Munchkin Manor is open from 6:45am to 6:00pm. Please be prompt when picking up your child to avoid a late fee. Please call if you are
going to be late. "AM" children must be picked up by noon in order not to interfere with the naptime transition.
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A late fee of $25.00 will be charged
for tuition not paid by the 5th of the month. There will be no exceptions unless
prior arrangements have been made with Sue. If your check is returned NSF,
there will be a $25.00 fee. If it happens a second time, you will need to
pay with cash from then on.
If your child will not be attending on a scheduled day, please call and let
us know as early as possible. Please also inform us of vacations or other extended
absences. There are no credits for sick days. However, after six consecutive
months of enrollment, you may receive vacation credits. These are based on
the number of days your child is here in a week. Vacation credits are NOT
transferable from year to year.
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For our protection and the protection of the other children, a child must
stay home if they have a communicable condition or illness. State regulations
require that any child with a fever over 100.5 or more then one episode of
diarrhea or vomiting MUST BE SENT HOME. In order to return, the child must
be sympton free for 24 hours. In the case of strep infection, your child must
have taken medicaiton 24 hours before being considered no longer infectious.
All lesions from chicken pox must be scabbed completely before a child can
return to the center. If your child needs to take medication while at school,
please give the medicine to a teacher rather than sending it in your child's
lunchbox.
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The center will be closed on the following days:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day (and the Friday before to prepare fo rthe new school year)
Thanksgiving (and the day after)
The week of Christmas
Please watch for sign-up sheets to attend on other holidays (for example,
Veteran's Day) or for possible early closures.
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In the plastic wall folder outside of Margie's office are special authorization forms for the following purposes:
RELEASE: If someone other than a designated pick-up person will be taking your child from the center, we must have prior written permission from you. Please inform the person that they will need to
present identification.
MEDICATION: We will be glad to administer medication with this signed request from you. Please hand the form and the medication to a teacher.
STATUS CHANGE: This form is used to inform us of any changes in your home or work phone numbers, addresses, etc. We need to be able to reach you.
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Sign-In:
We need you to sign your child(ren) in and out each day. This is a state regulation and is very important for the safety of your child. The sign-in sheet is
located on the counter to your right as you enter the front doors. Always walk your child into and out of the building. Never take a child from the center without alerting a staff member.
Good-Byes:
WE have found that a quick good-bye works best. If a parent lingers too long, it often raises the child's anxiety, making it harder for the child to say good-bye. Also,
please be sure to say good-bye rather than just sneak out. It is quite a shock to turn around and discover that Mom or Dad has "vanished."
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WE DO NOT PRACTICE PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT. In the event that a child is intentionally
distracting other children, we will redirect, have a quiet conversation with
the child, or have the child leave the group until such time as he or she
feels able to return to the group and act accordingly. If our usual methods
do n ot have an effect, we will speak to you and together we can look for an
alternate way of dealing with the situation. We never allow physical violence
between children. In cases of extreme aggression, we will discuss the situation
with the parent and will suspend the child if needed. We must have a strong
policy on this issue for the safety of all children attending Munchkin Manor.
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Each child is to bring a lunch from home. Please pack a healthy, well-balanced lunch and keep processed foods to a minimum. We have a microwave to warm up leftovers. The more preparation that is done at home, the less time that your child will have to wait. Please have lunches at school by 10:30. If your child will arrive later than 11:00, please make sure s/he has already eaten. We provide a morning and an afternoon snack.
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Each child will need a beach towel-sized blanket and a small camper-sized pillow (if desired). Kidz Klub is the only class that does not nap. WE NEVER ACCEPT CHILDREN DURING REST TIME as it is disruptive to the children who are sleeping. So please do not arrive between noon and 2:00pm. Thank you for your consideration.
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Please dress your child in clothes that may get dirty. Learning can at times be a messy experience. At no time can we allow necklaces, slip-on sandals, cleats or other items that could pose a safety hazard. Outside play is an important part of our day. Coats, boots, and mittens are required in winter. (Your child will need a second pair of shoes to wear inside.) In summer children love to stay cool by playing in the water, so they need to wear clothing that can get wet. On warm, sunny days please apply sunscreen with "all day protection " before coming to school.
Each child needs a change of clothes appropriate for the weather, which is left at the school.
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Children enjoy bringing things from home to show their classmates. Check with the teacher for your child's show-and-tell day. We hope that each child will participate by bringing an object or story to share with us on that day. Whenever possible, please have the item fit the weekly theme. The items need to remain at home the rest of the week. At no time are weapons, superheroes, or balloons allowed at the center. Please put your child's name on all show-and-tell items. Munchkin Manor cannot be responsible for lost items.
Each child needs a change of clothes appropriate for the weather, which is left at the school.
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Please put your child's name on lunch containers, blankets, coats, and bottles & binkies (infants/toddlers), etc. They all look alike.
Please check the message area in your child's room each day. You will be informed of special events, changes, potluck sign-up sheets, etc. Notices are also often posted in the entry way or on the sign-in sheet clipboard.
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