Parent Information

1. Each child needs an extra change of clothing to remain at the center. Daily each child needs a heavy jacket, cap or hood, mittens, and boots.
   
2. Please label all clothing with your child's first and last name. Return any clothing labeled C.D.C. to the center.
   
3. Sign your child in and out daily on the sign-in sheets located in the classrooms.  Indicate time of arrival and departure, initialed by the person taking the child home.
   
4. Children need to arrive and be ready to participate by 9 a.m. Morning-only children must be picked up by 12:30 p.m.
   
5. Upon arrival, please wait for your child to be seen by a staff member each day. If there are signs of illness, you will need to take the child home with you or make other arrangements. If your child is not well enough to play outdoors and take part in the regular school routine, he/she is not well enough to be at school.
   
6. Notify the center as soon as possible if your child will be absent for the day.  Center phone number: 503.399.5107. The center opens at 7:30 a.m. From 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. there will be space available for six children only, due to teacher ratios. Reservations are necessary to use this time. Please call the center to reserve a space. After 8 a.m., non-reservation children may arrive.
   
7. Notify the staff if anyone other than the parent is to pick up your child. We must have your prior written authorization for this.
   
8. Notify the center of any changes in class schedules, home situation, telephone number, address, or any other information that is pertinent to your child. All children need emergency forms for the current year.
   
9. Please have your child leave candy, gum, money, food, toys, etc., at home. Children may bring a favorite naptime article; i.e., pillow, blanket, animal: we discourage bringing other toys.
   
10. Please dress your child in clothing that is appropriate for indoor and outdoor play as well as for art activities. Clothing should allow your child freedom of movement and freedom of worry for you. Children will be participating in activities with paint, glue, dirt, water, etc., so please dress your child accordingly.
    
11. Please make regular (weekly) checks of your child's cubby, picture file, and parent mailboxes for things to take home.
    
12. The center will close at 5 p.m. When picking up your child for departure, please allow enough time for your child to clean up and put away materials he/she has been using.
13. Billing forms are to be picked up at the beginning of the month from your parent mailbox. Your bill may be paid at the Business Services/Enrollment Center (Bldg. 2) or mailed to them. Childcare bills must be paid by the 15th of each month; (i.e., you are billed for October at the beginning of October, so payment is due no later than October 15). Payments made after the 15th will be assessed a $25 late fee.
    
14. A morning and afternoon snack are provided daily at the center.  Families are responsible to pack a nutritious lunch for their child each day following the guidelines provided on pages 23 - 26 of the handbook.  It is important that lunches are labeled with your child's name.
    
15. Cleaning products used in the building have been approved by the Risk Management dept. at Chemeketa. It becomes the parent's responsibility to be aware of these products if they have concerns.