTS AND OTHERS, THEY DEVELOP GOOD SELF-CONCEPTS, PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES, AND SELF DISCIPLINE. BASED ON THIS BELIEF OF HOW CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP VALUES, THIS FACILITY WILL PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT POLICY.

1) WE DO PRAISE, REWARD, AND ENCOURAGE THE CHILDREN.2) WE DO REASON WITH AND SET FORTH LIMITS FOR THE CHILDREN.3) WE DO MODEL APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR FOR THE CHILDREN.4) WE DO MODIFY THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT TO ATTEMPT TO PREVENT PROBLEMS

BEFORE THEY OCCUR.5) WE DO LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN.6) WE DO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR TO THE CHILDREN.7) WE DO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN WITH NATURAL AND LOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF THEIR

BEHAVIORS.8) WE DO TREAT THE CHILDREN AS PEOPLE AND RESPECT THEIR NEEDS, DESIRES AND

FEELINGS.9) WE DO IGNORE MINOR MISBEHAVIORS.10) WE DO EXPLAIN THINGS TO CHILDREN ON THEIR LEVEL.11) WE DO USE SHORT, SUPERVISED PERIODS OF “TIME-OUT”.12) WE DO STAY CONSISTENT IN OUR BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

I, the undersigned parent or guardian of _________________________________________

(Child’s full name)

Do hereby state that I have read, agreed to, and received a copy of the facility’s Discipline and Behavior Management Policy.

Date of child’s enrollment_________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian __________________________________________________,

Date __________________________________

TUITION AND FEES

Registration Fee: The annual registration fee of $75 is due when your application is submitted to the

Children’s Center. This fee will ensure your child’s place in our program and will go toward supplies and snacks for the year. The fee is due annually each fall and is non-refundable.

Activity Fee: Activity fees are in addition to Registration Fees and Tuition Fees. They are due 15

days prior to the beginning of the program. The activity fee is $30 per child. These fees are refundable if your child withdraws from the program BEFORE the program begins. Activity fees are used to pay for activities such as special teachers, special classes, shows or events for the children. It may not cover all expenses for your child. On occasion, you may be asked to send money for a special event.

Tuition rates: Tuition rates are determined by the financial needs of the program. FAMILIES WILL BE

GIVEN A 30 DAY NOTICE OF ANY FEE INCREASE. There are no refunds or deductions from tuition for absences, vacation days, sick days, personal days, holidays, bad weather days, etc.Tuition Fees: Attending 1 day per week $ 90 month

Attending 2 days per week $150 monthAttending 3 days per week $185 monthAttending 5 days per week $220 month

2 children per family = 10% discount/both3 children per family = 15% discount/three

PreSchool monthly tuition must be paid in full by the 10th of the month. A late fee of $2 per day will be added for a maximum of 5 days. If tuition and late fees are not paid by the 15th of the month, your child will be dismissed from the program. Your child’s tuition payment is due on time, even if your child is sick or away for any reason.

Payments are accepted in the form of checks or money orders. CASH IS NEVER ACCEPTED. If we receive a NSF check from the bank, you will be responsible for any fees the Children’s Center incurs and all future payments must be made by Money Order.

If you withdraw your child from the program, please notify the Director two weeks prior to final date of attendance; otherwise, you will be required to pay two weeks of tuition after your child’s final day of attendance.

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SAFE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Child must be accompanied in and out of the Children’s Center by an authorized adult . Your

file will contain a list of adults authorized to pick up your child. Authorized adults must use Sign in/out sheets. Staff must be notified of your child’s arrival. The responsibility of your child remains with you

until the staff has personally received your child. Staff must be notified of your child’s departure. We do not send children out to cars without

an adult accompanying them. Authorization is required when any adult other than those specified in the child’s records

comes to sign out your child. In the event of an emergency, you may call the Children’s Center to make arrangements. All adults are required to show proper ID.

Please call the Children’s Center if your child needs to leave early. This ensures your child will be ready for departure.

Always contact the Children’s Center if your child will be late or absent.

PARKING LOT RULES:

HOURS OF OPERATION AND LATE FEES:The Children’s Center Pre-School Program will be open 9am to Noon daily, with the option of

lunch bunch from Noon to 1pm daily. Lunch Bunch is an additional $4 per day per child and you must pack your child’s lunch.

The teachers in our center arrive early to prepare for the children’s arrival and classroom activities. Our teachers are not expected to come in early or stay late in order to accommodate your child’s or your schedule. Do not expect your child’s teacher to take charge of your child before 8:55am or after 12pm.

If you arrive later than the scheduled pick-up time of Noon or 1pm, you will be charged late fees of $1 per minute. A phone call alerting us to the situation is expected. If late pick-ups occur on a regular basis, your child may be dismissed from our program. The most accurate and synchronized clock will be CELL PHONES to determine late fees.

SNOW POLICY:TWO HOUR WS/FC SCHOOL DELAY: The Pre-School will be open 11am – 1pm, including lunch

bunch for no additional fee. Pack your child’s lunch.WS/FC SCHOOL CLOSED: The Pre-School is closed.WS/FC EARLY SCHOOL CLOSING: Please pick up your child immediately so your child and our

staff can arrive home safely. Please watch WXII and FOX8 news. There are no refunds on tuition for weather related closures.

DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY IN THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONSMARKED IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR CHILDREN AS THEY MAY DART OUT QUICKLY INTO THE PARKING LOT.

HEALTH & SAFETYIllness/Sick Child:

Please DO NOT send a sick child to the Children’s Center. Your child should rmain at home if he/she exhibits one or more of the following symptoms:

Fever of 100 or greater during the previous 24 hours. (If your child leaves school due to a fever, he/she cannot attend school the following day.)

Child must be fever-free for 24 hours without meds before returning to school. A cold that is less than 4 days old. Diarrhea, vomiting Heavy non-clear nasal discharge Constant cough Undiagnosed rash Yellow/green discharge or red-streaked eyes Bladder or bowel changes

Immunizations:

Immunization records are kept on file for the children. Our records must be kept current. Please provide us with documentation each time your child receives additional immunizations. If a child’s scheduled immunizations are not kept up-to-date, he/she will be dismissed from our program.

Allergies:

If your child has allergies of ANY kind, it must be noted on the child’s application, as well as on the doctor’s medical form. Please ask for our EPI-PEN & INHALER PERMISSION FORM if your child requires this form of medical attention. This is the ONLY medication that will be dispensed by our staff while your child is in our care.

Medical RX:

We will NOT administer any medications, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, to your child. The ONLY exception to this is for emergency use, such as inhalers or Epi-Pens. It is your responsibility to teach our staff how to administer these emergency devices. If your child needs additional mediation, YOU will be responsible to ring and administer it.

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Playground Safety:Please discuss these safety rules of the playground with your child:

WALK in a straight line with the teacher to the playground. No running ahead or away from the teacher.

Benches and tables are for sitting, not climbing. Swings and toys are for sharing. Do not walk in front or behind children who are swinging. Slides are for sliding DOWN on your BOTTOM. No climbing UP the slide! Sand and dirt are NOT for throwing. Please wear comfortable shoes that are suitable for outside play. No flip-flops

please. Tennis shoes/ Athletic shoes are recommended.

Clothing & Accessories:

Please send your child in clothing that is comfortable, washable and appropriate for physical and sometimes messy activities. Girls wearing dresses or skirts should have shorts underneath. Clothing should be free of complicated fastenings and unsafe hooded drawstrings. Children are not to wear dangle/hoop earrings, necklaces or sunglasses.Your child should be suitably dressed for the weather, including jackets, coats, hats and gloves or mittens. ALL of these extra clothing items should be LABELED. NO COSTUMES OR MASKS are to be worn, unless pre-approved for a special day.

The center does not have extra clothing for children when they have accidents. Please send your child an extra change of clothes (top, bottom, underwear and socks) in a backpack or diaper bag EVERYDAY!

Diapers/ Pull-ups/ Potty Training:

Please be sure to send at least 3 to 4 diapers or pull-ups in your child’s bag. If you do not send these items, you will be called to bring some immediately to the center. If your child is wearing pull-ups, please use and send the type that has the velcro sides for easy removal. Other types of pull-ups require removal of shoes, tights and socks. This takes a staff member away from the classroom or outside activities for an extended time.

We are more than happy to assist with potty training when the child is ready to accept assistance from us. We will encourage (not force) your child to use the potty from time to time once they are ready. PULL-UPS MUST BE USED for non-potty trained children in the 3 year old classroom. NON-POTTY TRAINED children are NOT allowed in the 4 year old classroom.

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AGREEMENT OF PARENT HANDBOOK (COPY TO KEEP)I have read this Parent Handbook in its entirety. I acknowledge my obligations to

abide by its requirements and understand that this Parent Handbook does not impose any additional legal obligations on the Children’s Center, Old Town Baptist Church, and their respective staffs, other than those that already exist under North Carolina law. I further understand and acknowledge that this Parent Handbook does not create or grand me any additional rights or claims.

I have signed ALL appropriate permission slips for my child.

I will submit ALL required documentation as required in the Parent Handbook.

I give permission for my child to use the facilities of Old Town Baptist Church, including but not limited to the Christian Life Center, the playground, parking lots, Recreation Rooms, church vehicles and classrooms.

I understand that if I leave a balance on my account at OTBCC that my cell phone and home phone numbers and any other information necessary to assist in collecting the outstanding balance WILL be given to the Collections Agency.

Today’s Date___________________________

Parent’s Signature______________________________________

Director’s Signature____________________________________

We are glad you joined us at

OTBCC!

AGREEMENT OF PARENT HANDBOOK

(SIGNED COPY TO SUBMIT TO OTBCC)

I have read this Parent Handbook in its entirety. I acknowledge my obligations to abide by its requirements and understand that this Parent Handbook does not impose any additional legal obligations on the Children’s Center, Old Town Baptist Church, and their respective staffs, other than those that already exist under North Carolina law. I further understand and acknowledge that this Parent Handbook does not create or grand me any additional rights or claims.

I have signed ALL appropriate permission slips for my child.

I will submit ALL required documentation as required in the Parent Handbook.

I give permission for my child to use the facilities of Old Town Baptist Church, including but not limited to the Christian Life Center, the playground, parking lots, Recreation Rooms, church vehicles and classrooms.

I understand that if I leave a balance on my account at OTBCC that my cell phone and home phone numbers and any other information necessary to assist in collecting the outstanding balance WILL be given to the Collections Agency.

Today’s Date___________________________

Parent’s Signature______________________________________

Director’s Signature____________________________________

We are glad you joined us at

OTBCC!