Our Policies

When dropping off children’s parents must walk to their child’s classroom and sign them in. Parents must also pick up their children from their classroom and sign them out. Children will only be released to the authorized individuals listed on their enrollment forms. All individuals listed must show proper identification at the front office. Legal parents of guardians will be the only ones whom can make changes on the enrollment form at any time. Please notify the office is someone not listed will be picking up your child and that they have proper ID. Anyone not listed will not be allowed to pick up the children. Individuals under the age of 16 will not be allowed to pick up the children. We have an open-door policy that you may utilize in order to better serve you and your child. Parents are welcomed to come by center at any time to see their child in class. If the child or parent is experiencing separation anxiety or issues, they may visit their children for a maximum of 5 minutes. Parents are allowed to look through the classroom windows for a long as they please, as long as it does not become a distraction for the children.

Parent conferences are held twice annually. The dates for these conferences will be posted on the parent bulletin board. These conferences are to discuss any issues or concerns along with the development made in our center. We hope all parents and caregivers can make it into our center for the conferences however, if unable to attend, you are welcome to schedule a one-on-one conference in the office at any time.

Weekly and monthly fees must be paid at the beginning of each week/month in other to avoid late charges. A $15.ºº late fee will be assessed for everyday payment is late. Daycare services will be interrupted for non-payment until the balance is paid off. Full payments will be required for all absences and holidays. Notify the office if your child will be absent due to vacation or illness.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN OF ADVANCED TUITION PAYMENT. NO EXEMPTIONS.

Parents must call in when your child will be absent. We will notify CCS when there is a 5 day no contact. If you’re child is absent for 5 consecutive days without notification, your child will be withdrawn from the center, and file will be shredded.

We encourage oral health please bring a toothbrush and toothpaste for your child. Community resources are available for parents.

Children are not allowed to bring personal belongings such as toys, cell phones, tablets or makeup from home. The center is not and will not be responsible for any items brought from home including jewelry. Please dress children according to the weather. Each child will need one complete set of clothes at the center. Please mark all personal items for easy identification, such as coats, sweater, etc. We will not replace lost items. Infant Toddlers: Parents must provide the following: Diapers or Pull-ups, wipes, ointment, bottles, and formula. We will notify parents when their child is running low on supplies. If a parent fails to supply theseitems; the center will charge $1.00 for each diaper and baby wipes used.

We follow the SISD implement weather schedules. We will call parents to notify them of any closures and ask them to pick up their children.

When a parent chooses to terminate child-care services for any reason. The parent will be required to submit in writing and provide at least a one-week notice. The full tuition amount for the following 1 week will be due at the time of the written notice. The provider will calculate the balance for the parent/guardian. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND SERVICES FOR ANY REASON AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.

The State of Texas requires that all children have daily monitored morning and outside play, when the weather permits. Infants must also be taken outside either in the morning or afternoon. If your child is not allowed to participate in outside activities a doctor’s note will be required in order to be in compliance with the state.

Children are allowed to watch television in accordance with minimum standards. Television will not be permitted for children under the age of two. Movie days are allowed and are reflected in lesson plans and parent board. If there is any objection to the video being shown by a parent, it should be addressed with the director prior to the date of showing. We prohibit any use of electronics. Only school tablets are permitted during homework time. OUR POLICIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND UPDATED IF NECESSARY.

It’s the parent’s responsibility to inform the office of any changes such as updating phone numbers, addresses, emergency contacts. Etc. Located at the entrance of every location is a suggestion box that we highly encourage parents to use. For your convenience a form is available so that you can update information If no staff is available to assist you.

Food from home is not allowed unless the child is on a special diet and has a doctor’s note. This is as per the CDNP as no food brought form home is allowed. If special diets are required for your child, we will gladly accommodate them. A written request must be submitted. A COPY OF THE WEEKLY MENU IS POSTED IN THE FRONT AREA.

BREAKFAST: 6:45am-8:15am

AM SNACK: 9:00am-9:30am

LUNCH: 11:30am-1:30pm

PM SNACK: 2:30pm-3:30pm

DINNER: 5:00pm-6:00pm

This center participates in the CACFP Food and Nutrition Program. We will provide meal at no additional cost to you. You must fill out the CAFCP application and renew it yearly. Our Schedule is important: NO meals can be served before or after schedule times. If your child requires a special diet, we will provide it only with a professional statement. A child that is allergic or sensitive to a particular food must bring a physician’s note. The note must state which foods are to be avoided, and what to do in case the child comes in contact with that particular food.

1. Liquids and food hotter than 110 degrees F are kept out of reach.
2. Staff is educated on food allergies and they take precautions to ensure children are protected.
3. Meals brought into the program to be shared among children is commercially prepared OR prepared in a kitchen that is inspected bylocal health official.
4. Healthy snacks (as listed by the Texas Department of Agriculture) are available for school aged children as students arrive.
5. Staff is not to reward good behavior or clean plates with foods of any kind.
6. Providers must serve meal with milk, fresh fruit, and vegetables and have available for children who bring lunches from home

Step 1: The teacher and student shall try to handle the problem with discussion, time out, other appropriate action. Documentation recorded in child’s file.

Step 2: If step one has not been effective, the teacher, with or without the child will consult the director. Documentation recorded in child’s file.

Step 3: If the problem persists, a conference will involve the parents, teacher and director. Documentation recorded in child’s and an assessment will be made.

Step 4: If all the above have not proven effective, and/or parents do not cooperate with discipline at home, we have the right to refuse and terminate services. Documentation recorded in child’s file.

Literature and other support resources regarding methods of improving behavior will be provided to the family, if available. When the provider determinates that it is in the best interest for the child to be terminated for child care services. The provider will provide the parents with a written notice. This notice can be an immediate termination of services or can be a termination notice for one day to 2 weeks. This notice will be Determined from the motive of each situation. These are some examples of such situations. Child’s Actions:

1. 1. Child unable to adjust to the program after a reasonable amount of time.
   2. Ongoing physical or verbal abuse to staff of other children.
   3. Ongoing uncontrollable tantrums/angry outburst putting other children at risk.
   4. Excessive biting, scratching, hitting and throwing chairs around rooms or items.
   5. Refusal of helping with potty training when child is older than 3 years
      (These are some examples might be other different situations each case is different.)
   6. Parental Actions: and or immediate causes for disenrollment.
   7. A parent/guardian fails to abide by center policies or requirements imposed by the appropriate licensing agency.
   8. Non-Payment of tuition.
   9. A parent/guardian demands special services that are not provided to other children and cannot reasonably be delivered by the program. This includes request that depart from the philosophy of Aladdin Daycare Center and Preschool.
   10. A parent/guardian is physically or verbally abusive or intimidating to center staff, children or anyone else at the center.
   11. Potentially dangerous behavior by a parent or child.

It is mandatory that we close nine of the major holidays per year. Parents will be notified of exact dates with two weeks in advance. Current Operational Policies and Procedures are located at the front desk. Also, we provide a suggestion box located in front desk, if there any change or suggestion you need to report.

Parents are required to sign their children in and out attendance upon arrival and departure in the daily sign in/out binder located in the front entrance. No child will be released from the playground area. Our responsibility begins when you place your child in the care of a staff member and ends when you take him/her from the care of a staff member. Please do not allow your child to wander off unattended or leave the building ahead of you. All children must be picked up on time. Anyone picking up your child, must have ID and be on the pick-up list for safety purposes. If person is not you. All children must be picked up on time. Anyone picking up your child, must have ID and be on the pick-up list for safety purposes. If person is not on the list, we will not release the child unless you call us. If we suspect that the person picking up your child is under the influence of alcohol of drugs, we will not under any circumstance release the child even if you call or if it is a parent picking up your child. Corresponding authorities will be notified.

In the event your child becomes ill, we will attempt to contact the child’s parents. If we cannot contact the parent s, we will contact the person(s) designated as the emergency contact on the child’s admission from and ask them to pick up the child. Ill children are excluded to be picked up within 30 minutes from the time of notification. We are not licensed to provide get-well-care; therefore, ill children must be excluded from our care. The following are causes for exclusion; FEVER, DIARRHEA, VOMITING, GREEN NASAL DISHARGE, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, CONVULSIONS, PAIN OR DISCOMFORT, SWELLING, REDNESS, OR THROBBING IN AN INJURED PART, RASH OR BLISTERS, INFECTOUS EYE OR SKIN CONDITIONS AND LICE.

We will administer medication only if it is prescribed to the child. You will need to sign a consent from authorizing the daycare staff to administer the medication and the time and dosage. If the form is not signed, we will not give the child the medication for that day.

Our staff makes every effort to ensure the safety of your child while in our care. Unfortunately, accidents may occur. Staff are trained in CPR and basic first aid procedures. We have implemented the following procedures, should your child experience and injury while at our center. Minor accidents such as scrapes, bites, bumps, etc. will be treated with first aid by our staff and we will notify the parent. In the event of a medical emergency EMS sill be contacted first your child will be transported to the nearest hospital if necessary and parent will be notified. Any expenses occurred from this visit will be your responsibility.