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Admission

 

Admission into the GTCLC is on a first come first serve basis.  As a result, there is no guarantee that we can hold spots open for children.  We routinely distribute applications to nearby churches, schools, and community centers. 

 

Interested parents should schedule an appointment to visit the GTCLC and review center policies that pertain to the child and the parent.  During the visitation, the staff will record information about your child’s developmental history.  You will also receive a copy of the Parent Handbook.  The staff will walk you through our policies and handbook to ensure clarity.  After reviewing the policies you may decide to proceed as an applicant.  The Director will answer any questions and provide a tour of the facility.  When a decision has been made to enroll your child, you will complete an application packet including the following:

• Pre-Admission Health Assessment (signed by a physician)

• Proof of Immunization Records

• Emergency Contact Form

• Medical Emergency Consent Form

• First Aid Consent Form

• Medication Treatment Consent Form

• 1 Visitation Day for parent and enrolling child (2 hours)

When the application has been approved, and there is a vacancy, the child is accepted to the center.  If there is no vacancy, your child is placed on a waiting list until a space is available.  The staff will contact you when your child’s name is the next name on the waiting list.

 

Non-Discrimination Policy

 

GTCLC admits children regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or religion.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and regulatory requirements, you and your children, as a client of this facility, have the right:  1) to be provided services at our facility and to be referred for services at other facilities without regard to your race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, English proficiency, or gender; and 2) to file a complaint of discrimination if you feel you have been discriminated against on the basis of your race, color, age, or sex.

 

Complaints may be filed with any of the following:

• Director, Grace Tabernacle Learning Center, 1517 S. 52^nd Street, Philadelphia  PA 19143

• Department of Public Welfare, Civil Rights Compliance Unit, 502 State Office Building, 1400 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia  PA  19130 (within 90 days of incident)

• Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Health and Human Services, Region III, P. O. Box 13716, Philadelphia PA  19101, (within 180 days of incident)

• Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, 711 State Office Building, 1400 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia  PA  19130 (within 180 days of incident)

Special Needs

 

Children with special needs are encouraged to attend GTCLC.  We commit to making every reasonable accommodation for children with special needs.  If we determine that the special needs of your child are outside the scope of the care and service we can offer, we will be happy to provide referrals to support your child’s placement in the best facility available.  Parents of special needs children are required to provide copies of the child’s IEP or IFSP, written plans, and or special needs assessments completed by professionals to inform us of the most appropriate classroom practice and instruction techniques.

 

Trial Period

 

All families are entitled to a 2-week trial period.  This ensures that our center is a good match for you and your child.  It also allows us to confirm that you and your child are a good match for our center.  Either party can cancel this agreement at any time during the first 2 weeks without written notice.  A withdrawal can result after a trial period for several reasons including:  1) difficulty with adherence to drop off and pick up times; 2) a child is having difficulty adjusting to the setting and learning approach; 3) our center is unable to meet the need of the child; and 4) the parent’s approach and interaction with the children or staff cause a significant conflict and unpleasant experience for the child or staff.