Program Operations Attendance
Consistency in attendance at preschool promotes secure attachments for participants, deepens teacher knowledge of individual participants, improves participant’s behaviors, and strengthens family-caregiver partnerships. Snack/Food Families will provide a nutritional, prepared snack and lunch for their child. All lunch boxes and water bottles must be labeled with the child’s name & date, according to Virginia Licensing. Participants are not permitted to share food. Unused perishable food will be discarded unless otherwise requested by the family. If participants are approved to bring in food to share, it must be store bought, sealed, and have an ingredient label. Child Care- Centers will provide breakfast and snack options that meet the requirements of the USDA Child/Adult Care Food Program. A menu listing food will be available to families upon request. The menu will indicate any changes/substitutions made. Toileting Policy Participants attending PRCS programs must be toilet trained. If your participant requires ADA accommodation, please contact the center’s administrative staff, and complete the Disability and Medical Needs Form. "Fully toilet trained" means that the participant independently asks to go to the bathroom when needed and/or sits themselves on the toilet. The participant will be able to manage clothing without help and are able to wipe or clean themselves appropriately to maintain clean hygiene. Occasionally, even a fully toilet trained participant might have an accident. Personal Belongings All participant's personal belongings will be stored in an individual space or “cubby” that is marked with the participant’s name. A complete change of clothes is required and should be labeled with the participant’s name and must be replaced immediately after use. Even if the participant is well trained in bathroom skills, other accidents may happen that would require a change of clothes. Rest Time Child Care- VA licensing regulations require a rest period for all participants daily. Each participant is encouraged to rest during this period and must be respectful to other resting participants. The center will provide cots for each participant. Please check with your site’s Child Care Supervisor to confirm whether the center will provide the sheets and laundering or if families are expected to fulfill this requirement. If your center requires family-provided bedding, separate, non-enclosed linens are required. For ease of storage, please do not exceed twin-sized bedding.
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