THE LITTLE

RASCALS
CLUBHOUSE
TOUCHING HEARTS & BUILDING MINDS
LAURA BADIE
EDU-262 Early Childhood Administration II
June 18th, 2017
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page...1
Table of Content..2
Introduction.3
Vision Statement.4
Core Values.4
Program Goals.5
Curriculum Overview...6-7
Responsible of the Program.8
Responsible of the Family9
Program Policies...10-11
Operating Procedures.12
Financial Policy..13
 Introduction

Parents,

Thank you for choosing The Little Rascals Clubhouse for your preschool and
childcare needs. I have included what the center provides and the care your child
will receive when enrolled here at The Little Rascals Clubhouse. Also included is
the expectations I have put in place once a contract is signed.
Please take the time to go over this handbook. If, at any time you may have a
question regarding the policies, please do not hesitate to ask. I want to always have
an open line of communication with you.
A new contract will be signed by all families at the beginning of each year. I
reserve the right to make changes in policies as I see fit. You will be notified in
writing of any changes that may occur. Every attempt will be made to give at least
a two-week notice of new changes.
The Little Rascals Clubhouse look forward to welcoming your child/ren into our
childcare/ preschool center.

Sincerely,

Laura Badie
The Little Rascals Clubhouse is a development
learning center whose main goal is to provide high
quality care in a safe and nurturing environment that
promotes the development of the whole child,
while responding to families need.

Our core values are built on each child that attends

The Little Rascals Clubhouse. We work with your
child on individual levels. We provide a safe
environment so that learning can be enjoyable. Our
learning philosophy is a play-based curriculum. We
want your child to enjoy indoor and outdoor play
through a learners perspective.
The following are the basic goals we have put in place for the children
who are in our care:

Emotional
Becoming independent and learning to control their emotions.
Having the ability to express and deal with their emotions.
Learning how others, express and deal with emotions.
Developing empathy towards others.

Social
Ability to develop meaningful friendships.
Ability to function well in a group setting.
Ability to understand the importance of cooperating with others.
Respecting others and their property.
Ability to interact with others despite differences.

Physical
Developing large and small motor skills.
Learning the importance of good nutrition and good hygiene.
Developing lifelong, healthy habits.

Intellectual
Developing a lifetime love of learning.
Learning observation and discussion skills.
Building a love for reading.
Developing the foundation needed to advance.
The Little Rascals Overview embraces the development philosophy of
learning, which respects each child as a unique individual and supports
the knowledge that young children learn best through play and hands-on
experience.

Daily Activity offered always includes:

Creative Art Manipulatives
Blocks Science
Dramatic Play Literature
Sensory Materials Music & Movement
Snacks Outdoors

The Little Rascals Clubhouse curriculum is.

Developmental
Childrens learning and skills acquisition is by nature, but develops at
the childs own pace. Each child is respected and supported at each stage
development as they progress toward their own goals and potential.

Play-based
Play is the childs natural process for learning and development. Within
plays natural learning environment children develop socially,
emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

Child-Directed
Children learn best by being able to accomplish things themselves. We
appreciate it when children take control of their learning because its the
most effective way.

Teacher- Supported
We prepare a nurturing environment with a wide variety of material and
activity, and ample opportunity to explore.

Integrated
The curriculum includes all parts of the preschool day, including arrival,
routines, care taking transitions, and departure as well as planned
activities and spontaneous play. Learning occurs in all areas of the
classroom and is not an isolated event, drill, or activity.

Emergent
The curriculum is created daily as the childrens interests and ideas are
freely explored. They are encouraged to make their own choices, explore
their own ideas, and to follow their own interests which allows children
to be involved in the real process of discovering knowledge.
Responsibilities for the children
To provide a loving and nurturing environment for all children.
To teach children, so they are prepared for kindergarten.
To ensure the safety and well-being of children during school
activities.
To encourage independent learning.
To ensure the learning environment is safe, clean, and
accommodating to the needs of all children.
Responsibilities for the families
To provide and ensure families that their child is safe.
To be a part of center activities such as field trips.
To have and provide various methods of communication.
To establish a partnership and support system between the center
and the families.
Responsibilities for the Community
To provide a good service for the children and families of the
community.
To partner with families of the community to be able to enhance
the learning experiences of our center.
Encourage individuals to become involved with our center.
To prepare children for future learning in other schools throughout
the community.
 Accompany your child into the classroom, sign the attendance
sheet, check bulletin board and folders for important
communications.

If you arrive prior to class opening, please wait in the hall entry
until classroom doors are opened. This would be a great time to
wash hands before coming into the classroom.
Please inform your childs teacher of anything which might affect
your childs behavior in school such as lack of sleep, an upset at
home, separation from family member, etc. This knowledge will
help teachers to better understand your childs behavior and
adjustment to the classroom.
Please acknowledge your child before leaving. This will eliminate
disruption in the classroom. If you have any problems with
separation, we will be happy to assist you.
Please inform staff if your child will be leaving with another adult.
Please sign out on bulletin board before leaving.
Please check and clear out cubbies and check the parent classroom
information board daily.
A. Discipline Policy
a. Here at Little Rascals Clubhouse, discipline and guidance
centers around respect and responsibility. Each child is
expected to be a respectful, responsible member of our group.
This ranges from children cleaning up their own messes to
using manners and politeness when speaking with teacher,
parents, and each other.
b. All rules center on these respect/responsibility safety
guidelines. The only rules are those that are required to
maintain a safe and respectful environment for all the
children in our center.
c. We follow the 1-2-3 time-in procedure. The child will get
two warnings upon the first and second instances of the child
not acting safely, or being irresponsible or disrespectful. If
the child continues the action that is not acceptable, the child
will receive a third strike and a time-in. We explain to the
child, why they are away from the group or not playing. They
will be in the same vicinity as the other children. They will
be given something to do or play with while they sit, and
think about what behaviors are acceptable. The time-in will
last for the ages of the child (for example, if the child is 4,
they will get a 4 minute time-in.

B. Health Matters & Illness Policy

 a. For the well-being of all the children enrolled at our facility,
and staff we ask that you please Do Not Bring Your Child to
Daycare Sick with A Fever.
b. If a child becomes ill while in care, the child will be
separated from the other children to prevent further illnesses.
c. Parents will be notified to pick-up their child within the hour.
If we cant reach you, we will leave messages where and
when its appropriate. Next, we will contact the primary
person on your emergency contact list and so on.

C. Termination Policy

a. We recognize that every child may not be a good match for

this program so we enroll each child on a two week trial
basis. During the two week period, or at the conclusion of
that second week the parents or the provider are allowed to
terminate care without consequences as long as daycare fees
are paid in full.
b. After the two week trial period is completed and both you
(the parents) and provider decide this arrangement is a good
match the child is successfully enrolled.
c. Beyond that point, terminating the contract requires a two
week written notice by parent/guardian and all fees paid at
the end of those two weeks. Provider may terminate the
contract at will and no fees will be changed. If there is any
gross misconduct on the part of the parent or child, that is
grounds for immediate discontinuation of services.
d. In the case of non-payment, legal action may be taken, and
the parent (whomever signed the contract) will be subject to
pay all legal fees incurred.
A. Hours of Operation
a. We are open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
b. We are closed on the following holidays
i. New Year Eve, New Years Day, Martin Luther King
Jr., Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, The
week of Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day
and the days before and after, as well as the week of
Christmas.
B. Arrival & Pick-Up Policy
a. Children thrive better with consistency in their schedule and
daily routine so its imperative that all children are at the
center no later than 10a.m.
b. Children will not be accepted in daycare after 10:00a.m.
i. Exception to this rule is that your child has a doctor
appointment which would cause them to arrive after
this time.
c. The center closes at 6 p.m. promptly every day.
i. Only those who listed on the childs emergency sheet
can pick up the child.
1. Parents please notify director, so she can inform
staff if someone else will be picking up your
child.
2. We ask for I.D. Verification if its your first time
picking up.
3. If you arrive to pick-up your child after 6 p.m.
without permission from owner/director, you will
be charged a fee of a $1.00 each minute youre
late. Please note fee is due immediately upon
pick-up.
A. Policy
a. Payments are due on the first Friday of the month. You can
drop in the payment drop box located outside office door.
b. Weekly payments are due each Friday. Your receipt will be
placed on payment board.

B. Payment Schedule
a. Infants $200.00
b. Toddlers ages 1 & 2 $175.00
c. Threes Year Olds $150.00
d. Preschool ages 4 & $125.00
e. After schoolers Age 6-12 $100.00
f. Summer Care Ages 6-12 $75.00