Saint Marks Bright Beginnings Preschool

Please see our handbook below

Welcome to an exiting summer at Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings Preschool.  We are so excited that you have chosen our school as the place to begin or continue your child’s summer adventures.  At Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings we pride ourselves in being not only a great place for your children but also a community for all our families.

In the next few pages you will find some policies and important information for our school.

SAFETY

We pride ourselves in the steps we take to assure our children are safe.  In order to use the equipment on our playground children are required to wear sneakers or rubber soled shoes that can not slip off.(Croc's and sandal cannot be worn to use the equipment.)  At least two teachers/aides are on the playground at all times.  Our doors are always locked except for drop off and dismissal. The doors will be locked at 9:15 each morning and opened again at 11:45 for morning dismissal. In order to have your child picked up by someone other than a parent, a photocopy of that persons I.D. must be on file with the school.  Written consent is needed to allow someone else to pick up your child.  In the event of an accident or emergency that requires medical assistance, 911 will be called first, then the child’s parent.   If a child needs to be transported in an ambulance, before a parent can arrive at the school, the director will ride in the ambulance along with the child.

In the event of a fire or for any reason that the school will need to be evacuated the first meeting place will be in the east parking lot of the church building.  If the weather is inclement the children will be at Lawrence III Construction Office three doors down from the school on Main Street.

Children with Allergies

The school will continue to request that parents make every effort not to send in any foods that contain nuts or small items that a child might choke on. We will continue to check labeling to determine that any snack that the school provides does not contain nuts nor has it been processed in a factory that processes nut products.  We will not give any child with a known allergy any snacks including birthday snacks that have been sent in by another parent – the parent of the child with an allergy can provide us a suitable substitute.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Our morning sessions begin at 9A.M. children may begin to goto their classes at 8:55 .  The morning session ends at 12:00 if you need to pick your child up early a teacher will bring them to the lobby.

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Tuition is due no later than May 15^th.  If you withdraw from camp before the tuition is due your registration fee will be forfeited. If your child does not attend camp after tuition has been paid the first weeks payment will be forfeited along with the registration fee. The remaining balance with be refunded. If your child withdraws from camp while camp is in session a 40% refund will be given on the remaining schedule.

IMMUNIZATION and ILLNESSES

Upon enrollment you must have on file a health form signed by a physician. We also require that the child have standard immunizations.  Your child may be sent home if any symptoms or illness appear during the day.  If your child has a fever or has been vomiting they must be kept at home for 24 hours after the fever or vomiting ends.

EXTRA CLOTHING

Each child needs to have extra clothes in school.  Messes and accidents do occur.  Please send in a full set in a plastic bag with your child’s name on the bag.

    BRIGHT STARTERS 

Each child needs to have two extra sets of clothing in school.  Parents will need to supply diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for their child’s individual changing needs.

TEACHER CREDENTIALS

We take great pride in having a nurturing, experience, and loving staff. 

All staff meet or exceed the requirements set forth by the Office of Children and Family Services.

Our teachers are all CPR certified.

       PHILOSOPHY

As is typical of Episcopal schools, Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings provides a learning environment which is comfortable for children and families of many faiths.  The school does not attempt to instill the doctrine of the church in its students: rather it seeks to enhance the positive qualities inherent in your people of diverse backgrounds.  Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings provides a supportive environment, nurturing teachers, and a success oriented program designed to engender self-esteem, respect for others, and joy of learning. 

Saint Mark’s Bright Beginnings Preschool does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, creed, sex, or national origin in its admission or employment practices.