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Our CentreConsultation with Parents and InvolvementAt Eastern Bays Learning Centre both management and teachers endeavour to acknowledge and respect the values, needs, and aspirations of all parents and families. We do this by encouraging parents to spend time at our centre, where we can discuss their queries or concerns, either formally or informally, to enable them to become involved in decision-making concerning their child. Parent communication on a daily basis is also vital as it keeps staff informed about changes in a child’s routine. This can range from absences, sickness, holidays or any other events that may affect your child. On enrolment and at the beginning of each year parents are encouraged to fill in the form All About Me. This form allows the teachers to gain information regarding your child’s interest’s and home life that can be used to get to know your child better. We encourage your participation by the provision of resources, and any skills you may wish to share. We welcome parents’ suggestions and input into our program and a suggestion box is provided in the foyer for these or you can talk with the Manager or teachers. We also invite parents to become involved in our curriculum by discussing their child’s Memory Book, and taking it home to share with other family members if desired. Throughout the year you may also be asked to complete an IDP parent contribution form. Teachers will use this to formulate a basis for your child’s individual programme. We keep parents up to date with what is happening each day at Eastern Bays through the parent noticeboards, emails and newsletters. Relevant information regarding children and their families is available in our Parent Library. This information can be borrowed and read at your convenience. Communication Queries and ConcernsShould you have a queries or concerns, do not hesitate to let us know. Please follow this communication process for such matters:
PoliciesOn enrolment you will be given an information package which will contain all enrolment forms and relevant policies. A centre policy folder detailing all Eastern Bays Learning Centre’s policies is available in the foyer for your perusal. Settling InAt Eastern Bays Learning Centre, we understand that you may have mixed emotions and feelings when placing your child in care. These emotions are very common and we will endeavour to ensure both yourself and your child's needs are met through providing yourself and your child with extra support during this settling in process. As a parent you hold vital information with regard to your child, so please feel free to inform us about your child of things that may help with the settling in process. eg: favourite books, songs, interests, special comforters On enrolment you will be given a form to fill in and return called “All About Me”, this will help the staff to learn more about your child and background upon starting. We encourage parents to come in and spend time with their child while allowing the child to explore the environment and begin to form a relationship of trust with our caring staff. This will also give the child the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the routine. Parents are advised to start by leaving their child for an hour or so the first time, and slowly build it up to a whole session when the child is comfortable with the centre (particularly for younger children). Please remember to always say “Goodbye” to your child, and ensure the staff members are aware that you are now leaving, as this may be when your child will require a little more support. You are also more than welcome to telephone the centre at any time to check on your child. As communication between staff and parents is vital for the well being of the children and for the success of our programs please don’t hesitate to discuss any areas of concerns or to ask any questions you may have. What to Bring to the CentreChildren will need:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY NAMED If your child requires a particular branded sunscreen, wet wipes, nappy cream etc, please provide clearly named product to leave at the centre for their use. Memory BooksEach child has a Memory Book in which information is collected during their time at Eastern Bays. Parents are welcome to browse through their child’s book at anytime, take them to share with family members and take them when they graduate from EBLC. A variety of information is collected for these books:
Sleeping RoutinesOur “Sleep Room” contains cots and miniature beds. The Sleep Room is situated away from the main area of play, and has two viewing windows. Our sleeping policy states that when more than three children are asleep at one time, a teacher will be in the room at all times. When there are less than three, the sleeping children will be checked regularly. Individual children's needs are met by enabling them to sleep when they need to, but most younger children sleep between 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm. Parents are welcome to send along a favourite toy or blanket for this time. Medication & SicknessAll medication for your child must be signed in daily in the medicine record book , and full details must be given to staff. Only medication currently prescribed by a practitioner is acceptable. Children with severe colds, and coughs, diarrhoea or vomiting will not be permitted to attend the centre until either a doctors clearance has been given, or the child has been well for 24hrs. For any contagious childhood illness such as conjunctivitis , measles, chicken pox you are required to provide the centre with a medical certificate of clearance before the child can return. This is important to minimise the spread of infection and to ensure the comfort and care of the sick child. Other Requirements on Enrolment
Arrival and DeparturesArrivals: On arrival at the centre please:
Departures: At departure time, please:
NOTE: Signing your child IN and OUT each day is required by the Ministry of Education and is important in an event of an emergency evacuation of the building and accountability. Authorised persons to collectOnly the people you nominate on your child’s enrolment form will be allowed to pick your child up from the centre. If someone else is collecting your child please fill in the “Authorised person to collect” form located near the sign in book and inform a teacher. Please note: Only persons given parent or guardian consent and are over the age of 18 years will be allowed to collect the child. A photo ID maybe required if the adult is unknown to staff. AbsencesIt is always important to phone the centre as soon as possible to notify staff if your child will be absent for the day due to sickness or other. Eastern Bays Learning Centre has a “two weeks notice” policy for absences. If going on holidays you must let the manager know, at least two weeks before the absence. With this notice given your child will be eligible for two weeks per year of your child’s normal booked week at no charge. Normal fees will apply when your child is absent due to sickness or other absence without notice. If you are requiring more than the allocated two weeks per year a holding fee will be charged to your account to keep your child's place when your child is on holidays. The two weeks notice period is still required to receive this discount. Please see Manager for holding fees. Ministry regulations state that a child can only be absent from the centre for a maximum of 21 days at one given time and thereafter Government funding ceases. If your child is going to be away for a longer period of time written notification is required. Public Holidays and our annual Christmas four week closed down period will be at no charge. School HolidaysThe centre is open during the school holidays except four weeks at the end of the year at Christmas. If children are going to be away during the school holidays like any other normal holidays then two (2) weeks notice must be advised prior to the holidays Cancellation of ServiceOn cancellation of our service two (2) weeks notice in writing is required. All outstanding fees must be paid when the centre receives your cancellation advice. MealsEastern Bays' chef prepares a nutritious lunch, morning and afternoon tea for the children that are here for meals. The week’s menu is displayed for parent’s information. Individual children’s needs can be catered for, i.e. vegetarian, allergies, special diets. Please let us know of any special requirements your child may have. Below is a sample of a week’s Lunch menu:
After lunch children are offered dessert, which usually consists of fresh fruit. Morning Tea and Afternoon tea can consist of:
BirthdaysWe are happy to celebrate the occasion of your child’s birthday. If parents wish to send a birthday cake to share with the group, you are welcome to do so. |
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