Parent Handbook

Mesa Center

2105 E. Southern Ave

Mesa, AZ 85204

480-652-8820

Apache Junction Center

183 W. Apache Trail #110

Apache Junction, AZ 85210

480-886-7080

Monday thru Friday

6am to 6:30pm

* Please read through the handbook carefully and make sure that you understand

everything in the handbook. This handbook contains important information regarding

your childcare contract. The information in this handbook is a legal document; you will

need to sign Acknowledgment of Little Einstein Preschool Parent Handbook letting us

know you understand what you are reading and have received a copy of this handbook.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Little Einstein Preschool is to provide safe, loving, and

a higher level of childcare services. We have well trained staff members to

provide the best care and education for your children. Our center will be

clean, secure, friendly, and kid safe always.

Philosophy:

Little Einstein Preschool centers are based on a quality child care

experience in a comfortable, familiar, home-like setting. Learning through

play is viewed as the cornerstone of the curriculum. Adults provide

protection, security, stimulation, support, limits and affection. Children are

respected as individuals within a child-oriented rather than teacher-directed

program.

ABOUT US:

We will have cameras in every classroom and a secure internet

viewing service available for our parents to look at their kids at any time.

We are also going to have a secure coded locked entry door for your child’s

safety.

Curriculum:

At Little Einstein Preschool, we focus on the needs of young children.

We offer learning curriculum appropriate for each age group from infants

through school age. Our staff will be qualified from their start date and will

continue to further their education in child development and new methods of

teaching.

Our Programs by Group

The Elephants and Giraffes

In our Infant program, we will do anything that will make you and your little one

comfortable. The Elephants and Giraffes will get the one on one attention they need from

our loving staff. We will work closely with the parents to make sure that your little one

stays on their schedule as much as possible. We also will keep you inform on how your

little one did each day like eating, nap time, and other actives.

The Cubs

When your little one starts to walk, they will be in the cubs room. At this age your

little one is curious and wanting to learning new things. Our staff will introduce a daily

schedule to encourage them to explore new things. We will have the newest toys and

actives for your little one to interact with everyday.

Monkeys

Our Monkey room is appropriate for age 2-year old’s and up. We do monthly

themes that include crafts and activities. We will begin working on their colors, shapes,

letters and so much more. We also believe that kids learn by hands on experiences so

even though the kids think they are playing they are also learning at the same time.

Koala and Lion;

Here at Little Einstein Preschool we will be using Houghton Mifflin Pre-K

Curriculum. Houghton Mifflin is a hands-on, minds-on curriculum. The curriculum is

professionally planned by educators to enhance a child's early educational development,

but kids just think its fun. Each month they will receive hands on crafts and learning

activities that help preschoolers understand numbers, letters, colors, and shapes. Children

will learn and grow as they enjoy poems, books, stories, games, finger-plays, arts and

crafts, science projects and a variety of physical activities.

Enrollment Procedure:

Before your child can START Little Einstein Preschool we need these forms

filled out and returned to us to hold a spot for your little one.

1. Completed Blue Emergency Form

2. Immunization records

3. Registration fee and first week tuition

4. Food program papers

5. Photo permission form

6. Login cameras permission form

7. Acknowledgment of Little Einstein Preschool Parent Handbook

It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes in address or work info and who can

pick up your children.

Tuition and Fees:

A non-refundable registration fee of $75.00 per child or $150 per family,it is due

at the time of enrollment along with the first week tuition. Registration fee is due every

year (January 1st) the registration fee helps with safety, Insurance and learning for your

child.

Every Friday the week before, tuition is due, if you do not pay on time by

Tuesday night a $25-dollar late fee will be apply to your account.

DES Families your co-payment and any extra amount not paid by DES is due on

Friday if you do not pay on time a $25-dollar late fee will be apply to your account.

We closed at 6:30pm. Anything, after 6:30pm you will be charged

$15 every 15 minute increment after closing.

You need to give Little Einstein Preschool TWO WEEKS notice if

you decide to withdraw your child from Little Einstein Preschool. If you

don’t give two weeks’ notice or don’t fulfill the two weeks’ notice, you will

be responsible that tuition. All exemptions to this rule will be handled by the

Director or Owner.

If you leave with a balance with Little Einstein Preschool. You will

receive a final invoice by email or mail. If we don’t receive payment you

will be send to collection after 30 days of any unpaid balance.

Payments Accepted

A small fee will apply when using your credit or debit. Any return

checks will be charged $25 NSF fee and check writing privilege will be

suspended. If you need receipts, please ask the front desk.

Your childcare tuition is a contracted weekly tuition, so you pay no

matter if your child attends Little Einstein Preschool or not. To be able to

keep our facility staffed and provide the excellent services we don’t offer

any free days. Drop in children will be dealt with on a day by day basis

depending on if we have availability that day. We do offer 10% discount to

families with multiple children.

We here at Little Einstein believe that the best advertising is word of

mouth. So, we are offering a referral program for our enrolled families. If

you refer someone to Little Einstein Preschool and they sign a Little Einstein

Preschool code of conducted. We will give you $50 in Einstein Bucks, after

being enrolled for 6 weeks.

Termination of Enrollment by Little Einstein Preschool;

Little Einstein Preschool holds the right to terminated child care at any time. This

will be based on the interest of everybody involved if your child has any of these issues.

Abuse of other children, staff or property by child or parent

Abusing the polices that Little Einstein Preschool has

Disruptive or dangerous behavior by child or parent in any way

Ex: Biting continuously, Hitting, or Scratching

Non-payment of tuition

We don’t allow the biting to continue for any length of time. All children deserve a safe

place to play and spend their day. We will try to get this under control as quickly as

possible. But if we can’t and the offending child bites 3 times within a short period, will

be sent home for the day. If the child breaks skin, they will also be sent home. If the child

keeps on biting they will be removed from the center.

Holidays and Vacation Time;

Little Einstein Preschool will be closed on these major

holidays:

Christmas Eve Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day Day after Thanksgiving Day

Labor Day Independence Day

Memorial Day News Years Day

4th July President Day

If the Holiday falls on a Saturday, we will be close on Friday and if the holiday

falls on Sunday we will be closed on Monday. You must pay for these days listed

above even though we are closed.

If your child attends Little Einstein Preschool or not every day you still need to

pay your Tuition in full. We do not offer discounts for sick days. This is so we can

staff the center and offer the AWSOME care your child deserves.

DES does not pay for holidays or sick days. So, families are responsible for

paying for those days out of their pocket.

Maternity Leave Policy:

There is no allowed time off while on Maternity leave. If mother is planning on

taking enrolled child out of childcare while on maternity leave, there is no guarantee on

availability of child return. Only way the child’s spot can be held is if weekly payment is

made. Child can still come in while tuition is still being paid. We do encourage keeping

children enrolled to help children stay on there daily schedule for better adjustment. Be

advised that there may or may not be a spot open for the expected child. Please talk

with the center director for availability. By state law we can only have so many children

enrolled at a time. If we are full and no spots become open, you may have to find

childcare somewhere else. As much as we would love to care for your newborn child we

will not be able to if we don’t have available openings.

Sick Child Policy

We here at Little Einstein Preschool believe that everybody prefers to be home

when they are ill. This is so true for kids; we also think it is dangerous to knowingly

expose others to an illness. For these reason, we ask that NO sick children attend

Little Einstein Preschool.

Symptoms that would exclude a child from care are;

Fever of more than 100.5 degrees

Unexplained Rash or Soars

Discharge from eyes, ears or nose

Vomiting or Diarrhea

Productive cough or a dry cough lasting more than 1 week without a doctor

attention

Should your child develop any of these symptoms while in our care, she or he will

be isolated and a parent will be notified to come and pick up the child immediately?

Children with these symptoms must be Symptom FREE at Least 24 HOURS with no

help of fever reducing medicine before returning to Little Einstein Preschool.

Medication Administration & Emergency Procedures;

Little Einstein Preschool will administer medication. If your child has

medication, we will need it brought in original container with a prescription label that

includes the child’s name, doctor name, medication name, require dosage, expiration

date, and instructions for administering. A medication release form will need to be filled

out and signed by the parents before Little Einstein Preschool can give your child the

medicine.

Allergies

If your child has allergies, please see the director and talk to your child’s teacher

so they are aware of your child’s situation. We also need a form fill out about your Childs

allergies and what we should do in emergency.

Injuries and Accidents

We take every safety measure to make sure that your kids are safe at Little

Einstein Preschool. But, kids like to test their boundaries and accidents sometimes

happen. We do have yearly inspection from the state and would love to have your input

on how to keep your children safer. Please contact the director or teacher if you have

input on this matter.

We don’t allow the biting to continue for any length of time. All children deserve a safe

place to play and spend their day. We will try to get this under control as quickly as

possible. But if we can’t and the offending child bites 3 times within a short period, will

be sent home for the day. If the child breaks skin, they will also be sent home. If the child

keeps on biting they will be removed from the center.

Even though we have a safe center, kids do get hurt, and our staff are trained to

take care of any situation that might occurred. If your child needs non-emergency care we

will call you and let you arrange for them to be seen by their doctor. If they need

emergency care right away we will call 911 and start CPR and notify you right away.

Discipline Policy

Little Einstein Preschool will use the following discipline model.

1st occurrence, the child will be corrected with an explanation about their

inappropriate behavior.

2nd Occurrence, the child will be corrected with explanation and will receive time

out. (think time)

3rd Occurrence, the child will receive time out (think time) for a longer period and

parent will be advised when child is pick up.

More Serious behavioral issues may necessitate a call to the parents and/or

request for immediate pick-up. Chronic behavioral issues will not be tolerated for

the benefit and safety of the other children and your child may be disenrolled with

little or no notice.

Meals and Nutrition

We will provide breakfast, lunch and a healthy afternoon snack for your children over the

age of one. We follow all U.S.D.A. and NAEYC guidelines for nutrition. We ask that you

do not bring any candy, gum, or soda to Little Einstein Preschool. If you do bring those

items we will give them back at the end of the day.

Parents of Infants must provide a can of their child’s Formula with their child’s first and

last name on it. Also, please bring us three bottles with your child’s first and last name on

them to keep at the center. Parents are also required to provide all cereal or baby food that

the infant needs (except the families that are participating in the Child and Adult Care

Food Program, please see the Director for complete details). We cannot put cereal in

bottles, we will need a note from the doctor to do so. For us to make the bottles or feed

your child we need a written documation on how to prepare food for your child.

Food Allergies, Religious or Special Dietary Needs:

All arrangements for dietary needs must be discussed with the Director prior to

enrollment to determine if your child’s needs can be accommodated. We might need a

doctor’s note.

Birthday Treats: Special treats brought in to share with your child’s class, MUST be

commercially prepared and package. Please check with your child’s teacher to make

sure there are not any children with FOOD ALLERGIES that may need to be

accommodated. The teacher is responsible for inspecting the food. The teacher will look

for expiration date, serving direction, and so forth.

We will serve Meals at these times of the day;

Breakfast; Starts at 6:30am Snack: 9:30am Lunch; Start at 11:30 am Snack; 2:30pm

Parent Information’s and Responsibilities

PLEASE NO TOYS OR STUFFED ANIMALS, kids have problems sharing toys

from home and we have plenty of toys for the kids.

Drop Off Time: It is Parents responsibility to have children dropped off at the center by 10:30AM.

Unless previously discussed with director or have a Dr. note. There are many reasons

why we ask to be dropped off by this time here are a few. Kids can get in the routine and

get ready for nap time. They aren’t coming in not ready for a nap and keeping other kids

up. Having children arrive by this time we can ensure they have time eat and food for

lunch. This also allows us to make sure we are properly staffed for the afternoon.

Infants and Toddlers:

Please supply Little Einstein Preschool two complete changes of clothes that we can

keep at the center. Also, we will need diapers, pacifier, sippy cup, and anything else to

help take care of your little one. All these items must have your child first and last

name on them. We will let you know when you need to replenished any of the supplies.

You will be notified in advanced to bring in the supplies, if you forget to do so you will

be charged for the items we need to care for your children.

Charges for Items that was not supply by parents: Diaper $1.25 each Sippy Cup $3.00 each

Wipes $3.00 box Clothes $10.00 each

Preschoolers:

Please dress your kids in play clothes as we will be climbing and making messes

doing crafts. We are asking that you please have your kids wear closed toes shoes with

rubber soles. For naptime, we will provide sleeping cots and sheets. Please bring a

comfort blanket for your child. You will take the blanket home on Friday to wash and

bring the blanket back on Monday.

Admission and Release Procedures:

Every child must be signed in and out each day on the sign-in sheet. You will

need to do this for drop off and pick up everyday. If you miss a slot of signing your

child in or out you will be charge $1.00 per space. We must have your child sign in

and out every day.

Children will only be release to their parents, and people who are on the Blue

Emergency Information Card. We must have Prior Written Authorization by the

child’s parents or guardian to release a child to anyone not listed. Every adult who picks

up your child will be asked to show a valid picture I.D. prior to the release of the child.

If there are any custody issues you will need to let the director know and provide

the director a copy of court ordered custody papers. Little Einstein Preschool must have

the custody papers on file at the facility.

Diapering and Toilet Training:

We ask that you keep a package of wipes and diapers here at the center; your

child’s teacher will notify you when you need to bring in more. Please make sure your

child first and last name are on your child’s belongings.

Here at Little Einstein Preschool we will work with you and your child on toilet

training. We do not punish or force children to use the toilet. We ask that you talk with

your child’s teacher and come up with a plan on toilet training at home and at the center.

Pictures of the kids;

At Little Einstein Preschool, we will be taking picture of your kids and put them

in your child daily log. That is only seen by Little Einstein Preschool and parents. We

will take pictures if your child got hurt, doing cool project and send it to you to see. But

nobody else will see those pictures in your child daily log. If you would NOT LIKE

Little Einstein Preschool to take pictures of your child, please let your teacher and

director know. We will have a bulletin board near your child’s classroom so you can see

the pictures. Also, if you give the director your e-mail address they will be more then

happy to e-mail you the pictures as well.

Facility Rules:

Our rules are made for the safety of the kids that are enrolled in our facility. Our staff

teaches the kids to respect themselves and other people around them. They also learn to

respect property.

No Running in the facility

No Candy or Gum

No toys from home (Little Einstein Preschool is not responsible for any toys

broken or stolen)

Keep hands to ourselves

Use inside voices

Furniture is not for climbing or standing on

Always clean up your mess

No mistreating the toys (kicking-throwing)

No Fighting

Always tell the truth

Children must sit at the table when eating or drinking (No walking around with

their food or sippy cups)

Always use your good manners

NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED (unless director given permission)

Changes:

Little Einstein Preschool has the right to change anything in the handbook. We

will send home a letter and have you sign a form stating that you understand the changes

made.

Parent Involvement:

At Little Einstein Preschool, we welcome parent involvement in the program. If

you would like to help during craft time, actives day, or share any other special talents

you may have to offer Little Einstein Preschool let the director know. But please talk to

the director and set up a time and day when you can come in, that way it does not

disturbed the class.

Little Einstein Preschool will have at least two parent teachers conferences a year. So,

parents and teachers can sit down and talk about how their son/daughter is doing in

school

Transportation and Field Trips:

Little Einstein Preschool will transport school ages kids to and from local schools.

Parents need to fill out transportation form for each child.

Little Einstein Preschool might take children from ages 3 and up on field trips.

We will ask for parents to sign a permission form and we will need to barrow your

child’s car seat.

Emergency Preparedness:

Little Einstein Preschool practices monthly fire drills and lock down procedures

in case of any emergency should arise.

Insurance:

Little Einstein Preschool carries child care liability insurance for the center and

vehicles. (Required by state licensing)

Pesticide:

Little Einstein Preschool will post a notice within 24 hours of when we will spray for

Pesticides. We will spray on the weekends or early morning so it will not affect your

children.

End of year statement:

Little Einstein Preschool as a courtesy will supply parents with an end of the year

statement. If you have an outstanding balance this will need to be paid to receive the end

of the year statement.

Non-Discrimination Policy Little Einstein Preschool adhere to a strict non-discrimination policy in its employment practices and in the provision of

services to its clients. Little Einstein Preschool will not refuse, withhold, or limit the provision of any services to any

present or prospective client, or make any employment decision regarding any current or prospective employee, based

solely on that individual’s race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, veteran status,

disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or citizenship status. Little Einstein Preschool is an equal

opportunity employer

We encourage all concerns to be address to the Director or Owner of Little

Einstein Preschool. Give us a chance to make things right and make the correction before

you pull your child from Little Einstein Preschool

Little Einstein Preschool is License by Arizona Department of Health

Services. If you have any question or concerns you can contact the Office of

Child Care licensing office at 105 N. 18th Ave, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85007

in writing or call them at 602-364-2539. All inspection reports are in the front

office for public viewing.

By signing this form, I am signing that I understand the information that is in

Little Einstein Preschool handbook. I also understand that it is important and my

responsibility to familiarize myself and my children with the materials that are in the

handbook.

I also understand that this Parent handbook is not intended to cover every

situation that may arise, but simply is a general guide to the facility policies. I also

understand that Little Einstein Preschool has the right to change the policy at any time

and I will be notified of the changes.

I further understand that this Parent Handbook is legally binding between Little

Einstein Preschool, myself, my children, and I will follow the rules set forth.

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Child’s name

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Parent’ or Guardian’s Signature

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