Parent Handbook - MWR Fort Leonard Wood

in the home while greeting you and your child. Make sure the provider is aware of your child’s
arrival before you leave the home. Children in FCC homes are able to ride the school bus to the
provider’s home if the provider’s home is located in the same school district that your child
attends.
Departure. At departure time, hourly patrons must pay their childcare fees prior to picking
up the child from the home. You must sign your child out from the child’s home. Please allow
adequate time for you child to clean up before leaving. Encouraging you child to clean up before
going home helps us to teach your child responsibility. It is important to take a few moments to
talk with the provider about your child’s day. This not only keeps you informed, but it lets your
children know that you are interested in what they do each day. Do not forget to ask your child
if he or she has work to take home. The children work hard during the day using a variety of
media and materials. They are very proud of their work, but never quite as proud as when you
show interest in their efforts. Your interest and praise will encourage your child’s creativity and
build self-esteem.
Child Release. You may authorize someone else to pick up or drop off you child. However,
we require advance notification in writing. Child release designees must be listed on the child’s
registration paperwork, which you sign. Please remember to keep these names undated as
friends and co-workers leave the area. We require the child release designees to present proof of
identification. A child release designee must be 13 years of age or older.
Late Fees/Abandoned Children
Please check with your facility/home to find out what the fees are for late pick-up and the
policies for abandoned children.
DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Our staff plans developmentally appropriate activities for children
in their care on a weekly basis and post those plans on the parent
bulletin boards. This applies to all age groups. The activities planned are selected to enhance
the development of the children and youth to meet their needs and interests.
Infants
Young infants need frequent one-on-one interactions with those adults
who care for them. Infants rely upon adults to respond to nearly all their
needs, including changing, feeding, and comforting them. Infants are
absorbing life around them and need lots of encouragement. Play for
infants occur on the floor, in strollers, in someone’s arms, and during
rocking. The environment must have pictures of people, familiar objects,
and friendly animals. Space is required for young infants to roll over, pull
up, and crawl. Mirrors are important in infant environments so they can see and learn about
themselves. Toys include busy boards, clutch balls, rattles, spoons, teething toys, vinyl-covered
pillows to climb on, nesting toys, small blocks, squeeze toys, and cardboard books with simple
pictures.
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