Online Enrollment Package Step 1 of 12 - LIFE Registration Form 8% LIFE Online Enrollment Please note: before you start filling out the form, please make sure you have the following state form completed and saved on your computer so that the completed form can be uploaded through the file upload option on the Enrollment Package. Emergency Info Immunization Card and Immunization Record (If your child is not immunized due to personal beliefs, please complete the state form below and upload using the file upload option on the enrollment package) Religious Belief Exemption or Vaccine Form Infant Feeding Instructions (Infants Only) Also, please upload the following: Child's Birth Certificate A family photo A recent photo of the childChild Information:Name* First Middle Last Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*Check the program in which you wish to enroll your child:*Infants (6-weeks - 12 months, not yet walking)Toddlers (12 - 36 months, walking but not potty trained)Preschool (3 - 5 years)Transitional Kindergarten (4-5 years old)School Year*2023-242024-25 LIFE School Of Leadership Arts Early Learning Center Family Handbook Acknowledgement & Understanding FormClick here to download Parent HandbookCheck the box beside the statement: I have read the LIFE School of Leadership Arts Early Learning Center Family Handbook in its entirety, and I understand and agree to abide by the policies and procedures described therein. Tuition & Fees SchedulePAYMENT POLICYThe LIFE School of Leadership Arts Early Learning Center (LIFE) offers the following options for tuition payment. LIFE tuition fees are charged monthly or annually, depending on your arranged payment plan. The tuition fee will automatically be deducted from the checking account, savings account, or credit/debit card as provided on the Authorization for Automatic Deduction Form. Automating your payments frees up time and resources, allowing LIFE the opportunity to focus on Educational Programs for the benefit of our students. Checks will also be accepted and should be made out to: LIFE Global Schools. Tuition is divided into 12 monthly payments for your convenience. Some months have more school days and some months have less. There are no discounts or reimbursements for days missed due to illness, absences, vacation, severe weather, emergencies, or during the holidays when school is closed. Tuition must be kept current. In the case of early withdrawal, two weeks’ notice is required; payments made prior to the withdrawal will be applied to the two weeks’ notice period. Tuition charges will continue whether or not the child is in school until written notice is received that the child is being withdrawn from school. In cases of extended absences, payments are non-refundable and may not be altered. No tuition refund will be made after November 1 for the first semester and March 1 for the second semester, regardless of payment option. No tuition refund will be made at any time if a student is dismissed or asked to withdraw from school for discipline or unacceptable attendance reasons. TUITION SCHEDULE Program Monthly Tuition Infants From 6-weeks, Monday through Friday $2150.00 Includes all organic diapers, baby wipes, organic baby formula + food Toddlers From 12 months or walking-2 years, potty trained, Monday through Friday $1,739.00 Includes all organic diapers, baby wipes, and freshlymade organic, plant-based, nutritious kid-friendly food Preschool 3’s and 4’s, Monday through Friday $1,512.00 Includes all meals and snacks daily featuring freshlymade organic, plant-based, nutritious kid-friendly food Transitional Kindergarten Must be 4 by September 1 2023, Monday through Friday Full Day 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM - $2083Includes all organic, plant-based, nutrient-dense meals made fresh daily in our on site kitchen from our private, certified chef.Founding Family DiscountAll families who participate in the founding year of our Transitional Kindergarten Program will receive a 15% tuition discount: $1770School Day 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM - $1625Includes all organic, plant-based, nutrient-dense meals made fresh daily in our on site kitchen from our private, certified chef.Founding Family DiscountAll families who participate in the founding year of our Transitional Kindergarten Program will receive a 15% tuition discount: $1381 LIFE School of Leadership Arts tuition includes Organic Meals and Snacks from our Private Chef + Special Activities throughout the year. Option 1: Annual Plan – 5% discount if paid in full without receiving any funds from a scholarship or STO. Option 2: Monthly Plan – All tuition payments are due on the 1st day of each month, and will be considered late after the 5th day of the month. Any payment received after the 5th day of the month will result in a $25.00 late fee. Failure to comply with this plan will result in ineligibility for the monthly payment option unless other arrangements have been made with the Director and approved by the LIFE Administration. EDUCARE SUSTAINABILITY FUNDFamilies contribute to a Sustainability Fund each year that allows us to minimize EduCare Provider turnover and attract amazingly qualified, gifted, and loving team members. In turn, this allows our children to learn more and travel further in their development, because less time is needed each year to develop new bonds between EduCare Providers and students. Research shows that it also creates an amazing level of safety and trust as a core character trait within the students. LIFE makes every effort to have each child’s Primary Educator travel with them from late Infancy through Kindergarten, thus establishing continuity of care for the most formidable years of their early education while their personalities are most impressionable and forming. The annual EduCare Sustainability Fund (ESF) fee is $1,000 per child, due by October 15th each year. New families who register after October 15th, must pay the fee for the Sustainability Fund in full by the 60th day from date of enrollment.PLEASE NOTEParents who have not kept current on tuition payments will receive a letter to communicate with the school by a given date, or children will be excluded from school. It is not the intent of the Administration to exclude children from school, but to emphasize to parents the need for them to contact the school office to make other arrangements when they cannot make their tuition payments on time. DISCOUNTSFor families with multiple children enrolled at LIFE Early Learning Center, a 10% tuition discount will be allowed for each sibling after the first in the same school year.SCHOLARSHIPSLIFE School of Leadership Arts works with a number of Scholarship Tuition Organizations (STO’s) that offer preschoolers a scholarship if their child has a recorded Individual Education Program (IEP) or a parent serves in the military. Proof of IEP and military status is required. Kindergartners do not have any prerequisites to apply. Students who receive more than 50% of their tuition through scholarship (STO) will not be eligible for discounts. In addition, students who receive 50% of their tuition through scholarship (STO) will be not included in the count of multiple children from a single family. For those families who have applied for STO scholarship, tuition must be paid to LIFE School of Leadership Arts until LIFE School of Leadership Arts has received distribution of funds from the STO. LIFE School of Leadership Arts will reimburse you for any tuition payments that have been paid which are later funded by the STO. In addition, LIFE partners with state and local agencies to provide tuition subsidies to preschool families who qualify for assistance. Additional information is required to receive this subsidy. FEESRegistration: LIFE School of Leadership Arts charges a one-time non-refundable $150 registration fee per child. Families who withdraw their child(ren) after having paid the first tuition payment will forfeit the first month’s tuition payment. Exception: families who receive military orders, or move out of state. Instructional Resource Fee and Material Fee (R & M Fee): An annual non-refundable $200 R & M Fee for each student is collected at the end of the school year on June 1 for the upcoming year. The fee covers books, instructional supplies and materials, and additional programs. New families who register after the new school year’s cutoff, must pay both the Registration Fee and Resource and Materials fee, plus the first month’s tuition at time of registration. LATE PICK-UPIf you know you are going to be late, please call the school office. If you are late picking up your child from the after school care program, a $5.00 fee will be charged for the first five minutes after 5:30pm and $1.00 for each minute thereafter. Check the box beside the statement:* I have read and understood the above statements School Policies & Tuition AgreementI/We as parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to support and abide by the policies and philosophy of LIFE Early Learning Center.*I/We accept responsibility for tuition payments and fees according to the payment option selected below (please check one): The tuition fee will automatically be deducted from the checking account, savings account, or credit/debit card as provided on the Authorization for Automatic Deduction Form. Automating your payments frees up time and resources, allowing LIFE Early Learning Center the opportunity to focus on Educational Programs for the benefit of our students. There are no discounts or reimbursements for days missed due to illness, absences, vacation, severe weather, emergencies, or during the holidays when school is closed.*Please select payment plan:*Option 1: Annual Plan – 5% discount if paid in full without receiving any funds from a scholarship or STO.Option 2: Monthly Plan – All tuition payments are due on the 1st day of each month, and will be considered late after the 5th day of the month. Any payment received after the 5th day of the month will result in a $25.00 late fee. Failure to comply with this plan will result in ineligibility for the monthly payment option unless other arrangements have been made with the Director and approved by the LIFE Administration.I/We understand that there will be a $25.00 service charge for all returned checks and that, after two NSF checks, only certified funds or cash will be accepted for any future payments.*I/We understand that, in the case of early withdrawal, two weeks’ notice is required and that payments made prior to the withdrawal will be applied to the two weeks’ notice period.*I/We understand that tuition charges will continue whether the child is in school or not until I/we give written notice that the child is being withdrawn from school.*I/We agree to pay tuition if my/our child (children) is (are) out of school for an extended period in order to hold a class position.*I/We understand that refunds or credits are not given for student absences or holidays.*I/We understand that LIFE Early Learning Center has the authority to request a student’s withdrawal from school whose behavior is not acceptable or appropriate for his/her age and classroom setting. A child may also be dismissed from school if he/she is not adjusting to the school environment or not responding to direction and correction of behaviors.*I/We understand that no tuition refund will be made after November 1 for the first semester and April 1 for the second semester, regardless of payment option, and that no tuition refund will be made at any time if a student is dismissed or asked to withdraw from school for disciplinary reasons.*Parent/Guardian #1 Signature*Parent/Guardian #2 Signature*Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Emergency Information & Immunization CardStudent Name* First Last Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)*Class*Teacher*Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Phone*Parent Information:Parent #1 Name* First Last Relationship to child*Cell Phone*Parent Email* Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)*What line of work*Parent #2 Name First Last Relationship to childCell PhoneParent Email Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)What line of workPlease give the names of your family physician and dentistPhysician/ Health Care Provider*Phone*Dentist/OrthodontistPhonePlease give the names of two individuals who will be responsible for your child in case of an illness or accident until you can be reached.Name*Phone*Relation*Name*Phone*Relation*Please list the student’s medical conditionsDoes the student take any medications?*YesNoIf yes, why?*Does the student have any allergies to medications?*YesNoOther allergies?*YesNoIf yes, please describe*Please give any other information that will help us understand your child physically and/or emotionally.*Occasionally, your child may need medication during the school day. For these occasions, the school maintains a limited supply of medications. Please indicate below if you want your child to receive any of the listed medications during the school day. Medication will be administered at the school’s discretion. Dosage will be consistent with the child’s weight and/or age as indicated on the medication package.Acetaminophen (Tylenol)*YesNoAntibiotic Ointment*YesNoCheck the box beside the statement:* I authorize Life School of Leadership Arts to give the medications checked above to my child. Parent/Guardian signature*Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Check the box beside the statement:* I, the undersigned, do hereby authorize officials of Life School of Leadership Arts to contact directly the persons named on this card and do authorize the named health care providers to render such treatment as may be deemed necessary in an emergency for the health of said child. In the event that the persons named on this card cannot be contacted, school officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action deemed necessary, in their judgment, for the health of said child. Parent/Guardian signature*Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Immunization Records or Religious/Personal Immunization Exemption FormUpload ADHS Emergency, Information and Immunization Card* Drop files here or Does your child have Immunization Records?*YesNo, personal beliefsUpload Immunization Record* Drop files here or Upload Religious Beliefs Exemption Form* Drop files here or LIFE ELC Field Trip WaiverWaiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement for LIFE ELC Field TripsThis document is a legal agreement. The signatory accepts its terms freely and without reservation. 1. The Student (hereinafter “Applicant”) expects and intends to participate in one or more field trips sponsored by LIFE Early Learning Center following the execution of this agreement. 2. The Applicant agrees to comply with all reasonable directions and instructions by the field trip director during the course of the field trip(s). 3. In consideration of LIFE Early Learning Center’s sponsorship and direction of such field trip(s), the Applicant hereby releases, agrees not to sue, waives and discharges LIFE Early Learning Center, their officers, servants, agents, teachers, or employees (hereinafter “Releasees”) from any claims of liability arising out of any loss, damage, or injury including death, that may be sustained by the Applicant while participating in the field trip(s), while being transported to and from such field trip(s), or while in, on, or upon the premises when the field trip(s) is being conducted. As the Applicant will receive clear benefits from these field trip(s), the Applicant specifically intends this waiver to preclude liability caused by the negligence of the Releasees. 4. The Applicant is fully aware of the risks and hazards associated with such field trip(s) and voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage, or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained as a result of being engaged in such field trip(s), or being to transported to or from such field trip(s). This waiver contemplates a wide range of risks including but not limited to those relating to travel, terrain, weather, and any and all other circumstances relating to the field trip(s). 5. The Applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any liability that may incur due to participation in this activity, including transportation to and from such field trips. The Applicant understands and agrees thatLIFE Early Learning Center assumes no liability for personal injuries, including death, or property damages to participants or third persons arising out of such field trip(s) or transportation to and from such field trip(s). 6. The Applicant intends this agreement to bind his/her spouse, family, heirs, assigns, and personal representative and shall be deemed as a release, waiver, discharge and covenant not to sue the Releasees. I am the parent or legal guardian of the above Applicant, have read this Agreement, am and will be legally responsible for the obligations and acts of the Applicant as described in this Agreement, and agree, for myself and for the Applicant, to be bound by its terms.Parent/Guardian signature*Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Topical Cream ApplicationCheck the box beside the statement:* I understand that topical ointments such as lotion, diaper cream, or sunscreen can only be applied as a preventative measure. Licensing requires a Medication Authorization Form to be signed by me and my child’s physician if application is needed on any open wounds or persistent diaper rash. I understand that the topical ointment provided by me must: Be appropriate for use on a child Be applied according to instructions on the label Be labeled with the child’s full name Be handed to a staff member and not left in a diaper bag or cubby I give permission for the Team Members at LIFE school of Leadership Arts to apply the following topical creams:As needed from:To:(not to exceed one year)Parent/Guardian signature*Date Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY LIFE ELC Media Release FormSelect the option below:*I (Parent/Guardian) hereby authorize LIFE Early Learning Center to photograph or videotape my child, throughout the school year and during program functions. I understand that such photos and recordings may be used for public relations and to promote LIFE Early Learning Center through email, the website, social media, flyers, publications, and similar.I (Parent/Guardian) do not authorize my child, to be photographed or videotaped by LIFE Early Learning Center. I understand that my child will not be included in newsletters or family updates.Parent/Guardian signature*Date* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY LIFE ELC Family QuestionnaireDoes your child have grandparents or any extended family that lives locally?YesNoWhat language(s) does your child speak?What age did your child begin to speak?What other language(s) does your child hear?At what age did your child begin to walk?Does your child have any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of?YesNoIf so, please speccifyDoes your child currently have a consistent bedtime routine and bed time?What time does your child go to bed and wake up daily?How many hours of sleep total, on average per night?Does your child currently nap during the day?YesNoIf so, at what time(s) and for how long?How often do you read to your child?How would you describe your child?What are your child’s strengths?What are some areas that your child needs to work on?What are some of your child’s interests, hobbies, and/or skills?How can we help your child succeed this year?Please list any goals you have for your child this year:Lastly, why do you want your child to attend the LIFE ELC? Infant Feeding InstructionsUpload Infant Feeding Instructions* Drop files here or First Day Prep: InfantsLIFE ELC Infant Program PoliciesDear Parents, We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our LIFE ELC Infant Program! You can rest assured that we work hard to create an at-home, family feel for our youngest children. They will be nurtured and supported in a loving environment that both stimulates their growth and soothes their tender spirits. In our Infant Program, we customize the daily schedule to follow your child’s needs and pre-existing patterns. On the next page, you’ll have space to write out the schedule you currently keep. If you don’t have a consistent routine, don’t worry! You can denote that as well, and we’ll help create a healthy routine for your child’s school day that will help foster a happy, wholesome experience and environment. It typically takes 1 - 4 weeks for young children to adjust to a new environment away from home, and we will treat your little one with the utmost loving care to help them thrive through the transition. In addition to the LIFE Family Handbook, there are a few additional details pertaining to our Infant Program. It’s important to share these in advance in order to set us up for success as a Home/School Family. What We Provide: ● Breakfast (for those who arrive before 8:00 AM) ● Morning Snack ● Lunch ● Afternoon Snack ● Bibs for mealtimes ● Formula (for those who need) ● Diapers ● Wipees ● All learning, development, and play materials used throughout the day ● Unlimited amounts of attention and TLC! What You Need to Bring: ● 3 changes of clothes to be stored in their cubby (including socks or booties) - Once used, we’ll send them home for washing and notify you to send in replacements. ● 4 porta-crib sheets - This will save you from having to remember to bring a new one each week. We’ll send them home for washing once monthly. ● Any blankie or lovie your child likes to sleep with - it cannot stay in the crib during nap time, but we may use it to help soothe them before sleeping. ● Bottles - If your infant is on bottles, please see the section below. ● Diapering ointment when needed (no sprays). Please note that in order for us to apply any OTC ointments, you must sign the “Topical Creams” release form, per licensing law. Simply contact our Admin Team, and they’ll be happy to help you. The EduCare Team is not allowed to apply any creams, ointments or medications without fully signed documentation. ● Sweater and/or jacket to accommodate indoor/outdoor temperature changes ● If your child has food allergies and cannot eat our meals, please make sure to speak with our Admin Team regarding allergy alternatives. Our food program is a big part of our school culture, and we want to do everything possible to foster inclusion for all children, while keeping them safe and nourished. Bottles ● You will need to bring in pre-prepared bottles each day, marked with your child’s first and last name (on bottle and cap). Please denote the contents of the bottle (ie, formula, breast milk, cereal). This can easily be done with masking tape on the bottle. They will be stored in a compartment of the fridge that is designated for your child only. You will also need to provide an approximate feeding schedule on the next page. (This applies to both formula and expressed milk.) ● If you are using our provided formula, we will send you home with canisters each month. You will simply use that formula to prepare the appropriate number of bottles, and send those in ready-to-go daily, per licensing law. This ensures that your baby is getting the amount of liquids and nutrients that you designate. ● We will send you home with the bottles at the end of each day. A friendly reminder from our Family Handbook that each child must be physically signed in and out of the room by the designated guardian each day of attendance, per state law. You will find the sign-in sheets in the classroom. Last, but not least, we want to support you as a parent and help make your life easier! If you communicate your intended drop-off and pick-up times daily, we will do our best to help you with smooth and quick transitions. If we know what time you’re coming, we can be on the lookout for you in the mornings. And if we know what time you’re planning to pick up, we can work to have your child prepared and ready to go in the afternoons. The following page must be filled out completely and submitted before the child’s first day. You can bring in a hard copy on the first day or you can send it back in electronically.LIFE ELC Infant Daily Schedule & Product Consent FormChild’s First and Last NameDiapers:LIFE uses Andy Pandy and Dyper Bamboo Disposable Diapers and Training Pants (depending on availability). I authorize my child to use these diapers. My child is size S. My child is size M. My child is size L. My child is size XL. I do NOT want my child to use these diapers, and I will supply my own. Wipees:LIFE uses WaterWipes. You may research the product here. I authorize my child to use these wipes. I do NOT want my child to use these wipes, and I will supply my own. Baby Formula:LIFE uses Else Complete Plant-Based Nutrition for Toddlers. It is kosher and free of dairy, soy, and gluten. You may research the product here. I authorize my child to use this formula. I do NOT want my child to use this formula, and I will supply my own. Sleeping Schedule:I want my child to sleep at approximately the following times: If no nap schedule, check the box below: No morning nap No afternoon nap Morning nap atAfternoon nap atFirst Day Prep: ToddlersLIFE ELC Toddler Program PoliciesDear Parents, We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our LIFE ELC Toddler Program! As your baby continues to develop in amazing ways, our Toddler program supports every step of their growth. At LIFE, we believe the world is our classroom, and we aim to foster curious exploration from the earliest ages. Toddlers learn best through purposeful play, and our environment is designed to facilitate the cultivation of their absorbent minds through a strategically designed day full of joyful, playful education. If this is your child’s first time in school, we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for your family! It typically takes 1 - 4 weeks for young children to adjust to a new environment away from home, and we will treat your little one with the utmost loving care to help them thrive in this new phase. In addition to the LIFE Family Handbook, there are a few additional details pertaining specifically to our Toddler Program. It’s important to share these in advance in order to set us up for success as a Home/School Family. What We Provide: ● Breakfast (for those who arrive before 8 AM) ● Morning Snack ● Lunch ● Afternoon Snack ● Bibs for mealtimes ● Diapers ● Wipees ● All learning, development, and play materials used throughout the day ● Unlimited amounts of attention and TLC! What You Need to Bring: ● 3 complete changes of clothes to be stored in their cubby (including socks) - Once used, we’ll send them home for washing and notify you to send in replacements. ● 2 crib sheets - to cover the sleeping mats during nap time ● Blanket ● Any blankie or lovie your child likes to sleep with - You can let us know if you want this to stay in their cubby or go home daily. ● Sweater and/or jacket to accommodate indoor/outdoor temperature changes ● Diapering ointment when needed (no sprays) ● Sippy cup for water - this must go home daily for washing, per licensing law. Please note that baby bottles are not allowed beyond the Infant Room by licensing. ● If your child has food allergies and cannot eat our meals, please make sure to speak with our Admin Team regarding allergy alternatives. Our food program is a big part of our school culture, and we want to do everything possible to foster inclusion for all children, while keeping them safe and nourished. New for Toddlers: If your child is graduating from our Infant Program, they will be learning to eat from a table, instead of a high chair. They will also begin napping all together at the same time on individual cots after lunch. These can be new life skills and routines for a toddler, and every new transition requires a little time to adjust. Rest assured, your toddler will have mastery of the new environment in no time! Drop-Off and Pick-Up Details: On the first day of school, every parent wants to exert extra doses of love to make sure their child feels safe and secure, and that’s totally understandable! However, after the first day, it’s actually best for the child if you don’t linger in the classroom. The quicker you pop in and out, the quicker your toddler can start adjusting to their surroundings. We promise to take great care of your little one! A friendly reminder from our Family Handbook that each child must be physically signed in and out of the room by the designated guardian each day of attendance, per state law. You will find the sign-in sheets in the classroom. Last, but not least, we want to support you as a parent and help make your life easier! If you communicate your intended drop-off and pick-up times daily, we will do our best to help you with smooth and quick transitions. If we know what time you’re coming, we can be on the lookout for you in the mornings. And if we know what time you’re planning to pick up, we can work to have your child prepared and ready to go in the afternoons. The following page must be filled out completely and submitted before the child’s first day. You can bring in a hard copy on the first day or you can send it back in electronically. LIFE ELC Toddler Daily Schedule & Product Consent FormChild’s First and Last NameDiapers:LIFE uses Andy Pandy and Dyper Bamboo Disposable Diapers and Training Pants (depending on availability). I authorize my child to use these diapers. My child is size S. My child is size M. My child is size L. My child is size XL. I do NOT want my child to use these diapers, and I will supply my own. Wipees:LIFE uses WaterWipes. You may research the product here. I authorize my child to use these wipes. I do NOT want my child to use these wipes, and I will supply my own. Eating Schedule:I am happy for my child to eat the following organic, kosher, whole-foods, plant-based meals made at school: Breakfast (served upon arrival to all children who arrive by 8:00 AM) Morning snack Lunch Afternoon snack First Day Prep: PreschoolLIFE ELC Preschool Program PoliciesDear Parents, We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our LIFE ELC Preschool Program! If this is your child’s first time in school, we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for your family! It typically takes 1 - 4 weeks for young children to adjust to a new environment away from home, and we will treat your little one with the utmost loving care to help them thrive in this new phase. Here are a few friendly reminders to help you prepare for your first day. What We Provide: ● Morning Snack ● Lunch ● Afternoon Snack ● All learning, development, and play materials used throughout the day ● Unlimited amounts of attention and TLC! What You Need to Bring: ● 2 complete changes of clothes to be stored in their cubby (including socks) - Once used, we’ll send them home for washing and notify you to send in replacements. ● Porta-crib sheets - This will save you from having to remember to bring a new one each week. We’ll send them home for washing once monthly. ● Any blankie or lovie your child likes to sleep with - You can let us know if you want this to stay in the crib or go home daily. ● Sweater and/or jacket to accommodate indoor/outdoor temperature changes ● Water bottle - this must go home daily for washing, per licensing law. ● If your child has food allergies and cannot eat our meals, please make sure to speak with our Admin Team regarding allergy alternatives. Our food program is a big part of our school culture, and we want to do everything possible to foster inclusion for all children, while keeping them safe and nourished. A friendly reminder from our Family Handbook that each child must be physically signed in and out of the room by the designated guardian each day of attendance, per state law. You will find the sign-in sheets in the classroom. Last, but not least, we want to support you as a parent and help make your life easier! If you communicate your intended drop-off and pick-up times daily, we will do our best to help you with smooth and quick transitions. If we know what time you’re coming, we can be on the lookout for you in the mornings. And if we know what time you’re planning to pick up, we can work to have your child prepared and ready to go in the afternoons.First Day Prep: Transitional Kindergarten ProgramLIFE ELC Transitional Kindergarten Program PoliciesDear Parents, We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our LIFE ELC Transitional KindergartenProgram! If this is your child’s first time in school, we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for your family! It typically takes 1 - 4 weeks for young children to adjust to a new environment away from home, and we will treat your little one with the utmost loving care to help them thrive in this new phase. What We Provide: ● Morning Snack ● Lunch ● All learning, development, and play materials used throughout the day ● Unlimited amounts of attention and TLC! What You Need to Bring Daily: ● Reusable Water bottle: Clearly marked with your child’s first and last name - this must go home daily for washing, per licensing law. We will have a fresh supply of water in the classroom to refill during the day! ● Backpack- We encourage children to take responsibility for their own supplies and carry their own backpack to school each day! Please mark with your child’s first and last name. ● Complete extra outfit-Don’t forget socks and an extra pair of shoes as well as a complete change of clothes in case of spill, accident, or too much paint! This will remain in your child’s backpack. ● If your child has food allergies and cannot eat our meals, please make sure to speak with our Admin Team regarding allergy alternatives. Our food program is a big part of our school culture, and we want to do everything possible to foster inclusion for all children, while keeping them safe and nourished. One-Time Only Back-to-School Supplies: ● 1” 3-ring binder (any color is fine) ● 1 package of clear page protectors ● 1 box of Crayola washable markers (to be shared) ● 1 box of Crayola crayons (to be shared) ● 1 box of tissues School Day vs Full Day Schedule: If your child is on the School Day schedule, they are welcome to arrive between 7:50 - 8 AM. We do request on-time arrival in order to set the children up for a successful day as part of the classroom environment and group structure. Pick-up is from 2:30 - 2:45 PM daily. An on-time pick-up is very important to ensure that the children feel safe. Additionally, the teachers have other duties to tend to after school. Any child not picked up on time will be charged the late fees as mentioned in the LIFE Family Handbook. If your child is on the Full Day schedule, it means they are welcomed at school from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Upon arrival between 7:30 - 7:50, please take your child to the Before-School Program in our Visionaries Classroom. This is where our preschoolers and TK students will eat breakfast together. If you want your child to eat breakfast at school, we strongly encourage arrival shortly after 7:30 AM to give them enough time to eat without being rushed before they are transferred to the TK classroom. Our breakfast environment is a very relaxed and happy place that allows children to settle into their school day. At approximately 7:50, our TK teacher will escort the children over to their classroom to begin their day at 8 AM. A friendly reminder from our Family Handbook that each child must be physically signed in and out of school by the designated guardian each day of attendance, per state law. You will find the sign-in sheets in the classroom. We can’t wait to welcome you to LIFE!Here are a few friendly reminders to help you prepare for your first day and a successful school year. TK School Hours: 8:00-2:30 Sleeping & Soothing Support:What tips should we know to help your child get good rest at nap time? Any certain routines or tricks at sleep time that seem to help you at home?What is the best way to soothe your child if needed? Upload Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate* Drop files here or Upload a family photo* Drop files here or Upload a recent photo of the child* Drop files here or
