ILLNESS POLICY

 

ILLNESS POLICY

Please advise the Center before 8:00 am if a child will not be attending daycare due to illness. If your little one had an immunization shot, it is standard practice that the doctor asks parents to stay home thereafter to properly monitor your child's reaction, so students will not be allowed back to school the same day without a doctor's slip indicating it is safe for the child to be at school. Parents agree that a child who is ill (e.g., fever, infection, diarrhea, runny nose, communicable disease, or any other type of illness that may be passed on to others must be kept at home to protect the well-being of other children. Please respect our illness policy. If a child is not well enough to go outside to play, they are not well enough to attend school. Teething does not cause fever, cold, or any other common illness. If your child has a fever, then something else is wrong. Teething causes discomfort, crying, crankiness, and sore gums.

 

Sick Bay

The parents further agree should a child become ill while in care, those immediate arrangements will be made to remove the child from the class. Children will not be allowed to return to school until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours, and a note from a doctor is necessary. 

 

Immunizations

If your little one had an immunization shot, it is standard practice that the doctor asks parents to stay home thereafter to properly monitor your child's reaction, so students will not be allowed back to school the same day without a doctor's slip indicating it is safe for the child to be at school.

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MEDICATION:

No Teacher is allowed to administer medication to any child. If your child has to take medication, please ensure that it has been given either before school or after school. WE DO NOT give students medication unless prescribed by a doctor and approved by the office. These prescribed medications must bear the child's name along with the correct amount to give. If the medication is to be given once or twice a day, parents are responsible for administering the medication.

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LATE ARRIVAL/PICKUP POLICY

Please advise the SCHOOL prior to 7:00 am if your child will be arriving later than the pre-arranged time. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that children are picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. If you are not able to pick up your child by 6:00 p.m., a $40.00 late fee will be charged upon pick up.

 

Please notify the school if an unauthorized person will be picking up your child. Verbal or written permission must be received before we will release a child to anyone who is not authorized on the registration form. An ID must be presented upon pick-up time. If a parent cannot be contacted, it is the policy of 3 Family Childcare to call an emergency contact should a child remain in care after 6:00 pm. A late fee of $40.00 is charged at 6:00 pm, and $2.00 per minute per child will apply if a child remains in care after 6:00 pm. This late fee is due and payable upon pickup or will be added to the school fee. If left at the school at 6 pm or after more than 3 times, this will result in 1 1-day suspension while pending a decision to continue child care service here at JKA. 

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ILLNESS, ABSENT, OR HOLIDAY REFUNDS

JKA is not responsible for refunding fees if your little one is out sick, absent, or on holiday break. If your child has been sick or absent and was out of school for one or two weeks, and you seek a refund for the absent days, the fees will then be calculated as $25.00 per day. If there is a balance remaining, it will be added to your account pending a waiver at school choice. 

 

TERMINATION/WITHDRAWAL

Just Kids Academy Childcare reserves the right to suspend or terminate the care of any child without notice, should it be deemed necessary for the overall safety and well-being of other children in our care.

 

A two-week notice is required by either party to terminate (Removal of the child) this agreement. If the parent withdrawal form is not brought in two weeks before the withdrawal date, a $150.00 penalty fee is required to cover the seat.

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DISCIPLINE POLICY

Discipline Procedures and Policies

At Just Kids Academy, we believe that learning how to interact positively with others and follow instructions is a crucial part of a child's development. Our discipline policy is designed to help children achieve this in a supportive and caring environment. We focus on encouraging positive behaviors and guiding children towards self-control and responsibility for their actions. This approach ensures a happy and successful preschool experience for everyone.

 

 

Our discipline procedures will consist of the following strategies:

1. Encourage children to use their words when having a disagreement with another child. Facilitating children in their attempts to settle their own disputes.

2. Redirecting behavior when this seems potentially effective.

3. Separating a child from the group (Time-Out) – One Minute away for each year of age.

4. Counseling children individually about their behaviors.

5. Making parents aware of disciplinary concerns (Incident Report)

 

 

Disruptive Behavior distracts from the full benefit of the SCHOOL program and will result in consequences. To ensure the safety of students and staff, we have put in place a positive discipline program. The following are guidelines used when disciplinary action becomes necessary due to unacceptable behavior. Severe behavior will be addressed by the Preschool Director/Principal. The following behaviors are considered disruptive:

• ​Requires constant attention from the staff

• Inflicts physical or emotional harm on other children, adults or oneself

• Disrespects people and materials provided

• Consistently disobeys the rules of the classroom

• Verbally threatens other students and/or staff

• Uses verbal or physical activity that diverts attention away from the group of children

 

 

Discipline Procedures for Disruptive Behavior

• 1ST OFFENCE: A verbal warning is given, with an explanation of the offense.

• 2ND OFFENCE: The child will be separated from the group and placed in time out for 1-4 minutes according to their age.

• 3RD OFFENCE: The child may not be allowed to do outdoor/indoor play, depending on the teacher's choice, for 5 to 10 minutes of self reflection time.

• 4TH OFFENCE: The teacher will call the administrator to the room to discuss with the child the offense for which he/she is being reprimanded.

• 5TH OFFENCE: The Parent will be contacted for a Parent-Teacher Conference to discuss a solution to the particular offense.

• 6th OFFENCE: Suspension- 1 to 2 days from the SCHOOL and/or remainder of the day.

• 7TH OFFENCE: Repeated aggressive/inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the program with approval from the Preschool Director/ Principal.

 

 

What our staff at Just Kids Academy Practice

• We model appropriate behavior; we praise, reward, and encourage the children.

• We provide the children with logical consequences of their behavior.

• We provide alternatives for inappropriate behavior to the children.

• We DO NOT spank, shake, or otherwise physically punish the children.

• We DO NOT make fun of or otherwise verbally abuse the children.

• We DO NOT place the children in locked rooms, closets, or boxes as punishment.

• We DO NOT withhold food, rest, or toilet use.

• We DO NOT leave any child unattended.

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BIRTHDAY POLICY

"Want to have a birthday party!"

 

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable birthday celebration for your child and their classmates, please review the following friendly and welcoming guidelines:

 

• Party Duration: Birthday celebrations are limited to a maximum of 45 minutes. Parents can host for a maximum of 20 minutes.

• Setup Time: All party supplies and items must be delivered to the school between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. This allows the teacher adequate time to organize and prepare for the celebration with minimal disruption to the school day.

• Rental Options: For enhanced entertainment, we offer a bouncing castle rental for $40.00 and other large games like Giant Bowling, Giant Connect 4, and a Basketball Game for $10.00 each.

• Advance Notice: Please submit your birthday party request at least one week in advance. This allows the teacher to adjust lesson plans and inform other parents appropriately.

• Invitations: Birthday invitations can be dropped off at the school office for distribution to your child's class.

• Dress-Up: The teacher may request a fun dress-up theme for the day. Please note that regardless of any theme, it will still be a regular school day with regular classes and learning taking place.

 

By following these guidelines, we can create a memorable and enjoyable birthday experience for your child and their classmates while minimizing disruption to the classroom routine.

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