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• Enrollment forms, including age-appropriate health assessment information, must be completed before enrollment, and information must be kept up to date throughout the duration of enrollment.
• A registration fee and one week’s tuition deposit are required before enrollment.
• Two weeks’ notice is required for withdrawal.
• Only authorized people will be allowed to pick up children, and proper ID is required.
• Schedule changes must be approved in advance to ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• The center is closed on major holidays as well as two in-service days per year.
• Children must be signed in and out and come to Discovery Junction wearing appropriate clothing for indoor and outdoor activities.
• Children with communicable diseases may not attend the center until appropriate treatment has been administered.
• Medications are administered only according to DHS guidelines.
• Safety, fire, and emergency drills are conducted regularly.
• All behavior management is conducted in a developmentally-appropriate manner.
• Parent involvement and regular communication are encouraged.
• There is no smoking or vaping on center property.
• For the safety of children, vehicles can not be left running while not occupied by a licensed driver.
• Parents and legal guardians have rights to immediate access as well as the confidentiality of all personal information.
• All child care staff members are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect.