Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood
Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER FROM THE CHIEF PAGE 3 PHILOSOPHY PAGE 4 ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES PAGE 5 ELIGIBLITY PAGE 6 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES PAGES 6-7 WAITING LIST INFORMATION/PRIORITYFOR CARE PAGES 7-8 ENROLLMENT PAGE 8 CYS FEES AND CHARGES PAGES 8-10 PAYMENTS PAGES 10-12 CYS TEAM PAGE 13 CHAIN OF COMMAND PAGE 13 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS PAGE 14 STAFF TO CHILD/YOUTH RATIOS PAGES 14 PROGRAM OPTIONS PAGES 15-19 PARENT/PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS PAGES 19-20 IMMUNIZATIONS PAGES 21-22 ILLNESS PAGES 23-25 MEDICINE PAGES 25-26 DENTAL HYGIENE PAGE 26 ALLERGIES PAGE 26 FOOD SERVICE PAGES 26-28 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PAGE 28 TOUCH AND DISCIPLINE POLICIES PAGES 28-31 CELEBRATIONS PAGE 32 CLOTHING PAGES 32 DIAPERING/TOILET TRAINING PAGE 33 REST TIME PAGE 33 OPEN DOOR POLICY PAGE 33 OUT DOOR POLICY PAGE 33 PROGRAM CLOSURES/INCLEMENT WEATHER PAGE 34 GETTING STARTED PAGES 34-35 SIGN IN AND RELEASE OF CHILDREN PAGES 35-37 DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS PAGES 37-40 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PAGES 40-51 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PAGE 51 YOUTH SPORTS PAGES 51-59 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PAGES 60-62 ACRONYMS PAGE 63-64 2
Welcome From the Chief of Child and Youth Services To Parents, Welcome to the Fort Leonard Wood (FLW) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Program. CYS is a community-based effort to coordinate comprehensive services for children and youth of eligible personnel living on and off the installation. The FLW Child Development Center (CDC) provides full day and hourly care, part day preschool, and special needs care for children between the ages of six weeks to five years. Our goal is to provide a safe environment, enriching experiences, and warm, loving care for your children during their stay with us. CYS also offers a Family Child Care (FCC) Program. A referral service is maintained and providers are trained and certified to provide in-home childcare on FLW. FCC provides full day, part day, hourly, and special needs care. Additionally, extended hours, weekend, and long term care for children four weeks to 12 years of age is available. FCC provides a safe, loving home environment for small groups in a multi-age setting. School Age Services (SAS) provides childcare for children from Kindergarten to fifth grade. This program provides before and after care when school is in session, full day and hourly care when school is not in session to include the summer months. SAS provides a safe and educational environment for children who are enrolled in school and can provide services for those who are home schooled. In addition to SAS, Youth Services (YS) has a wide variety of activities for youth, including the Youth Center, a Youth Sports Program, and a Teen Lounge. Although our programs are structured developmentally, our emphasis is on informality. A relaxed and casual setting is offered which is geared to the needs and interests of the children and their families. We extend an open invitation for you to drop in for informal visits. This will not only give us the opportunity to become acquainted, but also assist us in providing optimum learning experiences for your children. Our goal is to provide the best possible quality care. We extend a warm welcome to each of you and look forward to caring for your child. NANCY B. STARNES Chief, Child and Youth Services 3
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- Page 5 and 6: ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES/CYS MISSI
- Page 7 and 8: Registration packets are completed
- Page 9 and 10: Registration Fee. The registration
- Page 11 and 12: Part Day Preschool. A flat rate is
- Page 13 and 14: CYS TEAM The various team players r
- Page 15 and 16: PROGRAM OPTIONS Child Development C
- Page 17 and 18: strict health and safety regulation
- Page 19 and 20: went, visit and observe your child
- Page 21 and 22: IMMUNIZATIONS For your child’s pr
- Page 23 and 24: ILLNESS We take all reasonable prec
- Page 25 and 26: The parent must submit a statement
- Page 27 and 28: introduced to. It is essential that
- Page 29 and 30: crossing the street; holding a chil
- Page 31 and 32: include anticipation and redirectio
- Page 33 and 34: supplies. Label all your child’s
- Page 35 and 36: child and change him or her prior t
- Page 37 and 38: in the home while greeting you and
- Page 39 and 40: Literacy skills are becoming pronou
- Page 41 and 42: literacy skills of discrimination.
- Page 43 and 44: Open Recreation. All patrons are of
- Page 45 and 46: The core program is based on a yout
- Page 47 and 48: A-Addressing issues with youth regi
- Page 49 and 50: The co-op submits required monthly
- Page 51 and 52: If it is necessary to withdraw your
Welcome From the Chief of Child and Youth Services<br />
To <strong>Parent</strong>s,<br />
Welcome to the <strong>Fort</strong> <strong>Leonard</strong> <strong>Wood</strong> (FLW) Child and Youth Services (CYS)<br />
Program. CYS is a community-based effort to coordinate comprehensive services for<br />
children and youth of eligible personnel living on and off the installation.<br />
The FLW Child Development Center (CDC) provides full day and hourly care, part<br />
day preschool, and special needs care for children between the ages of six weeks to five<br />
years. Our goal is to provide a safe environment, enriching experiences, and warm,<br />
loving care for your children during their stay with us.<br />
CYS also offers a Family Child Care (FCC) Program. A referral service is<br />
maintained and providers are trained and certified to provide in-home childcare on<br />
FLW. FCC provides full day, part day, hourly, and special needs care. Additionally,<br />
extended hours, weekend, and long term care for children four weeks to 12 years of age<br />
is available. FCC provides a safe, loving home environment for small groups in a<br />
multi-age setting.<br />
School Age Services (SAS) provides childcare for children from Kindergarten to<br />
fifth grade. This program provides before and after care when school is in session, full<br />
day and hourly care when school is not in session to include the summer months. SAS<br />
provides a safe and educational environment for children who are enrolled in school and<br />
can provide services for those who are home schooled. In addition to SAS, Youth<br />
Services (YS) has a wide variety of activities for youth, including the Youth Center, a<br />
Youth Sports Program, and a Teen Lounge.<br />
Although our programs are structured developmentally, our emphasis is on<br />
informality. A relaxed and casual setting is offered which is geared to the needs and<br />
interests of the children and their families.<br />
We extend an open invitation for you to drop in for informal visits. This will not<br />
only give us the opportunity to become acquainted, but also assist us in providing<br />
optimum learning experiences for your children. Our goal is to provide the best<br />
possible quality care.<br />
We extend a warm welcome to each of you and look forward to caring for your<br />
child.<br />
NANCY B. STARNES<br />
Chief, Child and Youth Services<br />
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