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BURKS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

6433 HIXSON PIKE

HIXSON, TENNESSEE 37343

(423)842-1177

(423)842-4219 church office

FAX (423)842-0937

30 MONTHS – 5 YEARS

State Licensed

Full Day Child Care Available 7:00am- 6:00pm

Lunch and 2 Snacks Served Daily

Year Round Programs

Preschool Programs (Early Drop-Off Available At No Extra Charge)

9:00am-12:00pm and

9:00am-2:00pm

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PURPOSE: Our purpose is to provide, within a Christian atmosphere opportunities which meet

the educational needs of the early childhood years and emphasize growth in all areas—physical,

emotional, mental, and spiritual. Through a warm, accepting climate and a rich program, we hope

to give your child a natural step from home to school. Since play is the language of children and

the foundation of a good preschool, we recognize its value for the young child. Our classes include a balance of guided play, conversation, story times, dramatic play, and group activities.

The development of the following skills in preschool-age children are encouraged:

A. SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

· Developing a positive concept

· Developing skills in peer relations (sharing, problem-solving, waiting turns, working

democratically) · Developing positive adult relations

· Developing ability to identify emotions and their causes

· Developing acceptable expression of emotions

· Developing ability to function within limits and rules

· Developing self-control of behavior

· Developing independence in routine

· Developing ability to make choices

· Developing responsibility for environment

· Developing empathy others

· Developing persistence in accomplishing goals

B. SELF-HELP SKILLS

· Developing mealtime skills

· Developing dressing skills (buttoning, tying, snapping zipping)

· Handling toileting routines independently

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C. CREATIVE, SELF-EXPRESSION DEVELOPING:

· Manipulative creativity (building, constructing, arranging)

· Artistic creativity (painting, drawing, arranging/gluing, cutting)

· Dramatic creativity (pretending and imagining, playing roles)

· Verbal creativity

D. PHYSICAL-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING:

· Large motor skills (running, jumping, hopping, skipping, bending, stretching, pulling, pushing,

crawling, swinging, balancing, carrying, lifting, throwing, catching, rolling, tumbling)

· Small motor skills (buttoning, zipping, manipulating, painting, drawing, molding, pasting, cutting, tying, pouring, printing)

E. INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING:

· Curiosity

· Ability to attend (tune-in) to task, object, or situation

· New concepts of the world (people, animals, plants, objects, events)

· Basic concepts of “objects” (colors, shapes, sizes, quantity, position, texture, taste/odor)

· Visual perception skills (noticing new objects, something missing, details on people or

pictures, likenesses and differences, relationships of parts)

· Auditory perception skills (notice and identify sounds, likenesses and differences in

sounds)

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CENTER POLICIES

FEES—No reduction of fees for days missed due to illness, bad weather, or holidays. If the

Center is open, you will be charged for tuition, regardless if you send your child or not. This does

not apply to the summer months for teachers. Effective June 1, 2015 Burks CDC no longer

offers vacation weeks to our daycare parents.

HOURS—Preschool classes are from 9:00am—12:00pm or 9:00am-2:00pm; The center is open

from 7:00am—6:00pm for all day childcare. There is a late pick up fee of $15.00 after 6:05pm

per child.

FORMS AND PAPERWORK— A completed application and a copy of your child’s immunization records must be on file before your child can attend our Center.

TOILETING—Children must be potty-trained (able to remove clothing and attend to hygiene

by themselves) to be enrolled.

TOYS—Toys from home are not allowed, except for “Show and Share”. All “Show and Share”

items must fit in the child’s backpack and stay in the backpack until the teacher asks for them. The item will be returned to the child’s backpack after “Show and Share”.

BIRTHDAYS— We love celebrating birthdays here at Burks. Please check with your child’s

teacher regarding food allergies in his/her classroom. Balloons are not allowed at the Center.

CALENDAR– Burks Child Development Center follow Hamilton County’s schedule for bad weather days for the first three (3) days that Hamilton County is closed. On the third day, the Director

makes the decision whether to be open or closed and will notify parents accordingly. The morning

only classes are also closed when Hamilton County is closed for Fall Break, Spring Break,

Christmas Break, and teacher in-service days. If your child naps at the center, he/she is

considered all-day care. Daycare is closed: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after

Thanksgiving, a week during the Christmas holidays, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, and July 4th. Please check Burks website at www.burks.org for school closings.

WITHDRAWING CHILD FROM THE PROGRAM- A two weeks written notice is required if

withdrawing a child from the Center, or the account is billed the monthly rate for preschool

accounts and two weeks for daycare accounts.

ALLERGIES— If your child has any food allergies, please note them and tell us when you turn in

the application. Each case will be discussed and researched before a decision is made. If we feel

like we cannot meet the needs of the child and are concerned for the child’s safety while at our

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center, the application will not be accepted.

SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY – Please mark on the application if you would like for the staff to

apply sunscreen or bug spray to your child(ren). If you do not want the staff to apply sunscreen or bug spray to your child(ren) please mark “NO” on the application and you will need to apply

these items to him or her before they come to school. The staff will only apply our sunscreen and

bug spray to your child(ren) and if you have given consent.

PICKING UP A CHILD—Your child will be sent home only with persons known by the staff to be

authorized to pick up the child, unless you give us direct permission for someone else to pick up the child. When picking up children who are on the playground or gym, please notify the teacher.

Notify the director if custody cases need special attention. All children in the preschool

programs (9:00am-12:00pm or 9:00am – 2:00pm) will be picked up in their classrooms. Please pick

up your child promptly at the designated end time of their program. After being 5 minutes late, a

late fee of $10 will be billed to your account. We reserve the right to refuse to release a child

to anyone who appears to be intoxicated or is not authorized to pick up the child.

FOOD—Morning and afternoon classes are served a snack. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Lunch

fee is $4.00 for morning class children who stay until 12:30pm. The menu is posted and sent

home weekly. We do not permit children to bring candy, gum, or food (including breakfast

and lunch) to the Center. Only approved items for birthdays can be brought into the

center.

CLOTHES AND BEDDING—Washable play clothes are the most suitable for children. Send a

complete change of clothes to be kept in your child’s backpack, labeled with child’s name.

Daycare children need a small blanket or beach towel and a small pillow with their name printed

BOLDLY. Daycare children can also bring a small stuffed animal to nap with. Bedding must be

taken home every Friday for washing. Also label jackets, hats, etc.

DISCIPLINE— Redirection and “time-outs” will be used by the teacher to correct children when

necessary. All discipline will be reasonable and responsibly related to the child’s needs and

understanding. If severe behavior problems persist, it will be handled according to our behavior

policy.

MEDICATION—Staff members may not administer medication to any child unless a parent has completed a Medication Authorization Form. Parents must indicate a start date and end date, a reason for the medication, and the dosage or medication cannot be administered. If a child becomes ill while at Burks and a parent requests that medication be given, verbal authorization

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can only be given to the Director and/or Assistant Director. A Medication Authorization Form will be completed by the Director and/or Assistant Director and must be signed by a parent upon pick-up. Medications must be stored in a locked box (refrigerated medications) or in a high cabinet (non-refrigerated medications) while in use at Burks. The Medication Authorization Form must remain with the medication at all times. Unused medications must be immediately returned to the family and will not be stored at Burks. Medications may be administered only by Teachers, the Director, or Assistant Director. When a medication is given, the teacher will document the type of medication administered, the dosage, and the time it was given as well as any unusual reactions or circumstances. Expired Medication Authorization Forms must be turned in to the Assistant Director to be filed in the child’s permanent enrollment file. BITING POLICY - Biting is a behavior that usually appears between the ages of one and three years of age. While biting is an age-appropriate behavior, it is important to remember it is also an unacceptable behavior in a childcare environment. Children bite for a variety of reasons: teething, sensory exploration, cause and effect, imitation, crowding, seeking attention, frustration and stress. Biting is not something to blame on children, their parents or their teachers. There are a variety of strategies we implement at Burks CDC to prevent and stop biting. This is the process followed when a child bites: • The biting child is stopped and told, “Stop biting. Biting hurts” in a firm voice. Teachers should remain calm, being careful not to show anger or frustration towards the child. • The biting child is removed from the situation. Depending upon the observed motive for the bite, the separation may include re-direction or meeting the child’s needs. As little attention as possible will be placed on the biting child, to avoid reinforcing the behavior. • Appropriate first aid will be provided to the child who was bitten. Bite will be washed with soap and water; cold compress will be applied to reduce pain and swelling. A bandage will be applied if necessary. All information is confidential and names of the children involved in the incident are not shared between parents. In addition, biting is always documented on an Incident/Accident Report which is completed and signed by a teacher and parent. A copy is provided to the parent and the original kept in the child’s permanent enrollment file in the office. *Depending on the severity of the bite and if the occurrence happens again, the parents will be notified that their child may be dismissed from Burks Child Development Center. AT NO TIME IS IT ACCEPTABLE FOR A CHILD TO BITE HIS TEACHER. THIS MAY BE REASON FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE CENTER.

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DAILY PRESCHOOL SCHEDULE

7:00am Early Arrival/Free Choice of Centers in the Gym

8:00am Mini Snack Offered

8:30am Arrive/Free Play

9:00am Free Choice of Centers

9:45am Bathroom/Snack/Bathroom

10:15am Free Choice of Centers

10:50am Group Time

11:05am Bathroom

11:15am Outdoor Play or Gym

11:55am Bathroom/Lunch/Departure

12:30pm Bathroom

12:45pm Free Choice of Centers/Outdoor Play or Gym

2:00pm Departure

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE (for all day childcare) (Bathroom Breaks As Needed)

12:00pm Lunch

12:30pm Bathroom/Prepare for Rest Time

12:45pm Storytime

12:55pm Rest Time

2:15pm Children waking up; transition to bathroom

2:30pm Snack in Fellowship Hall

3:00pm Bathroom

3:15pm Outside Play or Gym/Free Choice of Play/Craft

5:15pm Mini Snack

6:00pm Departure

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BURKS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

IS A

GOLDEN SNEAKER FACILITY

· The children receive at least 45 minutes of physical activity in the mornings and at least

45 minutes of physical activity in the afternoons.

· Adequate time for meals and snacks are allowed for all children, and are included in

classroom schedules. Food is never used as a reward or as a form of discipline.

· We are a tobacco free facility.

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On Thursdays, the owner from Pure Genius, Christine Celis comes to the center a teaches a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program to our children. Each classroom spends 30 minutes with Ms. Christine participating in all types of hands-on science and math activities. Pure Genius will attract your child’s attention with weekly interactive STEM activities. We hope these exciting classes will get your child excited about science and math. Pure Genius will visit our school on Thursdays!

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FEES Must be 24 months by August 1st and “Toilet Trained” All-Day Child Care Preschool (Includes Lunch)

5 Days/Week - $150 per week

4 Days/Week - $140/week

3 Days/Week - $130/week

2 Days/Week - $120/week

Half-Day Preschool Classes 9:00am – 12:00pm 5 day/week - $315/month

4 day/week - $300/month

3 day/week - $250/month

2 day/week - $200/month

(Includes Lunch) 9:00am – 2:00pm 5 day/week - $415/month

4 days/week - $350/month

3 days/week - $275/month

2 days/week - $225/month

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BURKS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SICK CHILD POLICY

A sick child should not attend school at Burks Child Development Center, If: • child has an illness that poses risk of spreading a serious disease to

others, • the caregiver is NOT able to offer the extra care needed to comfort a

sick child without compromising the care of other children; and/or • child is NOT able to keep up with most activities.

Diarrhea, defined by more watery stools, decreased form of stool that is not associated with changes of diet, and increased frequency of passing stool, that is not contained by the child’s ability to use the toilet. Children with diarrheal illness of infectious origin generally may be allowed to return to child care once the diarrhea goes away for a 24 hour period. Fever above 101 degrees orally or 100 degrees or higher auxiliary (armpit), accompanied by behavior changes or other signs or symptoms of illness. Children must be fever free for 24 hours without the accompaniment of medication before allowed to come back to school Vomiting - two or more episodes of vomiting in the previous 24 hours—until vomiting stops or until a health care provider determines that the cause of the vomiting is not contagious and the child is not in danger of dehydration. Strep - if diagnosed with strep throat; child will not be allowed to return to the preschool for a full 24 hour period. * Child must be free from any symptoms of above illnesses before they return to the preschool for a 24 hour period. Child must be fever free without the accompaniment of medication for a 24 hour period before they can return to school.

*If child becomes sick at school and develops a fever, diarrhea, or begins vomiting, they will be sent home immediately and above policies will apply.

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My signature below verifies that I have received, read, and understand all of the rules and requirements for my child to attend Burks Child Development Center.

_____________________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature

____________________________ Date

Burks Child Development Center

6433 Hixson Pike

Hixson, TN 37343

PHONE (423)842-1177

FAX (423)842-0790