information in the kitchen and in their classroom. When we take field trips we occasionally ask parents to pack a sack lunch. If parents provide a meal or snack we are required to provide a copy of the USDA guidelines. We are always interested to hear new ideas for our menu so pass along those good recipes that your children enjoy! QUIET TIME POLICIES Each day in every room we have time.” This “quiet time (at least 1/2 hour) is required by the state. If after 30 minutes a child is still awake or they wake up before quiet time is over, they will be allowed to do quiet activities until the end of quiet time. Children are more prone to illness when they are tired, so getting a good night’s sleep at home as well as a short rest during a busy day helps keep them healthy. Parents may bring in a crib sized sheet (those fit over our cots), 1 small blanket, a small pillow, and stuffed animal to make their child feel more comfortable during quiet time. If these do not fit on the cot, they may be sent home. All of these things MUST be taken home on Fridays (or your last day each week) to be washed. We do keep a few extra sets of sheets and blankets in case of accidents. During quiet time the lights are turned off, the shades are pulled, and lullaby music is played. The teachers rub the children’s backs and encourage them to sleep. In situations where the child resists the staff, cries, screams and fights the quiet time, we will work with the family to find a solution, since it is very disruptive to the other children. We do not make exceptions to this policy to any family. CLOTHING Please remember when dressing your child that we do a number of activities in which they may get dirty. We
information in the kitchen and in their classroom. When we take field trips we occasionally ask parents to pack a sack lunch. If parents provide a meal or snack we are required to provide a copy of the USDA guidelines. We are always interested to hear new ideas for our menu so pass along those good recipes that your children enjoy! QUIET TIME POLICIES Each day in every room we have “quiet time.” This time (at least 1/2 hour) is required by the state. If after 30 minutes a child is still awake or they wake up before quiet time is over, they will be allowed to do quiet activities until the end of quiet time. Children are more prone to illness when they are tired, so getting a good night’s sleep at home as well as a short rest during a busy day helps keep them healthy. Parents may bring in a crib sized sheet (those fit over our cots), 1 small blanket, a small pillow, and stuffed animal to make their child feel more comfortable during quiet time. If these do not fit on the cot, they may be sent home. All of these things MUST be taken home on Fridays (or your last day each week) to be washed. We do keep a few extra sets of sheets and blankets in case of accidents. During quiet time the lights are turned off, the shades are pulled, and lullaby music is played. The teachers rub the children’s backs and encourage them to sleep. In situations where the child resists the staff, cries, screams and fights the quiet time, we will work with the family to find a solution, since it is very disruptive to the other children. We do not make exceptions to this policy to any family. CLOTHING Please remember when dressing your child that we do a number of activities in which they may get dirty. We
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