Preschool Guidelines and Policies
Hours and Holidays
The Preschool is open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The school operates year round except for the following holidays:
- Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
- Martin Luther King Day.
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving and the Friday after
- Four teacher in-service training days per year (TBA)
-Good Friday- Preschool closes at 1:30pm
Illness Policy
Children showing any sign of illness, must be kept at home. When a child becomes ill at school, the parents will be notified and the child must be picked up as soon as possible.
Medication Policy
St. Paul's will only administer medications prescribed by a doctor, including over the counter medications. Medication must be in the original bottle with the child's name and dosage clearly labeled.
Emergency Procedures
Our preschool has regular fire and earthquake drills. For safety reasons, the children are raught some simple procedures of what to do in case of emergency. In case of evacuation, teachers will transport the children to the Church sanctuary, gymnasium or Faith Hall.
Communication
Mailboxes are provided for parent's convenience above the children's cubbies. Please check boxes daily for newsletters, notes or other important information.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences will be held in November and April. At those times, parents who wish to set up a formal meeting to discuss progress or concerns about their child with the teacher may do so. Progress reports will also be sent home with each child.
Discipline Policy
All discipinary action will be on the basis of God's Word and commandments, leading the child to know God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The teacher will convey to the child both verbally and non-verbally the disapproval of his or her actions, not the child him/herself.
The staff will not use abusive, neglectful, corporal, humiliating, or frightening punishment under any circumstances. No child shall be physically restrained unless it is necessary to protect the safety and health of the child or others.
Dressing for Preschool
Please dress your child in clothing that is comfortable, washable, and allows for self-dressing. We have a lot of fun and tend to get dirty. Simple play clothes free of complicated fasteners are advisable.
Please bring a complete change of clothing in a zip lock bag labeled with your child's name. This will provide your child with clothing in case of an accident.
