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About Us
OFFICIAL PARENT HANDBOOK POLICY EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER1, 2009 – SEPTEMBER 2010
RAGGEDY ANN PRESCHOOL
(Open) Monday - Friday
(Closed) All National recognized and specific Major Religious holidays
(Hours) 7AM – 6PM
(Location) 2740 W. Rascher Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Brick Single Family Home
(Director) Mari Scott
(Phone) 312 752-5147
(email) raggedyannpreschool@gmail.com
(web url) www.raggedyannpreschool.com
Our school is your best source for professional, valuable and educational childcare at a low cost service.
J&M'S RAGGEDY AN PRESCHOOL LLC is a small home-based preschool/daycare centrally located in the Budlong Woods /Lincoln Square area. Being so near to Swedish Covenant Hospital, Northeastern Illinois University and many other cultural resources nearby, including a very large park less than 2 blocks away, walking field trips will be a regular treat for our young preschoolers. Established in September 2008, and online as of February 2009, we have built a collection of comprehensive knowledge and experience with early childhood and are able to provide the most valuable, experienced and innovative creative curriculum based school environment for your children, but with the comforts and warmth of home.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
The mission of Raggedy Ann Preschool is to provide a nurturing, safe, fun and enriching environment for children to grow and learn. The focus of the childcare is to encourage sharing, caring, cooperation, imagination and development of positive self esteem through play and learning. The various activities planned throughout the day target the development of large and small motor skills while stimulating the intellectual, social and emotional growth of the child.
RAGGEDY ANN PRESCHOOL
(Open) Monday - Friday
(Closed) All National recognized and specific Major Religious holidays
(Hours) 7AM – 6PM
(Location) 2740 W. Rascher Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 Brick Single Family Home
(Director) Mari Scott
(Phone) 312 752-5147
(email) raggedyannpreschool@gmail.com
(web url) www.raggedyannpreschool.com
Our school is your best source for professional, valuable and educational childcare at a low cost service.
J&M'S RAGGEDY AN PRESCHOOL LLC is a small home-based preschool/daycare centrally located in the Budlong Woods /Lincoln Square area. Being so near to Swedish Covenant Hospital, Northeastern Illinois University and many other cultural resources nearby, including a very large park less than 2 blocks away, walking field trips will be a regular treat for our young preschoolers. Established in September 2008, and online as of February 2009, we have built a collection of comprehensive knowledge and experience with early childhood and are able to provide the most valuable, experienced and innovative creative curriculum based school environment for your children, but with the comforts and warmth of home.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
The mission of Raggedy Ann Preschool is to provide a nurturing, safe, fun and enriching environment for children to grow and learn. The focus of the childcare is to encourage sharing, caring, cooperation, imagination and development of positive self esteem through play and learning. The various activities planned throughout the day target the development of large and small motor skills while stimulating the intellectual, social and emotional growth of the child.
Our philosophy is a little bit of Piaget, Ericksson, and Maria Montessori all wrapped together and put to the test. We believe in play through learning. We also believe in teacher directed and facilitated play. We believe in getting down on the floor and building those blocks, or jumping in the sandbox or dipping in the water table. We encourage exploration and creativity and want to challenge your childs’ natural curiosities…Children develop their sensory motor skills and coordination when using their five senses. Children with better social skills and emotional health thrive academically and are more likely to avoid high-risk behaviors as adolescents. Physical release is vital for their emotional well-being. When we let them direct their play, we’re not just giving them a break from the curriculum; play makes the curriculum relevant. In fact, studies show that overuse of didactic teaching can inhibit child-initiated learning and demoralize young children’s self-confidence and motivation to learn. When they are engaged and interested, they have a natural drive and develop critical thinking and leadership skills. Children get “play ideas” from other children’s experiences. The older children teach younger ones. When there are no expected results, a child can feel confident and free to explore a range of options. He can focus, have a sense of independency and learn in the process. Play, most of the time will be pure joy. Sometimes he’ll come out with “boo boos,” questions and frustrations. There might be some tears, but certainly there will be lots of laughter and worthy learning experiences. As a Chinese proverb says: “Tell me, I will forget. Show me, I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.” So, let the children play!
ABOUT ME
My name is Mari Scott and I am a director and teacher in a small home daycare setting. I am a stay at home mom who had a dream of starting a school, but wanted to stay home with my newborn daughter. On Monday, March 2, 2009 we opened our doors in a huge over 2000 sq. ft 4 bedroom 3 bathroom house in Budlong woods/ Lincoln Square. We have a great space! There is a park less than 2 blocks away as well! Outside I have a gated yard with a privacy fence, a sandbox, play equipment and a little picnic table. Inside the house, I have a dedicated infant room of 5 babies /2 teachers and a dedicated toddler preschool room of 8 (max 10) with me and an assistant teacher. The infant room has 5 pack and plays, a diaper changing table, all the age appropriate toys, cds, ipod stereo, noise machines, 2 jumpers, mirrors, 2 swings, 1 hammock, 1 bumbo chair, 2 highchairs, mirrors, 3 boppys, and a large room size plush carpet that encourages floor play and tummy time. In the infant room, I have a refridgerator and bottle warmer available for my parents to store their formula convenient for drop offs. The toddler/preschool room is the larger room on the first floor of the house. It is directly connected to my kitchen and a small bathroom on the first floor. The toddler/preschool is a safe hazard free /toddler proof zone on the 1st floor that is also convenient for my parents drop off/pickups. This room has an art area with an easel, a water/sand table area, a carpet area for our circle story/calendar time (it is also the carpet area for our big blocks and large motor toys), an area for the cots, an area for our kitchen/dramatic play area, a snack area where our tables will be (great for smaller toys and fine motor play) room, a quiet area for books, and a diaper changing table area. I'm excited! I'm going to have all the walls covered with art and even hanging from the ceiling with clothesline pins.
STAFF
Every staff member knows each child and gives them the individual attention they deserve. We work closely with parents in making a smooth, easy transition from the familiar surroundings of home to the nurturing atmosphere of our preschool. We have an open door policy that encourages parents to visit their child and to participate in school activities. I also encourage building outside work relationships with our staff for after school, weekend or closed school days to fulfill the need for babysitting.
LICENSING
J&M Raggedy Ann Preschool, LLC is currently applying for a license for the new house and is on the waiting list for review : We will have full compliance with DCFS, all city and state licensing requirements.
For more information or to make an appointment please call Mari Scott and leave a detailed message 312 752-5147 or email raggedyannpreschool@gmail.com
PRESCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00-8:45 Arrival time - creative play - fantasy playing in housekeeping - games - quiet play with puzzles -manipulative toys - reading books - computer etc. The children are free to choose from these activities.
8:45 Clean-up after playtime / Hand washing
9:00 Morning Snack
9:30 Diapering/ Hand washing / Bathroom Time
9:45 Circle time - discussing the topic of the day or the week - language enrichment - teacher leads finger plays and songs - reading stories & acting - calendar & weather
10:15 Small learning groups - developmental learning skills - Arts & Crafts - Music - exercises - water play table - rice and sand table
10:30 Prepare for outdoor play - playground - parks - community visits walking trips -During inclement weather, inside activities
11:30 Prepare for and have lunch. Catering services
12:00 Story time - quiet time Diapering/Handwashing/Bathroom Time
12:30 - Open Books on cots
12:30 to 2:30- Quiet/Nap Time
3:00 Wake-up time - Diapering/Handwashing/Bathroom Time
3:30 Snack
3:45 Circle time – music rhythm activities or Art project continued - selective play
4:00 Outdoor play
5:30 - 6:00 Getting ready to leave"
WEEKLY TUITION FEES
Weekly Fees are based on booked days not attendance. Refunds and credits will not be given for days when your child does not attend.
Late Fees: $5.00 Per day payment is past due
$5.00 Per every 15 minutes child is in care after 6:00 p.m.
Weekly Fees are based on booked days not attendance. Refunds and credits will not be given for days when your child does not attend.
Late Fees: $5.00 Per day payment is past due
$5.00 Per every 15 minutes child is in care after 6:00 p.m.
"INFANT ROOM"
LEAD TEACHER- Brittany Lee
ASSISTANT TEACHER - Victoria Palacios
TEACHER AIDE - Angela Escobar
Ages 12 weeks-13 months
Part-Time: 1-3 Days $65.00 Per Day
Full-Time: 4-5 Days $275.00 Per Week
Part-Time: 1-3 Days $65.00 Per Day
Full-Time: 4-5 Days $275.00 Per Week
"TODDLER + PRESCHOOL ROOM" (large classroom)
AM LEAD TEACHER / MUSIC- Mari Scott
PM LEAD TEACHER / GYM - Heather DIckerson
FT ASSISTANT TEACHER - Juliya Kokut
Ages 14 months- 4 Years
Ages 14 months- 4 Years
Part-Time: 1-3 Days $60.00 Per Day
Full Time: 4-5 Days $250.00 Per Week
Full Time: 4-5 Days $250.00 Per Week
"SCHOOLAGE"
Ages 5 –12 years
Before/afterschool care/or tutoring welcome w/ provided meals
$10.00/hour part time or $200.00 week m-f
LATE FEES
Late Payment -$5.00 Per Day
Late Arrival - $5.00 Per 15 min. after 6:00 pm (emergencies are exemptions of course!)
REGISTRATION FEE - $50.00 Per Child. This is a one-time fee.
WORK WEEK
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We are closed on all Saturdays and Sun
DAYS WE ARE CLOSED
New year's Day 1/1
Memorial Day 5/25
Independence Day 7/4 and 7/3 if it falls on a friday
Labor Day 9/7
Thanksgiving weekend 11/26-11/27
Christmas week 12/25-12/31
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We are closed on all Saturdays and Sun
DAYS WE ARE CLOSED
New year's Day 1/1
Memorial Day 5/25
Independence Day 7/4 and 7/3 if it falls on a friday
Labor Day 9/7
Thanksgiving weekend 11/26-11/27
Christmas week 12/25-12/31
*You will be notified 1 month in advance, in the event that I take family vacation, but we will still be open.
* When a parent takes a vacation I ask that you give me a 2 week notice prior to your vacation.
*Parents are allowed 1 (one) week vacation per year for free. All other vacations during the same year will require the full rate to maintain your spot in daycare. Your fee is due prior to your vacation. I usually take 1-2 weeks vacation per year sometimes but I do not close at all.
*Holiday fees – NO CHARGE FOR THE ONE MAJOR HOLIDAY DAY ITSELF, but the rest of the week is THE SAME AS A REGULAR CHARGE(part time $50 /day and fulltime -$40/day) – TO KEEP YOUR SPOT AND FOR STAFF PAY (unless you apply your free week.)
* When a parent takes a vacation I ask that you give me a 2 week notice prior to your vacation.
*Parents are allowed 1 (one) week vacation per year for free. All other vacations during the same year will require the full rate to maintain your spot in daycare. Your fee is due prior to your vacation. I usually take 1-2 weeks vacation per year sometimes but I do not close at all.
*Holiday fees – NO CHARGE FOR THE ONE MAJOR HOLIDAY DAY ITSELF, but the rest of the week is THE SAME AS A REGULAR CHARGE(part time $50 /day and fulltime -$40/day) – TO KEEP YOUR SPOT AND FOR STAFF PAY (unless you apply your free week.)
REGISTRATION
A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 is required upon child's first day of attendance, care will not commence until all the paper work is done.
Prior to the start date of care the following must be received by Raggedy Ann Preschool, for each child:
*Registration Form
*Immunization Record
*Parent/Caregiver Contract
*About the Child questionaire for my staff
*Non-Refundable Registration fee and 1st weeks pay
PAYMENT POLICY
Parents agree that all weekly fees (full time and part time attendance) will be paid in advance, on MONDAY for the week. In the event that payment is not received by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, a late fee of $5.00 per day, will be applied. Drop-in fees are payable per occurrence. Unpaid fees are subject to immediate suspension or termination of care unless reasonable arrangements are made and accepted by both parties. Paypal is a $4.00 charge but is convenient if needed. Our email is raggedyannpreschool@gmail.com to make a payment through Paypal.
Full time and part time fees are based on booked days, not attendance, therefore if parents pre-pay for a specific amount of days and the child does not attend, there will be no refunds or credits. Please understand that I am not cutting staff hours on short notices. Thanks.
A fee of $30.00 will be charged for all NSF checks. Upon first occurrence of an NSF check, all subsequent payments must be made in cash.
ILLNESS POLICY
Please advise the preschool prior to 7:00 am if a child will not be attending daycare due to illness.
*Children who have a fever of 100.3 and above, as by the state regulations, will be sent home. Children with volatile vomiting will also be sent home.
Parents agree that a child who is ill (ie. infection, diarrhea, communicable disease, or any other type of illness that may be passed on to others, with the exception of the common cold) will be kept at home to protect the well-being of my family and other children in my care. The parents further agree should a child become ill while in care, that immediate arrangements will be made to remove the child from the day care. Children will not be allowed to return to daycare until they have been symptom free for at least hours. In some cases a Doctor's note may be necessary.
Please respect my illness policy. If a child is not well enough to go outside to play or attend school, they are not well enough to attend daycare.
A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 is required upon child's first day of attendance, care will not commence until all the paper work is done.
Prior to the start date of care the following must be received by Raggedy Ann Preschool, for each child:
*Registration Form
*Immunization Record
*Parent/Caregiver Contract
*About the Child questionaire for my staff
*Non-Refundable Registration fee and 1st weeks pay
PAYMENT POLICY
Parents agree that all weekly fees (full time and part time attendance) will be paid in advance, on MONDAY for the week. In the event that payment is not received by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, a late fee of $5.00 per day, will be applied. Drop-in fees are payable per occurrence. Unpaid fees are subject to immediate suspension or termination of care unless reasonable arrangements are made and accepted by both parties. Paypal is a $4.00 charge but is convenient if needed. Our email is raggedyannpreschool@gmail.com to make a payment through Paypal.
Full time and part time fees are based on booked days, not attendance, therefore if parents pre-pay for a specific amount of days and the child does not attend, there will be no refunds or credits. Please understand that I am not cutting staff hours on short notices. Thanks.
A fee of $30.00 will be charged for all NSF checks. Upon first occurrence of an NSF check, all subsequent payments must be made in cash.
ILLNESS POLICY
Please advise the preschool prior to 7:00 am if a child will not be attending daycare due to illness.
*Children who have a fever of 100.3 and above, as by the state regulations, will be sent home. Children with volatile vomiting will also be sent home.
Parents agree that a child who is ill (ie. infection, diarrhea, communicable disease, or any other type of illness that may be passed on to others, with the exception of the common cold) will be kept at home to protect the well-being of my family and other children in my care. The parents further agree should a child become ill while in care, that immediate arrangements will be made to remove the child from the day care. Children will not be allowed to return to daycare until they have been symptom free for at least hours. In some cases a Doctor's note may be necessary.
Please respect my illness policy. If a child is not well enough to go outside to play or attend school, they are not well enough to attend daycare.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All children are required to have a photo copy of their current and update shot records parents are required to keep their children's shots up to date. (This is very important because State licensing does come unannounced and checks all my paperwork to make sure its current.
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LATE ARRIVAL/PICKUP POLICY
Please advise the preschool prior to 8:00 am if your child will be arriving earlier or later than the pre-arranged time.
Please advise the daycare immediately if you will be arriving later than the pre-arranged time to pick up your child. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that children are picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. If you are not able to pick up your child by 6:00 p.m. alternate arrangements must be made.
A late fee of $5.00 per every 15 min. per child, will apply if a child remains in care after and is due and payable upon pickup or prior to the next days care.
Please notify the daycare if an unauthorized person will be picking up your child. Verbal or written permission must be received before we will release a child to anyone who is not authorized on the registration form.
In the event that a parent cannot be contacted, it is the policy of Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool to call an emergency contact should a child remain in care after 6:15 p.m.
TERMINATION
Marizen Scott and Raggedy Ann Preschool reserve the right to suspend or terminate care of any child without notice, should it be deemed necessary for the overall safety and well-being of my family and/or other Children in my care.
WITHDRAWAL
Parents agree that a minimum notice of 2 weeks will be given for permanent withdrawal of any child from care.POTTY TRAINING
I will work in conjunction with the parents during potty training. If you have a method that has been working for you, please let us know and we will adopt it for your child. I will work with you - but not for you. Should you discontinue potty training at home, please let me know. If a child shows no interest in potty training, we may choose to discontinue and try again at a later date. Please do not ask me to off er "treats" to the child for going "potty".
**Please do not dress your child in overalls during potty training time.
All children are required to have a photo copy of their current and update shot records parents are required to keep their children's shots up to date. (This is very important because State licensing does come unannounced and checks all my paperwork to make sure its current.
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LATE ARRIVAL/PICKUP POLICY
Please advise the preschool prior to 8:00 am if your child will be arriving earlier or later than the pre-arranged time.
Please advise the daycare immediately if you will be arriving later than the pre-arranged time to pick up your child. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that children are picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. If you are not able to pick up your child by 6:00 p.m. alternate arrangements must be made.
A late fee of $5.00 per every 15 min. per child, will apply if a child remains in care after and is due and payable upon pickup or prior to the next days care.
Please notify the daycare if an unauthorized person will be picking up your child. Verbal or written permission must be received before we will release a child to anyone who is not authorized on the registration form.
In the event that a parent cannot be contacted, it is the policy of Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool to call an emergency contact should a child remain in care after 6:15 p.m.
TERMINATION
Marizen Scott and Raggedy Ann Preschool reserve the right to suspend or terminate care of any child without notice, should it be deemed necessary for the overall safety and well-being of my family and/or other Children in my care.
WITHDRAWAL
Parents agree that a minimum notice of 2 weeks will be given for permanent withdrawal of any child from care.POTTY TRAINING
I will work in conjunction with the parents during potty training. If you have a method that has been working for you, please let us know and we will adopt it for your child. I will work with you - but not for you. Should you discontinue potty training at home, please let me know. If a child shows no interest in potty training, we may choose to discontinue and try again at a later date. Please do not ask me to off er "treats" to the child for going "potty".
**Please do not dress your child in overalls during potty training time.
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