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At GTCLC, each day is planned to ensure children learn new skills, as well as build on existing knowledge.
Lessons are designed using an approved curriculum and we frequently enhance the day's schedule to incorporate the current events of the day, seasonal topics and activities, and other relevant, stimulating object lessons.
Toys Children are permitted to bring a toy in on scheduled show-and-tell days only. We are not responsible for any lost, broken, stolen, or traded toy. Children may bring a comfort toy for nap time.
Dietary Needs We recognize that some children have special dietary needs. Please bring any special requests to the attention of the staff. We will do our best you accommodate your child’s special dietary needs. Note: Children will not be forced to eat the meals on the planned menu.
Toilet Training
Toilet training will be incorporated into the child’s activities when the child is ready to begin. The success of potty training also requires parents’ support and consistency at home. When you see signs that your child is ready to begin toilet training please notify us immediately. For children who are not fully toilet trained, parents must provide supplies (pull-up pampers, powder, and wipes).
Trips
We will take occasional scheduled trips. Some of the trips will be on SEPTA. If your child is not participating on the trip, you must provide your own child care coverage for that day.
Communications
We want to keep you informed of the events in the program and of your child’s progress. Please check your child’s cubby for any material or announcements. Notices will also be posted on the bulletin board for your information. Formal conferences will be held twice per year in the fall and spring. Please feel free to request additional conferences as needed. During parent conferences, our staff will review observations and assessments with you. Throughout the year, we maintain developmental checklists about your child’s progress. These assessments help us plan learning activities that are age appropriate.
Meals and Snacks
Meals and snacks are planned according to the USDA approved Child Care Food Program guidelines. We provide breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks as well as juice and milk. Please do not allow your child to bring candy or gum to school. No gum or candy allowed on the premises. Children will sit at the table to eat food. Children will not be forced to eat the food that is served. If a child chooses not to eat at a mealtime, he/she will not be served food again until the next scheduled time. Children will wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and learn proper hand washing techniques.
Clothing
Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for school each day. Choose clothing that are loose and made of comfortable fabrics. Avoid clothing with strings at the neck, waist, or ankles, because these can be tripping hazards. Remember, because young children learn best through play, the children will paint, play outside, and they will get dirty. Shoes are required to be worn at all times, in case of emergency. No sandals without heal straps are permitted, for safety reasons. Please check your child’s cubby from time to time to make sure extra clothing is available. Extra clothing should include at least 1-2 complete changes of clothes. Please keep your child’s fingernails short. Please do not style girls’ hair with small beads or barrettes because they are choking hazards.
Indoor/Outdoor Play
When the weather permits, children will be taken outdoors to play for 30-60 minutes daily. In adverse weather, extreme cold or rainy days, the staff will coordinate indoor play instead.
Nap/Quiet Time
After lunch, there will be a quiet time. During that time, all children will be expected to rest quietly or sleep, if they choose. Quiet time begins at approximately 12:30 and ends at about 3:00 each day. Each child is provided with their own assigned cot. Parents are required to supply linens, in the form of a towel or small blanket.
Diapering
Diapers are changed at the changing table. The table is routinely wiped down with disinfectant after each diaper change. Any soiled clothing will be placed in a plastic bag and sent home with parents to be cleaned.
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