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EMMANUEL BAPTIST after school CARE PROGRAMThe new After School program is up and running. This program is available for Unionville Elementary, New Salem Elementary, and Piedmont Middle. We have a lot of fun and activities planned everyday for the children and are loving our brand new facility! Contact the church office - (704) 289-5654 - if you are interested in enrolling your child or if you have any questions. Click to download the following necessary forms:
Program Description In a growing number of families, both parents, and the single parent, must work. Their school-age children often need supervision. Family well being can be assisted when parents know their children are in a safe and caring environment. The position of the After School Care Program at Emmanuel is to provide many advantages. Besides having access to playgrounds, equipment, and computers to help with homework, children are being cared for in a safe Christian environment. Goals - To provide
supervised care for school aged children Kindergarten through Fifth
Grade. (While some parts of the programs are educational and structured, children are allowed to make many of their own choices of quiet time, games, and other activities. Time is provided for physical activity outdoors.) Conditions for After School Care Programs 1. Participants are expected to follow all rules and regulations in effect during the regular school day, in addition to behavior management policies. 2. A minimum of 10 children is needed to begin an After School Program, with a steady yearly increase in enrollment to offset costs. All programs must be self-sustaining. 3. Fees must be paid promptly. 4. Each child enrolled must have an accident insurance form, discipline policy form, and a medical release form on file with the lead teacher. Hours After School:
2:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The school calendar will be followed in all instances. There will be no After School Care Programs on holidays or snow days. The program will begin on the first day of school and end on the last day of school. Registration All children - Kindergarten (age 5) through Fifth Grade - attending Emmanuel Baptist After School Care Program must be registered with the site director. The program is not designed to accommodate children on a "drop-in" or occasional basis. However, if all available slots are filled, a child may have to be placed on a waiting list until an available space is ready in his/her age group. Staff There is a site director available in the afternoons. The duties of the director include enrolling new children, purchasing supplies, the collection of fees, and preparation of the necessary bookwork. There is a lead teacher for each group of children. The duties of the program's lead teachers are planning, supervising, and interacting with their assigned group. All staff are certified in Red Cross First Aid/CPR and are required to get annual training in childcare education classes. Snacks A nutritious snack is provided every afternoon for each child. Please advise site director at enrollment of any food allergies. Insurance ALL students MUST BE COVERED by a personal policy held by the parents! Behavior/Discipline Policy Children are expected to comply with all regular school rules and regulations in addition to the behavior management policy. The site director and the lead teacher will handle discipline. The basic policy includes methods such as talking to the child about the problem, removal of the child from the group, limiting privileges, and/or consulting with the parents. Parents contacted about behavior problems are expected to cooperate with staff in assuring the elimination of inappropriate behavior. - The After School Program has rules that must be followed for the sake of safety, health, and acceptable behavior. - Site director and lead teachers will try to help each child learn self-discipline to understand his/her rights and responsibilities and the rights of others, and to be sociable and able to share equipment, materials, etc. with others. - Corporal punishment, sarcasm, and yelling by the staff are NOT acceptable means of disciplining children in the program. - Children are not to be treated in a punitive manner or shamed when a bathroom accident occurs. - Children will not be denied food or rest as punishment, nor will they be forced to eat or rest. - Dismissal will occur at any time that a child's behavior is determined to be detrimental to his or her own well being or to the well being of others in the program. Dismissal may also be caused by habitual lateness of parents after the scheduled closing time or failure of parent to promptly pay for the service. - A Discipline Policy must be signed by the parents and returned to the site director for each child enrolled. Parent Participation Emmauel's After School Program encourages parent involvment. Parents may meet with staff to discuss their child's needs and exchange information. Parents are encouraged to participate in several ways: - Parent orientation
meeting Click HERE to find out more about our After School Care Program!
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