Registration Form

I will begin taking registration forms for 2015-2016 school year on February, 1st 2015.  To reserve your spot for next year turn in the form below (cut and paste into a word document and print) and turn in the registration fee of $65.

Sprouts Preschool

Student Registration Form

 

Student’s Full Name:__________________________________________________

Name You Want Your Child to Write:_____________________________________

Age (by first day of school):_______  Date of Birth:__________________________

 

Mother’s Name:_____________________________Phone:____________________

Father’s Name:______________________________Phone:____________________

Other Emergency Contact Name:__________________Phone:__________________

Preferred Email Address:________________________________________________

Home Address:________________________________________________________

Text? Y/N                                           

Do you give permission to send pictures via email of your child in the preschool setting in preschool group emails? Y/N

 

Does your child have any allergies? Y/N            Specify:________________________________

Does your child have any conditions or behaviors that affect play/learning?  Y/N

Describe:______________________________________________________________________

Any other information about your child that would be helpful to know:________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Is your Child Potty Trained? (Please let me know if this changes throughout the school year.) Y/N

Child’s Interests:___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

 

I, ________________________________________________, agree to register/enroll my child in Sprouts Preschool instructed by Karri Sloan for the 2015-2016 school year.  I agree to pay the monthly tuition of  $65 by the 1^st day of preschool every month.  Tuition may be paid by cash or check, made payable to Karri Sloan.  I understand that tuition cannot be refunded for illness or any other reason. 

To hold my child’s place in this preschool, and to help purchase supplies for the school, I agree to pay the registration amount of $65, which is also non-refundable. 

Finally, I agree to follow the rules and guidelines as outlined in the Policies and Procedures.

Parent/Guardian Signature:___________________________________________________

Date:_____________________________________

Submit Registration form and $65 registration fee to:

Karri Sloan

1116 Arklow Ct.

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Pictures: A View Into What We Do

                                          Pumpkin Patch fieldtrip

                                                          Making the ABC bag

                                                                Going on a bug hunt

                                                    Navigating through a "spider's web"

                                                                    Halloween Party

                                                               Sailing the Mayflower

                                                                 Thanksgiving Feast

                                                               Gingerbread Man Center

                                                       Writing name on Christmas Lights

                                                                     Fine Motor Skills Fun

                                                                 Mitten Measurement

                                                                  Fishing for Letters

Policies and Procedures 2015-2016

Philosophy
 

As a mother of four, a graduate of BYU in Elementary Education, and a former first grade teacher, I believe that every child is bright, and learning can and should be fun. I have a hands-on, engaging approach in the classroom, adapting the curriculum for all learning styles using Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence approach.  Sprouts Preschool has a strong academic curriculum without losing the excitement of exploring and creating that preschoolers are so good at!  I am licensed with the City of Idaho Falls, to maintain this licensure I have a fire inspection, health inspection, CPR/First Aid training, and must do professional development yearly.  I will be teaching two sessions this year on Tuesdays and Thursdays, both sessions run for 2 hours and 15 minutes.  The classes will be for 4 year-old children. I have a very small class size, 7 students, where your child will get lots of one-on-one attention, which is hard to come by in many preschools.   

CURRICULUM

Overview –

The curriculum at Sprouts Preschool will be based around engaging thematic units (i.e. zoo animals), while using the Multiple Intelligence approach, providing activities and experiences that address all the ways children are “smart”.  These different intelligences include spatial, interpersonal, naturalist, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, linguistic, and intrapersonal.  The curriculum teaches a new letter each week.  Generally, on Tuesdays I will introduce the letter and we will practice writing the letter and do activities related to the letter.  On Thursdays we will review the letter, and the students will bring their ABC Bag (provided) and share an item that begins with the letter and do more activities to reinforce the letter name/sound.   I use Zoo Phonics to teach the letters and teach a song to go with each letter. 

I will utilize hands-on activities, games, arts & crafts, stories, songs, and dramatic play to teach life skills and pre-K readiness skills.  My goal is to teach the whole child by interconnecting cognitive, emotional, and social experiences into a cohesive preschool experience.  The focus will be on EXPORATION, and GROWTH at Sprouts Preschool.

Content –

The curriculum is comprised of 3 areas:
 

·     School Fundamentals

Children will practice all the necessary fundamentals to give them confidence and a head start for kindergarten, such as writing their name and knowing their letters, letter sounds, numbers, counting, shapes and colors among other things. 

·     Social Skills

Children will learn and practice life skills that will help them be successful in the classroom and in life such as; being kind, sharing, taking turns, raising your hand to speak in class, following rules, public speaking, and working together.

·     Interesting Subject Areas

Children will learn math, science, social studies, music, and art by learning about the exciting world around them with weekly themes and by exploration in the discovery centers.  


Daily Schedule

Arrive

Welcome Circle
-Pledge of Allegiance

-Calendar and Weather

-ABC Bag/Letter Exploration
-Letter Songs/Letter Books

-Weekly Theme Discussion

-Rhythms and Movement

Centers

The children will be divided up and rotate centers.  Each child will have a turn at each center.  I will mostly be working at the writing center helping with the skills being practiced there, but will also monitor the other centers to help with problem solving and 1-1 instruction.

Writing Center: Children will practice writing letters at this center, I will use a variety of methods to teach writing; sensory bins, hands-on activities, letter crafts, paper/pencil worksheets/booklets.  Students will also practice letter sounds and reading in a one-on-one setting. 

Discovery Centers: At these centers there will be fun, engaging activities that help develop fine/gross motor skills while further exploring the theme of the week. 

Academic Centers: Children will explore letters, numbers, the world, time, money and more with games, manipulatives, letter tiles, puzzles, and more. 

Snacks/Potty Break
 

Hand Washing: We always wash hands when we arrive at preschool, and clean-up before snack.

Snack Time: Snack time is a wonderful social time for children as they relax and talk about matters that are important to them.  Each family will provide 3 boxes of snacks at the beginning of the year, I will supplement the snack time with fresh items such as fruit and vegetables. 

Lesson

We will further learn about the theme by singing songs, reading and discussing a book, and playing a game together about the topic. 

Craft/Science Experiment
Depending on the lesson we will either do a craft or a science experiment/experience. 

Pretend Play
A child's work is play.  They learn several things through their play, like how to express their feelings, how to help others, how things can be acted upon, etc. 

Go Home

Hours of Operation

Session Term –

September, 1st 2015--June, 3rd 2016
 

Class Schedules –

4-Year Old Morning Class:  This class meets in the mornings from 9:00-11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 
4 Year Old Afternoon Class: This class meets at 12:00-2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Closures –

We follow District 91 schedule, http://www.d91.k12.id.us/calendars/NextYearCalendar.pdf.   If the districts schools are closed due to weather, we will be closed too.

Teacher Illness –

If I must close the preschool due to sickness or family reason, I allow myself up to 1 missed preschool day without refunding your tuition –or- making up the sick day.  Otherwise, I will try to find a substitute.   However, if I close the preschool for 2+ days for sickness or family reasons, I will gladly refund everyone’s tuition at a prorated amount per missed school day, or schedule a make-up day. 

If a child is absent due to illness tuition is still due as agreed upon.  Please notify me by phone, text or email if your child will be absent so I will not expect them. 

Enrollment –

Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All parents are encouraged to pre-enroll their children.  When you enroll your child, a non-refundable registration fee of $65.00 will be charged to secure a spot in Sprouts Preschool.  That money will be used to help purchase classroom supplies, and pay for fieldtrips and other special events.

Non-Discrimination –

Sprouts Preschool is available to all children without regard to race, sex, or national origin.

Withdrawal –

Life happens, and circumstances change.  In the event something happens to your family (i.e. moving) and you need to withdraw your child for the remainder of the school year, 30 days written notice is required, along with the full tuition paid during those 30 days.  If thirty days’ notice is not given, the following month’s tuition is due.  If you withdraw before the first day of preschool, you forfeit your registration fee and 50% of any tuition paid.

Termination –

I reserve the right to immediately terminate enrollment for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

·         Late or non-payment of tuition

·         Parent adopts an adversarial role with any member of Sprouts Preschool or the families it serves

·         Enrolled child hurts, endangers or causes the suffering of any other student

·         Parent behaves inappropriately in the school environment or on school grounds.  This includes, but is not limited to language and actions that are vulgar, abusive, dangerous or sexually suggestive.

Termination for these reasons does not entitle family to reimbursement of any monies paid.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition –

When you enroll you enter into a 9-month contract with Sprouts Preschool for the full session.  You also agree to pay the full session’s tuition, payable in 9 monthly payments.  The first payment is due Sept. 1st 2015 with each payment due thereafter by the 1st of each month, or the first preschool day of each month.  The last payment is due May 1st 2016.

Rate:

      $65/mo. and one time $65 registration fee (for supplies). 

Payment Procedures –

I accept cash, or checks made payable to Karri Sloan.  Any returned check is subject to a $20 charge. 

Fees –

Late Payment: A $10 late fee will be charged on any payments received after the 10^th.  If tuition has not been received by the 30^th, your child will no longer be enrolled in Sprouts Preschool.  If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your finances, please contact me to discuss how they might impact your tuition.

Late Pickup: You should be prompt when picking up your child from preschool.  You will be given a one-time late pick up.  Each additional late pick up (10+ minutes after school is out) will result in a $5 late pickup fee.  Please call if you are running late, so I can let your child know you are on your way.

Refunds –

Enrolling your child reserves a space for that child.  Tuition is due whether or not your child attends.  No credit or refund is given for your child’s sick days or vacation.

Things to Know
 

Clothing –

We will be doing lots of hands on crafts, and science experiments.  We will get messy.  I will do my part by encouraging the students to be tidy, and by providing a painting apron.  But, please don’t send your child in their nicest clothes.  I would hate if a student ruined their best sweater at preschool. 

Please dress your child in clothing suitable for the weather, as well as outdoor play clothing like jackets, coats, gloves or hats.  We will be going outside often when weather permits. 

I prefer if students wear shoes that do not need to be tied to help expedite the arrival/departure time. 

When weather permits we will play for a time outside.  I believe outside play is an essential part of growing and learning.  It helps develop gross motor skills, and the students get to interact in a free, fun way that is so healthy for their growth. 

What to Bring –

On the first preschool day of each week, we will have “Sharing Time.”  Please let your child bring something that starts with the Letter of the week in their ABC Bag (provided).  Please do not send anything fragile or irreplaceable, as Sprouts Preschool cannot be held responsible if it breaks or is lost. 

All other days, we request that toys and personal items stay at home.  You may want to send a backpack with your child, but it is not necessary.

Snacks –

I will ask for snacks at the beginning of the year, 3 boxes per child.  And, as needed when I run out.  I will supplement once in a while with juice/milk/or fresh healthy snacks.    Please bring store bought snacks. I personally love home-made snacks but to insure food safety I must have this policy. 

Open Door Policy –

We have an open-door policy, meaning you are welcome to visit your preschooler at any time during his/her class.   If you have something you would like to discuss please email or call me, because it is hard for me to truly listen while caring for the preschoolers. 

Arrival and Departure
 

Arrival –

Children should arrive promptly at 9/12. I will wait in the entryway of my home for a few minutes, after which I will escort the students to the basement.  If you arrive after 9:05 please bring your child down to the basement to insure they arrive safely, I know they have arrived, and they are not wandering around the house. 

 Departure –

Parents/guardians should arrive promptly at 11:15/2:15 . to pick up their preschooler.  I will be at the door with your child.  Please walk up to house to retrieve your child and walk on the sidewalk back to your car.  To make sure no one gets hurt during this routine please be an example of safe practices when dropping off/picking up your child (looking for cars, walking on sidewalk, etc...)

Child Release –

Only adults authorized on the Registration Form will be allowed to take your child home.  Please let me know if someone other than parent/guardian will pick up your child.  If an emergency arises and you need to send someone not listed on the enrollment form, you must call to notify me, the person you have designated will need to show proof of identification.  
 

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Birthdays –

You may bring birthday treats if you want to.  On your child’s birthday we will designate it “(Child’s Name) Day,” sing him/her the birthday song, they will get to wear a special birthday hat, take home a "birthday book", and I will give him/her a small birthday present from the class.
 

Special Activities:

Throughout the year we will have a few days in which we break our traditional schedule and have a special day such as a fieldtrip, or a fun activity at school.  Some possible activities are fieldtrips to the zoo, pumpkin patch, a Christmas program, a Transportation Parade, Nature Walk, a Paleontologist Dinosaur Dig, and a Play the students will perform for their parents. 
 

Important Occasions –

First Day Orientation-Sept. 1st
Fieldtrips TBA
 

Maintaining a Healthy School

Cleanliness Methods –

In an effort to reduce the spread of germs, teachers and children wash their hands upon entering the preschool, after using the bathroom and before eating and food preparation.  Hygiene, such as coughing into the bent elbow, wiping the nose with a tissue, and not sharing cups, are continually discussed.  Tables and other surfaces, sinks and toilets are disinfected daily.  Floors are swept/vacuumed on a daily basis.  Toys are cleaned weekly.

Illnesses –

Please keep your child home when he or she is sick to prevent the spread of germs to other children.  If in doubt, it is best to keep your child at home.  When your child is sick, please call by 8:45/11:45 to let me know he or she will not be attending that day.  If a child becomes ill during the day, he or she will be separated from the group and made comfortable while a parent/guardian is notified to pick him up.

The law requires that children exhibiting any of the following symptoms (in the last 24 hours) be excluded from school:

§         Strep throat, fever and has been on antibiotics for less than 24 hours

§         Diarrhea

§         Vomiting

§         Draining rash

§         Eye discharge or Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

§         Fever of 101F or greater

§         Lice or nits in the hair
 

POTTY TRAINING

Potty Policy –

I do not require a preschooler to be potty trained before coming to preschool.  But, please always have your child go potty before coming to preschool, if they are being potty trained or already potty trained.  If they are potty training inform me and I will do my best to aid in this process by being aware of body language and giving reminders.  I will not change diapers or pull-ups at preschool.  But, I do not discourage you sending your child in one if they need them. 

Accidents –

If a child soils their diaper/pull-up I will call you and we will discuss if you come and change them or if you give me permission to change them.  If a child has an accident while at preschool (in underwear) they will change into a second pair of clothing that you provide (please keep this second change of clothing in their backpack).

SAFETY
 

Emergency & Accident Procedures –

I stress safety and children are supervised closely at all times.  Materials, furniture and equipment are checked weekly to be sure they are in safe, working order.  Medications, cleaning supplies and other harmful substances and objects are kept out of the children's reach. 

I have been trained in CPR and First Aid.  In the event of a minor injury, I will administer First Aid.  In the event of a medical emergency, 911 will be called.  Parents will also be contacted as soon as possible in the event of any illness or injury requiring immediate medical assistance.

BEHAVIOR & DISCIPLINE

Behavioral Expectations –

I expect that you and I will work together to teach the children kindness, care, respect and trust.  I do not allow any fighting, kicking, pushing, biting, name-calling, physical aggression or exclusion at preschool. 

Discipline –

If a problem occurs, I will follow the following procedure; redirect, speak with child individually, and give alternative choices.   If a child is unable or unwilling to demonstrate self-control, a brief “time out” will be given to help the child regain control.  This happens only as a last resort.  I am a believer in love and logic, that by giving choices to the students empowers them.  I believe positive reinforcement and interaction can stop many behavioral and management issues. 

Removal From Class  –

Children are learning appropriate behaviors for the classroom and life, and in the learning process they will make mistakes.  My hope is that with the support of the parents we may solve any reoccurring behavioral problem.  But, in the rare case that progress is not made I reserve the right to remove a child from my rolls.  A child may be dismissed from our preschool if one or more of the following conditions are repeatedly observed:

§         A child is aggressive towards others

§         A child intentionally destroys property

§         A child’s behavior is unruly, disruptive, and prevents others from fully participating in or benefitting from class activities.
 

COMMUNICATION

Newsletter –

I will keep parents informed of their children’s daily activities in several ways.  Most of the products that are produced (paintings, writing, and arts & crafts) are sent home the day they are created.  However, many of our experiences produce no final product.  We play games, finger write letters in boxes of sand, act out stories, do puppets, play musical instruments and build with blocks.  I will send out email messages of the newsletter.  Occasionally, I will send out emails including noteworthy activities and pictures.  If you do not want your child’s picture shared on these group emails please inform me on the registration packet.   

 

Contact Information

For registration forms call or email me and I will send them to you.  To reserve your place at Sprouts preschool return your registration forms and the registration fee of $65 as soon as possible. 
 

Phone: 801-209-8079 (I receive text messages)
Email: karrijeansloan@gmail.com
Address: 1116 Arklow Ct. Idaho Falls, ID 83404