ROUTINE


ARRIVAL: The school is open from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Children must be escorted into school each day. Upon arrival, the parent is to sign in the child on the proper form in the classroom. This sign-in form transfers the responsibility for the child from the parent to the school. After signing the form, the parent will help the child remove his/her coat, boots, etc. and place them in the child's locker. The parent then accompanies the child to his/her group, and notifies the teacher of the child's presence.
	Tiny Tot Preschool participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Breakfast: Breakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:00am daily. We always have milk, fruit and a grain.
	SNACKS: Mid-afternoon snacks are provided daily. Snacks generally consist of fruit juice or milk, fruit, vegetables, cheese and crackers or cookies.

LUNCH: Children are served lunch at 11:30 A.M. each day. Lunches are nutritionally balanced with a hot entree, vegetable or salad, bread and butter, milk and desert. Menus are posted in every classroom. According to State requirements, food from home is not allowed except in the following situations:

	1.	Special diet under the orders of a doctor (provided by parent to Tiny Tot).

	2.	Store or bakery treats for birthday's and special occasions and holidays.

	3	Food restrictions due to religious relations.

NAPTIME: Rest period immediately follows lunch until about 2:00 P.M. daily. Children who do not sleep are expected to rest quietly on their cots. Bed rolls, which are placed on top of cots, are to be purchased by parents when they register their child. They are to be taken home of Friday, washed and returned on Monday.

OUTDOOR PLAY: Children will play outdoors or take a walk each day, weather permitting. The length of outdoor play will vary according to weather temperature. Due to staff/child ratio requirements, children may not be kept indoors due to illness and should remain home if unable to go outside.

DEPARTURE: Children should be picked up no later than 6:00 P.M. At the time of pick up, the responsible person is to sign out the child. Children will be released only to those persons authorized on the registration form. This immediately transfers responsibility of the child from the school to the parent. After signing out, help your child prepare to leave for the day. In addition to signing out, verbally notify the staff person in charge that the child is leaving. A picture ID will be required for identification if the person is not known to the teacher. In an emergency, call the school (847)675-6619. All children must be accompanied in and out of the building by a parent, guardian or authorized person at all times. Under no circumstances may a child enter or exit the building alone. Please refrain from walking into Tiny Tot on your cell phone. Give your child undivided attention after a long day.

In the case of divorce, Tiny Tot is bound to honor all legally served court orders regarding custody and visitation. A copy of the court order must be on file with the child's registration form.

	Tiny Tot reserves the right to deny release of children to persons who are suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In the event this should occur, Tiny Tot will:

	1.	Call additional authorized adults who can pick up the child.

	2.	Call a cab at the parent's expense.

	3.	If a parent or other adult is aggressive, abusive or threatening, the police will be called.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL ADULTS TO PROPERLY SEAT BELT ALL OF THE CHILDREN BEFORE LEAVING TINY TOT PARKING LOT.

LATE POLICY: Teachers are hired according to the hours the school is open. The school closes at 6:00 P.M. daily. Parents of children left at school will be assessed a $10.00 charge for every fifteen minutes.

DAILY ROUTINES

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