"I have set my rainbow
in the clouds.." Genesis 9:13
Immanuel
Child Development Center
Our Christian Child Development
Center Director:
Mrs. Stephanie Yarzak.
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CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2010-2011 ANNUAL TUITION/FEE SCHEDULE
All fees will be paid through the “Smart Tuition” program adopted by Immanuel Church & School. Registration Fee: (to be paid with the application,
non-refundable) Preschool without Childcare $ 55.00 per child Pre-K Book/Supply
Fee Fees will not be pro-rated.
$ 55.00 Weekly Childcare Fee
$110.00 CCDC Before & After
School Care Fees:
PAYMENT CHOICES
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CCDC Newsletter: May 2010
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As we prepare for summer and outdoor fun; and to promote our children fostering friendships and relationships, we are asking parents to keep all video games/toys or other electronic devices at home, effective May 1st. We will be working on communications skills, and playing games.
One week remains in the school year. Do you have your plans in place for summer care for your school age children? If you would like your child to spend his or her summer in our childcare program, please finalize registration. There are registration forms in the school office and in the school age room in the lower level. The registration fee is $25.00 Each week the children will visit a different time period in history. The children will also swim at Read Park, take several field trips around the area and enrich skills they have learned during this past school year by reading, playing games, cooking, and writing. The children will begin swimming the week of June 7. First and second graders will swim on Tuesday and Thursday; third, fourth and fifth graders will swim Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please purchase your pool pass from the park district prior to that time, or send the appropriate fee with your child prior to the first swimming day. In district fee is $50.00, out of district is $65.00. The children will make sack lunches at school for the first week. After that, sack lunches will be made at school on Mondays and Fridays. The menu for June is on the back of this sheet. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Yarzak for more information. Preschool Summer Camps Each month during the summer, the CCDC will be offering a week long summer experience designed for children who are home with mom or dad. It is an opportunity for children to stay in touch with preschool friends through the summer as well as meeting new friends. Registration materials are available in the school office or in the preschool classrooms. An Update May 1 was the last day that video games were allowed to be brought into the school age classroom. The children have survived. Thank you for your support in this matter. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to limit screen time to two hours each day. Screen time includes any time spent in front of a screen, including computer and video games. The biggest issue with screen time involves the other activities your child is not participating in while they are in front of the screen. This list includes: Physical activity Reading Talking with friends or family Exercising Building relationships Playing games Encourage your child to use his or her time well and limit screen time over the summer.
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Immanuel Lutheran Christian Child Development Center
PreSchool Before & After School Care
Stephanie Yarzak Director Click to jump to a particular topic
Director’s Welcome
Preschool Section
Full Day Preschool Section
Breakfast & Snacks
Immanuel Lutheran’s Christian Child Development Center began as a latch key service to provide families with before and after school care for students attending school at Immanuel. In the fall of 1999, the program expanded to provide childcare services to the community. At that time we were already providing preschool programs for three and four year olds. We are proud to be able to provide families with child care options that are safe, comfortable, organized, nurturing and tell of God’s love for them. Please feel free to share any comments you may have at any time about the care we provide here at Immanuel. If it is GOOD, we definitely want to do more of it. If it needs to change, we need YOU to tell us that. This is where your child spends quite a bit of time. Let’s work together to make sure it is the best time possible.
Thank
you,
Age 3 by September 1 for the 3 year old program All children must be 4 by September 1 to enroll in the 4 year old program (no exceptions) Toilet trained Application, registration fee and supply fee paid An ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE must be presented to the office to complete the application. The certificate will be copied and returned to the parent. Child Development Center Hours
We are open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m.
The Center is closed on the following days:
New Year's Day
The Christian Child Development Center is open on all school holidays, Parent-Teacher Conference days, In-service days, and vacation periods. The center will have the school age room open as long as six or more children are signed up. The center is also open in the event of a school snow day, unless it is otherwise broadcast on television networks: WREX channel 13, WTVO channel 17 or WIFR channel 23 or on the radio station WFRL.
Preschool fees
are due the first day of the month. Fees for the school age room are due on Monday. Payments should be
placed in the box near the entrance. Vacation: Families using the full-time preschool program are allowed one week of free vacation during the year (August to August.) This week may not be taken one day at a time. All children must be accompanied into the Child Development Center by an adult. The doors will not operate before 6:30 or after 5:45. Each family is given their own code to allow them access to the building. Do not give this code to your children and do not allow them to play with the locking mechanism. Because the entrance to the Child Development Center is not staffed, it is important that each family follow guidelines to keep the building safe. Escort your child to the appropriate room and sign your child in. Each room, school age, childcare and each preschool has a sign-in sheet. Make sure you write your initials in the proper box. This is used for attendance, or in the case of fire drills or other emergencies, to count the number of children. As a safety precaution, do not leave your car running while you are escorting your children inside. Please discourage your child from running in the building. The elevator is not to be used by children of any age unless they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or staff member. You may designate other people to pick your child up from the Child Development Center. We keep a copy of your emergency card in our rooms so their names will be in our files. Please let us know if someone else will be picking your child up by writing it in the notebook located near the doors of the school age and childcare rooms. Parents of preschoolers, please write this information on the sign-in sheet. The staff will ask to see picture I.D. from anyone picking a child up that is not recognized by the staff. Closing
time is 5:45 p.m. Please be sensitive to the staff’s family needs and other
commitments. The late fee is $5.00 for every 10 minutes after 5:45 p.m.
Our preschool curriculum provides the child with first-hand experiences. It is flexible and based on the interests of the child as they occur from day to day. The curriculum aligns with the Early Learning Standards established by the Illinois State Board of Education and with the curriculum of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. JESUS TIME – Chapel on Wednesday mornings, Bible stories, Christian attitudes, songs, and prayers help children learn of God’s love for them.LITERACY DEVELOPMENT – Through the use of stories, dramatic play, the writing center and puppets, children are exposed to the written word and spoken word to enhance their understanding of language.SCIENCE EXPERIENCES – By working with snow, ice, plants and everyday objects children learn much about God’s world.BEGINNING MATH SKILLS – Classifying and grouping objects, understanding number, shape and color concepts are orderly thinking skills children will develop.SOCIAL STUDIES – Children will explore holidays, health habits, good manners, other cultures and their own selves and families.PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT – Through the use of games, group activities, playing with blocks, finger-painting and assembling puzzles, children develop movement skills and strength.MUSIC – Group music that involves singing, movement, rhythm and games, makes for lots of fun! ART - Children learn about color, texture, shape and other concepts while painting, gluing, cutting and coloring. FREE PLAY – This is time for the child to make his or her own choices. Social skills such as sharing, using polite manners, and playing appropriately together are practiced and refined. FIELD TRIPS out into the community and guests brought in provide additional enrichment. We have been to the fire station, a farm and the park in previous years.
Each afternoon we have a rest period from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A cot is provided for this time, parents should provide a small pillow and blanket. The pillow and blanket will periodically be sent home for laundering. We understand that not all children require such a rest and may not sleep during that time. Those children who do not nap get up at 2:00 and choose a quiet activity. Personal Hygiene:All children enrolled in the childcare center must be toilet trained. They should be able to undress and dress themselves when using the washroom. If your child will be absent, please call us at the center to let us know. We miss them when they’re not here. Also, tell us if your child has been sick or complains that he doesn’t feel well; we welcome advice to help your child be more comfortable. If your child has a fever, diarrhea, or a seriously runny nose due to illness, the child must stay home. If your child is sent home from the center with a fever or vomiting please do not send them back the next day. They should be fever-free and not have vomited for 24 hours before returning. When there is a confirmed case of a communicable disease, a notice will be posted. We will not release the name of the child, who is ill, only the important facts about the illness that is involved. Occasionally a child will become sick during the day. We will try to contact the parents or guardians first and then the emergency contact listed on the registration form. In order for us to properly understand and care for each child, the staff should be made aware when changes occur in the home. Situations such as separation or divorce of the parents, moving, the death of a family member, or the death of a pet can impact the behavior of a child. Being aware of these significant circumstances in a child’s life will help us be more understanding of difficult behavior in a child. Remember to keep us up to date on changes of address or home phone numbers, emergency contact phone numbers, or a change of employment. For the safety and well being of all the children some form of discipline must be used. The most common form used is “time out.” This is used after a child has been asked to stop a particular behavior, has continued to repeat it, or when a well-established rule has been broken. The child will sit away from the activity of the other children, but always in the direct sight of or near a staff member. At the end of the time out period more appropriate behavior is discussed, the child is reminded not to repeat the action, and is allowed to return to the activity. Serious or repeated discipline problems could result in expulsion from CCDC by the Immanuel Board of Christian Child Development Any toy or item a child brings from home must be left in the child’s cubby. Children may bring soft items to use at naptime, but they will only come out at naptime.
Because accidents do happen, each child should have a complete change of clothes at CCDC. Each item should be labeled with the child’s name. When weather permits we like to play outdoors or go for walks. Remember to dress your child “weather appropriate.” It may be helpful for some children to keep a sweater or sweatshirt at the center in case they feel cool.
Christian values are an everyday part of childcare. We say a prayer before snack and lunch, and at other times that may be appropriate. Bible stories and songs that teach the children about God’s love for them and that they are special are a part of our everyday curriculum. 6:30-8:45 Free choice. Children may eat the breakfast they bring in. Play is quiet until the groups break off to go to preschool. 8:45 - 9:00 Preschool day begins. Each teacher plans the day to meet the needs of the children in the group. Play and making choices are integral parts of the preschool day. 9:00 - 9:30 Small Group art activity 9:30 - 9:45 Mid-morning snack 9:45 - 10:00 Large group story/ learning activity 10:00 - 10:45 Small group learning activity 10:45 - 11:15 Music and / or games 11:15 – 11:30 Prepare for lunch 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 - 12:45 Recess—free play in gym or on playground 1:00 - 2:30 Rest time: quietly on cots 2:30 - 3:00 Afternoon snack 3:30 - 5:45 Child-directed play until parents arrive. This section applies to families with children in Kindergarten and above
For those children arriving before school, breakfast may be brought. It should be ready to eat. The staff will not be able to heat it for them.
There is a snack after school. Children are offered a nutritious snack including milk or juice.
The morning teacher will escort the children upstairs at 8:35 each morning. No child will be allowed to wander the building alone.
At 3:05 the children attending the school age program will meet the teacher outside the gym. For the first half hour the children will use the gym. If the weather is appropriate, the teacher may choose to take the children outside.
Although we are not in a classroom setting and we do want the kids to enjoy being in our care, discipline is important in order to make sure that everyone is able to have a safe and enjoyable time. The school discipline code remains in effect while the children remain on school property or are taking part in a school sponsored activity. This includes the School Age Program.
In ordinary circumstances a verbal warning asking that the inappropriate behavior be stopped will be given. If there continues to be a problem the child will be asked to take a “time-out” away from the others or the activity for a short period. If the behavior continues, the child will not be able to participate in free play for the remainder of that day or possibly longer should it be necessary. If problems become continuous, the parent will be contacted either by letter or by phone call.
For days off and the Christmas and Spring breaks, a sign up sheet will be posted two weeks prior to the scheduled day or days off. The sheet will remain posted for 1 week. Once the sheet is removed, no one else will be able to sign up. If you have signed up for a given day and no longer want to use the program for that day, you will be responsible for the fee for that day. For Christmas and Spring break the school age room is available on a daily basis. You need to sign up for the days you will use it. The room is only staffed if there are six children signed up for care for the day. In all cases we will notify you one-week prior regarding whether or not the program will operate so you will have the opportunity to make other arrangements for your children if necessary. When possible, special field trips or activities will be planned for these days off. Some examples are movies, ice or roller-skating, and eating out. Parents are asked to cover the cost of these activities.
Morning: 6:30 – 8:35 As children arrive, they can eat breakfast brought from home, work on schoolwork or play quietly with friends Afternoon: 3:05 - 3:30 Meet in hall outside of the gym, run off energy in gym or outside. 3:30 - 3:45 Snack 3:45 – 5:45 Work on homework, play quietly, read.
Late payment fees are $5 per child per week. Late pick-up fees are $5 for every 10 minutes or any increment of that period after 5:45 pm. There are NO DISCOUNTS on holiday weeks or days when the child is absent. Families 2 weeks behind in payments will not be able to bring their child to the Child Development Center until they are caught up.
Stephanie Yarzak Director, Preschool teacher Kristin Tiesman Preschool teacher Hilary Stone Preschool aide Kristen Andrews Childcare aide Gloria Baker Childcare aide Sharon Thompson Childcare aide Allyson Dahms School-age room and childcare room aide
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