Child Development Center: Procedures

Danville Area Community College Child Development Center maintains a waitlist. Calls/online submissions are based on the date of inquiry. Openings are filled in the order of the date they are placed on the wait list except for parents with siblings already enrolled. A new sibling is offered a spot first based upon the required start date and then the closest date of availability. This is before consideration is given to enrolling new families outside the center.

Once you have been contacted, a meeting is scheduled for a visit with your child. It is important that we show prospective parents our facility and inform them about our policies and procedures. No fee is necessary. Fees apply only to families that agree to enroll on a specific start date. The duration of the visit is an hour or more.

During the visit, the following will occur:

• Your child will play/interact with the Head Teacher and the other children
• Parents will meet and discuss with the Director about our Center packet
• The Director will give you a tour of the Center
• Parents will meet the Head Teacher

Once you have been contacted, a meeting is scheduled for a visit with your child. The Director will discuss the required paperwork needed to attend the Center.

The following records and fees must be completed at time of enrollment:

• Center Packet
• Birth Certificate
• Completed Physical Examination and Lead Test
• Immunization Records or Letter of Exemption
• Food Reimbursement Application
• $65.00 Registration/Art Fee

Each child must enter with a medical examination form signed by a physician showing that the child is free from communicable and infectious disease, and is able to participate in a group program. The following immunizations are required and must be on file; DTP (Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis), IPV and/or OPV (Polio), Hib or COMVAX ((Haemophilus influenzae type b), Hep B or COMVAX (Hepatitis B), MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella), Chickenpox [Varivax] (Varicella), TB (Tuberculin) Test and Lead Test.

*After you have your visit with the Director, you will have one week to complete the above paperwork and/or contact the Director to inform them of any issues or delays. If that is the case, you have an additional week to complete the paperwork or you will be removed from the waiting list (and therefore lose your spot).

Our drop-off policy is that children must be here no later than 9:00 a.m. in order to obtain an accurate lunch count and for the children to participate in circle time. Children will bot be received after this time unless they have a Doctor's/Dentist appointment. If this is the case, you will need to bring a note from the Doctor or Dentist.

Daily health checks will be performed on ALL child(ren) and staff members as they enter the building and they will sanitize their hands before going in the large motor area. In the large motor room, the child(ren) will change their shoes before going into their classroom. When the child(ren) gets in the classroom, they must wash their hands to begin their day.

* The Center's hours of operation is from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Parents cannot drop their child)ren) off before 7:15a.m.

Our pick-up policy is that children must be picked up no later than 4:30 p.m. If parents pick up their child(ren) after 4:30 p.m.. they will be charged an additional fee which must be paid immediately and their child(ren) will not be able to attend the Center on the next day of operation.

If someone other than you will be picking up your child(ren), you must fill out a child release form with that person's name on it that matches their ID. Please be advised that your child(ren) will not be released without your signature and ID of designated pick-up person.

Our Center's number one priority is the health and safety of our children and adults. We do ask you yo bring a list of items that will only be used or worn by your child.

Here are the list of items we ask you to bring if your are enrolled in the Center (they will be kept at the Center at all times):

• Tennis shoes
• A few extra sets of clothes (pants/shorts), shirts, socks, underwear)
• Blanket for naptime
• Stainless steel water bottle with lid and/or collapsible straw
• Diapers (toddler room)
• Wipes (toddler room)
• 3 Ring Binder

As needed items:

• Diaper ointment
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Chapstick
• Lotion

It is essential for the development of your child(ren) to engage in outdoor activities every day. (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) PLEASE DRESS YOUR CHILD(REN) APPROPRIATELY!

*Make sure that you mark all of your child(ren)'s belongings with a permanent marker. If your child(ren) does not have extra clothes available, we will call you at work or get you out of class, so please provide these items.

If a child displays symptoms of illness while at the Center, he/she will be isolated from the other children and the parents or other designated person will be notified. If a child contracts an infectious disease and misses school, he/she must bring a statement from his/her physician to re-enter the Center. Any medication that is to be given to a child must be authorized by prescription or written statement of a physician. The parent/guardian must also fill out the Center/s medication request form in order for us to give the child the medication.

Parents will be charged for sick days unless their child is absent for a complete week's schedule (Monday through Friday of the same week). If a child is absent for complete week's schedule, parents will be responsible for one-third of the regular fee.

The Center offers many opportunities for families' education and involvement, targeted toward developing all areas of development including literacy skills. The Center offers a variety of ways to support families such as the following:

• Information and/or referral to supportive services regarding family issues.
• Photography services (Spring Semester only)
• Adult classes (through DACC)
• Child care during parent teacher conferences or parent meetings
• Tuition scholarships through the Foundation office
• Family events/involvement

The Center invites and encourages you yo become involved with your child(ren)'s education, You are more than welcome to join your child(ren)'s classroom for holiday parties, birthdays, or activity time. YOU ARE A VITAL PART OF OUR PROGRAM!

*The Child Development center will sponsor three family events/involvement a year. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. If you have any questions, please let Melissa Hollingsworth or Shana Forthenberry know: 217-443-8833 or 217-443-8886.