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Glendale Union High School District Early Childhood Program

Washington Developmental Preschool

2217 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

GUHSD

Preschool number -623-915-8480

Here are a few things your child will need to bring to school to keep in their cubby:

1. A crib fitted sheet

2. A light weight blanket

3. A complete change of clothing (seasonal appropriate)

4. Water Bottle

5. Nutritional Lunch on Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is

pizza day! Please use a lunch box with a cool pack inside.

6. Small tube of toothpaste

Please do not bring toys from home. Also, for safety reasons we require that your

child wears tennis shoes to school instead of flip flops or sandals. All personal

belongings must be labeled before bringing into the preschool as well.

Thanks!

Washington Preschool Staff

Glendale Union High School

Early Childhood

Preschool Program

Developmental Preschool

&

Kindergarten Enrichment

2016-2017

Glendale Union High School District Early Childhood Program

Developmental Preschool Kindergarten Enrichment

An Arizona State Licensed Child Care Facility

The purpose of this program is to give the students on the job training to high school students

who are interested in early childhood education. The students selected for this program have

had a yearlong child development class. Students have also completed a 5 hour observation on

the developmental stages of a preschool child.

Our preschool is a working early child development lab which focuses on the developmental

stages of a preschool child.

Our Beliefs:

We believe in a quality preschool program where each child is unique and are

encouraged to develop their talents and abilities.

All Children will be in a safe non-threatening environment.

Playing is the child’s method of learning.

Each child will be prepared for Kindergarten through the Arizona Kindergarten

Readiness Standards.

We encourage the child to respect the rights of others. We will respect the child

and their individual development as well.

We support an environment that helps children develop social skills while they

become competent problem solvers.

Mission Statement: We provide a safe, affordable and developmentally appropriate

environment for preschool children to learn. Our goal is to engage all children to become

lifelong learners.

Our Staff:

Jacquieline Kennedy – Program Director

Jenice Blair- Preschool Director

Emily Moyle- Preschool Assistant Director

Valerie Valdez- Afternoon Teacher

Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Our Early Childhood students will be working with the children from 8am to 2:35pm. Before

school hours and after school hours, students will be hired to help care for the preschoolers. We

will follow the district calendar for holidays. Please see the calendar at the end of the packet.

High school students will be teaching lessons the following hours:

Period 1-8:00- 8:55, Period 2-9:00-9:55, Period 3 10:00- 11:00 and Period 7- 1:35-2:35.

Enrollment: Any child who is three years old and is fully toilet trained can enroll in our

preschool. We are not licensed by the state to change diapers. The boy/girl ratio is a

consideration, as well as 4 and 5 day students. Registration begins in March for the following

school year.

Application/Deposit Fee- There is a $100.00 non-refundable deposit/ application fee that will

help pay for supplies throughout the year which include a preschool shirt, pizza Wednesdays,

classroom supply, as needed and laundry detergent for washing all sheets and blankets each

week.

Waiting List: Our waiting list is filled by the following steps:

1. Returning preschoolers

2. Washington staff employees/ District employees

3. Community

Attendance: Please call our preschool office as soon as possible to report the absence of your

preschooler. Attendance is very important when it comes to academics and lesson planning for

our preschool staff and high school students.

Discipline: The Glendale Union High School District C.O.O.P Preschools support positive

discipline, which encourages guidance and self-regulation. The purpose of guidance and self-

regulation is to help children learn appropriate behavior and self-control. Our staff will define,

model and encourage appropriate behavior at all times. Whenever possible, the staff will

explain why a particular behavior is not allowed, then redirect the child in an alternative center

or direction. The child will be assisted in acceptable activities as they play and interact with

others. Parental involvement in discipline and redirection is crucial for the child in order to

have consistency between home and school. Our preschool practice is not to make parent

contact throughout the day unless it is an emergency. (See page 8)

Removal of the Program: A child who is threat to the health, safety and the learning

environment of the other children can or will be removed from the program. Once a 30 day

behavior management plan has been implemented by both the director and the parents and does

not seem to work, the child will be removed from our program at that time. In addition, this

program may not be suitable for the learning style of your child. They may be overwhelmed due

to the many transitions through the day. With this type of situation the preschool staff will

individually work with the parent and child to find the best solution and program for your child.

Arrival & Departure: You must park in the faculty parking lot (preschool reserved spaces)

when dropping your child off for the day. Please do not pull into the back parking lot at any

time when dropping off your child. Children must be accompanied into the preschool by an

authorized person and signed in daily. Children will be dismissed only to the parents or an

authorized adult. A picture ID and a signature are required by the authorized adult before

release.

We will ask all parents to have on file a list of name and phone numbers of people other than

yourself who have permission to pick up your child. We will require a picture ID from the

person who picks up your child and prior written notification from you. For the first few weeks

parents may be asked to show identification until you are recognized. The safety of your child

will always come first!

We also ask that you please make sure that your child arrives by 8:00 at the latest. It

becomes a distraction to the preschoolers and staff as children begin to walk in late and

kids begin to become off task. High school lessons also start at 8:10 so we would

appreciate them being here on time for morning lessons.

Transportation: Transportation is not provided by Washington High School. It is the parent’s

responsibility to get their child to and from school throughout the day.

What to bring: Please bring an extra set of clothes (socks, shirts, underwear, shoes, shorts or

pants) in a large zip-lock bag with your child’s name written on the bag. Please make sure you

send your children in tennis shoes as well. MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL JACKETS OR

EXTRA CLOTHES WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME ON IT! They will also need a complete

lunch box with a cold pack. The children will also need a water bottle that they can keep in the

preschool throughout the year. These water bottles are washed and sanitized each day by our

preschool staff for sanitary purposes. Small tube of toothpaste for our tooth brushing program.

Lastly, the child will also need a crib fitted sheet for their nap time (We will use these to slip

over our resting mats. This is an item required by the County Health Department).

Rest Time: Quiet time is mandatory for all children for 1 hour throughout the day. We usually

start this hour after lunch time from 12:15pm-1:30pm. The children are not required to sleep, just

rest. Rest mats will be provided for all children. Each child will be responsible for bringing a

crib sheet to slip over their mats. A small blanket is recommended to allow the child to cover up

if they get cold.

Food: There will be a morning and afternoon snack served daily. These snacks consist of two to

three food groups. Breakfast will also be available for anyone arriving to school before 7:30 am.

Breakfast will consist of fresh fruit and cereal each day. We will provide lunch on Wednesday

which will consist of pizza, a fruit, a vegetable and milk. The parent must provide lunch for their

child the rest of the week. To support the Empower Program, we follow the Family Style Dining

Method for ALL meals. This is where children choose the quantity and selection of food during

meal time. Please visit http://azdhs.gov/empower-program for more information regarding our

Family style dining.

Please send your child’s lunch to school in a lunch box or bag with a cold pack insert. We do

not have room to refrigerate all the lunches. Remember that fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt

and cheese are all good sides to their lunches. Please provide healthy options in your children’s

lunch.

Birthdays: Birthdays are very special for children. Your child may want to bring in a treat to

share with the class on his or her special day. Please inform the teacher in advance if you are

planning on bringing a treat. Any food brought in must be purchased from the store. State law

prohibits serving food that has not been prepared in a licensed kitchen.

Visitors: You are welcome to observe activities that your child is engaging in during hours of

operation. Visitors will be supervised by staff in the preschool. You must sign in at the front

office before stopping by the preschool. The regular class schedule will be followed during your

visit.

Parent Participation: It is mandatory for parents to become actively involved in our

developmental preschool. We would like if one or both sets of parents can come and spend a

half day during the morning. We encourage you to volunteer before the winter break. You are

welcome any time to stop by and see your preschooler at play. We encourage you to join us on

field trips and during special events during the school year. We will always notify you in

advance of these times. If you would like to volunteer throughout the school year, you must fill

out volunteer paperwork through the front office and follow the District Volunteer policies.

Field Trips: We will be taking two field trips per year. We will extend the invite to parents for

those field trips and field trips are chaperoned by the High School Students and Staff. Every

child must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. We will take the district bus

during these trips. All participants will wear their preschool t-shirts for reasons of

identification. Your child will be assigned an Early Childhood high school student or an

affiliated adult at all times.

Confidentiality: The preschool staff is always available to discuss a concern or assist in helping

you child adjust to school. The information you provide on the application form will be held in

strict confidence. State law does require that we report any signs of abuse or neglect.

http://azdhs.gov/empower-program

Dismissal: Please be considerate and pick up your child on time. Our preschool closes at

5:00pm. There will be a $15.00 late charge when picking your child up after 5pm and there is a

$1 fee added for every minute as well. There will be a form you fill out before you leave the

preschool that evening and the fee will be due upon arrival the next day.

Tuition: By the 1st of each month tuition is due. GUHSD Early Childhood Preschools are a non-

profit organization and we depend solely on the tuition money to pay salaries, snacks, supplies

and equipment. If your child’s tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month they must remain home

until tuition is current. In addition, a $10 per day late fee will be applied.

If we receive an insufficient check you will be charged a retuned check fee of $15.00. If this

occurs a second time, you will be asked to make all payments in cash or money orders. We do

not accept credit or debit cards.

The application fee and tuition is non-refundable. Make sure you call the director and

communicate what days your child will be attending.

Tuition is based on the number of days throughout the month based on 4 and 5 day enrollment.

Parents are not refunded if the child misses a day(s) throughout the month. Parents may not

swap days due to an absence in the week. This interferes with the structure as well as routine

throughout the day. Children strive on consistency, therefore we cannot accommodate changes

to your child’s weekly schedule.

DES/First Things First Scholarship: (Not available at all locations) DES and First Things First

only pay for the days your child attends. Please understand that you are responsible for the daily

amount due if your child is absent.

Parent Teacher Conferences: We will hold a parent orientation meeting the week before

school begins to meet the teachers and explain expectations throughout the school year. We

will also hold parent teacher conferences during the months of October and March to update

you on your child’s growth throughout the year.

Health and Wellness:

We cannot administer any medication (Prescription or over the counter)

It is the parent’s responsibility to carry medical insurance for their child.

If you child shows signs of illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever, please keep the

child at home.

If the child becomes ill during the day, we will notify a parent by phone. We expect

parents to make arrangements to pick up the child immediately.

There will be an Emergency Medical Card which is supplied by the state in your packet.

It must be filled out by the first day your child attends school.

We have a registered nurse on campus who is available most days from 8am to 3pm.

We also have a Nurse from First things First that will be attending once a quarter to help

address any health concerns in the preschool.

Illness Guidelines:

Here are some guidelines that might be helpful in keeping your child as healthy as possible. As

you know, preschoolers do not have the same kinds of self-care skills for a cold or infection as

school-age children. Also, young children can be in very close contact with each other while they

play. Emergencies for contacting parent are listed below as well as information that will assist

you in making decisions about when to send your child to school if they are not feeling well:

♦ A Fresh Cold - Continuous nasal discharge, cough, watery eyes which has developed

within the past 24-48 hours is considered contagious

♦ Fever - Must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school

♦ Vomiting/Diarrhea - Keep at home for 24 hours after symptoms have resolved and the

child can keep food and fluids down

♦ Strep Throat - Must wait 24 hours after antibiotics have begun

♦ Conjunctivitis - If conjunctivitis is diagnosed, your child will be prescribed eye

ointment and should not return to school for 24 hours

♦Immediate medical attention (broken bone/seizure/allergic reaction etc…)

♦ Head Lice - Until treated and has been checked by our school nurse

Head lice sometimes occurs in school because it is contagious and easily passed from

child to child. You may want to look online for more information and to find examples of

what lice look like in order to check your child’s head correctly. Please inform us

immediately if your child has lice. We are required by licensing to follow certain

procedures regarding the cleaning and removal of materials (dress-ups, etc.) within a

classroom with lice. We also reserve the right to implement additional procedures, such

as head checks, if a persistent lice problem was to occur. Please get into the habit of

routinely checking your child's head. If all parents check heads regularly, we can avoid

any outbreaks in the school.

♦ Bed Bug Bites-Until proof of Elimination has been cleared through the administration.

Bed bugs do not carry diseases, but can create an outbreak. The most common way for

bed bugs to enter a school is through “hitchhiking” from an infested site. Usually this

will be from a student, staff or teacher’s home which has a bed bug infestation. We

require proof of treatment and elimination by a professional company before the child

can return.

Accident and Emergency Procedures:

Washington Early Childhood follows the Glendale Union High School district

emergency procedures guidelines. Staff employees have the booklet for all

emergency procedures and expectations for each emergency. Each emergency

will be followed accordingly.

Glendale Union High School District Early Childhood Programs will conduct

monthly fire drills and lockdown drills to ensure the safety of our children.

Descriptions of Activities: We are a thematic preschool. Lessons are based on weekly themes

and planned accordingly to the age level of a 3-5 year old following the Early Learning Standards

set by the State of Arizona. All lessons are age appropriate and instruction is based on math,

language, physical education, science, art, social and emotional activities.

Pesticides: Washington Preschool works with a district outside services called City Wide to

inspect the center at the end of each month to spray pesticides if needed. City Wide is not using

any pesticide that is harmful to the children. Washington never intends to conduct pest control

when children are present. Application dates are posted on the parent informational board.

Liability Insurance: Glendale union high school district is covered by The Trust in partnership

with alliance and SCIP. This coverage is updated each school year to ensure bodily injury and/or

property damage liability between the district and the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust,

INC.

Licensing: We are currently a licensed facility regulated by the Arizona Department of Health

Services. On site inspection reports will be located at the front of the sign in area.

Why is licensing regulation so important:

*We provide quality child care vs babysitting.

*Health and Safety inspections are conducted.

*Complaints are investigated.

*Health and Safety regulations are maintained. (Fingerprints, CPR, First aid, supervision and Staff to child ratio)

*Training requirements met for staff. (Studies show training is the variable that has the greatest effect on quality care)

*Access reports to review inspections.

Arizona Department of Health services/Child Licensing Ann Ramirez (Inspector)

602-364-2539

150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 400

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

General and Public Information:

Phone: (602) 542-1025

Fax: (602) 542-0883

The Glendale Union High School District Early Childhood Programs do not offer half days, but

does 4 to 5 days a week at a flat rate.

Parents with 2 children in the program receive a 15% discount on the second child.

Glendale Union High School District Employees receive ½ off their registration fee.

Glendale Union High School District Early Childhood Tuition Fees

(Based on 2016-2017 calendar school year)

MONTH 4 days a week 5 days a week

September $450.00 $500.00

October $ 450.00 $500.00

November $ 450.00 $500.00

December $ 350.00(Christmas Break) $400.00(Christmas Break)

January $ 450.00 $500.00

February $ 450.00 $500.00

March $ 450.00 $500.00

April $ 450.00 $500.00

May $ 450.00 $500.00

Last day of Preschool: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

2016-2017

School Calendar

First Semester

School Begins: Monday August 15th

Labor Day: Monday September 5th

Fall Recess: Monday-Friday; October 10th-14th

Veteran’s Day: Friday, November 11th

Thanksgiving Recess: Thursday-Friday November 24th and 25th

Winter Break: Thursday December 22nd - Monday January 10th (No school on

Thursday the 22nd or Friday the 23rd. School starts back on

Tuesday the 10th)

Second Semester

2nd semester 1st day: January 10th (Tuesday)

Martin L. King Day: Monday January 16th

President Day: Monday February 20th

Spring Break: Monday March 20th- March 24th

Last day of Preschool: Tuesday May 23rd

CONTACT NUMBERS:

EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL- 623-915-8480

Washington - 623-915-8400

Mrs. Dudo (Program Director) - 623-915-8463

Preschool Themes 2016-2017

8/15-8/26: All about Preschool/ Family/Manners/Feeling Buddies (Directors)

Fall Assessments

8/29-9/9: 5 Senses

9/12-9/23: Pets

9/26-10/7: Apple Theme

10/10-10/14: Fall Break

10/17-10/28: The Farm

10/31-11/11: Community Helpers

11/14-11/23: Weather/Seasons (Directors)

11/28- 12/9: Health & Safety

12/12-12/21: Holiday’s Around the World (Directors)

1/10-1/20: Hibernation/Winter Assessments (Directors)

1/23-2/3: Transportation

2/6-2/17: Outer Space

2/21-3/3: Science

3/6-3/10: Dr. Seuss (Directors)

3/13-3/17: Director’s Choice

3/20-3/24: Spring Break

3/27-4/7: Dinosaurs

4/10-4/21: Watch it Grow/Earth

4/24-5/5: Camping & Bugs

5/8-5/19: ZOO/Ocean & Sea life

5/22-5/23 Kindergarten Readiness/Spring Assessment (Directors)

*Kindergarten Readiness is taught throughout the entire 2nd semester by the Advanced Early

Childhood Students

Photograph Permission

Occasionally the Washington or local newspaper staff wishes to photograph

preschool activities in order to have a picture accompany an article written about

the Preschool. Please provide your consent by signing the statement below.

Thank you!

Washington Preschool Staff

I hereby grant permission for my child (name) ______________________________________

to have his/her photograph take for publication purposes.

Parent Signature:______________________________________________________________________

Date:___________________________________________________________________________________

We have a preschool face book page and we would like your permission to post

pictures of daily activities and special events your child may participate in on the

page. Please sign below giving us permission to post pictures.

I give COOP preschool my permission to post pictures of my child on the school

face book page.

Parents Signature: ______________________________________________

Date: _________________________________

Washington Early Childhood Preschool

Tuition Contract

2016-2017

My child, ___________________________________, will be attending the Washington High School Early

Childhood Preschool for the 2016-2017 school year.

I understand tuition is due by the 1st of every month. Washington Early Childhood Preschool

Program is a non-profit organization and we depend solely on the tuition money to pay salaries,

snacks, supplies, and equipment. If your child’s tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month they

must remain home until tuition is current. In addition, a $10 per day late fee will be applied.

If we receive an insufficient check you will be charged a returned check fee of $15. If this occurs

a second time, you will be asked to make all payments in cash or money orders. We do not

accept credit or debit cards.

I understand that our preschool closed as 5:00 PM. There will be a $15.00 charge for late pickup

plus $1.00 for every minute. This is to be paid upon arrival.

Please Choose One:

________ 4 Days Per Week (Please select the days your child will be attending)

_____ Monday _____ Tuesday _____ Wednesday _____ Thursday _____ Friday

________ 5 Days Per Week

Parent Name (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ _________________________ Parent Signature Date ____________________________________________ _________________________ Staff Signature Date

Washington Early Childhood Preschool

Pick-Up Permission

2016-2017

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

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Phone: ______________________________________________________________________

People Allowed to Pick up: Signature

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