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| Gitanmaax Band > Programs and Services > Education > Nursery School | ||
| Nursery School | ||
| We welcome you and your child to the Gitanmaax Nursery School Program | ||
Our Philosophy |
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We believe that: FAMILIES are entitled to be involved in their child’s Nursery School experience and they deserve assurance of quality care for their child. STAFF are entitled to a work environment which recognizes and respects their experience, training, skills and commitment to children. This being demonstrated through respectful communication and policies. The Nursery School enhances the lives of children and their families by providing a caring and supportive, service. It is our goal to:
The Nursery School is for preschool age children who turn 4 before December 31st. Children must be fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom facilities on their own No diapers/pull ups without a medical reason and doctor’s note. The Nursery School days of operation are Monday to Friday The Nursery School is also closed on holidays: Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas, New Years, Spring Break, Easter, Victoria Day, The hours of operation are |
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WHAT DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BRING?
To avoid confusion please print your child’s name on his/her belongings. Your child should have a large backpack to carry snacks and belongings to and from school. |
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THE NURSERY SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
Please ensure that we are able to contact you in case of emergency or illness. Please leave names and telephone numbers of people that we can contact if you are not available. Please request permission from your emergency contacts before adding them to your list Let them know that we may be calling them in case of emergency illness, or if we need to close the school on short notice. PERMISSION TO PICK UP A CHILD Please also leave a list of people who have your permission to pick up your child from the Nursery School. Also please contact Nursery Staff in advance if other arrangements are made or if someone new is picking up your child. If an authorized person or an intoxicated parent arrives to pick up your child, the child will remain under the supervision of the staff. The staff will explain the policy required to release the child. If difficulties arise, efforts will be made to ensure the safety of the child, other children and the staff. If necessary the staff may need to call the police for assistance. If parents live separately, the Nursery School expects that the information provided by the enrolling parent to be accurate. Without a custody agreement or court order on file, staff cannot deny access to the non-enrolling parent: If one of the parents is not authorized, the policy on unauthorized persons will be followed. If custody has not been legally determined and conflict between and the parents and/or families is evident, the Nursery School may not be able to care for the child. Both parents and/or family members must sign a written agreement confirming details regarding authorization for pick up and access to information about the child. If a family has a custody agreement or court order, a copy must be provided and placed in the child’s file. SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE The Child, Family and Community Service Act states that all children in the Province of British Columbia “are entitled to be protected from abuse, neglect and harm or threat of harm.” The Act also states that any “person who has reason to believe that a child needs protection must promptly report the matter to the Ministry for Children and Families.” If you have any questions or would like more information, please talk to the Staff. As immunizations are one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of communicable diseases, we recommend that all families have their child’s immunizations brought up to date prior to starting at the Gitanmaax Nursery School. Please provide the updated immunization information as necessary. ILLNESS Please keep your child at home or make alternative arrangements for your child if they are ill. We are sensitive to the stress that illness may cause for families, we are not able to care for children who are ill. If your child becomes ill during the day, we will attempt to contact you. If we cannot reach you we will try to reach your emergency contacts. We will keep your child comfortable until he/she is picked up. If the situation becomes urgent, we will follow the emergency procedures. You will need to keep your child home if your child:
Please notify the Nursery School if your child has a communicable disease so that other families can be notified. Please follow the doctor’s instructions on when your child is no longer infectious and can return to school. If you would like the Nursery Staff to administer prescription medication to your child, it is required that we have certain information and follow specific procedure. We require that the medication be provided in the original container and a Medication Consent form be completed with Instructions on administering the medication. All medication will be stored in a locked container. If you plan to give prescription medication to your child at the Nursery School during the day, please ensure that it is given to the staff as all medication must be stored in a locked container. Parents are to notify the staff in writing of any medications given to the child outside of Nursery hours. Written notification should include the name of the medication, the dosage, and possible side effects. This information will help the staff recognize changes in the child’s well-being. We request that if you know or suspect that your child has head lice please do not send him/her to school. If an active case of head lice is found at the Nursery School, parents will be notified and required to pick up their child. The child’s hair must be treated and free of lice and nits prior to their return to the Nursery School. If your child is injured or becomes ill while at the Nursery School, staff will quickly assess the situation and decide what action/attention is required. Outlined below are three procedures that may be followed. If First Aid Treatment is required, Staff will:
If medical attention is required attend to the needs of the child while the other staff:
If emergency medical attention is required, staff will attend to the child while other staff:
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In the case of extreme weather conditions, power or heat failure, fire or evacuation, the Nursery may be forced to close on short notice. The staff will care for the children until they have been picked up by family or emergency contacts. FIRE DRILL/EVACUATION PROCESS As safety is an ongoing part of the Nursery Program, we will practice and review fire drill and evacuation procedures at regular intervals. Families are requested to provide advance notice if they plan for their child to withdraw their child from Nursery School. If your child is withdrawn without notice or on negative terms your child will lose his/her spot in the program and a meeting will need to take place before re-enrollment can occur. COMMUNICATION The Nursery School issues a monthly calendar and newsletter to share information and update parents on any special events. Parents please notify staff of any absences, sicknesses, or other information that we should be aware of that may affect your child. Parents are welcome to bring cupcakes or cake, (juice and goody bags) to the Nursery School to celebrate your child’s special day. Please let the staff know of your intentions in advance and we can confirm the time for snack. Please do not send balloons or harmful toys. TOYS OR SPECIAL PERSONAL BELONGINGS We discourage children from bringing their special toys and belongings to the Nursery School. The special toys may be lost, damaged, or create arguments. Children may bring in personal belongings for the purpose of show and tell if they have parents and staff permission. Authorized visitors to the Nursery School are required to abide by the confidentiality practices and respect confidentiality of children programs, projects and staff. Our goal is to promote good health, safety and nutrition by providing children with a clean and safe environment that allows children opportunity to learn how to take care of their bodies and develop self help skills. GUIDANCE Each child will be encouraged and supported to develop positive relationships and learn social skills. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy learning and living environment in which each child can feel secure. The staff strive to:
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