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Pullman Christian
Childcare Center
Providing loving care in a wholesome Christian environment
to nurture happy confident kids!
Parent Handbook
345 SW Kimball, Pullman, WA 99163 (509)332-3545
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Table of Contents
Letter from the Director……………………………………………..…………. 2
Lifestyle Statement and Values……………………………………..……….….3
Admission Policies…………………………………………………..……….….4
Operations…………………………………………………………..……….…. 6
Tuition and Payment Policies…………………………………………….…….7
Scheduling and Communication………………………………………..…......9
Arrival and Departure Procedures…………………………………………….11
Staff Information……………………………………………………………….13
General Child Care………………………………………………………...….14
Additional Information………………………………………………………...17
Child’s Supply List……………………………………………………………..19
Health and Safety………………………………………………………….…..20
Behavior Management and Discipline Policies……………………………....26
Programs……………………………………………………………………….29
Curriculum……………………………………………………………………..33
Throughout this handbook, please consider the word “parents” interchangeable
with parents, guardian, guardians, or any person standing in loco parentsis.
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Dear Parents:
Welcome to Pullman Christian Childcare Center (PCCC). We are blessed that you
have chosen us to care for and nurture your child.
We are a Christian childcare center operated under the direction of Living Faith
Fellowship. Our goal is to provide loving care to your child. We understand the
importance of providing a loving, clean, and secure environment where children can
explore God’s world, learn principles for living, and experience God’s love.
Our aim is to provide Christ-centered, quality care for children from the age of one
month through 12 years. Our staff has experience working with young children. All
of our lead teachers are required to have a minimum of ten hours of continuing
education each year and to maintain their First Aid and CPR certification. The
teachers are professionally trained and have a desire to see children grow
emotionally, socially, spiritually, physically and academically.
At PCCC, children will enjoy a balance of indoor and outdoor free play, group
activities, learning center activities and individual attention from staff. We equip and
furnish our learning centers with age-appropriate materials and curriculum. Our
programs include math, art, music, dramatic play, science, beginning reading, story
time, and physical play to aid in large muscle development. We encourage them to
learn as they play.
We want to work with you and serve you as your child grows and develops. You are
welcome to participate in activities or observe at any time. Your involvement will
enhance the experiences your child has and the progress he/she will make while
attending PCCC. This handbook will help to answer many of the questions you may
have about our Center.
My door is always open and I would be happy to talk with you about any questions
or concerns you may have. Feel free to call me at (509) 334-1035 or email me at
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Cassi Fitzgerald
Director
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LIFESTYLE STATEMENT AND VALUES
Lifestyle Statement
Pullman Christian Childcare Center is a Christian childcare center and is operated
under the direction of Living Faith Fellowship. Our aim is to provide loving care for
children and teach them about God. Christian atmosphere and attitudes are stressed
and Biblical truths are taught. We believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins and only
through Him are we able to spend eternity in Heaven. We believe prayer is an
integral part of a Christian’s daily walk. The Bible says the greatest commandments
are 1) to love the Lord with all your heart, and 2) love your neighbor as yourself.
PCCC employees live by these principles and teach them to the children. The
Program section of the parent handbook has more specific information regarding
what we teach.
Mission Statement
Pullman Christian Childcare Center provides loving care in a wholesome Christian
environment to nurture happy, confident kids!
Values
Integrity: We value the quality of being honest and morally upright, expecting one
another to make good choices and take responsibility for one’s own actions.
Nurturing: We cherish each child and believe God has a purpose for each person.
We strive to impart confidence and the desire to learn, as well as the
importance of making right choices.
Respect: We regard the feelings and rights of others, including the children. Our
desire is to work with one another maturely and lovingly, helping each other
in any way we can.
Responsibility: We have a strong sense of ownership of our jobs. We are accountable
and dependable. Our responsibility is to care for and nurture children and we
work diligently to do all that is necessary to accomplish this.
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ADMISSION POLICIES
Enrollment Eligibility
Children from one month through 12 years of age are eligible for enrollment. For a
child to be eligible for the pre-school classroom, the child
must be at least 2 ½ years old and potty trained.
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy
Pullman Christian Childcare Center admits children of any
race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or
made available to children at the Center. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or programs.
Initial Application for Enrollment
Applications are accepted at PCCC by the Director or Receptionist. After completing
the application, child record forms including immunization forms, the parents will
have an orientation meeting with the Director prior to the child’s entrance to the
Center. This meeting provides parents the opportunity to learn about and tour the
Childcare Center, as well as have any of their questions answered. During this
meeting, parents will sign a contract and turn in all the registration forms and a
finalized schedule of when their child will be in the care of the Center. Contracts are
necessary to maintain the best possible care for your child in assuring proper child to
staff ratios. For each child accepted there is a $25 initial registration fee.
Continuing Enrollment
All currently enrolled children must re-apply each year for continued enrollment. A
Re-Registration packet will be given out in the spring. Re-Registration forms are due
July 1 and the registration process must be completed by August 1 in order for the
Center to secure a place for your child. If registration forms are not received by
August 1, your child will be disenrolled from the Center.
Contract Updates
In addition to re-registration, updated schedules and contracts are turned in twice
each year. These are due April 1 for the summer and July 1 for the school year.
Should you choose to have your child out for the summer but still need childcare in
the fall, you must communicate this on your summer contract update. We will
reserve a spot for your child in the fall.
New Children In A Family
When additional children are born or adopted into a family that is currently a
member of the Center, all registration forms and registration fee must be completed
and turned in prior to the child’s entrance into childcare. This will communicate any
schedule changes and help us plan for the child’s first day. Please feel free to set up
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a meeting with the Director if you have any questions or would like to be refreshed
on PCCC policies and procedures.
Registration Forms
Upon acceptance into the Center, parents will be asked to complete and sign a
number of forms. These forms will be kept in each families file and updated on a
yearly basis.
• Application Form
• Fall/Summer Contract and Schedule
• Medical Release Form
• Alternative Emergency Contact
• Immunization Records
• Individual care plan (if needed)
• Medical plan forms (if needed)
Special Needs
Children with special needs, such as severe allergies or physical disabilities, will be
accommodated, if possible. It should be understood that for the child’s safety, the
Center cannot take responsibility for a child whose special needs are beyond the
capabilities of the Center. In such cases we will encourage the pursuit of alternative
care or the signing of a waiver of liability regarding the child’s specific special need.
Cancellation of Enrollment
Cancellation of enrollment requires verbal or written notification two weeks in
advance of the last day of attendance. Parents who fail to do so will be charged for
two weeks beyond the last day of the child’s attendance. If a child’s family chooses to
no longer have their child be a part of the Center, and then later applies to re-admit
their child, the $25 initial registration fee is charged again at the time of readmission.
Parent Participation
We encourage you to be involved with the activities at the Center. You are welcome
to visit any time. We would love for you to participate in any special events, field
trips, or any other fun activities.
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OPERATIONS
Location of Center
PCCC is located in Living Faith Fellowship’s Family Center at 345 SW Kimball.
Offices
The Center’s administration office is located in Room 104 of the Family Center
building. Mailboxes, located in both the Childcare Center and the Receptionist
offices, are available for you to leave messages, payments, and other communication
forms.
Hours
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Child Groups
PCCC is divided into four groups:
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
School-Agers
1 month thru 11 months
12 months thru 2 ½ years
2 ½ years thru 5 years
5 years thru 12 years
Room 106
Room 108
Room 112
Room 111
Holidays
The Center will be closed for the following days each year:
• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents’ Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Weekend, Thursday and Friday
• Christmas (closed three days, usually the day before and the day after)
• Staff Training Day (first or second Friday in August)
Please communicate to the Director any changes in your child’s schedule during
holiday weeks so that staff may be released to have time off, especially in November
and December.
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TUITION AND PAYMENT POLICIES
Initial One-Time Registration Fee
For each child registered at the Center, there is an initial $25 registration fee.
Twice Per Year Contract Fee
When contracts are updated, there is a $25 contract fee per family. If the
contract is turned in by the due date (April 1 or July 1), this fee will be waived.
Tuition Levels
Tuition is determined by the time blocks for which a family registers
and the classroom in which the child is enrolled. The billing cycle
begins the 1st of each month. Bills will be sent out the first of each
month and will be for care received the previous month.
Drop-in Care
Drop-in care is available to children not regularly in the Center and is billed at an
hourly rate. Drop-in care is only available when staff-to-child ratios can be
maintained. Whenever possible, please communicate in advance with the Director
prior to using drop-in care. Parents needing care for school-age children when school
is closed need to communicate their request in advance in order to ensure space is
available. Tuition will be charged at the hourly drop-in rate.
Billing Statements
After the end of the billing period, statements for each family will be calculated
according to the tuition levels for which your child is contracted. Statements are
mailed the first business day of each month. Payments are due the 20th of each
month. Checks should be made out to Pullman Christian Childcare Center or PCCC.
Payments are to be placed in the payment box in the Center’s office, in the PCCC
box in the Family Center receptionist office, or can be mailed to the Center at 345
SW Kimball, Pullman, WA, 99163.
Refunds and credits are not granted if a child does not attend childcare due to illness.
Vacation vouchers may be available upon request for prolonged illnesses such as
chicken pox, lice, etc.
If you have extenuating circumstances and need to work out a written payment plan,
please talk to the Director.
Late Payment Policy
A $25.00 late fee will be charged for payments received after the 20th of the month.
For accounts that are more than 60 days past due, a $50 late fee will be charged and
a payment plan will be arranged. If an account is more than 90 days past due, a
$100 late fee will be charged and enrollment may be suspended until the account is
caught up.
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Late Pick-up Fee
A fee will be charged for any time that your child is present after your child is
scheduled to be picked up. The fee is $1.00 per minute per child after scheduled
closing.
Vacation Vouchers
When your family plans a vacation, you may be able to take advantage of the
Center’s vacation vouchers. Vouchers are provided to credit the contracted tuition
amount for up to three weeks per year and are available to only use in weekly
increments. Our fiscal year is from July to June. We recommend using these during
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Spring Breaks and the 4th of July holiday
weeks. Vouchers must be turned in two weeks in advance to the PCCC box.
Grievance Policy
Pullman Christian Childcare Center wants to talk with you about problems and help
resolve issues. If you have a disagreement with or a concern about a staff member,
we ask that you discuss your concerns directly (and constructively) with the
individual(s) involved. If you do not feel the problem was resolved, please set up a
conference with the Director. If the Director is unable to resolve the issue to your
satisfaction, she may refer you to Pastor Phil Vance, the Executive Director, and then
to the LFF Board of Directors, if necessary. Living Faith Fellowship believes the
Bible commands any disputes between Christians and/or the church should be
resolved in private or within the Christian church, and that the Bible prohibits
Christians from bringing civil lawsuits in the event of such a dispute (1 Corinthians
6:1-8, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-20). If there is still no resolution, the
problem will be submitted to the Institute for Christian Conciliation division of
Peacemaker Ministries of Billings, Montana.
If you have concerns with the Center’s policies and procedures, please feel free to
write down your concerns and schedule a time to speak with the Director. If you do
not feel that the problem has been adequately resolved, you can then submit your
concerns to Pastor Phil Vance, the Executive Director, and then to the LFF Board of
Directors. We expect all persons involved to maintain ethical conduct at all times.
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SCHEDULING AND COMMUNICATION
Regular schedule
When registering your child you will indicate the time block needed. The time block
your child is registered for, whether it’s full-time, school hours, part-time, or
kindergarten time, is your child’s regular schedule. A regular student schedule will be
established from the time blocks indicated in your registration materials.
Drop-in-scheduling
Drop-in care is available on a space-available basis. Please communicate in
advance when you would like your child to be in drop-in care.
Schedule change
When you anticipate a change in your normal schedule prior notice is required. If
you wish to have your child in care for hours not registered, and space is available,
you will be billed hourly for that time. It will be added to your regular monthly bill.
Please communicate when your child will not be in on a given day for illness or other
reasons. You may notify your child’s teacher, the Center Director or the receptionist.
Permanent schedule change
If you would like to change your child’s time block, you will need to communicate as
soon as possible and fill out a new time block contract. We will do our best to
accommodate your request.
Holidays
Prior to federal, state, and school holidays, sign-up sheets will be posted for parents
to communicate their child’s schedule. The Director will use this information to staff
the Center appropriately. For this reason, any change to your normal schedule must
be communicated on the sign-up sheet in advance in order for the Center to
accommodate your request. This information is important for scheduling staff and
honoring vacation requests.
Illness
If your child will not be coming in for the day due to illness, please contact PCCC by
8:15 am. When you call, be sure to communicate what symptoms your child is
experiencing. This helps the staff to monitor the health of other children in the
Center.
Emergency Contact
Parents will fill out an Emergency Contact form when registering their child. This
form includes the family’s home phone number as well as parents work numbers and
cell phone numbers, if applicable. Parents also need to include an alternative
emergency contact. This person is someone who would be available to come and
care for the child in the event of an emergency when the Center is unable to reach
either parent. This information is required by the State of Washington.
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Monthly Communication
At the beginning of each month, the Center will mail a Family Statement Packet to
parents. The packet will include:
• Monthly billing statement
• Monthly newsletter
• Monthly snack menu
• Other appropriate material
Monthly Newsletter
There is a Christian theme within the Center’s program including monthly themes,
skills and traits. The monthly newsletter will keep parents informed of these themes
as well as activities, projects, upcoming dress-up days, and important information.
The newsletter also includes parent tips, upcoming events and other information that
parents may find helpful.
Care Charts
Children in Infant and Toddler care will have their own care chart and clipboard.
This is where the staff will communicate diaper changes, feedings and naps as well as
other information about a child’s day. Medicine notes will also be kept on each
child’s clipboard. Parents are encouraged to check this chart daily and may make
notes on the chart as they see fit.
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
Check-in and Check-out
Family members and other authorized persons must come to the classrooms and
sign the children in and out, on the child’s sign-in sheet. The full legal signature
of the family member or authorized person, by state law, is required at the time of
arrival and departure. The family member or authorized person will record time of
arrival and time of departure. All children must be accompanied to their rooms and
cannot be dropped off at the front doors or the office. The departure time should be
recorded after the parent has collected lunch boxes and coats, and discussed with the
teacher about the child’s day. All children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. (see “Late
Pick up Fee”).
We ask that you make contact with the child’s teacher when picking up and
dropping off a child at the Center. Please inform the teacher of how your child is
doing and if there are any special instructions or any information the staff needs to
know about your child and their care for the day. Please note these on the clipboard
in the comments section as well. Please plan enough time at the end of the day to
check with the teacher about your child’s day and to collect any projects that need to
go home.
Midday Arrivals and Departures
Lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. in our Toddler Classroom and at 12:00 p.m. in our
Preschool Classroom. To encourage “family style” mealtimes and to allow time to
eat their lunches, children should arrive no later than 15 minutes after their class
begins lunch. Children contracted for the morning time block should come with a
lunch to eat. Preschoolers who are contracted for the afternoon time block may eat
lunch at the Center if they arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.
Naptime begins for our toddlers at 12:30 p.m. and at 1:00 p.m. for our preschoolers.
To minimize disruptions for children who have already been laid down for nap,
children should arrive no later than 15 minutes after their class begins nap. Children
who will not be napping at PCCC should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after
nap for their class begins. Toddlers who are not picked up by 12:45 p.m. will be laid
down for nap and can be picked up at 2:30 p.m. when nap time is over.
Preschoolers who are not picked up by 1:15 p.m. will go to the School-Age
Classroom to await their parent’s arrival.
Authorization To Pick Up Children
A space is provided on the Enrollment Form for the names, addresses and phone
numbers of people who may or may not pick up your children. Please inform the
Center of any changes. New forms will be sent out on a yearly basis to update this
information. If someone other than a pre-authorized person will be picking the child
up, a parent must call or send a written note to inform the Center. That person will
need to check in with the Family Center Receptionist and may be asked to show ID.
The Center will only release the child to those stated as authorized on the child’s
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enrollment form unless otherwise communicated by the parents. Children will not
be released to siblings or babysitters under 13 years of age.
We adhere to legally served court orders. A notarized court order must be on file
regarding custody matters. It is also helpful to have a picture of any person who is
not allowed contact with your child.
Arrival Procedures for School-Age Children
The lead teacher will sign in any children who transfer to the Center after school.
Parents or authorized persons who bring the child to daycare must come to the
child’s room and sign him or her in on the child’s sign-in sheet.
During the summer, School-Age children must be signed in by a parent or authorized
person. They cannot check themselves in. They may be released on their own if it
has been prearranged and indicated on the clipboard when signed in. The lead
teacher will sign out the child. Kindergarteners must be signed out by a parent or
authorized person.
Field Trip and Transportation Policy
The Center and/or volunteer family members will provide transportation for field
trips. A PCCC staff member will be present at all times and carry the health history
and emergency information for each child. At least one adult will have a cell phone
with them. Permission slips will be sent home in advance and must be signed and
returned prior to departure for your child to attend. The vehicle of transportation will
have a current license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a first aid kit. The
vehicles are maintained in good repair and safe operating condition. The staff-tochild ratio will be maintained and children will not be unattended at any time.
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STAFF INFORMATION
“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of
God.” And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.
Mark 10:14b, 16
Jesus took time to let the children come close to Him, to hold them, and to touch
their lives. He blessed and encouraged them with a heart full of love. We, the PCCC
staff, serve as your hands extended as we show love to your children. Our priority is
to care for the children in a manner that is healthy, safe, pleasant, and conducive to
learning.
Who Are We?
We are a professionally trained team of early childhood educators who provide
quality care with many opportunities for children to learn and grow. We provide
each child a clean and safe environment with love and care, respect, support, and
encouragement. We value each child as an individual. We support parents by
assisting in meeting their childcare needs and by providing frequent communication
about their children and information about normal growth and development.
Each staff member’s lifestyle is based on biblical standards of conduct, reflecting the
biblical perspective of integrity and appropriate relationships, business conduct, and
moral behavior.
Staff – Child Ratios
In order to provide the best possible care for your children, we adhere to staff-child
ratios required by the State of Washington. These ratios are guidelines to determine
the number of staff needed to properly care for the needs of the children at the
Center.
Age
Children 1-11 months
Children 12-29 months
Children 30 months-5 years
Children 5 years and above
Staff/Child Ratio
1 adult: 4 children
1 adult: 7 children
1 adult: 10 children
1 adult: 15 children
Staff and Volunteers
All paid staff and volunteers have background clearance checks through the
Department of Early Learning (DEL), and are required to attend an orientation
meeting. Volunteers are welcome and are encouraged to participate with the
children. Volunteers are not placed in charge of or left alone with children.
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GENERAL CHILD CARE
Taking care of children’s natural needs is a priority at the Center. When children
have eaten and slept well, they are more likely to be healthy and happy at home and
in childcare. Staff and parents work closely together to make sure the children
receive excellent care.
Nutrition
The Center will provide snacks at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Lunchtime is
12:00 p.m. It is the parents’ responsibility to provide their child’s lunch each day.
The Center will not store additional food for children’s lunches; lunch must be
brought on a daily basis in a lunch box or bag that is labeled with your child’s name.
Lunches need to be nutritious and include items from each of the following food
groups: dairy, meat or meat alternative, grain product, fruit and/or vegetable equal to
a full serving.
General
• Please clearly label all lunch containers with your child’s first and last name.
• Please send easy-to-serve foods to avoid large messes and help lunch go
smoothly.
• If your child’s lunch contains perishables, the Center has a refrigerator in each
room for lunches. The refrigerator also has room for bottles and medicines.
These items must be labeled with the child’s first and last name and the date.
• If your child has food allergies or special menu requirements, we need to
receive written directions from the child’s health care provider and the parents
to best care for the child. We ask you to identify any foods the child is allergic
to and specify alternative foods they may have instead. We will endeavor to
accommodate, if at all possible. If necessary, we may require parents to
supply food for supplements and special diets.
• Food brought in by parents for special occasions (i.e., birthdays) must be
store-purchased, uncut fruits and vegetables or foods which are prepackaged
and left in their original containers.
Infant
• Formula
If your child uses formula please provide at least two cans of formula. The
second can is for backup so when the first one is emptied your child will not
be out. We will let you know when we finish one so that you can bring
another backup. The formula can will be labeled and kept in the formula
cupboard. If you wish to have more than two cans at the Center, we are more
than happy to store them for you. Cans of formula will be labeled with the
date it was opened and will not be used for more than one month. Formula
that has passed its expiration date will not be used. If you prefer to use Soy
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formula you must fill out a medication form signed by your doctor according
to the WAC 170-295-3140.
Breast Feeding
You may keep clearly labeled breast milk in the freezer in the Toddler room
for up to two weeks. Milk must be labeled with child’s full name and the date
you bring it to the Center. When you arrive please have their first bottle
thawed. If you wish to come and nurse your child, please communicate your
feeding schedule with the Infant Lead Teacher. We ask that you still provide
breast milk or formula as a back up in case you can’t get to the Center as
planned or the needs of your child change.
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Milk
Once your child begins drinking milk, the Center will provide whole milk for
children under two and 2% milk for children older than two. We will ensure
that milk is not expired before serving it to the children. The staff will only
serve whole milk to children under two unless there is a written Doctor’s note
that a child should drink something else. You will need to label
any beverage you supply with your child’s full name and the
date you brought it in.
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Bottles
The Center will provide bottles, including nipples and nipple
covers, for each infant. Bottles will be used one time between
washings. They will be washed and sanitized daily. Infants will
be given a bottle when they are hungry. We will only serve formula that is
age-appropriate and not expired. Bottles will be warmed in a container (i.e.,
crockpot) or under warm running tap water and the temperature of the milk
will be checked before giving it to the infant. After the infant is fed, the
remaining milk will be thrown away. Because we are concerned with the
safety of your child, infants will not be put to bed with bottles, nor will we
prop a bottle with pillows, blankets, or anything else.
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Infant Cereal
When your child begins eating infant cereal we ask that you provide ageappropriate cereal for them. We will store boxes of cereal for your child and
will let you know when your cereal supply is getting low. The Center provides
bibs, bowls and spoons for your child.
Toddler/Infant
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Partial Self-feeders
Between six and eight months, infants begin eating simple finger foods. You
may send semi-solid foods in the child’s lunch when he/she can sit without
support, chew food, sip from a cup, and grasp and hold small things.
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Lunches should be put in the refrigerator or on the child’s hook and must be
labeled with the child’s full name and the date. The staff is happy to spoon
feed any messy foods such as applesauce or yogurt, and continue feeding the
child infant cereal as long as you would like.
Toddler/Preschool
• Total Self-feeders
These children use a spoon well and need little assistance with their lunches.
However we ask you to please send easy-to-serve foods to avoid large messes
and help lunch go smoothly.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pacifiers
If your child uses a pacifier, please provide two to be kept at the Center. There will
be a labeled hook available to store them. We also encourage you to bring a pacifier
clip so that your child is less likely to lose their pacifier or have other children
sampling it. Please let the Infant Lead Teacher know whether or not your child
needs or likes a pacifier when taking a nap.
Blankets
The Center will provide blankets and a crib sheet or cot cover for all children
who sleep at the Center. This allows us to have clean linens available at all
times. You may bring a stuffed animal and/or a personal blanket from home if
it is clearly labeled. The Center launders sleep materials weekly or sooner if
needed. If you would not like us to launder your child’s blanket or stuffed
animal at the Center, please take it home each Friday and return it on Monday
once it has been laundered at home.
Burp Cloths
The Center will supply burp cloths for your child. If you would like to bring your
own, please make sure that it is clearly labeled.
Children’s Attire
Children should be dressed in play clothes. They play hard and shouldn’t need to
worry about staying clean. Dressing children in layers of clothes provides them
greater comfort for cold winter weather and allows for them to cool off on those days
that start out cold and get warm later in the day. In the winter they should have
hats, boots, and mittens, snowsuit or extra change of clothes. We will make every
effort to keep track of your child’s things but are not responsible for lost clothing and
other articles. Two changes of clothing should be left at the Center at all times for
each child as back-up for when accident occur.
Car Seats
When arriving at the Center, your child cannot be left in a car seat. If your child is
sleeping, you may put him/her in a crib. Please leave your car seat in your car or
outside the infant classroom along the wall. Strollers may be left in the coat area of
the lobby.
Labeling
In order to keep track of your child’s belongings, please clearly label all items that
you bring into the Center. Label makers work well with plastic items such as cups,
pacifiers, etc. The Center is able to label these for you if you wish. Laundry markers,
fabric paint or iron-ons work well with cloth items such as blankets, burp cloths,
clothes, etc. Please label these items with your child’s first and last name in order to
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minimize confusion. We do not recommend using permanent markers for any items
remaining at the Center because the ink washes off over time.
Diapering
PCCC provides diapers for your child as well as wipes, diaper ointments and creams.
Please have your child arrive at the Center in a clean disposable diaper. If your child
is allergic to a certain brand of disposable diapers, wipes, or if there are any products
you don’t want used on your child, please let us know so alternative options may be
discussed.
Changing Diapers
The Staff follows Universal Precautions. Staff will wear a new pair of gloves for each
child and disinfect the changing table after each diaper change, followed by washing
their hands thoroughly with soap. Barrier paper will also be used for each diaper
change. Children will be changed at regularly scheduled times and when needed.
Toilet Training
Consultation between the Center and the parents is important when beginning to
toilet train your child. Training will be done with positive reinforcement, cultural
sensitivity, not using foods for reinforcement, and will follow a routine established
between the parent and staff. Toilet training be completed before the child enters the
preschool classroom. If you so desire, we will assist you in finding resources and
getting advice on this topic.
Once your child has 90% success keeping his/her pants dry and initiates using the
toilet, he/she may be brought to the Center in underpants. If the child is messing
his/her pants regularly at the center, parents may be asked to bring the child to the
Center in pull-ups until he/she is more successful.
Hooks and Baskets
Each child has his or her own labeled hook and basket in their room for coats, extra
clothes, lunches and other items. Please include the following well-labeled items in
your child's basket.
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Change of clothes
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Seasonal - snowsuit, hat, sunscreen, sunhat, swim suit, etc.
If your child’s clothing should get too dirty or unsanitary, we will change your child’s
clothes and put the soiled clothes in a plastic bag and leave it on your child’s hook. If
your child does not have extra clothes, the Center will provide a change of clothes.
These clothes are labeled and should be returned to us after laundering.
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CHILD’S SUPPLY LIST
Infant
Two Pacifiers (if using)
Two Changes of Clothes
Two Cans of Formula and/or
Extra Breast Milk (if nursing)
Two Boxes of Infant Cereal (when child begins eating cereal)
Lunch Daily (when child begins eating lunches)
Toddler
Two Pacifiers (if using)
Two Changes of Clothes
Lunch Daily
Pre-School
2 Changes of Clothes
Lunch Daily
School-Age
Change of Clothes (optional)
Lunch daily (when needed)
Seasonal Items
Summer Hat
Towel
Swimsuit
Sunscreen (if child cannot use the Center’s)
Winter Play Clothes (hats, boots, mittens, snowsuit)
Should not bring
• Toys from home (unless your child’s teacher has a show-and-tell day in which
the toy will remain in the teacher’s possession until group time.)
• Money
• Food (other than a packed lunch unless there is enough for the whole class
and had been previously approved by the lead teacher.)
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
General
Compliance with basic standards of health and safety for both facility and operations
shall always be maintained. Emergency, safety and health requirements are met,
including:
• Fire prevention
• Food handling requirements
• Fire extinguishers
• Hygiene standards
• Evacuation plans and procedures
• Other elements necessary to
ensure health and safety
• Fire alarm equipment
• Center cleaning schedules
• Accident prevention plans
• Management of communicable
• Disaster plans
diseases
• Emergency lock-down procedures
• State and local requirements
• Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne
relating to child abuse and neglect
pathogen certificates
Immunizations
State law requires that immunizations be kept up-to-date if a child is to remain in the
care of a daycare center. When your child receives an immunization, please fill out
the Immunization Update form that you can pick up from the PCCC office or the
Family Center Receptionist. Turn the completed form in to one of the Center’s
boxes. This form needs to be signed and the exact date of the immunization must be
given. Copies of the state-prescribed immunization schedule are available in the
Center’s Office.
Parents choosing to not immunize their child for personal or religious reasons are
required to sign the exempt portion of the Certificate of Immunization. A health care
provider's signature is required for medical exemptions. In the event of an outbreak
of a vaccine-preventable disease, for their safety, non-immunized children will not be
allowed to attend PCCC for the duration of the outbreak. The Center’s health care
advisor will decide when non-immunized children may return to the Center.
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Hygienic Procedures
Each Teacher washes his or her hands with hot water and soap
upon entrance to the Center, before meals and snacks, after
contact with bodily fluids, and as needed.
Disinfectant is used to clean the changing table after each child is
changed. It is also used to clean equipment, like bucket seats,
swings, playpens, larger toys, slides, furniture, etc.
Walls and doorknobs are disinfected daily.
Children’s hands are wiped or washed upon arrival to the Center, before and after
snacks and lunch, after using the toilet or diaper changes, after outdoor play,
and after touching bodily fluids.
Tables, highchairs, and counters used for food preparation are cleaned and
sanitized before and after each meal and snack.
Hand-washing sinks are sanitized before being used as an art or project sink.
Toys are washed and sanitized daily and/or as needed.
Cloth toys and dress up toys are laundered weekly.
Blankets and sheets are laundered weekly. Cribs and mattresses are disinfected
weekly.
Extra blankets are washed daily, if used.
Kitchen sinks and counters are cleaned and sanitized daily.
Refrigerators are cleaned monthly or as needed.
Carpets are vacuumed daily.
Carpet cleaner is used on spills, messes, and accidents.
Floors are swept and mopped with bleach water daily.
Garbage is emptied after lunch, at the end of the day, and when otherwise
necessary.
The garbage can for diapers is covered.
Bathrooms are sanitized daily including the sinks, toilets, counters, and floors.
Furniture is disinfected or deep-cleaned weekly.
The illness policy, as outlined in the parent handbook (see Illness Policy), is
enforced.
Sick children are separated in the office or a playpen until the parents can pick the
child up from the Center.
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Illness Policy
Ill children typically recover faster if they rest and receive personal care at home.
Keeping ill children at home promotes a more healthful environment for all the
children. The staff will follow the same exclusion criteria as children and will not
come to work or will leave when signs of illness develop.
Children and staff with the following symptoms will be excluded:
• Fever of at least 99° F under arm (auxiliary) or 100° F orally AND who also
have one of the following:
o Vomiting
o Diarrhea
o Headache
o Earache
o Sore throat
o Rash
o Fatigue that prevents participation in regular activities
o Unusually fussy or inconsolable
Oral temperatures, done with single-use disposable covers over the
thermometer, can be taken on preschool through school-age children;
temperatures will be taken under the arm (auxiliary) for all others; no rectal or
ear temperatures will be taken.
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Vomiting on one or more occasions within the past 24 hours
Diarrhea: three or more watery stools, or one bloody stool, within a 24-hour
period
Pinkeye
Any suspected communicable skin infection such as impetigo and/or
scabies
Open or oozing sores, unless properly covered and 24 hours have passed
since starting antibiotic treatment, if treatment is necessary.
Croupy, very congested, or persistent cough
Any of the childhood diseases
Mites, lice, or pinworms
If a child exhibits any of the above symptoms, parents will be contacted and asked to
take their child home immediately. Sick children will be separated in a playpen or in
the office to reduce exposure to other children. If your child gets sick at the Center
and has slept on his or her cot or bedding, the Center will wash it.
We will notify parents in writing when their children have been exposed to infectious
diseases or lice. The notification may consist of either a letter to parents or posting a
notification for parents in a visible location.
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Following an illness, children will be re-admitted to the Center when:
They no longer have the above symptoms, or
After 24 hours of starting antibiotic treatment, or
No longer have significant discomfort and are ready to participate in regular
activities, or
After 24 hours of last vomit or diarrhea.
As a licensed childcare facility, the Center is required to report communicable
diseases to the local Public Health Department. A list of these diseases is in our
Health Care Policy. You can get a copy of this policy from the Director.
Medications
The Center must have written consent from a parent before we will give medication.
We require parents to fill in all the blanks on the Medication Administration Form
located in each room or the office. The Medication Administration Form is only good
for the number of days stated on the form. Prescription medications, medications
without specific dosages, and some others must have written instructions from and
signed by a health care provider with prescriptive authority. The Center also uses
some bulk medications with parent’s permission. If you would like the Center to use
a different diaper ointment than what is provided, you must fill our a Medical
Administration Form and clearly label the ointment with your child’s name.
Medications must be labeled with the child’s name, must be in the original container,
must have instructions and dosage for the child’s weight and age (or a health care
provider’s instructions), and is not expired.
PCCC’s Bulk Medications
• A & D diaper ointment
• Sunscreen
Parent Consent Medications
• Antihistamine
• Non-aspirin fever reducer/pain reliever
• Non-narcotic cough suppressant
• Decongestant
• Any ointments or lotions for dry skin or wound care, or those specifically
intended to reduce or stop itching
• Diaper ointments or non-talc powders intended for use in the diaper area
• Sunscreen for children over six months of age
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Health Care Provider’s Consent Required
• All other over-the-counter medications not listed above or medications
without instructions or specific dosages for the child’s weight and age
• Prescription medications
A health care provider’s consent may be given in 3 different ways:
1) The provider’s name is on the original pharmacist’s label (along with the
child’s name, name of the medication, dosage, duration and expiration date);
2) The provider signs a note or prescription that includes the information
required on the pharmacist’s label; or
3) The provider signs a completed Medication Authorization Form.
ADA Exemption
If a child has a condition in which the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) would
apply, we will make reasonable accommodations for the child. Our Center, because
it is run by a religious entity, is exempt from Title III of the ADA. (See Dept. of
Justice, ADA Home Page: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Commonly
Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans With Disabilities Act.)
Lice Policy
Since lice is easily transmitted, whenever there is cause for concern about an
outbreak of lice:
A letter will be sent out letting parents know there is a concern and explaining
what to do to prevent the spreading of lice and how to treat it.
All children will be checked daily by their parents before being allowed to enter
the Center as long as there is reason for concern.
A child who is found to have lice will not be permitted at the Center.
Any child with lice must be “nit free” for three days before returning to the
Center.
Before the child will be re-admitted to the Center, a staff member, usually the
Director, must check the child who has been “nit free” for three days.
Disaster Preparedness
In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, parents will be contacted by either a
staff member or by the Pastoral staff of Living Faith Fellowship. If the Center should
become unsafe or a lock down is in place, you will need to go to the LFF church
building to await further information or to meet your child. A full explanation of our
policy is in our Disaster Preparedness handbook, which you can get from the
Center’s office.
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Pesticide Policy
The Center will post a sign notifying parents of our intent to use pesticides 48 hours
in advance. There will be no notification if pesticides are used on a weekend.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Employees at Pullman Christian Childcare Center are mandatory reporters for child
abuse and neglect. Any instance when staff has reason to suspect the occurrence of
any physical, sexual or emotional child abuse or neglect, child endangerment or
child exploitation must be reported to the appropriate authorities, as required under
RCW chapter 26.44. If there is immediate danger to a child, the Center will make a
report to local law enforcement. We are required to cooperate with authorities if they
come to the Center to visit with a child. However, we will always request that the
teacher be present with the child to help ease the child’s concern.
We are required to report immediately:
• A death or a serious injury or illness that requires medical treatment or
hospitalization of a child in care. This must be reported by telephone and in
writing to the parents, licensor, and child’s social worker if applicable, and
reported to Child Protective Services (CPS).
• Any instance where a staff member has reason to suspect the occurrence of any
abuse or neglect as stated above.
• If there is immediate danger to a child.
• Any occurrence of food poisoning or reportable communicable disease, as
required by the state board of health, to the local public health department
and to the licensor, by telephone.
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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT & DISCIPLINE POLICIES
The early years are critical in a child’s development. The Center believes it is
important to model and teach appropriate behavior from the first day your child is in
our care. A child’s ability to succeed in relationships with others is strongly influenced
by their ability to interact appropriately in a social environment. Our desire is to help
the children learn acceptable behavior in a place where they feel security, peace, and
joy.
General Rules
1) A child is not permitted to behave in a manner in which they may hurt
themselves or another person, or damage any property.
2) Children are expected to treat the teachers respectfully, while being allowed to
express themselves and being respected in return.
3) Profanity is not allowed.
PCCC will:
1) Guide children’s behavior based on an understanding of the individual child’s
needs and stage of development;
2) Promote the child’s developmentally-appropriate social behavior, self-control,
and respect for the rights of others;
3) Prevent and prohibit any staff member or volunteer from using cruel, unusual,
hazardous, frightening or humiliating discipline, including, but not limited to:
(a) Corporal punishment including jerking, shaking, spanking, slapping,
hitting, kicking, flicking or any other means of inflicting physical pain or
causing bodily harm to the child,
(b) Verbal abuse such as yelling, shouting, name calling, making derogatory
remarks about a child or the child’s family, or using language that
threatens, humiliates, or frightens a child,
(c) The use of a physical restraint method injurious to the child, such as a
locked time-out room or closet for disciplinary purposes, and
(d) The using or withholding of food or liquids as punishment.
PCCC is required to report anyone using cruel, unusual, hazardous, frightening or
humiliating discipline. (See Child Abuse and Neglect)
In emergency situations, a staff may use physical restraint when:
1) Protecting a person on the premises from serious injury,
2) Obtaining possession of a weapon or other dangerous object, or
3) Protecting property from serious damage.
Staff is required to document any incident involving the use of physical restraint.
Parents will be provided an incident report if physical restraint was used. We
endeavor to provide an interactive environment for the children, which will reduce
frustration experienced when in a group setting. We will also re-direct children to
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new activities. We model the behavior we want imitated and we practice correct
behavior with the children.
Our Center believes that God gave us the ability to make choices. Some choices
honor God, respect others, and are best for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually. Other choices dishonor God, hurt others, and are harmful to us. Below
are guidelines that we use when teaching appropriate behavior:
• Use respect and kindness
• Use a calm voice and verbal reassurance that the child is loved
• Use clear instruction of what unacceptable choice was made
• Use emotional reassurance that God forgives them, as does the teacher
• Use clear communication of expected behavior without comparing children
• Emphasize the Golden Rule – Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Discipline Procedures
1) The teacher will review the rules and guidelines regularly, so the children will
know what is expected of them. If a situation arises, the teacher will inquire of
the details of the situation and discuss with the child or children ideas of how to
respond better. When possible the teacher will role-play with the child or
children more appropriate behavior.
2) Time-outs are used occasionally for certain inappropriate behaviors. The
Center’s guideline for the length of the time-out is one minute per year of the
child’s age. However, some children are more sensitive than others and do not
need to stay as long in a time-out. During the time-out, the child always remains
in the staff’s range of vision. The staff member may choose to turn the child’s
chair so that the child cannot visually participate in the classroom activities. If the
child is having several time-outs in a short period of time, the child may spend
some time in the office or parents may be contacted.
3) If a child is repeatedly misbehaving, the Director will request a meeting with the
child’s parents. At the meeting, the Director and the parents will formulate a plan
of action that will help encourage more appropriate behavior. Whatever plan is
used it must be communicated clearly. This plan may include the following:
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A physical exam checking vision/hearing/etc.
Evaluation of possible food allergies
Consistent training, encouragement, and discipline at home
Consistent training and encouragement at the Center with appropriate
consequences
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An agreement that after certain behaviors, parents will either come to
the Center to help their child or to pick up the child.
After a specified time, if there has not been a significant change in the child’s
behavior, the Director and the parents may meet again. If the behavior is severe and
causing significant harm to other children, the child may be disenrolled after a two
week notification to the parents.
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Infant/Young Toddler Specifics
Behavior management for infants and young toddlers differs significantly from older
toddlers and preschoolers. In extreme cases, the Center may need to consider using
the suspension policy.
Many behavior problems at this age are caused by their lack of ability to
communicate. Therefore we use sign language with infants and begin teaching them
signs at about 8 or 9 months of age to give them tools for communicating. A child
under 18 months will not be put in a time-out.
Biting
If an infant or young toddler is biting, they will be separated in the classroom for a
short period of time. This may include sitting in a high chair, table, or playpen or in
a separate area of the classroom. This is not used as a form or punishment for the
child; it is to help maintain order and avoid harm to the other children. If he/she is
biting because of teething, we suggest that the parents give the child pain medicine
or oral gel (with doctor’s approval). The staff will give the child a cold teething toy.
In the event that the child continues to bite regularly, the Center will then set up a
meeting with the parents and may need to implement the suspension policy. The
safety of all the children is imperative.
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PROGRAMS
PCCC offers individual care for children from the age of one month through 12
years. Following is a description of the care provided in each age group.
Infant Program
The peaceful, yet, interactive atmosphere of our Infant Classroom aims to make a
child’s first transition away from home successful for both the child and their parents.
The infant program includes children one month through 11 months of age. We
incorporate a weekly lesson plan that is full of both indoor and outdoor activities that
stimulate a developing infant’s cognitive, motor, and social skills for each
developmental stage. For example, the teacher will spend a small portion of time
helping a four-month old learn to roll over or sit up by him or herself. These lesson
plans will be posted weekly. Infants are cuddled and talked to often and are
introduced to simple sign language to give them a way to communicate. The
activities and daily schedule in our Infant Classroom is flexible and modified to meet
the individual infant’s eating and sleeping schedule.
Infant Daily Schedule
The Infant daily schedule is dependent on the individual child. Bottles are given
when infants are hungry and not specified in the daily schedule. Infants diapers are
changed as needed throughout the day, as well as at scheduled times. We highly
encourage parents to communicate their child’s schedule to the lead infant teacher.
Throughout each day, all infants will be exposed to:
Free-play
Music
Dancing
Group Activities (stories, games, etc.)
Large Motor play (rolling balls, walking, climbing)
Individual attention
Tummy-time
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Toddler Program
Our Toddler program allows children to explore their world while learning to finetune their newfound communication, social and motor skills. Activities are designed
to help the child develop spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically and
include: sensory activities, pretend play, reading, painting, building, outdoor play,
and more. Sign language is used in the Toddler Classroom as a tool to help develop
successful, confident communicators by reducing the frustration toddlers have with
not being able to effectively communicate.
Toddler Daily Schedule
7:30 Free Play
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Circle Time/Group Activities
9:00 Diapers, Toilet training, Hand washing
9:30 Free Play
10:00 Hand washing & Snack
10:45 Diapers, Toilet training, Hand washing
11:00 Large Motor Playtime
12:00 Hand washing & Lunch
12:45 Diapers, Toilet training, Hand washing
1:00 Nap
3:00 Diapers, Toilet training, Hand washing
3:15 Snack
3:30 Large Motor Play
4:30 Child-Initiated Play
5:00 Clean up/Books
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Preschool Program
The Preschool program helps prepare children for school and offers opportunities for
children to explore their independence while learning how to cooperate with their
peers in a more structured environment. The curriculum focuses on skills that the
Preschooler will need to be successful in school, such as: letter and number
recognition, cutting, patterning, learning spatial concepts, participating in group
activities, social development and more. Children are “coached” as they develop
the important life skills of communication and cooperative play. Preschoolers also
learn about God and the Bible and are taught important Biblical values, such as:
forgiveness, respect, responsibility, honesty and integrity.
Preschool Daily Schedule
7:30 Free Play
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Morning Circle Time
8:50 Bathroom Break, Wash Hands
9:00 Gym Time
9:30 Bathroom Break, Wash Hands
9:45 Snack
10:00 Group Time
10:30 Staff-Planned Learning Centers
11:15 Large Motor Play
11:45 Bathroom Break, Wash Hands
11:30 Lunch (Kindergarteners join the Preschoolers)
12:40 Quiet Activity (books, short movie, etc.)
1:00 Naptime (for nappers only)/Indoor group activities
3:00 Snack
3:15 Child-Initiated Activities
4:00 Large Motor Play
5:00 Clean up/Books or Coloring
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School-Age Program
During the year, School-Age children arrive to the Center after a full day of school,
therefore, our School-Age program offers a wide variety of activities that are relaxed,
yet are engaging and meaningful. Activities include creative expression, dramatic
play, indoor and outdoor games that are both structured and open-ended to allow
for the child’s own interests and curiosity to thrive. Transportation to and from
schools in the Pullman community is available.
School Year Daily Schedule
7:30 Free Time
8:00 Dismiss to School
3:00 Students Start Arriving, Free Time
3:30 Snacks
4:00 Study Hall; Planned Activities
5:00 Clean Up; Books and Magazines
Summer Program
A staff member who enjoys working with school-aged children supervises the
Center’s summer program. At the beginning of the summer, a school-ager’s schedule
will be distributed to the parents outlining activities for the summer. A wide variety of
activities are offered during the summer including:
• Devotions
• Trips to the Library/Park
• Art Projects
• Gym time
• Swimming at Reaney Pool
•Structured Games
We also encourage children to participate in daily chores to encourage responsibility.
Special theme weeks are also an exciting part of the program and allow the children
to participate in special activities and events such as:
• Under the sea
• Lost in Space
• Why? week
• Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
• Water Games
• Jungles
Summer Daily Schedule
7:30 Free Time
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 Devotions and Group Time
9:00 Library or Computer Lab
9:45 Large Motor Activities
10:30 Planned Activities (outings; art, science, culture, nutrition, etc.)
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Lunch Clean up and Other Chores
1:00 Swimming at Reaney Pool
3:00 Return From Swimming, Change Clothes, Free Time
3:30 Snacks
4:00 Card/Board Games
5:00 Clean Up
5:15 Reading
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CURRICULUM
It is the aim of PCCC to provide a solid spiritual, social, emotional, physical and
academic foundation in order to prepare children and families to succeed in the
upcoming years of formal education. We will endeavor to help your child grow:
Spiritually
• Understand who God is:
o God created everything
o God loves everyone and desires relationship with them
o God is good and deserves our worship through song and prayer
• Understand who Jesus is:
o Jesus is the Son of God
o Jesus came to earth as a man
o Jesus died for the sins of all men but rose again
• Understand what the Bible is:
o The Bible is God’s Word and it is very important
o The stories in the Bible are true and show God’s relationship with men
o The Bible shows us how to act toward others and toward God
• Understand what God can do:
o God is everywhere, knows everything and can do anything
o God can forgive us, hear us when we pray, help us and heal us
• Understand what God wants:
o God wants us to love and obey Him
o God wants us to love others
o God wants us to be thankful for what He’s done
Socially/Emotionally
• Learn the value of following rules and instructions
• Develop a sense of responsibility for their actions
• Learn to express themselves in socially acceptable ways
• Develop social skills of cooperation and negotiation to resolve interpersonal
problems
• Develop relational skills:
o Express needs and feelings in words
o Develop manners
o Learn to show empathy to friends and family
o Learn to share and take turns
• Develop a concept of citizenship:
o Take responsibility for classroom environment
o Find ways to be helpful
o Recognize the importance of giving and sharing resources
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• Develop social and cultural awareness:
o Learn the value of relationships within the family
o Develop friendships with those who may be a different gender, race,
age or who may have different abilities or beliefs
o Understand holidays
o Be introduced to American history
o Be introduced to the roles of community helpers
Academically
• Develop a positive attitude toward education/school
• Learn new skills:
o Counting
o Quantitative concepts (more/less, full/empty, etc.)
o Classification and Patterning
o One-to-one correspondence
o Ordering, sequencing (short, shorter, shortest and story sequencing)
o Number recognition
o Measurement
o Fractions
• Develop curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving ability:
o Making comparison (same/different; big/bigger/biggest)
o Classifying
o Noting sequence
o Understanding cause and effect
o Making inferences
o Predicting outcomes
• Develop ability to use and understand language:
o Auditory discrimination and memory
o Rhyming
o Oral communication and vocabulary development
o Dictating stories (having their own stories written down)
o Classification
o Visual discrimination and memory
o Alphabet recognition
o Left-to-right progression
o Whole/part relationships
o Comprehension
o Using position words
o Opposites
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Understand God’s universe and the people of His Word:
o Matter and energy
o The earth
o The cosmos
o Living things
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