Hours of Operation:
Preschool classes begin in August, with the last day of class in May. (Check online calendar for specific dates.)
Children attend four days per week: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am – 1:00pm.
(Children must bring a sack lunch.)
Fees:
Tuition is 250.00 a month, payable on or before the first day of the month. The month of August is prorated at $125.00.
If fees are not received by the 10th of each month, the student’s space is forfeited and given to a child on the waiting list. The parent is given the option to re-register for the delinquent tuition amount plus a $25.00 registration fee if space is available.
There is an additional charge of $40.00 for returned checks.
Early cancellation on or before the 15th of the month results in reimbursement of ½ the monthly amount. There is no reimbursement if the cancellation is after the 15th of the month.
There is no discount for multiple family members.
Children must be potty-trained before they are admitted into preschool.
Discipline:
Corrections are consistent, clear and understandable to the child. Positive guidance, such as redirection and setting clear limits that enable a child to become self-disciplined, is used.
Children are encouraged to respect others, to be fair, and to learn responsibility for their actions.
Aggressive behavior toward teachers, assistants, guests or other children is unacceptable. Good behavior is encouraged and praised.
Suspension/Expulsion Policy:
At Planting Roots Preschool, we strive to make every experience positive and nurturing. However, sometimes behavioral issues may arise, creating a difficult learning environment for children. If we find the child is continually exhibiting inappropriate and disruptive behaviors, we will share our concerns as well as our intervention methods with parents through written documentation and a phone call and/or conference. Every effort is made to connect staff and families with local and national resources addressing challenging behaviors prior to an expulsion/suspension. There is no refund of tuition if expulsion is necessary.
If “time out” is implemented, the amount of time equals one minute per year of age.
Planting Roots Preschool is mandated to report abuse.
Sick Children:
Any child with the following symptoms will not be allowed to attend school:
-Severe pain or discomfort
-One or more episodes of vomiting or diarrhea within a 24-hour period
-Difficult or rapid breathing
-Yellowish eyes or skin
-Fever of 101 degrees or more – child must be fever free for 24 hours before attending school
-Sever coughing
-Untreated head lice or nits
-Untreated scabies
-Children suspected of being in contagious stages of COVID, chicken pox, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella or pink eye
Children with the following symptoms will not be allowed to attend school unless they are under the care of a physician and the physician has approved their return in writing:
-Skin rashes lasting more than one day
-Swollen joints or visibly enlarged lymph nodes
-Elevated oral temperature of 101 degrees F or higher
-Mouth sores
-Having a communicable disease, or being a carrier of such, that is listed on the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) Reportable Disease and Condition List
The parent will be notified immediately and will need to come and pick up their child when he/she has symptoms requiring exclusion from class.
Administration of Medication:
-Staff will administer over the counter medications with parents’ knowledge and approval.
-Parents will be responsible for administering prescribed medications.
-Medications must be stored in their original containers and the manufacturer’s instructions for use must be followed. Any deviation from the original manufacturer’s instructions for use must be on file prior to administrating medications.
-A written record of all medications administered to children will be kept on file.
Weapons:
Firearms, ammunition and weapons of any kind are strictly forbidden on the premises or in the facility.
Release of Children:
Children will not be released to persons not listed on the child’s enrollment form, without prior parental approval. Persons who are unknown to the staff will be required to show proper identification prior to the release of a child.
Communication/Reporting of Concerns:
It is our mutual responsibility to communicate on a regular basis. This includes any concerns you may have with the instructor or the care your child is receiving. If you feel your concerns are not being met, please contact the Department of Family Services, Child Care Licensing.
Violation History:
To obtain a violation history, please contact the Department of Family Services, Child Care Licensing.
