swimming, sprinkler play, and splashing/wading pools are not offered at Happy Harbour Early Childhood Program because of the requirements by TDFPS for these activities. Water play may be incorporated in sensory tables and playground activities. Transportation is not provided by Happy Harbour Early Childhood Program. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING Child care personnel are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to Children’s Protective Services. Parents are encouraged to share any concerns and to request information about child abuse and neglect from the teachers. When a person makes a report of suspected child abuse, he/she is immune from any liability unless a complaint is made with malicious intent or revenge. SPECIAL EVENTS Meet the Teacher Day Parents and children are invited to the classrooms prior to school starting to meet their – teacher and get acquainted with the classroom. Parent Orientation invite you to a brief meeting to discuss important information about our program. –We Fall Festival Held in October, this is a fun-filled day planned for the children by parent volunteers. will – be games and craft activities for all children to enjoy. Open This is held one evening in the fall to allow parents and siblings to visit the classrooms. – Christmas Program A musical program to celebrate this special time of the year is presented by the children of – Happy Harbour during the school day. Parents and relatives are invited to attend this event. Rodeo Held in February or March to celebrate rodeo days, this is a one day event filled with rodeo activities and – crafts. This event is organized and run by parent volunteers. Volunteer Reception A special will be provided by the Happy Harbour staff in appreciation of our – volunteers who work hard for us throughout the school year. This takes place in late spring. Graduation Graduation for four-year-olds is held in May. This is an amazing event planned so families can – attend. The Happy Harbour Board and staff organize the event. Individual cap and gown pictures will be taken earlier in the spring and are available to purchase prior to graduation night.
swimming, sprinkler play, and splashing/wading pools are not offered at Happy Harbour Early Childhood Program because of the requirements by TDFPS for these activities. Water play may be incorporated in sensory tables and playground activities. Transportation is not provided by Happy Harbour Early Childhood Program. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING Child care personnel are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to Children’s Protective Services. Parents are encouraged to share any concerns and to request information about child abuse and neglect from the teachers. When a person makes a report of suspected child abuse, he/she is immune from any liability unless a complaint is made with malicious intent or revenge. SPECIAL EVENTS Meet the Teacher Day – Parents and children are invited to the classrooms prior to school starting to meet their teacher and get acquainted with the classroom. Parent Orientation –We invite you to a brief meeting to discuss important information about our program. Fall Festival – Held in October, this is a fun-filled day planned for the children by parent volunteers. will be games and craft activities for all children to enjoy. Open – This is held one evening in the fall to allow parents and siblings to visit the classrooms. Christmas Program – A musical program to celebrate this special time of the year is presented by the children of Happy Harbour during the school day. Parents and relatives are invited to attend this event. Rodeo – Held in February or March to celebrate rodeo days, this is a one day event filled with rodeo activities and crafts. This event is organized and run by parent volunteers. Volunteer Reception – A special will be provided by the Happy Harbour staff in appreciation of our volunteers who work hard for us throughout the school year. This takes place in late spring. Graduation – Graduation for four-year-olds is held in May. This is an amazing event planned so families can attend. The Happy Harbour Board and staff organize the event. Individual cap and gown pictures will be taken earlier in the spring and are available to purchase prior to graduation night.