JUNE 2024 PARENT NEWSLETTER
JUNE TUITION
TUITION PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Method: Tuition and fees are accepted exclusively through our tuition software and will appear as a draft from your bank by Lincoln Savings Bank.
Late Fees: A late fee of $50.00 per month will be imposed on the 6th of each month. If tuition remains unpaid for two consecutive weeks, the child may be withdrawn, and the spot will be filled promptly with a family from the waitlist.
Absences: Absences cannot be compensated by attending on an alternative day.
Invoices: Invoices will be sent to the parent/guardian’s email on record. A New Day CDC prioritizes environmental sustainability and issues receipts via email each month during the tuition processing. These receipts contain all necessary information for taxes, HSA, and FSA purposes.
Tuition Adjustments: Tuition may be adjusted when necessary, with a complete 30-day written notice to the administration office of A New Day CDC from the parents. Kindly direct written emails to irma@anewdaycdc.com.
Hardships: In instances where circumstances or hardships make it challenging to pay tuition, please reach out to Irma to arrange a payment schedule and sign a payment agreement.
No Refunds/Prorates: No refunds or prorates are issued for absences, adverse weather days, vacations, teacher in-service days, holidays, or any day the school is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, including closures initiated by state officials, CDC, or administration.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Summer School Schedule
Summer Curriculum
Summer Schedule
Summer Splash Days
June Birthdays
Bi-Annual Supply Fees
Summer Vacations
A New Day CDC will be closed the week of 7/08/24 through 7/12/24
Donuts with Dad
2024-2025 Family Student Handbooks
Encouraging Self Feeding
WELCOME NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Brandi Young to the A New Day CDC team as our new Assistant Director.
Additionally, Mrs. Casie Pelczar will be assisting us throughout the summer in our 2-year-old classroom.
SUMMER 2024 CURRICULUM
WEEK 1: WELCOME TO SUMMER
WEEK 2: OCEAN ADVENTURES
WEEK 3: CAMPING FUN
WEEK 4: ANIMAL SAFARI
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Due to the extremely high temperatures in Texas during the summer, we avoid spending time outdoors in the afternoons. Therefore, our school schedule changes for June, July, and August. Starting the week of June 3rd, we will go outside first thing each morning and cover the school curriculum in the afternoons.
STUDENT DROP OFF CUT-OFF TIME OF 8:45 AM WILL STILL REMAIN IN PLACE.
Parents are asked not to bring children in after 8:45 a.m. except in the event of a doctor’s appointment, an emergency, or a special family occasion. Please send a message on the BW app for approval.
SUMMER PLAY DAYS
OUTDOOR PLAY GUIDELINES
Outdoor play is an integral part of our daily routine, and children should be prepared to play outside each morning. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, children who are too sick to go outside should not be at school. Therefore, please do not request that your child stay indoors during the summer months.
For safety during outdoor play, we recommend that children wear tennis shoes or closed-toed shoes with an enclosed heel.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Parents are responsible for providing the following protective measures:
Sun-protective clothing such as hats and sunglasses.
Sunscreen spray and insect repellent (parental/guardian permission is required for their use).
HYDRATION AND CLOTHING
Children will always have access to fresh, clean water, including during prolonged periods of physical activity, and will be encouraged to drink plenty of water during outside playtime.
During the summer months, parents/guardians should ensure children are dressed in light-colored, lightweight clothing, limited to one layer of absorbent material to maximize sweat evaporation. If your child does not have appropriate clothing for the season, a parent will be called and asked to bring suitable attire to the school.
FOOTWEAR GUIDELINES
Please DO NOT SEND your child in fancy dress shoes, sandals, Crocs, cowboy boots, or flip-flops, as these make it difficult for children to run and climb safely. If your child arrives in any of these items, you will be asked to bring in another set of shoes. Sneakers are preferred as they allow children to fully experience the playground safely. We ask that our younger students wear shoes they can put on with minimal assistance, such as sneakers with Velcro.
Children aged 4-5 years who wear lace-up shoes should be able to tie them by themselves, as it is too time-consuming for our teachers to tie shoes all day long.
Heat Index Policy
When the heat index exceeds 105 degrees, the children will not go outside.
WATER BOTTLE POLICY
Parents are responsible for providing their child with a personal water bottle to bring to school each day with their lunchbox. These water bottles will be sent home daily for you to wash, sanitize, and refill with fresh water before sending them back to school the next day.
INSECT REPLLANT
Before sending a Repellent with your child, Parents should read product labels and confirm that the product is:
·Safe for children and contains no more than 30% DEET.
The use of DEET should reflect how much time the child will be exposed to biting insects:
• 10% DEET is generally effective for two hours.
• 24% DEET is generally effective for five hours.
• Products with more than 30% DEET should never be used on children.
• Do not use products that combine insect repellent and sunscreen. This is because sunscreen may need to be re-applied more often and in larger amounts than repellent.
EACH CHILD IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR OWN BOTTLE OF SPRAY SUNSCREEN, A SUNSCREEN STICK AND AN INSECT REPELLANT WITH THEIR NAME CLEARLY LABELED ON EACH.
SUNSCREEN POLICY
Parents must provide a sunscreen stick and a spray bottle of sunscreen, both clearly labeled with your child's name.
Parents are required to apply sunscreen to their children before arriving at school, as this can be a lengthy process for our teachers. With written consent, teachers will reapply sunscreen before the afternoon outdoor playtime.
Parents/guardians should apply any new sunscreen to their child at least once at home to check for any reactions.
Sunscreen should be applied before your child arrives at school to allow it time to absorb into the skin.
If children are playing in water, sunscreen will be reapplied more frequently. Children should also wear sun-protective clothing.
Unscented sunblock or sunscreen with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide is generally safer for children and less likely to cause irritation.
If a rash develops, parents/guardians will be asked to consult the child’s primary care provider.
Water Bottles
Teachers will ensure that all children’s individual water bottles are brought with them whenever they go outside.
ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR RESOURCES
·Choosy Kids (https://choosykids.com)
·Eat Play Grow Early Childhood Health Curriculum, Children’s Museum of Manhattan (www.eatplaygrow.org)
·Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/physical-health/article/little-voices-healthy-choices
·Healthy Kids, Healthy Future; The Nemours Foundation: https://healthykidshealthyfuture.org
·Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care, Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina: http://healthyapple.arewehealthy.com/documents
·Physical Activity Staff Handouts Online Physical Education Network (http://openphysed.org)
·Spark (www.sparkpe.org)
·Preventing Tick Bites on People by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: http://www.cdc.gov
·UCSF California Childcare Health Program’s (CCHP) Health and Safety Note for childcare centers:
·Integrated Pest Management: Mosquitoes: http://cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/cchp.ucsf.edu/files
·CCHP IPM Handout for Family Child Care Homes: Mosquitoes: http://cchp.ucsf.edu/sites/cchp.ucsf.edu
SUMMER SPLASH DAYS:
Weather permitting, starting on Tuesday, June 4th, we will have Splash Days every Tuesday and Wednesday morning during June and July. Please note that if it is raining on the mornings of Splash Days, we will not have Splash Day, as the rainwater tends to be too cold for the children to enjoy.
SPLASH DAYS CLASS SCHEDULE:
TUESDAYS WILL BE DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN
PRE-K 4-5 YEAR OLDS CLASS &
3 YEAR OLDS CLASS.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD A SACK LUNCH ON THESE DAYS AS THEY WILL EAT LUNCH ON THE PATIO. DO NOT SEND ANY FOOD THAT REQUIRES MICROWAVING .
WEDNESDAYS WILL BE DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN
THE 2 YR OLDS &
TODDLER CLASS.
THESE STUDENTS WILL EAT THEIR LUNCH INDOORS.
SPLASH DAYS GUIDELINES
Arrival Prepared:
Children must arrive at school dressed in their swimsuits with sunscreen already applied.
Bring a Towel:
Please ensure your child brings a towel.
Change of Clothes:
Each child must have an extra change of clothes in a Ziplock bag labeled with their name, packed in their backpack, for changing after splash day.
Sunscreen Application:
Parents must apply sunscreen to their children before arriving at school. Teachers will reapply sunscreen as needed throughout the day.
Swimsuit and Towel Care:
Swimsuits and towels will be sent home daily for parents to wash. We do not keep these items at the school.
JUNE 2024 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Aria w. 4 yrs. old on 06/14
Rhett H. will be 6 yrs. old on 06/15
Haneen H. will be 3 years old on 06/22
Crosby K. will be 4 years old on 06/24
BI-ANNUAL SUPPLY FEE FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
BI-ANNUAL SUPPLY FEES WILL BE DUE JULY 1ST:
A New Day CDC there is a bi-annual supply fee for each student, first one due in January and the second one due in July of each year.
This fee is also nonrefundable.
For children attending 5 days per week, the fee is $350.00 per semester.
For children attending 3 days per week $300.00 per semester.
For children attending 2 days per week $250.00 semester.
SUMMER VACATIONS
We understand that summer is a popular time for family vacations and a break from routine. Quality childcare is difficult to find, so it's important to secure your child’s spot at our preschool during your summer vacation plans. If you plan on taking any time off for vacation, please inform us ahead of time.
Please consider that any vacation time taken is a significant loss of income for the school. The school must continue to meet all operational expenses, including staff salaries.
A New Day CDC enrolls all students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students withdrawn for the summer will be contacted as spaces fill up to give them and their parents the first choice to re-enroll. If the parent decides not to take the opening, the student will be re-enrolled as positions become available.
VACATION POLICY
No refunds are given for vacations, illnesses, absences, or holidays, as the school must continue to meet all operational expenses. Tuition must be paid in full while you are on vacation.
Please provide at least two weeks’ notice if your child will be on vacation for an extended period.
A NEW DAY CDC WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF:
JULY 8TH - JULY 12TH
In order to provide your child with the best care possible, our staff must remain in good physical and emotional health. Since the school operates on a planned budget and must meet its many financial obligations promptly, the following school closures will be observed as paid holidays. Due to the fixed costs averaged over a calendar year, there is NO reduction in tuition for this time off.
DONUTS WITH DAD
Date: Week of June 10 through June 13, 2024
Time: 8:45-9:15
Place: A New Day Child Development Center
Students are invited to bring their Dads, for a fun morning!
If your child does not come on that scheduled day, please make plans to come and enjoy the day with us!
Due to limited space, each class will be celebrating on a different day:
Monday-06/10/24 Mrs. Diana’s Toddler Class
Tuesday-06/11/24 2-Year-Old Class
Wednesday-06/12/24: 3 Year Old Class
Thursday-06/13/24: Pre-K 4 -5 Year Old Class
Please be sure to RSVP so we know how many to expect!
We will be passing out information on the importance of a Father in a Child’s Life.
NEW 2024-2025 STUDENT/FAMILY HANDBOOKS WILL BE SENT OUT IN AUGUST!
ANNUAL PAPERWORK REQUIREMENT
Per Child Care Licensing Regulations, parents must complete and submit all new required paperwork annually. This includes:
Application form
Tuition agreement
Emergency contact form
Immunization record
Physician’s statement form
These forms help us comply with state Child Care Regulations and must be kept current throughout your child’s enrollment.
The child-care center needs accurate and up-to-date contact information for parents and must be informed of any changes in the care required by the child. Regularly updating records facilitates communication between parents and the child-care center and ensures that accurate information is available during an emergency.
PARENT COMMUNICATIONS
Throughout the year, you will receive email newsletters and updates. Please read all communications from the preschool to avoid missing important information. Check your Brightwheel accounts and email regularly for information about classroom events, your child’s needs, and other important preschool information. We will share details about your child’s day via the Brightwheel App through the email you provide on your child’s enrollment paperwork.
If you know your child will not be attending for the day, please give us a COURTESY CALL by 8:30 am at 512-264-7373.
Encouraging Self-Feeding for Older Infants and Toddlers
As children enter their second year, they become interested in doing things for themselves, including self-feeding. This process appropriately separates the responsibilities of adults and children: parents/guardians provide nutritious food, and the child decides how much to eat.
Supervision During Meals
Children over twelve months who can feed themselves will be supervised by an adult seated within arm’s reach of the child’s highchair or feeding table.
When eating, children will always be within sight of an adult.
Development of Self-Feeding Skills
Children should be allowed to practice feeding themselves as early as 9 months of age to develop proper motor skills and eating habits.
Children will continue to use their fingers for self-feeding even after mastering utensils.
Caregivers/teachers will encourage older infants and toddlers to:
Hold and drink from an appropriate child-sized cup.
Use a child-sized spoon (short handle with a shallow bowl like a soup spoon).
Use a child-sized fork (short, blunt tines with a broad handle, similar to a salad fork).
Lunch Packing Guidelines
When packing your child’s lunch, remember that they will be feeding themselves. Foods should be appropriate for the child’s developmental ability and cut small enough to avoid choking hazards.
Do not send any glass containers in your child’s lunch boxes for safety reasons.
Choking Hazard Information
High-risk foods often implicated in choking incidents should be avoided, especially for children under four years of age. Almost 90% of fatal choking occurs in this age group.
Examples of choking hazards include hot dogs (whole or sliced into rounds), raw carrot rounds, whole grapes, hard candy, nuts, seeds, raw peas, hard pretzels, chips, peanuts, popcorn, rice cakes, marshmallows, spoonfuls of peanut butter, and large chunks of meat.
Food Preparation Guidelines
All fruit must be peeled and cut into small, child-sized pieces. All grapes must be cut in half; otherwise, your child will not be allowed to eat them.
Food for children 12 months to 2 years should be cut into pieces one-quarter inch or smaller.
Food for toddlers 24 months and older should be cut into pieces one-half inch or smaller.
Safety During Meals
Children must always be seated when eating to reduce choking hazards.
Children will always be supervised while eating to ensure they are eating safely, such as not stuffing their mouths full.
NUTRITION EDUCATION AND RESOURCES
·https://www.freshbaby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-Pack-A-MyPlate-Lunch.pdf
·https://www.superkidsnutrition.com/recipes-kids-meal-plans/meal-plans-by-age/
· https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/kids-healthy-eating-plate/
· US Department of Health and Human Services, US Department of Agriculture. 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th ed. Washington, DC: US Department of Health and Human Services; 2015.
https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines
2024 REMAINING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Ensuring your child's well-being depends on our staff maintaining good physical and emotional health. As our school strictly adheres to a thoughtfully planned budget to promptly fulfill financial commitments, upcoming holidays and school closures will be observed as paid holidays. Specific dates will be communicated in advance through posted memos. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the corresponding day off will be observed on either Friday or Monday. Despite fixed costs spread over the calendar year, please be aware that there will be NO reduction in tuition for these scheduled breaks. We recommend keeping a copy of the calendar below for reference, enabling your family to plan accordingly.
PLEASE MAKE NOTE THAT A NEW DAY CDC WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF
JULY 8TH THROUGH JULY 12, 2024!
