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Enrollment:
A child is actively enrolled in the program when the registration fee and enrollment forms are received by the program director. If a child is enrolling mid-month, the months' tuition will be prorated.
Withdrawl:
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Mother's Day Out Program requires minimum 30 days notification in writing before withdrawal of a child. After this notification period, and if a child is continuing for a partial month, then tuition will be prorated accordingly.
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Tuition:
Tuition is due on the first of each month. There is a $20 late fee charged to payments received after the 10th of the month. Checks should be made payable to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. Tuition is the same amount each month. We cannot give refunds for days your child is absent for any reason including illness, holidays, and vacations. There will be collection envelopes located by the doors to the classrooms or you may mail payment to 301 Hays Country Acres Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.
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Arrival:
Children should be brought to their classroom no earlier than 8:30 a.m. All children must be signed in by a parent.
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Departure:
Children must be picked up no later than 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. (depending on age) A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for late pick-ups. Children must be signed out by a parent.
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Snack:
A morning snack will be provided for your child. For the 2 year old classes, please send a sippy-cup with your child's name on it for their drinks (juice, milk, etc.)
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Health:
Only well children will be allowed at the MDO program. Parents will be contacted if the child (1) is injured, (2) is ill with a temperature other than 98.6 degrees, (3) has diarrhea or vomiting, (4) or has symptoms/signs of possible illness.
All MDO's students are required by law to have on file at school proof of state required vaccinations (or exemption). Please submit to MDO's office by 1st day attending school.
Children must stay out of school a minimum number of days for certain contagious diseases unless the doctor clears them for earlier return (in which case the school will need a doctor's written permission.) We strongly advise you to adhere to the following suggested days of convalescence for these childhood illnesses.
- Chicken Pox - 5 days after breaking out.
- Red Measles - 7 days after breaking out.
- Pink Eye - 1 day following initial use of prescribed medication.
- Strep Throat - During testing for and 1 day after beginning antibiotic and following cessation of fever.
- Head Lice - Students discovered to have head lice are required to remain home during treatment. Parents are required to immediately notify the school of the infestation. Students will be readmitted to school upon presentation of a statement from the child's physician / Health Department verifying that the child is free of head lice.
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Medications:
No medications will be stored at school or by staff. The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Mother's Day Out Program and it's representative's will not administer medications at any time.
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Emergencies:
In the event of an emergency which requires medical intervention, every reasonable attempt will be made, immediately, to contact the parent or the other person(s) listed as emergency contacts. The program representative will also administer first aid to the extent trained.
In the event the parent cannot be reached in such an emergency , the staff, physician or dentist selected by the activity leader, may hospitalize, administer or secure medical or dental treatment, including, but not being limited to, administering, or ordering an injection or injections, anesthesia, or surgery for the child, to the extent deemed necessary by authorized medical personnel.
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Discipline:
Children will be lovingly cared for and if discipline is necessary, techniques such as positive wording and short time outs will be used. Teachers will create an optimal learning environment by giving clear directions appropriate to the age level, showing understanding and firmness, modeling appropriate behavior, and using fair and consistent rules. If a child continues to not respond to the above methods and the parents are informed of the continued behavioral problems, MDO reserves the right to request the withdrawal of the child because the child is not adapting to a group situation. This policy is in the best interest of the child and where they are in their development level.
Discipline must be:
- Individualized and consistent for each child;
- Appropriate to the child's level of understanding; and
- Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.
A caregiver will only use positive methods of discipline and guidance that encourage self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction, which include at least the following:
- Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior;
- Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;
- Redirecting behavior using positive statements; and
- Using brief supervised separation or time out from the group, when appropriate for the child's age and development, which is limited to no more than one minute per year of the child's age.
There will be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. The following types of discipline and guidance are prohibited:
- Corporal punishment or threats of corporal punishment;
- Punishment associated with food, naps, or toilet training;
- Pinching, shaking, or biting a child;
- Hitting a child with a hand or instrument;
- Putting anything in or on a child's mouth;
- Humiliating, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child;
- Subjecting a child to harsh, abusive, or profane language;
- Placing a child in a locked or dark room, bathroom, or closet with the door closed; and
- Requiring a child to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time for the child's age.
Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapters 746,
Subchapters L, Discipline and Guidance
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Personal Items:
Parents are asked not to send personal belongings with their child because they often cause conflict with other children.
All children need a change of clothes in case of any kind of accident. The change of clothes should be placed in a gallon-size Ziploc bag and clearly labeled. Also, please write your child's name on sippy-cups, backpacks, and lunch boxes.
If your child wears a diaper, please send plenty of extras each day and one box of wipes!!
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Rest Time:
For children 3 years and up, please include a rest towel each day in your child's backpack to be used for rest time between 12:30 and 2:30 pm.
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Chapel:
A short chapel time will be planned weekly in the church sanctuary.
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Lunch:
Please send a lunch with your child each day. In their lunch, please be sure to send a drink and food that does not need to be heated. The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit Mother's Day Out Program is a "peanut aware" program. Recognizing some children have or may develop allergies to peanuts, please do not send lunch food that contains peanuts.
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Birthdays:
Birthdays are so fun to celebrate!! If your child is having a birthday, feel free to send cupcakes or cookies to share with his/her class.
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Parent Involvement:
We would love for each parent to be as involved as much as possible. If you are not sure what you can do...just ask!!!
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Communication:
Communication is an essential part of parent-teacher relationship. The usual method of communication between parents and teachers is by a written note pinned to the child's clothing. If you wish a conference with your child's teacher or the director, please contact the school at 512-858-4924.
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