HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

On behalf of A New Day CDC’s Preschool Team, we would like to wish all our preschool families a joyful and prosperous New Year filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories. May the coming New Year bring you all much happiness, and good health. We truly appreciate you all for being part of our preschool family!

JANUARY 2024 TUITION

TUITION PAYMENTS:

· All tuition payments and fees must be made through A New Day Child Development’s ACH Direct QuickBooks program. Payments will appear as a draft from the individual's bank by Lincoln Savings Bank.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

· Full payment is due each month, regardless of the number of days the child is expected to be in attendance.

LATE FEES

· A late fee of $50.00 per month will be imposed if payment is declined.

· The late fee will be assessed on the 6th of the month.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS

· In cases of financial difficulties, parents are encouraged to contact Irma to discuss and establish a payment schedule. A payment agreement may also be required.

NO REFUNDS OR PRORATES

· No refunds or prorates will be provided for absences, bad weather days, vacations, teacher in-service days, holidays, or any day the school is closed due to unforeseen circumstances.

· This includes closures initiated by state officials, CDC, or administration.

MAKE UP DAYS

· Absences cannot be made up by attending on an alternate day.

· Invoices will be sent to the parent/guardian's email on file.

· It's important for individuals to carefully review and understand these policies, as they outline the terms and conditions regarding payments, attendance, and potential late fees. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Irma for further assistance and clarification.

STUDENT/FAMILY HANDBOOK

The primary purpose of the Parent Handbook is to communicate that the outlined policies establish the minimum standards applicable to all Texas child-care centers.

A New Day CDC Student/Family Handbook contains established policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are designed to provide comprehensive information to parents and families.

The handbook aims to keep parents and families fully informed on all policies and procedures. Specifically, it covers details relevant to the 2024 school year.

Given the diverse situations that may arise throughout the school year, this Handbook may not cover every scenario. The school administration retains the right to modify or revoke policies and procedures in this Handbook as circumstances require. In the event of changes, parents will receive written notification promptly, including details about when the change will take effect.

Throughout the year, you will receive email newsletters and updates. It's important to read all communications from the preschool to avoid missing crucial information. We kindly request you to check your email regularly for updates on classroom events, needs, and other important details. Information about your child’s day will be shared via the Brightwheel’s App, using the email provided on your child’s enrollment paperwork.

You can email us at any time with questions or concerns at irma@anewdaycdc.com. Email is not monitored over the weekends or after program hours. Please do not message our teachers in the late evening or early morning hours.

At A New Day CDC, we aim to build a partnership with all our families through open, honest, and regular face-to-face communication. It is crucial that you keep our director or teaching staff informed of any changes to the original forms you submit, particularly updates to contact information for parents/guardians and emergency contacts. The accuracy of your child’s records plays a vital role in our ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

A copy of the Minimum Standards and Rules for a Licensed Child Care Center is readily available for viewing on site along with the most recent reports from Licensing, the Health Department, and Fire Department.

Upon registration, Parents/Guardians agree to follow the Family Handbook. Thus, the Handbook is a CONTRACT between the Parent/Guardian and A New Day Child Development Center, LLC.

We are excited about the prospect of working together to create a safe, enjoyable, and enriching program for your child. The upcoming year promises to be filled with fun learning experiences through play, and we look forward to getting to know you and your family better. Thank you for entrusting us with your child/ren and providing us with the opportunity to share our love of teaching with them.

ALL 2024 UPDATED ENROLLMENT FORMS INFORMATION WERE SENT THROUGH THE BRIGHT-WHEEL APP AND ARE DUE AT THIS TIME.

Each January, A New Day Child Development Center conducts an audit of our students' enrollment records. Following this audit, families will be notified if any updates are necessary. Certain forms, including the Emergency Contact and Medical Consent form, require annual updates.

As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for your child, we kindly request you to complete the form below, confirming that no changes have been made to your child's enrollment information. This ensures our records are current and accurately reflect details related to your child's care and well-being.

Please note that additional records, such as physicals and immunization records, must be updated throughout the year. During your child’s annual "well-child" appointment with their physician, kindly request a copy of their physical and the most recent immunization record. You may bring these items to the center.

Furthermore, in the event of changes to your family’s information, such as address, place of employment, or health insurance provider, a new Emergency Contact and Medical Consent form must be completed.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our records current and ensuring the well-being of all our children.

Your cooperation in promptly completing and returning this form is greatly appreciated. If there have been any changes to your child's information, please contact us immediately to update our records.

SUPPLY FEES

There is a bi-annual supply fee for each student, first one due by January 3rd and the second is due by July 1st. This fee is nonrefundable.

The fees are as followed:

$295.00 per semester for children attending 5 days per week.

$235.00 per semester for those attending 3 days per week.

$190.00 semester for those attending 2 days per week.

This fee covers all classroom and curriculum supplies, for each child for the school year.

HEARING & VISION SCREENING REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN 4 YEARS AND OLDER

All children enrolled or admitted to A New Day CDC are required to meet the immunization standards outlined by the Texas Department of Health. This mandate applies to all children in child-care , spanning from birth to 14 years of age.

According to state regulations, it is imperative that all immunization records be submitted to A New Day Child Development Center within one week of admission. Furthermore, these records must be signed by a healthcare professional who has conducted an examination within the past year.

IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS

Parents must maintain current immunization records for their child in our care, including any immunization exemptions or exceptions. All immunizations required for the child's age must be completed by the date of admission, unless: your child is exempt or excepted from an immunization, and the exemption or exception is verified by the date of admission. Your child is homeless or a child in foster care and is provisionally admitted for up to 30 days if evidence of immunization is not available.

A child may be exempt from immunization requirements for a medical reason or reason of conscience, including a religious belief. To claim an exemption, the person applying for the child's admission must meet criteria specified by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rule at 25 TAC §97.62

If your doctor or you prefer to delay or forgo immunizations, you must submit an original signed and notarized affidavit stating the vaccination and details. This will be kept in your child’s file.

Please know you can request an exemption from vaccinations at

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/exemptions.aspx#conscience

Affidavits may be requested via the Immunization Unit Affidavit Request website

YOUR CHILD’S DAILY NEEDS

These are the items that we ask you to send with your child each day that they attend preschool:

· CLOTHING: Children should come dressed in outdoor weather appropriate clothing including closed toe shoes. No open-toed shoes, no dress shoes, no flip-flops, no sandals, or crocs. Please be sure to send your child a coat or jacket on colder days. Children go outside daily weather permitting.

· WATER BOTTLE: Upon enrollment each child will be given a water bottle to be kept here at school. They will also need a personal water bottle brought from home which will go home at the end of each day. Please wash, refill, and return it with your child each day. Water only- no juices, milks, or shakes are permitted for children 3 and up.

· INDIVIDUAL LUNCHBOX WITH LUNCH & SNACKS FOR THE DAY-

Please send all lunch and snack items inside the lunchbox with all containers clearly labeled. Please be sure to label all your child’s container lids along with the bottoms. We provide all utensils!

· LARGE STUDENT BACKPACKS

One that is large enough to hold extra clothing, a lunch box, a water bottle, and a small blanket to take home to be washed. Having a backpack that can carry all items being transported back and forth each day makes it much easier for staff to make sure your child takes home all their belongings home. Staff will make sure all backpacks are label it with your child’s name at enrollment.

· SUNSCREEN / INSECT REPELLANT

Applied daily by parent prior to arriving.

TODDLER CLASSROOMS (12 MONTHS to 2 YEARS):

· Labeled Bottles pre-filled with Formula or Breast Milk (First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Labeled Caps for the Bottles (First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Baby food, labeled and dated (First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Diapers and Wipes, labeled (First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Diaper rash cream (Form to Apply must be Signed), labeled (First Name and Last Initial)

· 2-3 changes of clothing in a zip lock baggie, labeled (First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Pacifier if needed. (Animals w/ Strings are not allowed on a pacifier.)

(Labeled- First Name and Last Name Initial)

· Appropriate outerwear such as coats, hats, sweaters, sweatshirts, or hoodies.

2 YEARS CLASSROOMS TO 5 YEARS:

· Labeled Diapers, Pull Ups (VELCRO SIDE OPENINGS ONLY),

· Wipes (Labeled with First Name and Last Name Initial)

· 2-3 Changes of clothing, including socks and underwear (Swimming suit on Specified Day, when weather permits for Water Days, labeled (First Name and Last Initial)

· Appropriate outerwear such as coats, hats, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc., labeled

(First Name and Last Initial)

DO NOT SEND

· TOYS OR STUFFED ANIMALS.

· No electronics or valuable possessions should be brought to school.

· We do not allow any weapons or weapon-like toys at A New Day CDC. A child may not use any type of toy or equipment that explodes or that shoots things, such as caps, BB guns, darts, or fireworks at the child- care center or on field trips.

· Children should not wear costumes to school without receiving special notice from administration or teaching staff.

CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS

Due to the risk to the child, childcare licensing prohibits the use of students wearing any teething necklaces or using pacifiers with anything tethered to them (clip, stuffed animal etc.)

A New Day CDC also prohibits the use of any other jewelry to be worn at school. Examples include necklaces, bracelets, snap bracelets, etc.

Children should never bring electronic devices or personal toys to the school. Items brought from home can easily be damaged or lost and can also create unnecessary distractions within the classroom. A New Day CDC is not responsible for any item children bring to school.

All other personal belongings such as backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, glasses, and sunscreen must be labeled with your child’s first and last name or initials. Please check with the staff to see if any of these items go missing. Items in the Lost and Found will be cleaned out periodically and donated to a charitable organization; parents will be notified in advance.

PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL, EVERYTHING…

Outwear without a name inside will be labeled by staff on inside label as we must be able to identify what belongs to who. The same goes for water bottles, lunch boxes, and snack containers.

The responsibility for dress and clothing rests with the parent(s)/guardian(s). The following list outlines some suggestions that will apply specifically to preschoolers:

· Provide clothing that is suitable for play with elastic and has simple fasteners.

· All removable clothing should be labeled with your child’s name.

· Expect your child to get messy as “playing” with many different things are all part of development.

· Please be sure to dress your child appropriately in clothing suitable for play. There may be times when our play gets messy or dirty. We try our best to keep clothing clean, but accidents do happen.

· Children should not wear costumes to school without receiving special notice from administration or teaching staff.

· Please refrain from sending your child in Sunday dress shoes, sandals, Crocs, cowboy/cowgirl boots, or flip-flops, as these may impede safe running and climbing. We recommend sneakers, as they enable children to fully enjoy the playground in a secure manner.

JANUARY 2024 BIRTHDAYS

We have lots of birthdays to celebrate this month!

CLAY H. 1 YEAR OLD ON 01/02

MRS. MARIA: 01/04

LUCASH. 4 YEARS OLD ON 01/17

AVISHA T. 3 YEARS OLD ON 01/21

HARRISON R. 2 YEARS OLD ON 01/22

KSHETRA S. 3 YEARS OLD ON 01/28

AISLYND Mc.N 5 YEARS OLD ON 01/31

On behalf of our team at A New Day CDC, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who generously showered us with gifts during the holidays.

Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.

2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

To ensure the optimal well-being of your child, it is imperative that our staff maintains good physical and emotional health. As our school adheres to a carefully planned budget to fulfill its financial commitments promptly, the following holidays and school closures will be observed as paid holidays. We will provide advance notice through posted memos regarding the specific days these holidays will occur. In instances where one of these holidays falls on a weekend, the corresponding day off will be observed on either Friday or Monday. Despite the fixed costs averaged over the calendar year, please note that there will be NO reduction in tuition for these scheduled breaks. We encourage you to retain a copy of the calendar below for reference, allowing your family to plan accordingly.

JANUARY 2024 PARENT NEWSLETTER