HASTINGS FAMILY YMCA& PAC2Parent Handbook

Hastings Family YMCA | 1220 W. 18th St. PAC2 | 711 N Colorado Ave.

Dear Parents,

Thank you for selecting the YMCA and PAC2 for your child's care. I hope thishandbook will enable you to participate more fully with us in the care of yourchild. If you have any questions or suggestions on our program please don’thesitate to come talk with our staff or myself. All of us at the HastingsFamily YMCA and PAC2 desire open communication between the parents andthe staff.

We are committed to helping individuals develop values and behavior thatare consistent with Christian principles. It is our goal as staff to help eachchild grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We look forward toworking together as a team, with you, the paret and the staff to have thebest positive experience for your child.

Please save this handbook for future reference. It will provide you withnecessary information concerning policies, procedures, and parentalexpectations.

Tabbie Metcalf Sydney CobleChildcare Director Executive Director PAC2Hastings Family YMCA PAC21220 W 18th Street 711 N. ColoradoHastings NE 68901 Hastings NE 68901402.463.3139 402.462.5333Email: childcare@hastingsymca.net Email:pac2director@hastingsymca.net

INDEX

General Childcare……………………………………………………….pg. 4-7

YMCA Specific Childcare……………………………………………….pg. 8-15

PAC2 Specific Childcare………………………………………………..pg. 16- 20

Childcare Parent Handbook Receipt………………………………….pg. 21

Mission Statement:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthyspirit, mind and body for all.

Philosophy:

Our purpose at the YMCA Preschool is to provide an atmosphere for childrento develop…

- Spiritually through the teaching of God’s Word.

- Intellectually through activities that stimulate cognitivedevelopment.

- Emotionally through recognition of their own feelings and those ofothers.

- Physically through gross motor and fine motor activities.

- Socially through encouragement of cooperative play with otherchildren.

YMCA Leadership:

CEO: Troy Stickels 402.463.3139 / troys@hastingsymca.net

Childcare Director Tabbie Metcalf 402.463.3139 /childcare@hastingsymca.net

Executive Director PAC2 Sydney Coble 402.462.5333/pac2director@hastingsymca.net

The Childcare Dept. falls under the CEO.

Curriculum:

Children learn best by doing. In order to allow children to learn, time needsto be allowed for a variety of activities. Boys and girls at the YMCA and PAC2childcare will be given the opportunity to participate in:

-Christian Stories -Fine and Large Motor Activities -SwimmingLessons

-Dramatic Play -Blocks -Arts and Crafts

-Science Activities -Math activities -Music

-Field trips -Books -Manipulatives

Daily Schedule:

Each classroom has their own class schedule and it is posted in their room.At the start of the year at the Y and at the start of each new roommovement for you child at PAC2 you will be given a daily class schedule.

School Closings:

Parents must decide if the weather is too severe for their child to go toschool. YMCA and PAC2 will make their decision by 5:50am if we will canceldue to weather. Please check with the YMCA/PAC2 after that time or checkthe list of closings on KHAS TB. IF public schools close we will not havePreSchool class, but we will offer extended care for the preschoolers. If theYMCA, PAC2 and YMCA childcare will close too. Be sure to watch yourparent messages too as Directors will send out updates as soon as we knowthem. The decision to close or stay open is made by the CEO.

Holidays:

The YMCA and PAC2 center will be closed on the following days: Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NewYears Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July. If any ofthese fall on a weekend, we will be open the Friday following and theMonday following the holiday. Parents at PAC2 will be charged on theseholiday days when closed.

Clothing:

While attending the childcare programs, your child will be involved in avariety of activities. Children should be dressed in comfortable clothingsuitable for play and arts and craft activities. Tennis shoes with non-marking

soles are the best for the activities we do at the preschool. Please don’tforget socks, while at the Y for playing at adventure challenge.

Immunizations:

Proof of current immunization records are required on all children receivingcare. This information needs to be on record prior to the start of care. Youmay provide us a photocopy of the most current records.

Illness:

In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment, we ask that you do notsend your child to school if he/she shows signs of contagious disease orillness in the past 24 hours, examples: Fever over 101 degrees,vomiting/diarrhea, sore throat, severe coughing, reddened or pink eye, skinrash or sore, earache.

A child may return to school after being fever free for 24 hours. Your child’steacher or the director should be notified if a child has a communicable(contagious) disease so we may inform the other families in our programs.

We do not give medication unless it accompanies a doctor's note, and in theactual container given by the doctors office. We will not give tylenol orallergy medication, or any other over the counter medication, unlessprescribed by the doctor.

If your child becomes ill while in our care, you will be contacted immediatelyand we will ask that you make arrangements to pick him/her up. We willmake every effort to make your child comfortable until you arrive. You havea half hour to get your child picked up before we will call again.

Accident Reports:

Any accident or injury that a child receives during our care is reported on anaccident form, sent to the parents through Procare, and a copy is left in the

child’s file. Every effort is made to make the parent aware of the nature andextent of the injury.

Parents Responsibilities:

It is the parents responsibility to let the staff know if their child has anymedical conditions or special food allergies. If your child has an allergy mayneed to have a doctors note stating they have been diagnosed with saidallergy. This will help us assist in any emergencies that may arise.

Please provide a bag/backpack to put your child’s papers and activities ineach day. Please also provide a change of clothes just incase they get dirty,or have an accident.

Report immediately any change of address and telephone numbers at workor home.

Under Nebraska Law, all children under the age of 8 (regardless of weight)must ride correctly secured in a federally-approved child safety seat. Weprovide a federally-approved child safety seat to use in our mid-size busesor vans and for filed trips. If you choose, you may provide your child’stransportation to our destination. If we don’t have enough seats for certainage groups, we may ask parents to provide a seat.

Children will play or have activities outside on days the weather permits,please dress your child for the weather, and send a coat just incase.

We ask that you not be on your cell phone when dropping off or picking upyour child. Your teacher may have questions, and your child will be excitedto see you at the end of the day. At drop off your child may need a littleextra attention to help the drop off go smoothly and the teachers may havequestions about their night or weekend.

A permission slip is issued for your signature before your child can attendany field trip. If, for any reason, a child cannot go on an outing, he/she is tobe kept home. Please inform the teacher if your child cannot attend a fieldtrip.

At the Y our west outside doors are locked for security reasons, but we askthat you enter there and wait for a staff to answer the door and get your

child checked in. The staff will have a few questions regarding if your child isstaying or not, if they brought a lunch or not, etc.

PAC2, the entrance door is locked for security reasons also, you will have a 4digit code to get into the building, this is a code that shouldn’t be given toanyone unless you trust they are going to keep it secret.

For any questions, concerns, or grievances you may have contact theChildcare Director Tabbie Metcalf at either the YMCA 402.463.3139 orchildcare@hastingsymca.net for PAC2 you can contact Sydney CobleExecutive Director 402.462.5333 or pac2director@hastignsymca.net, or youcan contact Tabbie Metcalf.

Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect:

The Hastings YMCA and PAC2 take seriously the importance of the protectionand safety of the participants in our childcare programs. We take seriouslyall allegations of abuse. Please be aware that we are required by law toreport any and all incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect to the ChildProtective Services. It is the responsibility of the agency to investigate eachreported case.

YMCA PreSchool Preparation:

Be sure to label all garments that are to be taken off at school. We are notresponsible for lost or stolen items, we will do our best to make sure thisdoesn’t happen.

Shoes can be important. Flip-flops make tripping too easy, make sure theshoes you provide your child can move freely in them and can get to walking

places quickly. Shoes must be worn at all times except when in adventure.Socks must be provided if the child is not wearing any they may not be ableto use Adventure Challenge. No black soled shoes, these are not allowed onthe basketball courts. Tennis shoes work best for the activities we will do.Please be sure your child’s name is on their shoes in a visible spot.

Paint shirts are provided for your child to use while painting however somepaint still might get on their clothes. Treat as a blood stain by soaking incold water before laundering. Washable paints are only used in our preschoolprograms.

At the YMCA PreSchool students are required to be potty trained to attend. Ifyour child has a special bathroom need, you must let the teacher know. Wego to the restroom often with the children, but they need to be able tocommunicate when they need to go. If your child has multiple accidentsmultiple days in a row, we will need to have a conversation on if the child isreally potty trained and ready to attend.

For Extended Care, we do have a rest time, you are responsible to provide ablanket for them to use, if they wish to have a stuffed animal or a pillow thatis fine, but we only have room for one small stuffed animal or one smallpillow. You can take them home with you or leave them here at the Y, wewill wash all blankets on Fridays. If you require special soap you will need totake home your child's blanket weekly to wash them.

PreSchool Supplies:

A list of supplies will be provided for you of what your child needs to bring atthe start of the year. You are able to bring them to your child’s open houseor during the first week of school.

Parent Assistance:

PARENTS ARE NEEDED! We believe in program involvement. Parents areencouraged to visit at any time without prior notice. Parents are seen asprogram partners. They will be asked to help with field trips, swimmingdays, and to provide other help in the classroom as needs arise.

PreSchool Snacks:

In our PreSchool class we have a snack helper each day. You will be notifiedduring the month if you are the snack helper. You will need to provide ahealthy snack for the number of students in your child’s class. If you forgetor cannot help with providing snacks on that day please let us know. Snacksneed to be healthy. We will not allow cookies, cupcakes, donuts, or othersweet treats. Our childcare program participates in Step Up to Qualityratings, and Go NAPSAC, this is a nutritional program, and we requirehealthy eating. Some options for healthy snacks are fruit, fresh veggiesticks, yogurt, cheese and crackers, etc. If you have questions please feelfree to ask, we are happy to help. If your child has a birthday weunderstand birthday treats are fun, but we need to make sure they are onthe healthier side.

PreSchool Classes and Fees:

The YMCA Preschool offers a variety of classes for ages 3 (on or before September1st) to age 5 (up to going to Kindergarten). We offer the following classes:

* 3-day class for 4 and 5 year olds. M-W-F 8:30-11:30 am

Monthly Fee— YMCA Member $100.00 Non-Member $115.00

* 4-day class for 4 and 5 year olds. M-Th 12:20-3:10 pm

Monthly Fee — YMCA Member $120.00 Non-Member $140.00

* 5-day classes for 4 and 5 year olds that will go to Kindergarten that next year.M-F 8:45-11:45 am (2 classes at this time / this year)

Monthly Fee— YMCA Member $140.00 Non-Member $160.00

Pre/Post Care Monthly Fee

YMCA Member $35.00 Non-Member $40.00

Extended Care AM $14/day in attendance 7:30-11:30

Extended Care PM/All Day $20/day in attendance 7:30-6pm

SUMMER:

June and July PreSchool classes:

Members $60.00 Non-Members $70.00

Extended Care M-F After class until 6pm $20/day

Pre/Post Care 7:30-9 and 11:30-12:00 Members $35/month Non-Member$40/month

SCHOOL AGE SITES and FEES:

If your child attends the YMCA site:

Members $60/week Non-Members $65/week If your child attendseven 1 day a weekly fee is charged not a daily rate.

Days out of school: $26/day/child only charged if in attendance and/or aschedule is turned in stating they will be here, if you call by 7:30am to letus know of a change you will not be charged.

If your child attends the AC site:

$10/day in attendance. If they are scheduled to attend and then don’tattend, if you let us know by 3:00 day of we will not charge the $10 if weare not notified you will still be charged the $10.00

Days out of school: $26/day/child only charged if in attendance and/or aschedule is turned in stating they will be here, if you call by 7:30am to letus know of a change you will not be charged.

If your child attends the Lincoln Site:

They will attend under the grant.

Summer Contract and Fees:

School Age Summer Contracts all sites. You are charged a weekly fee everyweek regardless of attendance or not. You are able to have 2 weeks vacationwhere we will not charge you, you must communicate with us a week prior,and a whole week must be taken, we will not split days up to make a week,

you can use your two weeks back to back or a week in June and thenanother week in July for example.

5Days: $135/week/child

4Days: $130/week/child

3Days: $125/week/child

Drop-in, $26.00/day and a $5 activity fee if going on a trip somewhereor bowling. (must be registered with the director and must be notified aweek in advance if going to be in attendance.)

Enrollment Policies:

· All forms must be completed and brought to the preschool on or beforethe child’s first day of class.

· Immunization records must be on file at the preschool for each childenrolled.

· A nonrefundable $30.00 registration fee must be made to assure a slotfor the child. This is a yearly fee and must be made prior to the childbeing admitted into the preschool program.

· If it is necessary for the child to cease attending the school for anyreason, a written two weeks notice of this intention is required. Wereserve the right to ask withdrawal of any child who, in the judgmentof the Lead teacher along with the Childcare Director:

A. Is not benefiting from the preschool experience.

B. Creates a danger to self or others.

· Scholarships for Financial Assistance need to be approved prior to thefirst day of preschool. Forms are available from the Welcome Desk ateither YMCA.

Payment Policies:

All payments will be made to the Hastings Family YMCA. You can make yourpayments in a few ways, we can automatically withdraw from your account

or card, if we use a card there is a 2.75% interest charge per transaction, iffrom a bank account there is no charge, you can drop off a check, or cash aswell.

School Age parents: all payments are collected at the end of the week forthe week prior. If you wish to pay bi-weekly or monthly, we have to havethis in writing, payments are due by the 15th of each month, failure to paywill result in a late fee and termination of attendance until payment is madeor payment plan is put in place.

Pre-School Parents: We charge the monthly class fee one month in advance,so September's class fee covers October's Class fee and so on. This is due bythe 15th of the month failure to pay will result in a late fee and terminationof attendance until payment or payment plan is put in place.

Extended care will be charged weekly, and due on Friday for the week, or wecan pull the full month at one time on the 15th, we will need in writing whichyou prefer to do. (see payment sheet)

PreSchool Arrival and Departure:

Parents will be asked to sign their children in and out every day. For yourchild’s safety, only those people designated in writing will be able to signyour child out. In an emergency, verbal authorization may be granted tosomeone else but the parent must contact the Director or ProgramCoordinators to arrange this. Anyone not on the list for picking up a child orthat the childcare staff does not recognize will need to show ID. Your childwill not be released to an unauthorized person.

No child will be allowed to be dropped off prior to the starting time of theirpreschool class unless they are paying for the pre-care service. This time isimportant for the teacher in preparing for the upcoming preschool day. Thetime directly after each preschool class is important for clean up andplanning of upcoming lessons. All parents need to be prompt in picking uptheir child at the scheduled class ending time.

After the second time a parent is more than 5 minutes late picking up theirchild, a $5.00 late fee will be charged for each 15 minutes that they are latethat day and each day after (ie… 5-15 min. late =$5.00 fee, 16-30 min.late=$10 fee, etc.). This late fee is due when the child is picked up. We

understand circumstances happen which are beyond your control, this is whyyou have two free times. Please don’t use these unless it really is acircumstance that is beyond your control.

SCHOOL AGE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:

Students will arrive at the YMCA after school once the bus/van arrives. Theyare then given a snack and their activities will begin. All children need to bepicked up by 6:00. If you are running late, we understand this sometimeshappens, you need to let the Director know. If you are later than 15mins wewill add a $5.00 late fee for every 15 minutes you are late per child. If thishappens two or more times you will no longer be able to attend theprogram.

When picking up your child from school, if we do not have an up to dateweekly schedule and your child’s name is not on our list to be picked up it isnot our responsibility to take your child to the Y program that day. If yourchild is supposed to be on the bus/van, but does not show up on time, anddoesn’t come out after calling into the school the staff will call you, but wewill not stick around waiting for your child. If your child is a no show,whether sick and no call or message sent by 3:00, or doesn’t come to thebus you will be charged an extra $5.00 for the day. Our buses and vans pickup from multiple sites, and some parents are waiting for us at the Y or arethere shortly, we don’t have time to wait around.

Transportation:

All children are required to ride in a secured safety seat on the vans andbuses if they do not meet the age requirements. All children are required towear safety belts at all times. If your child isn’t doing this and refuses tolisten while on the bus/van, they will no longer be allowed to be transportedto the Y, by the staff, you will have to make other arrangements.

Electronics:

Children are not allowed to have any electronic devices out while in our care,from the time they are on the bus and until they see the parents they aren’table to take them out. Phones, Ipads, watches, etc will not be allowed to bebrought out for use at all. If there is a homework assignment that requires adevice they will have to wait and do that once they are home.

Lincoln After School Program: NO Child will be allowed to have their phones,or any electronic devices out to be able to tell parents when they want toleave. This is a program set up to offer convenience for you as parents. Youas parents decide when your child is picked up, but they must be picked upby 6:00 or there will be consequences for such actions, which could result intermination of being able to attend the program. NO CHILD is able to walkhome once in our program, unless the parents are walking home with them.

At any YMCA programs if an electronic device is brought out during theprogram, it will be taken by the program staff and given back once theparents arrive to pick up the child.

If you need to contact your child for any reason you need to call thefollowing numbers:

For the YMCA Site 402.463.3139

For the AC Site 402.469.7832

For the Lincoln Site 402.984.1827

Everyone will also HAVE to have the Procare app and this can be used forcommunication. This is how we will communicate with parents and let youknow of any program events or changes. Failure to download the app willresult in missed messages, and we are not held responsible for missedcommunication.

Snacks:

If your child wishes to bring in birthday treats that is fine, we understandthese tend to be fun treats, but we need to make sure they are on thehealthier side snacks. We will not allow cookies, cupcakes, donuts, or othersweet treats. Our childcare program participates in Step Up to Qualityratings, and Go NAPSAC, this is a nutritional program, and we requirehealthy eating. Some options for healthy snacks are fruit, fresh veggiesticks, yogurt, cheese and crackers, etc. If you have questions please feelfree to ask, we are happy to help.

Fire Safety:

All emergency fire routes at the YMCA will be posted in the rooms. Firedrills will be conducted monthly to make the children familiar with theappropriate routes in the event of an emergency. We meet up inside themini golf course. We will make sure all children are accounted for andremain there until either it is declared safe to go back in the building by thefire dept. or we call parents to come pick up the children. We will assist anyspecial needs children as needed. And let you know VIA procare messaging ifwe have had to evacuate the building and when we are able to enter again.

Tornado Safety:

All tornado safety routes at the YMCA will be posted in the rooms. Tornadodrills will be conducted four times per year during the months of Marchthrough September. We meet in the womens/girls locker room and makesure all children are accounted for. We will remain there until either we getthe all clear to return back to our classrooms or parents come to pick uptheir child/children. We will assist any special needs children as needed. Wewill message VIA procare messaging if we have had to go to the shelterarea.

Emergencies:

Parents will be contacted in the event of an emergency. Please keep theYMCA informed of any changes in your home or business addresses andphone numbers so we can reach you without delay. If you or the listedemergency contact persons cannot be reached, we will call the physicianidentified by you on the child’s medical form. In case of a seriousemergency requiring immediate medical attention, the closest hospital(usually Mary Lanning) will be used via ambulance transportation.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that requires evacuation, wewill leave the building at the safest location and walk to our other YMCAbuilding on 16th street. In the event we are unable to use that building wewill walk to the Hastings Senior High building. As soon as possible we willcall all parents as to the situation and the location for picking up their child.We will assist any special needs children as needed.

If we need to transport children due to weather in the event of anemergency all families will be notified of where we were able to get to.

Please keep your Procare App up to date with us so you do not miss out onimportant messages.

Pac2

Enrollment Policies:

· All forms must be completed and brought to Pac2 on or before thechild’s first day of class.

· Immunization records must be on file at Pac2 for each child enrolled.

· A nonrefundable $35.00 registration fee must be made to assure a slotfor the child.

· If it is necessary for the child to cease attending the school for anyreason, a written two weeks notice of this intention is required. Wereserve the right to ask withdrawal of any child who, in the judgmentof the Lead teacher along with the Childcare Director:

A. Is not benefiting from the Pac2 education andchildcare experience.

B. Creates a danger to self or others.

Payment Policies:

All payments will be made to Pac 2. You can make your payments in a fewways, we can automatically withdraw from your account or card, if we use acard there is a 2.75% interest charge per transaction, if from a bank accountthere is no charge, you can drop off a check, or cash as well. Paymentoptions are monthly or weekly. Monthly childcare fees will be due on thelast business day of the month in advance of the coming month. Late fees inthe amount of $3.00 will be charged for everyday the payment is delinquent.Weekly childcare fees will be due on the Friday or last business day of eachweek in advance of the coming week. Late fees in the amount of $3.00 willbe charged for everyday the payment is delinquent. A $35.00 fee will becharged for all returned checks, Multiple returned checks will necessitatecash payment. Seriously delinquent accounts will be addressed bymanagement and may result in termination of service.

Schedules: Schedules are to be given to us by 8:00am on Wednesdaymornings in advance for the following week. A $5.00 late fee perrescheduled day will be charged for any changes or late schedules. You canmessage us on procare or fill out a paper form at the front desk.

Tuition Agreements:

FULL TIME6 wks up to 18

mo.18 mo up to 36

mo.36 mo up toschool-age

Annual Agreement (52 wks) $204/wk $196.50/wk $191/wk

School Year Agreement (40wks) $213.25/wk $204.25/wk $200/wk

PART TIME (4)6 wks up to 18

mo.18 mo up to 36

mo.36 mo up toschool-age

Annual Agreement (52 wks) $172.75/wk $165.50/wk $162.25/wk

School Year Agreement (40wks) $179.75/wk $173/wk $170.25/wk

PART TIME (3)6 wks up to 18

mo.18 mo up to 36

mo.36 mo up toschool-age

Annual Agreement (52 wks) $137.25/wk $131/wk $128.75/wk

School Year Agreement (40wks) $142.75/wk $137/wk $135/wk

SHIFT WORK6 wks up to 18

mo.18 mo up to 36

mo.36 mo up toschool-age

Annual Agreement (52 wks) $116.25/wk $111.50/wk $110.25/wk

School Year Agreement (40wks) $130.75/wk $127.25/wk $126/wk

School Age: SchoolYear Before After B & A

40 Weeks Agreement $46.25/wk $53.50/wk $89.75/wk

Daily (on demand) $11.55 $13.00 $21.25

School Days Out School Day Out $37.5/Full Day $29/1/2 Day

Early Dismissal $26.50

Field trips for adaily rate are Daily (No Contract) $46.00 $6.40/hr.

chargedseparately

Hours of Operation: Normal center hours are Monday-Friday from6:00am-6:00pm. Children must be picked up by 6:00pm or a late fee of$5.00 per minute/per child will be charged to your account.

Adsense Policy: Fees are based on enrollment not attendence. The full feewill be charged for all absences. No refund, credit or make-up day isprovided for children who are absent or sent home due to illness, vacation oron days there is no school. Parent shall notify PAC2 of any absences as soonas the Parent knows that child is unable to attend on a particular day. Daysof care that are scheduled can not be traded for a different day.

Meals:Our childcare program participates in Step Up to Quality, and GoNAPSAC, and CAFCP is a nutritional program, and we require healthy eating.We incorporate healthy eating in every meal. Our menus will be sent out onWednesdays for the week in advance. You are welcome to bring a sack lunchbut contact Director before doing so to incorporate our food programguidelines.

Children arriving with open food from an outside source at drop off will beasked to dispose of the food items before entering the classroom.

Fire Safety:

All emergency fire routes at Pac2 will be posted in the rooms. Fire drills willbe conducted monthly to make the children familiar with the appropriateroutes in the event of an emergency. We choose different alarms and exitseach time, so children know where all exits are. We will make sure allchildren are accounted for and remain there until either it is declared safe togo back in the building by the fire dept. or we call parents to come pick upthe children. We will assist any special needs children as needed. And letyou know VIA procare messaging if we have had to evacuate the buildingand when we are able to enter again.

Tornado Safety:

All tornado safety routes at Pac2 will be posted in the rooms. Tornado drillswill be conducted four times per year during the months of March throughSeptember. We start with oldest to youngest and all go to the basement,and make sure all children are accounted for as well as have our emergencybags. We will remain there until either we get the all clear to return back toour classrooms or parents come to pick up their child/children. We willassist any special needs children as needed. We will message VIA procaremessaging if we have had to go to the shelter area.

Emergencies:

Parents will be contacted in the event of an emergency. Please keep thePac2 informed of any changes in your home or business addresses andphone numbers so we can reach you without delay. If you or the listedemergency contact persons cannot be reached, we will call the physicianidentified by you on the child’s medical form. In case of a seriousemergency requiring immediate medical attention, the closest hospital (MaryLanning) will be used via ambulance transportation.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that requires evacuation, wewill leave the building at the safest location and walk to Mary Lanning, andgo to the basement. As soon as possible we will call all parents as to thesituation and the location for picking up their child. We will assist anyspecial needs children as needed.

If we need to transport children due to weather in the event of anemergency all families will be notified of where we were able to get to.

Please keep your Procare App up to date with us so you do not miss out onimportant messages.

Potty Training:

● Toilet Training Policy

When you feel your child is ready for potty training, we ask that you begin teachingat home during a weekend or vacation. PLEASE NOTE: We will only assist yourchild in potty training if you have successfully begun training at home forone week prior.

We will follow through and encourage your child while in care. Potty training will bedone in a relaxed manner with the cooperation of the family. We require that thechild be at least 2 years of age and must also show signs of readiness. (Please readthe Potty Training Readiness Checklist below.) Positive reinforcements andconsistency must be continued at home.

The child must be kept in pull-ups at all times. Please keep in mind that the activitylevel here at the center can distract your child from responding to an urge to usethe potty, more so than at your home. Therefore we will use diapers until your childcan and will announce that he/she must use the bathroom and can control his/herbladder and bowels for a few minutes beyond that announcement. It is requiredthat parents provide pull-ups, diaper (until child is ready for pull-ups only) and afew extra changes of clothing.

● Proper ClothingDo not bring your child in panties or underwear until he/she has naptime andbedtime control established. During potty training your child needs to be dressed in"User friendly” clothing as much as possible. The best items are shorts and pantswith elastic waist. Please Do Not dress your child in the following:

● No tight clothing● No shirts that snap in the crotch● No pants with snaps & zippers● No overalls or bib type clothing● No belts● No one piece outfits

The clothes listed above can make it difficult for your child to reach the potty intime. Your child also needs to be able to pull his/her pants up and down and theseitems will hinder your child's ability to do so.

● Required SuppliesThe following items are to be left at the childcare and replaced as needed. Soiledclothes will be returned in a plastic bag at the end of the day.Two (2) changes of clothing including socks (an extra pair of shoes if available) Abag of pull-ups - you will be notified when the supply is running low.Potty Learning Schedule For the first week, the child will be scheduled to use thePotty at consistent times of the day whether the child indicates the need to use thePotty or not.Upon the arrival at the center Before and after breakfast Before and after lunchBefore and after nap Before and after going outside Just before going homePotty Training Readiness ChecklistVerbal Stages of Readiness Basic verbal skills. The child is able to speak in three tofour word sentences

Stage 1The child tells you he/she has a wet diaper, recognizes when he/she is wet.Stage 2The child tells you he/she is wetting, recognizes the sensation of being wet.Stage 3The child tells you he/she will wet, can control himself and uses the potty.

Biting Policy:

Parents, we value you and your child(ren) and our number one priority is keepingthem safe. When it comes to a child getting hurt, we take all necessary precautionsand actions to make sure this doesn’t happen. If it does happen we treat the childwith love and kindness and make sure they are treated properly for their injury.

In trying to do our best to keep the kiddos safe we are implementing the followingpolicy:

If a child bites we will notify the parents on Procare. We will notify the parents ofthe child that was bitten and the child that was the biter. If your child is the biterwe will also be sending a picture of the bite. If your child did the biting we will makeall efforts to give you a detailed note on how it happened and why it happened. Ifthe parent feels the biting is due to teething, the parents need to let the classroomteachers know that their child is teething. This will help the staff to ensure we givethem their own teething ring throughout the day. From here we will be workingwith the child one on one and making sure they understand biting is never okayand teach them new ways to express the way they are feeling before a bitehappens. Some of the ways we will do this will be to implement some social storiesfor the children and cues on what to say. Staff will shadow the child who seems tobe biting and stay near to them to help them when they get in a mood where theymay bite and show them other ways to express themselves.

Getting the biting under control is our first priority, but if it continues to be an issuethen we will set up a time to meet with the parents and go over other ways to helpthe child to stop biting. If your child bites 3 times in one week we will be contactingyou to set up a time to meet within 48 hours. If your child bites and it has been 1-2times a week, but several weeks in a row we will then reach out and set up ameeting time within 48 hours. During these meetings we will share with the familysocial stories and cues and make sure we are using the same language at homeand at PAC2. This will help the child associate the two places with the same rules. Ifwe reach out to the parents, and there is no communication back, we will call you

or discuss this with you during pick up or drop off. If a parent refuses to meet withus then we will make the decision on what is best for the safety of the other kids.Failure to meet with us could result in your child not being allowed at PAC2.

If your child continues to bite, we will meet and discuss leveled play and how wecan try to effectively introduce the child into small groups of play at first and thenslowly introduce them into bigger groups and help them know how to play, and howto use their social skills when they do get frustrated.

Dear Parents,

Please sign the statement below and return this form to us. If you do haveany questions regarding the handbook, please feel free to come and talk tous.

Thank You,

Tabbie Metcalf Sydney Coble

Childcare Director Executive Director PAC2

I _____________________________ have read and understand the YMCAParent Handbook. I have been given a copy of this handbook for myreference.

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Child’s Name Date

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Parent Signature Date