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Warrenton United Methodist Church www.warrentonumc.org

Services: 8:00, 9:30, 9:35 (coffeehouse), 11:00 Sunday School: 9:30

Children’s Church 11:00 Kids’ Night Out (and Parents Too!): one Saturday each month, 4:00—8:00, $25.00/child includes dinner and a snack. Proceeds go toward sending the WUMC youth on summer mission trips. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 1ST, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday, 9:30—11:30

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Kingdom’s Kids

Mother’s Day Out

2015-2016

Megan Miloser-LaChance, Director 540-347-1367 ext. 31

540-522-2260 (call or text) childcare@warrentonumc.org

Kingdom’s Kids welcomes students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Kingdom’s Kids does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial policies, or other programs.

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Welcome to Kingdom’s Kids, a Mother’s Day Out program at Warrenton United Methodist Church. We seek to provide a safe, Christian atmosphere for the youngest members of our church family and community. We believe that children are God’s greatest gift! Kingdom’s Kids provides special care and learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. We strive to help your child build trusting relationships and feel a sense of belonging by connecting to them with love and understanding. Goals:

To help each child feel comfortable, special, and secure with the adults that care for him/her

To help each child learn to play and share with other children and to be comfortable in a group setting

To help each child have positive feelings about coming to church

To help each child learn age-appropriate skills To help parents feel comfortable leaving their

child(ren)

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Communication We believe in open communication with our parents! Feel free to call, text, or email me at any time. I am also available to set up conferences with parents Sunday—Friday. Notices, letters, and other paperwork will be sent home through our attendance book. Please check the pocket under your name in the attendance each time you sign in and out. Check the wall by the sign-in area for notices about Kingdom’s Kids and other community events that might be of interest to you. Communication will also be posted through our facebook page!

Staff: Our staff is comprised of Warrenton United Methodist Church employees who have been trained, undergone background-checks, have participated in a Child Abuse Prevention training, and are first aid/CPR certified.

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Health Our children and staff are susceptible to communicable diseases. For the protection of your child and the other children, your child will

not be allowed to attend if (s)he appears to be ill or presents any of the following symptoms: Fever -- currently or within previous 24

hours, Vomiting or diarrhea--currently or within

previous 24 hours, Significant, persistent nasal drainage, Any symptom of a childhood disease, such as

scarlet fever, lice, scabies, Tuberculosis, Impetigo, Strep throat, chicken pox, hand foot and mouth, whooping cough, etc

Any unexplained rash or skin infection, Pink eye or other eye infection. ·

We do not exclude children with a common cold as research has indicated that some exposure to germs is necessary to build the immune system. However, if your child is miserable, please keep him/her at home where (s)he will be more comfortable.

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Kingdom’s Kids is open weekdays from 9:00 –2:15. Hourly options are available for those desiring a shorter day. During the school year we operate on the same schedule as Fauquier County Public Schools, therefore if they close for inclement weather or a scheduled closing, we will be closed Ages: We enroll children 6 months through 10 years. We use a family-group philosophy where children ages 2.5 and older are assigned to developmentally appropriate groups.

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Registration Procedure: 1. Medical Release and registration form completed 2. Immunization Record on file 3. Copy of Birth Certificate shown to the director 4. Registration fee ($25.00 per family per year) 5. First month’s dates chosen 6. First month’s tuition paid

Daily Check In and Out Procedure:

You must sign you child in and out daily in the sign-in book. It is extremely important that we have a phone number so that we can reach you in the event of an emergency!

We realize that separation from mom/dad/caregiver is often difficult for young children. It is easiest on you and your child if you do not linger or return to peek in the classroom. Upset children will be given extra TLC and are usually calm after a few hugs or distraction.

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Potty Learning Many of the children attending will be potty learning while in our care. We will introduce the potty here when your child (1) shows interest in using the potty (2) can verbalize the need to use the potty (please let us know the potty words your child uses) and (3) can go 30 minutes or more between potty sessions. We will encourage potty usage, but children will never be forced to sit on the toilet. Children will be rewarded with praise, and when necessary, a tangible reward (sticker, M & M, provided by the parent) for making a potty attempt. However, children will never be criticized or disciplined for failure to use the potty. Health regulations require that children who are potty learning wear either a pull-up or plastic pants. Please do not send your child in regular underwear until (s)he is consistently using the toilet and accidents are rare both at home and in other public places. We do expect accidents to happen, so please send at least 3 full changes of clothes, plastic bags, and wipes. Also, please communicate with your child’s teacher regularly about your child’s progress in potty learning.

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Biting Biting is an unpleasant yet common occurrence in children under the age of 3. We feel it is necessary to deal with biting on a case-by-case basis, however, a biting incident will always be dealt with in the following manner: Immediate care and comfort will be given to the victim; A reprimand will be directed at the biter, who will also be separated from the group until the situation is under control; Both parents will be notified of the incident. No names will be disclosed.

Rotation Children 2.5 and older follow a rotation model. They begin in their home-based room for free-play, indoor games and teacher guided play. This is a great opportunity to comfort upset children! Their group then rotates with their teacher through three different rooms: Learning Games, Music & Movement, Art. This keeps the day fun and environment stimulating! Children younger than 2.5 often have difficulty transitioning, so they remain in the same room for the entire day for their activities.

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General Policies:

We open at 9:00. If you arrive prior to 9:00, remain with your child until all teachers are ready to accept children. Plan to arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time to sign out and ask questions.

What to pack... bring the following labeled

items, as applicable: Diapers/Pull-ups, wipes, pacifier, crib

sheet & blanket, complete change of clothes, spill-proof cup, water bottle (school-age) and lunch.

Don’t forget to label or we won’t know who the bag belongs to! Remove all medicines, personal toys, or other safety hazards before leaving the bag. Dress your child in appropriate clothes and shoes. We prefer sneakers as the children have difficulty playing on the playground and other outdoor games in crocs, sandals, and other fancy shoes.

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Lunch: Kingdom’s Kids does not have a kitchen to prepare food, so each child must pack a lunch. Send child friendly food in a lunch box/bag with an ice pack. Pack everything required for the meal, including labeled spoons, napkins, plates, and a drink. Unlabeled items will not be returned. We have microwaves if you want to send food that can be quickly and easily heated. Please do not send foods your child has not previously tried. Do not send items containing candy, or food that requires special preparation.

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Behavior Management The behavior of children will be managed in a manner that will protect their self-esteem and will encourage children’s independence, creativity and ability to mature and be nurtured in the growing knowledge of God’s love. We are following the “Positive Discipline” program. Every attempt will be made to soothe a crying infant or child. In the event an infant/child cries inconsolably, the parent will be requested to assist. Children are expected to follow the directions given by their caregiver. Most problems are avoided by keeping children engaged in interesting activities. When problems do arise, redirection is helpful. Our staff is trained to channel the child’s inappropriate behavior to a more appropriate activity. For example, if a child is pounding the table, an offer of play-doh to pound can be an alternative. As a last alternative, a time-out from the activity will be implemented. For repeated or serious behavior issues, a conference with the caregivers will be scheduled.

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More Details Drop-off and 2:15 pick-up will take place in the upstairs

hallway. We will gather there for free play and snack. This is a good time to ask questions, make payments, etc.

Our day is structured into various stations: outdoor

games, indoor games, learning (toddlers and preschool only), experiments/critical thinking (school-age only), music, creativity. Your child will rotate with their group through the stations on a set time schedule. Each station will be led by a Kingdom’s Kids teacher.

Please apply sunblock and bug spray before arriving in

the morning! As the weather gets chilly, please dress your child in

appropriate clothing. Be sure to label jackets, hats, mittens, etc. A decision on outside play will be made by the director each morning based on the weather conditions.

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Snack: Snack will be provided by Kingdom’s Kids daily.

Donations of snacks is appreciated. Favorite snacks include cereal, muffins, goldfish,

graham crackers, fruit, veggies, cheese, and Go-gurt. Check carefully to ensure

the snack does not contain peanut products!

Supplies

We are always looking for supplies to help our program find new and exciting ways to assist your child’s development and social experience. Please note the common supplies we are looking for on a regular basis. These are not mandatory for each parent to purchase, however your donations of any of the following are greatly appreciated! Batteries, Art Supplies, Diaper Wipes, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, First Aid Supplies, Paper Towels, Tissues, Spoons, Bubbles, Play-doh, Air Fresheners, and Lysol

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Tuition

*9:00—2:15 $32 per day *$8.00 per hour You will purchase enrollment for specific days each month…you choose the days! This way, you are not paying for days that you plan to vacation or have other activities. You can add days at any time, as long as space is available. Staff is employed according to the number of children registered each day. By registering, you are making a financial commitment to pay for the days registered, whether your child is present or absent. Days will be reserved only after payment is received and are on a first-come basis. We suggest that you purchase your days by the 15th of the preceding month to guarantee a space. If you need to add a day once the month has begun, payment for that day is due when scheduling.

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Once you have chosen your days, make-up days will be only be given if you notify the director (by calling/t e x t i n g 5 4 0 - 5 2 2 - 2 2 6 0 o r e m a i l i n g childcare.wumc@gmail.com) by 8:00 AM. A make-up day must be chosen within the same month as the day missed. We will not issue refunds or credits. There is a 5% discount off the month’s total for families with more than 1 child or for children enrolling full-time Payment Options 1. Online at the www.warrentonumc.org website. Click

“children” then “kingdom’s kids” to find the link 2. A check made out to WUMC. Write your child’s name

and the month you’re paying for in the memo section 3. Credit Card given to the director (note that it may

take a few minutes to complete the transaction)