The Crayon Academy

The Crayon Academy Operational Policies

We appreciate your support and understanding in advance.

   

Thank you for choosing The Crayon Academy as part of your child's foundation. We have a mutual interest, total commitment to your child's developmental stages.

   

Prior to admitting your child into The Crayon Academy, you must provide the following information:

 

• The childcare enrollment form must be completely filled out (by parent)
• Statement of child's health (by a licensed physician)
• Immunization records (current and up to date)
• Emergency medical authorization
• Name, address and phone number of the child's school, if applicable
• Name, address and phone number of the child's physician
• Information on who to contact in case of emergencies
• Names of persons the child may be released to

 

After your initial paperwork is complete, it is your responsibility to notify The Crayon Academy of any changes.

 

Procedure to Release Children

   

Parents are required to sign in their child everyday upon arrival and to leave the child in the care of a teacher. Upon leaving, notify the teacher and sign out. The child will be released only to an adult designated by the parent. Anyone picking up your child must show proper identification before the child can be released.

       

Withdrawal

   

We ask that all family's give a thirty das notice in writing, of a child's withdrawal. This gives the program time to fill the space without suffering a financial loss. This is extremely important, as tuition goes directly to pay staff salaries and operating costs.

   

Parent Participation

   

Parent involvement is important to the success and growth of your child's education. You are welcome anytime during operating hours without having to inform The Crayon Academy prior to your visit. We have the open door policy.

 

If a parent has a question, concern, or issue regarding the program, please don't hesitate to communicate with the director or persons in charge. Please do not send grandparents or other family member to handle issues of a sensitive nature.

 

If a parent should ever have a question or concern with a particular staff member we ask that the parent communicate directly with that teacher. We strongly encourage all parents to participate in your child's preschool foundation. We have parties throughout the year and our Thanksgiving luncheon please join us. This is a great way to get to know staff and other families.

   

Fee Policy / Late Fees / Delinquent Accounts

   

Registration fee will be due upon enrollment. This fee is renewable every August.

   

• One Child: $ 75.00
• Family: $ 100.00

   

The registration fee will cover insurance cost. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

Tuition fees are due on Monday, or the first day of the child's program. A $5.00 late charge will be assessed each day the account is delinquent. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks.

 

Full tuition is required for half weeks or any absences. However, each child will be allowed one week, (Monday-Friday) of vacation per registered school year. Please give at least one week prior notice in writing.

 

The Crayon Academy closes promptly at 6:30pm. Parents please be advised the late fee charge is $1.00 a minute per child.

 

Hours of Operations

   

The Crayon Academy's hours of operation are from 6:00 am until 6:30 pm , Monday thru Friday of each week. The Crayon Academy will be closed on the following holidays:

   

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
• Christmas Day

   

When a holiday falls on a weekend, we observe the holiday in accordance with the National Monday Holiday Bill. Due to fixed costs set on an annual basis, there will be NO reduction for these holidays.

 

Inclement Weather

   

At the onset of inclement weather The Crayon Academy will be closed when FORT BEND ISD IS CLOSED. At times it may be necessary to close school after the day has begun, due to weather. In the event of mid-day closing, we will attempt to notify families by phone. Parents should listen to the radio on possible inclement weather days if FBISD closes early we will also.

 

Health - Illness/Medication

   

If a child is not well enough to function comfortably at school , they should stay at home until recovered. If a child is not well enough to go outside, they should not be at school. Outside time is a required part of our program. Suppressing a child's fever with medication and sending them to school is not acceptable. If a child becomes ill at school we will notify parents to come and get their child as soon as possible.

   

Children may return to school after an illness after 24 hours have passed with no fever (a temperature of 100 degrees), vomiting or diarrhea.

 

If your child has a communicable disease (chicken pox, strep, flu, lice, etc.) we ask that you notify The Crayon academy immediately so that families can be informed that their children has been exposed.

 

It is a state licensing regulation that no medication can be given without the signed consent of a doctor and the submission of a medication permission slip (to be completed by the parent). This includes both prescription and over the counter drugs which are ingested ( such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benedryl, etc). There is a medication permission form for you to sign in your child's classroom. It must be filled out completely and accurately in order for us to administer medication. Medicines must be stored in the class locked medicine boxes and all medication (prescription and over the counter) must be in its original container.

 

Lotions, lip balm, sunscreen and rash creams are considered by the division of child Development to be topical medications and must be kept in locked boxes.

   

Immunization Requirements

   

Each child enrolled or admitted to The Crayon Academy must meet applicable immunization requirements specified by the Texas Department of Health Immunization.

 

Documentation of TB is not required.

 

Vision / Hearing Requirements

   

First-Time enrollees who are four years of age or older, and all children enrolled in programs who are four years of age by September 1st of each year will need to be screened for possible vision and hearing problems prior to completion of the first semester of enrollment or within 120 calendar days of enrollment.

 

Discipline and Guidance

   

The staff at The Crayon Academy is trained at guiding the behavioral situation in a positive direction. The form of discipline used will be Redirection and Time Out. This involves removal of the child from the ongoing activity for a minute time their age. If behavioral problems continue, the Director will inform the parent and together they will solve any problem. We at The Crayon academy believe in developing each child's self-confidence and self-esteem by positive reinforcement.

 

Nutrition

   

The Crayon Academy will serve breakfast daily between the hours of 6:30 am - 8:00 am. A hot lunch and two snacks will also be provided daily. All meals are designed to exceed the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

 

Medical Emergencies

   

Every effort will be taken to insure the safety of each child. In the event of an accident, the parent will be provided with an accident report. Parents will be notified for injuries that require medical attention. Please see director for any further questions or concerns.

 

Transportation

   

Transportation will be provided by The Crayon Academy for field trips and to and from neighboring public schools.

 

Field Trips / Water Activities

   

Parents will be notified in advance, written permission slip must be signed and fee paid. The Crayon Academy t-shirts must be worn for the safety of your child when attending any and all field trips. Sneakers or other soft soled shoes are preferred.

 

Policy Changes

   

The Crayon Academy will notify parents in writing of any changes to our operational policies and enrollment agreement. Any parental notifications will be written on the parent information board.

 

Toys

   

Blankets, dolls stuffed animals give children a feeling of security and comfort. We allow this at naptime only. Please label everything. All other toys should be left at home.