![]() Blended classroom-we open and combine two classrooms (infant & Preschool) from 6:30am-7:30am. Day three: child spends entire day in new room.ī. ![]() + A 3 day transition schedule takes place: (Ex: Day one: Child visits for one hour. + Letter is sent to families outlining expectations of new room, copy of schedule, etc. + Team meetings between previous teachers and perspective teachers to discuss readiness and expectations of new rooms. + Parent/family is contacted for approval Transition schedule: As we find your child is ready to transition from one classroom to the next the following Parents leave they are invited to observe if they wish to see how their child is transitioning to the Center.Ī. Observation window-our Center feature an observation window in each classroom where parents can observe. Teachers also try to send a quick text during nap time so parents can know how their child’s first day is ![]() Speaking calmly to them, helping them get involved in activity, singing to them, listening to them, looking at a family picture from home, waving to parents from our “waving window,”Įncourage parents to call later in the day to see how their child is doing. Teachers help children who may be having a difficult time separating by Welcome new (and continuing) children into the classroom with a well prepared learning environment and warm interactions. Choosing a child care center is an important task and we use our Handbook as one way of telling families all Into the culture of the Center with a clear understanding of how the Center operates. The purpose of the handbook is to help the parent transition This handbook clearly explains the Center’s purposes, policies, and procedures. ![]() Parents are provided with a comprehensive Family Handbook. A copy is put into the classroom binder, and the original is placed in the child’s file in the office. After this form is returned the Director, Assistant Director and teachers of the room, read the form as a means of getting From this sheet we learn about child interests, typical guidance approaches, family dynamics, health history, etc. The opportunity to tell us all about their child and their family. One form is a “Family Information Sheet.” This four-page document provides parents Information sheet-when a family chooses to enroll, we provide the parents with several forms to complete. Help children and families feel comfortable and part of the OUAT family and ease the child into their first day of attendance. Teachers also speak with parents about a child’s first day and talk about how we will help the parent and child with common separation issues. The orientation includes: a tour of the building, showing children where their cubby is, meeting teaching staff, playing in theirĬlassroom with peers and teachers, conversations between parents and teachers and between children and teachers, learning more about the OUAT policies and practices, learning drop-off and pick-up New family orientation sheet -we use an orientationĬhecklist to make sure the enhanced orientation is complete. The goal of this visit is to make sure that our Center is aī. Learning (philosophy), see our learning environments, meet our teaching staff, and have opportunities to have their questions answered. During this tour, families learn of our approach to teaching and Prospective family visits-families considering enrolling their children are invited to visit the Center for a tour. The five key transitions this policy will focus on:Ĥ. This document will summarize activities that Once Upon A Time do to help children and families navigate necessary It is also available to the community/school stake holders on our This policy can be found in our Parent Handbook, Staff Handbook, and Risk Management Plan. Once Upon A Time Child Care has long implemented a variety of strategies to successfully transition children and families transition through these life passages The purpose of these plans are to identify and outline activities and strategies that “facilitate the transition of children and families into and out ofĬlassrooms, early learning environments, community services, and school settings including transition to kindergarten.” (ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality, Standard 2B). The quality standards set forth in ExceleRate Illinois call for high quality care and learning programs to have and implement written transition plans for theĬhildren and families.
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