First Baptist Church-Joelton Mother's Day Out Ministry

7140 Whites Creek Pike ~ Joelton, TN 37080 Phone (615)-876-8763 Fax (615)876-0709

fbcjoelton.org ~ karen@fbcjoelton.org Karen Hunt, Director

Mothers Day Out (MDO) has been a ministry of First Baptist Church-Joelton since 1971. Quality childcare is provided in a loving Christian environment to children ages 3 months to pre-K. Our greatest desire is that the MDO program is a safe and enjoyable place for your child to grow developmentally, socially, and spiritually. All children are welcome in our program regardless of race, religion or culture. SCHEDULE: Mother’s Day Out meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm during the months of August to May. We also have a summer session during June and July (also on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-2). Our summer 2014 session will begin on June 10th. Fall 2014 will begin on August 18th. REGISTRATION: Fall/Summer registration begins in March of each year, and continues throughout the year as space is available. There is a non-refundable $50 registration/supply fee per child that must accompany the registration forms. Each child must have current proof of a physical examination and immunizations on file in the director’s office. Your pediatrician has this form. Enrollment is complete when all registration forms, immunization certificate, and registration fee are submitted. Children will be assigned to classes on a first come, first serve basis. Should a class be full, your child will be placed on a waiting list. TUITION PAYMENTS: Tuition is $145/month with a 20% discount for siblings. If you must temporarily withdraw your child for any reason, the full tuition must be paid to reserve their space. Tuition is due by the 10th of each month unless other arrangements are made with the director. Overdue accounts will be assessed a $10 late fee. If no payment is received by the end of the month, your child may not continue to attend until the payment and late fee are received. STAFF: Mother’s Day Out is staffed by well-qualified Christian women. Each classroom has a minimum of two caregivers. All staff are carefully screened prior to hiring, including a criminal background check and drug screen. Each staff member is also trained and certified in infant/child CPR and First Aid. CURRICULUM: For ages 2 to pre-K, we will be using a variety of educational, and Christian-based resources. A monthly calendar will be sent home highlighting the topics and themes for that month. **Occasionally, age appropriate, rated G videos may be shown. If you do not wish for your child to watch any videos, please let the teacher know** LUNCH: Children will need to bring their own lunch from home. We strongly encourage parents to send a lunch with a variety of healthy choices. We will provide a healthy snack and milk/ 100% juice/water mid-morning. Please note any food allergies on your registration form, and make sure your child’s teacher is also aware.

SUPPLIES: Children in the 2 and 3 yr old rooms will use a mat for rest time. Sleeping mats will be provided by the MDO program. Please send a crib sheet and blanket for your child to use during rest time. Cribs are available in the infant and toddler rooms. All children will need a backpack/bag and extra clothing in case of accidents or spills. All belongings need to be clearly labeled with your child’s name. PARTIES AND PROGRAMS: We will have a variety of celebrations and guest speakers throughout the year. Parents may also schedule a birthday celebration for their child by arranging this with the teacher ahead of time. DISCIPLINE POLICY: Corporal punishment will not be used at First Baptist Church-Joelton. Most misbehavior can be handled within the classroom setting. Occasionally, time away from the group may be necessary (time-out). If serious behavior problems persist, a parent conference with the teacher and director may be scheduled to develop a plan to modify behavior. If harmful behavior persists, the Mother’s Day Out ministry reserves the right to remove a child from the program. DROP- OFF/PICK-UP: MDO begins at 9 am. You will need to walk your child to their classroom each day. Children should not be dropped off before 8:50 am. This is to allow the teachers preparation time for the day, and to ensure proper supervision of your child. MDO ends at 2 pm. You will also need to pick your child up at their classroom at the end of the day. It is extremely important that you be on time to pick up your child. After 2:00, teachers are responsible for cleaning and straightening their rooms. SEE LATE FEE POLICY Your child MUST be checked in and out each day at the computers located at the Welcome Center desk. They will only be released to a parent/guardian or persons authorized on your transportation plan. Notify the director of any changes to this plan. ** Children will not be released, even with prior authorization, to anyone appearing unsafe to transport children (ie; out of control, intoxicated, etc.). In this instance, an emergency contact will be called to pick up the child** LATE FEE POLICY: For every minute after 2:10 pm you are late, you will be charged $1.00/min payable immediately to the teacher for her extra time caring for your child. Arriving a few minutes before 2:00 will ensure a prompt pick-up. ILLNESS: Each child must have current proof of a physical examination and immunizations on file in the Preschool office. These forms are available from your pediatrician. Children showing any sign of illness (fever, persistent coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, pink eye, undetermined skin rash, etc.) should be kept home until they are symptom free for 24 hours. If your child becomes ill while at Mother’s Day Out, you will be called to come pick them up immediately. We do not administer medications at MDO, and none should be kept in their diaper bags or backpacks. EXCEPTION: Children who have Epi-pens. FIRST AID/MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: Our staff will administer basic first aid as needed. In the event of a medical emergency, parents will be contacted first, and if unsuccessful, the designated emergency contact second. For life-threatening emergencies, EMS will be called.

SAFETY: The teachers are trained to handle emergency situations, such as fire, tornado, or other environmental issues. Regular drills will be held with the classes throughout the year. **PLEASE SEE ENCLOSED EMERGENCY PLAN. The church building remains locked at all times, and must be entered by activating the intercom system at the front entrance. Outside doors to classrooms also remain locked. INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of inclement weather, you can call the preschool office directly at 876-8763 after 6:30am for information about closing. You may also watch the major news networks or check our Facebook page (PATH Preschool/Mother’s Day Out) for information about closing. Should there be a need to close MDO early, parents will be notified by the director or teacher via phone call. Please make sure your emergency phone numbers are kept current. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: If issues arise that are of concern to you, please follow this procedure: • Share your concern with your child’s teacher if it is related to your child or the classroom. • Share your concern with the Weekday Education Director if your concern is not resolved with

the teacher, or if it is with something other than the classroom. • If you feel additional assistance is needed, you may contact the Minister of Preschool and

Children to set up a meeting. (876-0527)

EMERGENCY PLAN First Baptist-Joelton MDO

Below is our emergency evacuation plan. Please read carefully so that you are familiar with the procedure should there be an emergency. FIRE EVACUATION: All children will participate in fire drills monthly. Each classroom has an evacuation floor plan posted just inside the doorway. Children in rooms 101-104 will exit the building via the playground door in their classroom. Rooms 114 and 115 will exit via the door at the end of the hall by their classroom. The nursery will exit by way of the front doors. They will all proceed to the gravel parking lot farthest from the building by the pavilion. TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER: All children will participate in regular severe weather drills. The tornado evacuation floor plan is also located just inside the classroom doorway. Children will exit their classroom via the door to the hallway, and will be taken to room 110 (our indoor play area) by the adult restrooms. This is our designated safe place. OFF-SITE EVACUATION: If an emergency arises requiring us to evacuate the building, we will walk the children to the church administration building next door to the church. This is only in severe circumstances requiring immediate evacuation. In all cases, teachers will take their attendance form and student emergency contact forms with them. In the event of a true emergency, not a drill, parents will be contacted.

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MOTHER’S DAY OUT REGISTRATION FORM Please complete all forms and return with a non-refundable $50 registration fee

In the event a class is full, your child will be placed on a waiting list

Child’s Full Name___________________________ Male_____ Female_____ Preferred Name_________________ Child’s date of birth______________ Age______ CONTACT INFORMATION: Parents are: Married___ Divorced___ Single___ Who has custody? _______________ Mother’s Name____________________ Father’s Name____________________ Address__________________________ Address__________________________ City_______________ Zip__________ City_______________ Zip___________ Home Phone___________________ Home Phone_____________________ Cell Phone_____________________ Cell Phone_______________________ Work Phone ___________________ Work Phone _____________________ E-mail __________________________ E-mail ___________________________ Home church ____________________ Home church _____________________ Other adults authorized to provide transportation for your child: 1. Name__________________________ Home Phone_______________ Cell____________

Relationship to child__________________________________________ 2. Name__________________________ Home Phone_______________ Cell____________

Relationship to child__________________________________________ Child’s Interests _______________________________________________________________ Other information beneficial to helping us care for your child__________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ **A current immunization/health form must be included with registration, unless there is an up-to-date record already on file at First Baptist Mother’s Day Out** __________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only: Date received_____________ Fee paid_________ Class assigned to________________________ Pre-enrollment visit_________________

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MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM 2014-15

Child’s name________________________________ Child’s DOB______________ Emergency Contact Persons: To be called if parents are unreachable in the event of an emergency 1. Name_______________________________________ Relationship______________________ Home phone____________________________ Cell ________________________ 2. Name______________________________________ Relationship______________________ Home phone___________________________ Cell_________________________ Child’s Physician: Name ________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________ Child’s Dentist: Name _________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ Please list if any: Known Allergies _____________________________________________ Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________ Current medications __________________________________________ Special medical concerns ______________________________________ Preferred Hospital____________________________________________ Consent and Authorization for Medical Treatment 2014-15 I hereby give my consent to First Baptist Church-Joelton Mother’s Day Out to act on my behalf in a medical emergency. I understand that the cost of the care will be paid by me. I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to notify me. If I am unreachable, the emergency contact persons noted on my child’s registration form will be contacted. Parents Name (please print) ____________________________________________________________ Parent’s Signature____________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________________

First Baptist Church Joelton

Mothers Day Out Signature Sheet

2014-15

1. Mothers Day Out Handbook

I have read the above policies and procedures and agree to all terms within. I also understand that should the need arise, I will receive in writing any changes to these policies.

Date_________________ Signature___________________________________________

2. Photography Release I give permission to the First Baptist Church-Joelton Mothers Day Out program to use my child’s photo for craft projects, bulletin boards, and promotional materials for church activities ie; brochures. Date_________________ Signature____________________________________________