Parent Handbook
2021/22
“Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by
listening to words, but by experiences in the environment” Maria Montessori
Just Imagine Preschool
takes this quote by Maria Montessori to heart. Our Preschool is a beautiful learning environment offering many different experiences. Not only Montessori inspired but also Creative Curriculum and Tradition forms of teaching are used.As children are unique so is the way they learn. Each child has his or her own way of seeing the world which is why our environment incorporates Montessori, Creative Curriculum, tradition and modern technology opportunities in our classroom. This gives each child an opportunity to excel in his or her own learning style.
Specials
On a monthly basis the children will have opportunities with Special activities. Any fees associated with Specials are included in your tuition
Class Schedule:
∙Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am to 11:30pm
∙Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00am to 11:30pm
∙Monday-Thursday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Tuition:
Tuesday/Thursday per month $165.00 or $1,485.00 year
Monday, Wednesday & Friday per month $215.00 or $1,935.00 year Monday – Thursday Afternoon per month $260.00 or $2,340.00 year
Registration Fee
A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee is due with registration form.
Supply Fee
A $25.00 non-refundable supply fee is due the first week of school
Payments may be made by Cash, Check, Money Order or Direct Deposit, Venmo. Direct Deposit information will be provided upon request.
Late Fees for Tuition:
Payment of tuition is due on the first of every month. Tuition not paid by the 1 stof the month
is subject to a $20.00 late fee.
Return Checks Fee
A $25.00 return check fee for any check that is returned from the bank. After 2 returned checks you will be required to pay tuition by cash, money order or direct deposit.
Tuition Payment Schedule:
Child Absences
Please call or text if your child will not be in class, there will is no reduction in tuition if a child is absent.
Closures
Due Date TTh MWF M-Th August 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 September 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 October 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 November 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 December 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 January 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 February 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 March 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00 April 1 $165.00 $215.00 $260.00We follow Waverly School District weather delays and closures. If Waverly Schools are closed due to weather so is Just Imagine Preschool. If there is a 2-hour delay, there will be no morning preschool class. See “School Calendar” for complete school schedule.
Dress Code
We have fun and love to get messy!!!! Please dress your child in play clothes that are seasonal and weather appropriate. Shoes and boots should be easy for the child to get on and off by themselves, as well as coats, hats, mitten and snow pants. Names must be on all items
including shoes/boots and backpacks.
Backpacks
All children will need a backpack every day. This will be how we send home artwork, projects, papers, and communicate with families. The following items should be in backpacks every day:
1) Extra set of clothes due to spills, accidents or mishaps (name must be on everything) 2) Hoodie/Sweater or Sweatshirt (name must be on clothing)
3) Diapers or Pull-ups (for those who are not potty trained) We are unable to accommodate cloth diapers due to State of Michigan licensing rules (name must be on each diaper)
Medications
Medication will NOT be dispensed at Preschool unless it is an EpiPen for allergic reaction or Inhaler for Asthma. Both will require completed medication forms and for food allergies a FARE Plan will need to be in place before a child is admitted to preschool.
Sick Children
Due to COVID19 our sick policy has changed :
Returning to preschool after illness
● Children and Staff must be fever free for 48 hours before returning to preschool (even if other symptoms are not present)
● If a staff member or child exhibits multiple symptoms of Covid19, suspect possible exposure, or an individual test positive for Covid19 the individual must stay home until:
o Has been fever-free for at least 48 hours without the use of medicine that reduces fevers AND
o Other symptoms have improved AND
Sick children should remain home. Children showing the following symptoms currently or within the past 48 hours should be kept home: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, eye discharge, excessive cough, rash, excessive nasal discharge, chicken pox, strep throat, pink eye, hand foot and mouth, head lice or flu.
If your child has been put on an antibiotic he or she may return to Preschool after being on antibiotic for 48 hours.
Cases of head lice; preschool must be notified immediately so we can start cleaning procedures. Children may not return to preschool until they have been treated, nit (eggs) free, live lice free, coats, backpack, extra clothes, mittens, hats, scarfs, car seats and bedding have been cleaned. There are many wonderful websites on the internet on how to prevent and treat head lice. Children may return to preschool after all nits and lice have been removed, everything is cleaned, and Miss Kim has inspected the child’s hair for nits and live lice.
Should your child show symptoms while at Preschool parents will be notified and must pick up their child within 30 minutes. If we are unable to contact parents Emergency Contacts from Child Information Card will be notified to pick up child.
Drop off and Pick up
Due to COVID19 we have some changes please see our COVID19 policy
Parents/Guardian must sign in/out their child for each class.
Drop off and Pick up is done from the back gate of Preschool. Parents/Guardian will walk student to waiting staff.
Late Pick-Up Fee
Children must be picked up by 11:30pm for the morning session and 3:30 for the afternoon session, late fee will be charged. Late fees must be paid in cash and will be $5.00 for 5 minutes, $10.00 for 10 minutes $15.00 for 15 minutes etc.…
Snacks
Snacks will be supplied by Just Imagine Preschool under the guidelines of Mid-Michigan Child Care Food Program and State of Michigan Licensing.
Children with food allergies will supply their own snacks. Snacks container must be labeled with child’s full name and be a disposable container.
Treats are always welcome! We do have some requirements from State of Michigan Licensing and my personal preferences: Grapes must be cut into quarters, No Popcorn, limited sugar, no frosting. Also, before planning on a treat please check to see if there are any food allergies in your child’s class.
Photographs
Photographs of the children are taken throughout the school year. By signing the Agreement Page, you agree to release photographs for advertising purposes, social media, school projects, family photo discs, and slide shows.
Parent Terminating
A 30-day notice must be given in writing if you are terminating. If a 30-day notice is not given in writing, you will forfeit all moneys currently paid. Any late fees or past due money must be paid at time of 30-day notice.
Preschool Terminating
Just Imagine Preschool has the right to terminate for any of the following reasons, (but not limited to) with or without notice: Non-payment of tuition, violent parent or child, uncooperative parent or child, child unable to adapt to Preschool environment, excessive late pickup, NSF check.
Immunization Records
Parents must provide a copy of immunization records at the beginning of the school year. Children who are receiving an immunization should be taken home after the immunization and not returned to the Preschool for that day. It is possible that some children may have a reaction to the immunization and the safest place for your child is with you, so you can get medical attention as soon as possible.
Parents who choose not to immunize will need to complete a waver forms from the Michigan Department of Human Services.
Outside Time
We are required by the State of Michigan Licensing Regulations to take all children outside every day, unless: children will not go outside if the temperature is below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (including wind chill) or 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Please have your child dress appropriately for the weather. If you feel your child is too ill to be outside, then please
keep them home. Children should come with coats, boots, mittens, hats, and snow pants during the winter months or when the weather deems necessary (with their names on all
items).
Releasing Your Child
We will require pictured ID of any individual we are not familiar with. If the person picking up the child is not listed on your child’s “Information Card” or a parent/guardian has not written a permission slip prior to the person picking up your child, we will not release your child to this person. Phone calls/text or emails will not be accepted.
Children of divorced parents will be released to the parent the divorce decree states has custody.
Volunteering/Visiting Preschool
Due to COVID19 our policy has changed please see COVID19 policy
Volunteering is a wonderful way to be involved in your child’s school day. We have opportunities that are in the classroom such as parties, reading, special projects or sharing an activity. You can also help outside of the classroom by organizing parties, fund raisers, planning field trips, or with preparing for activities.
Keeping our students and staff safe is a top priority. In order to ensure this safety, and in accordance with the State of Michigan Licensing, Just Imagine Preschool requires a criminal record check be performed through the Michigan State Police ICHAT System and Central Registry Clearance on all volunteers who accompany and supervise students on field trips or who directly volunteer to work with students. A valid Michigan driver's license or valid State of Michigan ID is required to conduct a Michigan background check. Background checks must
be conducted for each school year you wish to volunteer, please contact Miss Kim for
necessary forms.
Just Imagine Preschool reserves the right to “approve” or “deny” any volunteer service upon review of the background check returned through ICHAT and Central Registry Clearance. The determination will be based upon the individual’s fitness to have responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of children. Providing false information, or information contradicting the background check information, is grounds for immediate volunteer denial.
Daily Schedule:
1. Large Group: calendar, story, daily planning, presentation of new activities, show and tell, Word Wall, music, group art
2. Small Groups: student will be divided into small groups to work with teachers on individual projects, art, music, Scholastic magazines
3. Open Work Time – children will be free to explore activities
4. Open Snack Time – Snack is available anytime during class 5. Recess
Discipline Policy:
1. Children will be treated with respect 2. Children will not be threatened
3. Children will be encouraged to work out problems with each other in a calm and non- violent manner
4. Adults will get down to child’s level to talk 5. Adult will not yell, scream, or raise voice
6. Children will be: a) redirected
b) given choices on the situation
c) told of consequences to their behavior which might consist of not being allowed to play with a particular toy, activity area or being excused from a group to a “quiet area or calming zone”
7. Children who are being violent to other children will be removed from the situation along with the other child. The children will be mentored by an adult to work out the problem. If needed parent will be contacted and asked to come to the Preschool to help resolve the situation and/or remove child for the day.
8. Children who are being violent to themselves will be removed from the group and the adult will talk calmly with the child. If needed parent will be contacted and asked to come to the Preschool to help resolve the situation and/or remove child for the day. 9. Children being violent to adults will be removed from the group and the adult will talk
calmly with the child to resolve problem. If needed parent will be contacted and asked to come to Preschool to help resolve the situation and/or remove child for the day.
10. Children being violent or destructive to Preschool property will be removed from the group and the adult will talk calmly with the child to resolve problem. If needed parent will be contacted and asked to come to Preschool to help resolve the situation and/or
remove child for the day. Parents will also be responsible for cost of equipment or property that was damaged.
School Calendar:
2021/2022 School Calendar
August 1 – Tuition due January 10 – School Resumes 1 – Tuition due17 — No School M L King Day 31 – No School -Teachers workday September
1 – Tuition due
13 – First day of School (MWF/PM) 14 - First day of School (T/TH) 30- No School - Teachers workday
February 1 – Tuition due
14 – Valentine Parties (MWF& PM) 15 – Valentine Parties (T/TH) 21 - Presidents Day No School
October 1 – Tuition due
4 – School Picture (MWF/PM) 5 – School Pictures (T/TH)
28 – Halloween Party (T/TH & PM) 29 – Halloween Party (MWF)
March
1 – Tuition due
1 – No School – Teachers workday 21-23 Parent Teacher Conferences via Zoom school is in session 25 – No School Teacher workday 28 – 4/1 Spring Break No School November
1 – Tuition due
1 – No School – Teachers workday
11- No School Veteran’s Day
19 22 23- Parent Teacher Conf via Zoom school is in session
24 – No School Teacher workday
25 & 26 Thanksgiving No School
April
1 – Tuition due 4 – School Resumes
15 – No School Good Friday 29 – No School Teacher workday
No School Teacher workdays =Teacher still report to school for: lesson planning, new activities set up, cleaning, State of Michigan
required trainings hours, completing assessments for students
MWF = Monday/Wednesday/Friday Class TTH=Tuesday/Thursday Class PM = Afternoon Monday-Thursday Class
Just Imagine Preschool Covid19 Plan
Monitoring Symptoms:
● Children/Staff will have daily temperature check. Children will have visual assessments looking for signs of illness, including flushed cheeks, rapid or difficulty breathing (without recent physical activity), fatigue or extreme fussiness.
● Parents/Staff will be asked:
o Has your child/staff been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19? (If yes, the family/staff should self-quarantine for 14 days)
o Has your child/staff felt unwell in the last 24 hours (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, rash, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea)
Practicing Social Distancing:
● At drop off and pick-up parent will wait in driveway spaced 6 foot apart & wear masks ● Parents will be asked NOT to come up on back porch
● Weather permitting preschool classes will be held outside
● Group time, children will be spaced apart and facing the same direction ● 1 child in bathroom at a time
● Sneeze guard will be placed at snack table, group table, Creation Station, Tinker Box and Art table Parent/Guardian Entering Preschool:
● Must have a mask
● Wash hands at kitchen sink for 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer ● Remove shoes
● Have a temperature check and be symptom free Sanitization:
● Activities/Toy will be sanitized throughout and after each class ● Should a child mouth an item that item will be removed and cleaned
● Tables, playground toys, stools, doorknobs, light switches, gates, handrails, bathroom, floors and sinks will be sanitized throughout class and after each class
● Windows will be open during class (weather permitting) and after each class December
1 – Tuition Due
23 – No School –Teachers workday 23 – Jan 9 Winter Break No School
May
26 – Last day of school (T/TH & PM) 26 – Graduation for PM class 27– Last day of school (MWF) 5/31 – 6/2 Teachers workday
● Air purifier will be on during and after classes
● Children will be asked to wash or use hand sanitizer before moving on to a new activity Handwashing/Hand Sanitizer:
● Children will be given hand sanitizer to use before entering preschool
● Staff will wash hand immediately upon entering preschool and use hand sanitizer ● Children/Staff will wash hands before coming to group time
● Staff will wash hand and use hand sanitizer before preparing snack
● Children/Staff will wash hands and use hand sanitizer before and after snack ● Children/Staff will wash their hand after using the bathroom
● Children/Staff will wash their hand after cough, sneeze, wiping nose or having their hand in mouth or nose
● Children/Staff will wash/hand sanitizer their hand before and after using a sensory bin, water table or activity
Masks/PPE
● Children are required to wear mask
● Children must be able to put mask on and off by themselves. ● Children must have clean, extra masks in their back packs ● Children must come with clean masks daily
● Staff will wear a mask per Governors Executive Order, State of Michigan Dept of LARA licensing rules ● Staff will wear gloves when changing diapers, helping in the bathroom, when a child vomits, wiping
noses, helping a child wash faces/hands and preparing snacks ● At drop off and pick-up parents and sibling must wear masks Communication with families:
● Families will be notified by email if we have a positive case of Covid19 or any updates ● If a child becomes ill during class family will be called to pick up within 30 minutes Illness during school hours:
● If a child becomes ill during class, the family will be called and must pick up within 30 minutes ● Child will be taken to the kitchen on first floor and Miss Kim will stay with child until picked up ● Any activities child has used will be removed from room and sanitized
● If a staff member becomes ill during class, they will be asked to wear a mask and gloves then distance themselves from group, while a backup staff member is called to replace them.
Positive or suspected case of Covid19:
● Miss Kim will contact the Health Department and State of Michigan Licensing Consultant and follow their instruction. It is very possible that we will be shut down for 14 days, if this happens there will be no reduction in tuition
● Your local health department will notify you when the individual may return. In general, individuals must stay home until
o Has been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine that reduces fevers AND o Other symptoms have improved AND
● Parent will be contacted via email Returning to preschool after illness
● Children and Staff must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to preschool without the use of medicine (even if other symptoms are not present)
● If a child or staff member visits a healthcare provider and another cause is identified for the symptoms, and the child/staff is not contagious per written documentation from healthcare provider, the
individual may return once symptoms improve and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine that reduces fevers.
● If another cause is not identified, the individual should be test for COVID-19 ● If a test is not done, the individual must stay home until:
o Has been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine that reduce fevers AND o Other symptoms have improved AND
o At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared Snacks:
● Our snack table now has a sneeze guard to protect children and staff at snack time
● We will move from having “family style” to prepared snacks, children will still have “open snack” and can eat when they want. Children will wash their hands before and after snack
● Children who bring their snacks due to allergies, must have them in a disposable container Maintaining ratio:
● We are required to have a 6:1 ratio
● Should a staff member become ill a substitute teacher will be called in, if a substitute is not available preschool will have to be closed. No reduction in tuition
