Madison County ymca ymca kidscape Parent Handbook
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YMCA Kidscape Parent Handbook Updated May 2016 
28 West 12th Street Anderson, IN 46016 Phone: 765-644-7796 Fax: 765-644-4359 ymcamadco.org www.facebook.com/andersonymcamadco
YMCA Kidscape Table of Contents Welcome Letter General Information Program Goals and Curriculum About Our YMCA Staff Children with Special Needs Parent Involvement Risk Management Staff Relationships with Children Inclement Weather Policy Early Dismissal/Half Days Homework Assistance Snacks
Registration Procedures Program Fees NSF Policy Payment & Due Dates Receipts Medication Policy Sick Children Contagious Diseases Head Lice Health & Safety Attendance, Drop-off & Pick-Up Custody Issues Intoxicated Parent Policy Removal of Child from Program Dear Parents, Welcome to the YMCA Kidscape Program! We are very excited that your children will be joining us this year, either as a new or returning participant. We look forward to an exciting year of growth, in our program and in your children. We ask that you send a note with your child indicating your anticipated use of the program. This will help to ensure that your child gets to the correct place at the end of a busy day. If your child will attend our program on an occasional basis, a note should be sent to the school to allow us to better prepare our staffing numbers. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Bethany Ratts Youth Development Director YMCA of Madison County (765) 644-7796
General Information YMCA Mission: “To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all” The YMCA Kidscape program is designed for children in grades K-5. Our program is available at the following elementary school locations:
Before School Care – 6:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. After School Care – 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Program Goals and Curriculum Grow personally, develop and strengthen values, appreciate diversity, become better leaders and supporters, build skills and have fun! The YMCA Kidscape Program is designed to help children develop physically, mentally and spiritually through: Arts and Humanities, Character Development, Health and Wellness, Homework Support, Literacy, Science Learning, and Social Competence and Conflict Resolution. We will specifically focus on activities that foster continuing learning, physical activity, healthy eating, and homework help. The YMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, or sex in its programs or employment. Our YMCA Staff Our staff consists of mature and enthusiastic individuals who help us provide a quality, safe, and enjoyable program. Reference checks have been conducted, documented, and filed on all employees working with children. All YMCA Kidscape Staff are required to receive training in:
Special Needs The YMCA of Madison County operates within the provisions of all applicable laws, including those with disabilities as well as to providers who care for such individuals. The YMCA welcomes all children to the extent that is reasonably able to do so. A child who requires measures that constitute a fundamental alteration to the program or other undue hardship, or a child that poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others, will not be able to participate in the program. All children, regardless of their circumstances, are subject to YMCA disciplinary procedures. Parent Involvement Parent support is recognized as an important aspect of each child’s development and is essential for the success of our program. We want to work closely with parents to make sure we understand the children’s needs and what we can do together to provide an enriching environment. Parent involvement can include any or all of the following:
Please talk with the Site Coordinator at your child’s site if you would like to be involved with any of the above mentioned activities. Risk Management Our YMCA programs follow established policies in the event of a fire, tornado, natural disaster, and other related emergency situation. We participate in monthly fire and tornado/storm practice drills. Staff Relationships with Children Outside of Program Time Staff is not permitted to be alone with children they meet in the YMCA Kidscape program outside of the YMCA setting. This includes baby-sitting, sleep-overs, and inviting staff members to children’s homes unless one of the following conditions exists:
Inclement Weather Policy If the start of school is delayed due to weather conditions, the YMCA Kidscape Program will also be delayed and will not open until 8:30am. If school is cancelled, our program is cancelled. If school is dismissed early due to weather conditions, our afternoon program will be cancelled. Half Days During the school year, there are a few early dismissal/half days. Our program will not operate on scheduled half days in the afternoon. We will offer our normal Before School Program on those days. Homework Assistance As a courtesy and curriculum component of our program, homework assistance is available. We schedule approximately thirty minutes each day of quiet time for homework. To better assist parents, we ask that the parent and child complete the Homework Agreement form together and return it to the Site Coordinator. Snacks
Registration Procedures
Program Fees The program fees are based on the number of days of care needed on a per child basis.
Late Pickup Fees: There will be a $10 charge per child for the first 5 minutes late (until 6:05 PM), then $1.00 for every minute thereafter. After 6:10 PM, emergency contacts will be called. NSF Policy The YMCA will charge a $25 fee for non- sufficient funds, stopped payments, or closed accounts. Reimbursement for the NSF fees must be arranged before a child is allowed to return to the program. If a second check is returned for insufficient funds, all future payments must be made by money order or credit card. Payment Options and Due Dates Beginning May 2016, anyone registering for our Kidscape program must have a checking account, savings account, or credit card on file. Accounts will be drafted each week on Monday (if Monday is a holiday, drafts will occur the following business day). All billing information is kept confidential. Receipts will be sent via email if one is provided. Tax ID Number 35-0868206 Medication Policy Any medication given to a child at the program site must be in its original container with the child’s name on it. A medication release form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian with the following information:
Please note that the YMCA staff is NOT allowed to give the first dosage of any medication. YMCA staff is NOT permitted to give medication to control or contain fever. YMCA Kidscape staff may dispense only prescription medication. If the child refuses medication, the incident will be documented and discussed with the parent. Sick Children
Contagious Diseases If a child has a confirmed case of contagious disease, he/she must be kept at home and the fact of the condition reported to the YMCA office so that a notice can be posted at the site. At the discretion of the Program Director, parents may be asked to submit a doctor’s statement prior to a child returning to the site. The following conditions are categorized as “highly contagious”: Strep Throat, Measles, Chicken Pox, Diarrhea, Scarlet Fever, Pinworms, Impetigo, and Lice. Head Lice If head lice are detected while your child is attending a YMCA program, the child will need to be picked up immediately upon notification. A child with head lice is allowed to return after the following: no evidence of lice or nits, clean hair and scalp, and a note from the parent or physician stating the treatment used. Health and Safety The health and safety of the children in our care is our top priority. Even so, young children are often testing their physical limits, making injuries inevitable. YMCA staff will verbally inform parents of any injuries. In the event of a medical emergency or accident requiring a doctor’s treatment, we contact the parent immediately. If we cannot make contact with the parent, emergency medical personnel will take the child to the emergency room via ambulance. At all times, there will be a staff person at the Kidscape site who is certified in First Aid and CPR. Attendance, Drop-off & Pick-Up Whenever a child is picked-up or dropped-off you must enter the site and sign the attendance sheet indicating the child’s arrival/departure time. For the safety of your child, the staff cannot accept or release any child before he/she has been signed in or out properly by an adult (18 years old or older). Only those adults who are listed on the registration form will be allowed to pick up the child. Please list everyone possible, including coaches, scout leaders, etc. Additions to the list must be made in person. Identification will be required by everyone if staff is unfamiliar with the individual picking up the child. In the event that someone must pick up a child whose name does not appear on the registration list, there must be a written permission from a parent/guardian. Changes can’t be made via phone. Our After School program begins as soon as the children arrive at the program. All the children are expected to go directly to the Kidscape program upon dismissal from school. It is extremely important that all child(ren) go immediately to the program location to sign in. Please inform your teacher so they can assist your children in getting to the program location. Custody Issues
Intoxicated Parent Policy The YMCA staff will encourage any adult who appears intoxicated or under the influence of drugs to call an emergency contact or a taxicab to take you and your child home. If an adult chooses to leave, the YMCA staff will document the license plate number and call the police. Removal of Child from Program There are times when it is necessary to remove a child from the program. Reasons for potential removal are listed below:
If your child’s behavior is very disruptive or harmful to himself/herself or other children, we will write an incident report and discuss the issue with you privately. Any child whose needs obviously cannot be met or whose behavior is a detriment to other children and/or the staff at the YMCA, can be dismissed from child care with no refund. If more than three incident reports are written per school year, you may be asked to make other child care arrangements. Directory: Websites Websites -> Jackson State University Marching Band The Sonic Boom of the South Websites -> Undergraduate Websites -> "If you care about our country, see it!" Alan Jones Websites -> How to survive Websites -> The Role of the House Director pages 2-3 Table of Contents Websites -> Academic Camp Badger Engineering Camp at uw-madison /Summer Websites -> Simbang gabi Websites -> He Alphasmart is a small easy-to-use word processor which is well suited to the educational context because it Websites -> Pupil name When I visited you in class recently I was really pleased to see how well you were working with your Alphasmart to help you with writing and spelling Download 49.82 Kb. Share with your friends:
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