Redeemer Child Care Center

RCCC kids having fun OPERATING POLICIES

Hours of Operation

Redeemer Child Care Center opens at 7:00AM and closes at 6:00PM. Staff cannot accept children into the Center prior to 7:00AM. Doors are locked promptly at 6:00PM.

Arrival and Departure

Children are expected to be escorted by an adult into the building and taken to a classroom and received by the staff member of the Center. Children are required to stay with a staff person until an adult authorized picks up the child from the staff person. Written notification or a phone call is required if someone other than the designated person on the Emergency Form will pick up your child. There is a daily attendance sheet on the table by the front entrance. Your child is to be signed in and out with times and a signature.

Holidays

Redeemer Child Care Center will be closed on Federal Holidays. Tuition payments are expected in full, even though the Center is closed for holidays.

Snow/Icy Days

These policies in effect for inclement weather:

When the Federal Government is closed, RCCC is closed. If the Federal government is delayed, RCCC may be delayed also as this is an indication that the roads are hazardous. If the government closes early during the day, the Center will close early and we will contact the parents. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up as soon as possible in inclement weather. The safety of the children and staff are always a priority. Please note that the Center may be closed at the discretion of the Director.

Childcare: In inclement weather, when Prince George’s County Schools are closed or delayed for opening, RCCC may open one hour late at 8:00AM for all children whether school-age or preschool. Safety is a priority. We need to take precautions to assure that the roads as well as the center’s parking lot and sidewalks are safe for the staff, children and parents. You can call the office at 6:30AM to receive an updated message on delayed openings or closings.

Part-time Pre-school Classes: When both public schools and Grace Schools are closed, there will be no part-time class for that day. When there is a two-hour delay for Prince George’s Schools, the Part-time classes will have class as scheduled, beginning at 9:15AM. If there is any question about the opening or closing of RCCC, feel free to call the Center at (301) 464-6284 before leaving home. We will have a current, updated voice mail with the status of the center by 6:30AM.

Outdoors Play

The Maryland Health Department requires children in day care to go outside two times each day—ideally, morning and afternoon, weather permitting. It is our intent that children go outside regularly for fresh air and exercise. Children should be properly dressed for outdoor play according to the weather. It is helpful to dress your child in layers of clothing.

Rest Periods

Redeemer Child Care Center is obligated by child care regulations for group child care centers to provide appropriate rest periods for the children. Your child is not expected to sleep, but is asked to lie quietly. Rest period occurs between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. In the event that public schools are closed, the school-agers are not required to participate in this rest period, but to participate in a quiet curriculum. Individual mats are provided by the Center. Other bedding supplies must be provided from home: fitted crib sheet, small blanket, small pillow and/or “cuddly.”

Vacations

A child enrolled at the Center will be allowed a maximum of (2) week’s vacation for the School Year (September – June) without paying the weekly tuition fee if your child is absent. Your account will automatically be charged unless a Vacation Request Form is received by the Administration. Accounts must be paid up to date for vacation time to be granted.

Food and Nutrition

Lunch: Children must bring their own lunch from home. Plan lunches that do not need to be
refrigerated or heated. Please think nutrition when planning your child’s lunch. The
Center provides milk with lunch.
Snacks: Nutritional morning and afternoon snacks are planned and provided by the Center. A
monthly snack menu is posted in the hallway.

Birthday Parties

Parents may bring a special treat to celebrate their child’s birthday. Please notify your child’s teacher in advance. Most parties are at 3:00 p.m. in place of afternoon snack.

Parent Involvement and Communicating with Parents

We have an open-door policy at RCCC. This means that parents are always welcome. We value the opportunity to get to know our parents. Please let us know when you are pleased or displeased about something. Open communication is a key ingredient in an effective, growing year for your child. Stay in touch with us as we stay in touch with you.