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MISSION STATEMENT
TO PROVIDE A SAFE, LOVING AND CHRIST-LIKE HOME AWAY FROM HOME.
Welcome to CrossRoads Pre-School. God conceived a plan by which we would enter the world as babies, grow up through the joys of childhood, learn how to rely on others, and see the world through eyes of simple faith before taking on the world as adults. We at CrossRoads Pre-School strive to help you as parents develop this faith. Our mission at CrossRoads Preschool is to reach out to children and their families by providing an environment that nurtures sound spiritual, physical, mental, social and developmental needs. We hope to help each child build the foundation needed for successful Christian living now and forever.
SPIRITUAL - We believe that basic Christian principles are essential in providing children with a sound foundation for their future growth. Through special Christian curriculum, we are able to meet this task.Children are taught that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is their Lord and Savior, and that the Bible is the written Word of God and the way for their lives to be patterned.
PHYSICAL - We recognize the need to provide an age-appropriate physical environment for each child, and have designed an environment to meet its physical activeness.
MENTAL - We strive to provide children with a safe, secure, learning environment to develop their emerging skills. We recognize that you are your child's first and most important teacher and feel it is important for parents to be part of their child's growth. Therefore, we will keep parents informed of their child's progressand activities and strive to provide ways for parents to be active in the school.
SOCIAL - We provide channels by which children are able to experience positive ways to develop socially through basic Christian concepts.
DEVELOPMENTAL - We believe that the majority of a child's learning foundation is established at a young age. We focus on this concept by providing an accepting, non-threatening, learning environment that is developmentally age-appropriate. We provide a hands-on learning style environment that allows exploration and discovery through the use of the five senses.
We are a non-profit ministry of CrossRoads Church specializing in full-time care for infants, six weeks to five years of age.
Arlynn Ellis, Executive Pastor/Licensed Director
CrossRoads Pre-School accepts children between the ages of six weeks to five years of age. CrossRoads provides children with a Christian developmentally age-appropriate learning environment that will build a sound foundation of Christian values needed for successful Christian living now and forever.
CrossRoads Pre-School offers full-time care for children six-weeks through five years of age. The classrooms are as follows:
• Infants - six weeks to 11 months
• Transition - 12 months to 17 months
• Twos - 18 months to 2 years
• Threes - 3 years
• Fours - 4 years
• Fives - 5 years
• If there are no openings, we do provide a waiting list for future enrollment. Openings are filled on a firstcome, first serve basis. ·
Upon Enrollment, there will be a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 per child. This fee is payable immediately upon enrollment. When you enroll your child at CrossRoads Pre-School, you will be asked to fill out a number of forms. The following information must be on file before your child may attend CrossRoads Pre-School:
• Admission Information - provided in your enrollment packet. These three pages must be filled out completely upon enrollment. Parents can update their personal information, address, phone numbers through this link
• Medical/ Immunization Information - provided in your enrollment packet. A current copy of the child's immunization record must be on file at all times. On page two of the Admission Information, you are responsible for getting your child's doctor's signature as a health care statement stating that your child has been examined in the last year and is cleared to attend preschool. (CrossRoads encourages but doesn't require all staff members to be vaccinated for the flu shot- Although a TB test is required for allstaff to be employed with CrossRoads)
• If your child is enrolled in our 4 or 5 year old class we ask that while at your well check that you get avision and hearing screening test administered and provide us with results. This is state regulated for preschool children. You have up to one week to obtain this signature after the child enrolls withCrossRoads Pre-School.
• Authorization for Emergency Medical Attention - provided in your packet. This form must becompleted with physician's information, as well as the local hospital's information. This form requires notarization. (Notarization provided by CrossRoads Pre-School.)
• If your child has a food allergy or asthma a "Action Plan" must be filled out and signed by thephysician.
• A signed acknowledgment of receipt of the following: Parent Handbook
Please make sure all forms in our enrollment packet are filled out and turned into the Director. If you have any questions, please feel free to give management a call or schedule a time for them to go over each form with
Curriculum:
Our preschool follows the Sunshine Express curriculum (FSE) and assessments. FSE provides a balanced, education curriculum meeting the needs of children ages 0 to 5 years of age. Activities are research-based, standards-aligned, and developmentally appropriate. Family engagement is embedded in all programs. FSE focuses on providing educational tools that balances language/literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Social/Emotional. Our preschool curriculum meets all areas of childhood development. The curriculum approach to learning include:
- curiosity
-initiative
-creative thinking
-problem solving/attention
-engagement
-memory & reflection
-physical health/growth
-gross motor
-fine motor
-safety awareness & self-care
-visual arts
-music
-movement & dance
-dramatic play
-dual language learning
Assessments are completed for all age groups on a quarterly basis and provided to parents same week they are completed. Referrals are made based on results and as identified on the assessments to help children meet their appropriate milestones as expected. All assessments help teachers plan accordingly for future lesson plans.
CrossRoads Pre-School is opened Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. We observe the following holidays in which the center will be closed:
• New Years Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Fourth of July
• President’s day
• Labor Day
• Comal County Fair Day
• Wed. - Fri. of Thanksgiving Week
• Christmas Week (Dec 23rd-27th)
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• 2 Days in August- Staff Training
If the holiday falls on a Saturday, we will be closed on the previous Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, we will be closed the following Monday. We will post closures throughout the year. CrossRoads will keep postings updated on Facebook and our website if you any questions.
An adult must accompany all children inside the building and to their classroom. Once in the classroom, please make sure the teacher is aware your child has arrived. You will need to sign your child in and out each day on the "Sign In/Out" thru our electronic device located outside the director's office{by the entrance) When youpick up your child, please make sure the teacher is aware that you are taking your child (do not forget to sign them out). If your child is ill or will be absent, please call and notify us by 9:00 a.m. so we can schedule the day accordingly.
If your child is not signed into their classroom by 9:00 a.m., they will not be able to attend that day. If your child has an appointment or you know your child is going to be late for a specific reason, please contact the office prior to 9:00a.m. for approval. If you would like for your child to have breakfast here-we provide it at 8:15.
If anyone other than a parent is picking up your child, please make sure his or her name and phone number is listed on the child's admission information form and on file. It is also very important that you inform both the child's teacher and the Pre-School Office that someone other than you will be picking up your child. Authorized persons must come directly to the Preschool Office and show proper identification.
If you are having someone pick up your child that is not listed on the admission information form, we need a statement from the parent releasing the child to that specific person, along with the parent's original signature. We must also be contacted to be informed of this pick-up arrangement. If a statement if given for pick up by a parent, I will only be authorized for the designated day of pick up.
We will not release a child to anyone who is not authorized or who does not have proper identification.
There are a number of things you should bring with your child to the center. Use the following list as a checklist to assure that you have not forgotten anything your child may need at the center:
Every Child:
• Complete change of clothing (whether appropriate). Please label with the child's first and last name.
Naptime Materials: mat, blanket, small pillow or "all in one" (Must fit in storage bin provided in classroom. See teacher for sizes.) Please remember to take these items home on Friday to be washed. (Children 12 months and under will not be allowed to have a blanket, but may use a nap sack.)
• Sunscreen for summer (please label with the child's first and last name)
• Water bottle-Sack Lunch
• If you forget to send their lunch and are not able to bring it in, we can provide a meal for $5.00-charged to your account.
We are a peanut free school. Please do not bring peanut butter or any other kinds of peanut products to school.
Infants
• Bottles with caps (please label both with the child's first and last name).
• Baby food - (please label both with the child's first and last name).
• Formula - if child still requires formula (please label both with the child's first and last name).
• Pacifier - if desired
• Diapers- NO CLOTH DIAPERS.
• 3 pkg of wipes per month unless special wipes are needed for your child.
For children not potty trained
• Diapers/ pull-ups and wipes
• Creams or ointments
• An extra set of clothes including socks (age appropriate) Books and music are always welcome!
Our learning is creative; hands on and sometimes can be messy. Please dress your child for comfort and durability. Clothes should be easy to get in and out of to encourage independence in dressing. Each child needs to have whether appropriate change of clothing, properly labeled, and kept in their cubby or backpack at all times. Please remember to send a new pair of clothing each time soiled clothing comes home. While most of the older children will never need to use the clothes, it is very embarrassing to a child to have an accident and not have any clothes to put on. Please no open toed shoes and sharp heeled shoe/boots.
All children at CrossRoads Pre-School will play outside everyday, weather permitting. Please make sure yourchild has the appropriate outerwear- no sandals-closed shoes encouraged. CrossRoads Pre-School is not responsible for lost articles of clothing. Electronics are allowed in the afterschool program. Violent,inappropriate, and vulgar games are prohibited. Therefore, personal data devices are not allowed due toaccess to such content. There are designated times throughout the day that the children will be allowed to use their personal devices. CrossRoads is not responsible for lost, or damaged devices or accessories.CrossRoads will remove any device from the classroom if it becomes a problem. This will be at the discretionof the teacher or CrossRoads staff member. In the event that the device is removed from the classroom it will be kept in a safe place in the preschool office and a phone call will be made to the parent whose child is involved.
We ask that no toys are brought into the center. The exception to this will be on designated show and telldays. CrossRoads Pre-School is not responsible for lost or misplaced toys. We also ask that you do not allow your child to bring in any play guns, knives, or any other toys of destruction. If such items are brought, you will be contacted immediately and asked to pick the item up.
A child may be discharged from the Center if:
• It is determined that the child's needs are not being met at the Center.
• If the parents do not comply with the policies of the Center.
• If it is determined that a child is disruptive, uncooperative, or in any other way disturbs the other childrenor the program.
• If tuition payment has been late for over one month, payment and additional late
charges will be required before your child may attend. You will see a termination date on your monthly statement.
Terminating a child from our program is at the Director's discretion
Discipline must be:
(1) Individualized and consistent for each child;
(2) Appropriate to the child's level of understanding; and
(3) Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.
A caregiver may only use positive methods of discipline and guidance that encourage self-esteem, self-control,and self-direction, which include at least the following:
(1) Using praise and encouragement of good behavior instead of focusing only up on unacceptable behavior;
(2) Reminding a child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;
(3) Redirecting behavior using positive statements; and
(4) Using brief supervised separation to help the child better interact with their peers
There must be no harsh, cruel, or unusual treatment of any child. The following types of discipline and guidance are prohibited:
(1) Corporal punishment or threats of corporal punishment;
(2) Punishment associated with food, naps, or toilet training;
(3) Pinching, shaking, or biting a child;
(4) Hitting a child with a hand or instrument;
(5) Putting anything in or on a child's mouth;
(6) Humiliating, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child;
(7) Subjecting a child to harsh, abusive, or profane language;
(8) 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 for the child's age. Texas Administrative Code Chapter 746, Subchapters.
Challenging Behavior
Occasionally, children present dangerous behaviors in the educational setting, in such circumstances, children may need more intensive interventions to help them learn appropriate behavior.
1. Each classroom will follow a Challenging Behavior Site Plan. The Challenging Behavior Site Plan will include the following:
i) A designated safe and appropriate place in the classroom and outside the classroom where an adult can take a child away from peers to assist the child to calm and self-regulate. A staff member will always remain with the child; children will not be placed in seclusion (involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room from which the student is physically prevented from leaving).
ii) When dangerous behaviors occur, staff will communicate the incident to the director, the director will contact the child's parent to debrief the incident.
2. Challenging behaviors will be documented using an Incident Report when appropriate.
i) Staff will share behavior concerns with families promptly and will work with families to develop strategies and interventions.
ii) When challenging behaviors persist or are dangerous to self, others, or property, staff will work with the family to develop a Behavior plan and will meet to discuss potential referrals for additional services.
iii) The Behavior Plan will be individualized based on information collected by the family and teaching staff.
iv) Behavior Plan will be developed by the family, center team, and specialists from partner agencies as needed.
Behavior Plan may include:
1. Description of behavior of concern including triggering events
2. Prevention Strategies
3. Strategies for when the challenging behavior occurs
4. Staff will implement a behavior plan and meet with the team regularly to discuss progress and modify plans as needed. Ongoing documentation and communication with parents are expected.
Continual communication with parents and guardians must be maintained concerning the child's behavior and ongoing documentation is required. Staff will be sensitive to different cultural beliefs and values. Conversations with families about challenging behaviors will be framed around the objective of the program which is to help children work well with others in order to be successful for school readiness. Parents will be kept informed about their progress as we working to help overcome the challenging behaviors.
Our center closes promptly at 5:30 p.m. If your child is picked up after 5:30 p.m., you will need cash at the time of pick up for $1.00 per minute. We understand that certain situations may arise that will prevent you from arriving by 5:30 p.m. Please give us a call if something does come up so that we may inform the teacher and your child. If this situation occurs frequently, CrossRoads Pre-School reserves the right to raise your late fee or terminate your enrollment in our program.
We require a two-week notice prior to removing your child from our program. If you decide to not bring your child for the duration of the two week notice, tuition is still charged for that time. (No refunds are given on any fees if a student withdraws).
TUITION POLICY "PAY TO STAY"
CrossRoads Pre-School's tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. For your convenience, you may pay half of your tuition on the 1st of each month and the second half on the 15th of each month. A late fee of $25.00 will be assessed to your bill on the 3rd and 1st of each month if payments are not received. In the event of tuition that has an outstanding balance your child may not return until tuition is current and could possibly turn into termination. (Your child's spot will not be held) If we receive a NSF check there will be a $30.00 charge.
Note: Tuition is due whether your child attends or not
This policy applies to all situations including, but not limited to, all CrossRoads Pre-School's holidays, absences due to illness, mandated or recommended school closures, bad weather, or any other circumstances. There is absolutely no exception to this policy
In September, you will be charged a $100.00 supply fee per child. This fee is non-refundable.
Upon enrollment, there will be a registration fee of $100.00 per child. This fee is non-refundable and is payable immediately upon enrollment.
Morning and afternoon snack are provided Monday - Friday. You can find menus posted on classroom bulletin boards.The times these meals are served can also be found in your child's class.
We ask that you provide a sack lunch for your child. Remember we are a peanut /nut free facility. We will warm up foodif needed.
We consider meal-time a wonderful social learning opportunity. We never force a child to eat, but we do encourage children to try different foods. If a child has continual difficulty eating, we will contact the parent, and at that time, discuss other options for mealtime. We always encourage self-help skills. Teachers sit with the children at every meal to help encourage good manners and to offer assistance wherever needed.
*If your child requires a special diet due to food allergies, health or religious reasons, please send a statement tobe included in your child's file. Always make sure you have informed the teacher in your child's class of any specialneeds.
In the event that a child does not bring his/her lunch, CRP would provide a meal for the cost of $5.00 that would becharged to the account. This acknowledgement will be provided to you as a reminder if a meal is needed. We willalso give you a phone call if this takes place.
NURSING MOTHERS
We will provide ongoing support to breastfeeding mothers, such as an opportunity to breastfeed their baby when possible, including but not limited to drop off, lunch time/breaks or at pick up. Staff will hold off giving a bottle, if possible, when mom is due to arrive. Mothers have the right to breastfeed and provide breast milk for their child while in care. CrossRoads provides a comfortable place with a seat for mothers to breastfeed her child. and the room is located right across from the infants room with a sign that says Nursing Mother.
ILLNESS POLICY
When a child becomes ill at school, they will be separated from other children, supervised by a staff member,until they can be taken home. If a child exhibits symptoms of illness, a parent or emergency contact listed onthe child's registration form will be asked to pick up the child as soon as possible. The child may return if free of fever or symptoms for 24 hours (without the aid of fever reducing medicines) or a note from a physician stating they are no longer contagious and no longer have a fever. If your child shows any of the followingsymptoms at school, you will be asked to pick them up immediately:
• A temperature of 100.3 or higher
• Vomiting - (2 or more)
• Uncontrolled diarrhea - (3 or more)
• Unexplained rashes or open sores on body or in month
• Obvious symptoms of communicable disease
• Reddened and watery eyes
• Lice/ nits in hair' child may return to school when NIT FREE (CrossRoads will do monthly headchecks)
We follow the guidelines set by the Texas Department of Protection and Regulatory Services. Our goal is to keep our center as free from illness as possible. This can only happen if the lines of communication stay open between school and home. If you have a question as to whether your child should attend school, please call before bringingthem in, and we can assess the situation.
We recognize how important a medicine is to a child's recovery, and will administer medication according to thefollowing guidelines:
It is our practice not to provide medication to our students. All medications must be administered by the parent of legal guardian.
If an accident occurs while your child is in the care of CrossRoads Pre-School, and your child requires immediate medical attention, the proper authorities will be called, first aid and/or CPR will be started and you will be notified. An emergency medical release is included in your enrollment packet. If the accident or injury is minor, first aid will be administered, and you will be called immediately. Illness and injury reports are filled out for every occurrence. You will be asked to read and sign the form. It is then kept in your child's file. You may request a copy at any time.
All of the staff members at CrossRoads Pre-School are trained and certified in CPR and first aid.
It is very important that you keep all phone numbers and contacts current. If we cannot reach you, or any of thecontacts you have listed, and there is a question of whether the child should have medical attention, we will erron the side of caution, and your child will be transported to the nearest medical facility.
CrossRoads Pre-School will have monthly fire drills and quarterly severe weather drills and lock down drills. In the case of an actual emergency, and we are unable to return to the building, we will move the children to the front of our property and side parking lot (severe weather: church sanctuary) If unable to be on our property, we will relocate lo Memorial Elementary School 830-627-6470. If an emergency occurs, you will be contacted by phone immediatelyand asked to pick up your child.
Please see the Emergency Preparedness Plan and diagram in each classroom
FIRE SAFETY
We have a written fire evacuation plan and practice a fire drill with the children at least once each month. Our evacuation and emergency exit maps are posted in each room for parents, staff and children to become familiar with. The meeting point for all classrooms will be behind the daycare playground or in the front (behind the Subway) until emergency personnel arrive. The attendance of the children during the drills will be accounted for at the designated safe area by the caregivers taking their attendance chart and parent and emergency contact phone #s for each child in care along with them. In the event of a real fire and/or emergency, The Communication system will include contacting local authorities, (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and health department), all parents and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The emergency phone numbers are located on each clipboard along with the attendance log of who is present during the emergency. We will keep all children calm until the situation has been settled and handled under full control. In addition, we incorporate fire safety curriculum into our program occasionally. Our facility is inspected regularly for fire safety. We also keep a written tornado or other emergency plan. We
practice this drill with the children and staff every 2 months as well. In the event of an emergency or bad weather, all children and staff meet in the center classroom (school kids) and or bathroom.
SCREEN TIME/TECHNOLOGY LIMITATIONS FOR CHILD CARE
Children younger than 2 years will not have any screen time (TV viewing, video games, computer time, etc.) and children over the age of 3 years will be limited to no more than 60 minutes a day. We limit technology use on site to improve communication between staff, children and families (e.g., refrain from cell phone use). In order to facilitate better communication between the parent(s) and teacher and the parent and child it is best if parents are not distracted by use of electronic devices while at the center.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-healthy/in-depth/screen-time/art-20047952,
https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/resouces/child-care-screen-time-regulations-texas,
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of foul weather, we will be following NBISD decisions concerning closings or delays. If the weather turns inclement, we ask that our families are considerate and pick up their children as soon as possible so that we can get our staff home safely. No tuition credit is available for days closed due to weather closings. Feel free to log on to www.facebook.com/crossroadspreschool for updates, information, and closures.
If we are under severe or threatening weather conditions we will be closed: flooding, tornadoes, blizzards, and severe wind chills and/or temperatures. Typically, if the Northside SCHOOL DISTRICT is closed, we are closed. Notifications of closures will be done, and you can tune in to local radio stations, TV stations, KENS 5 or KMOL 4 or you may be texted. In addition there will be a posted sign at each classroom stating if we are able to go outside for play time or play in our indoor gym. Regardless, all classrooms are scheduled to go out twice a day for a total of 60 minutes.
OUTDOOR LEARNING TIME
It is a requirement that all children have playtime outside for at least 30 minutes in the morning and at least 30 minutes in the afternoon. We have an outdoor learning activity that we do daily unless it is raining. This time is a very important part of your child’s time spent here. Your child will go outside during hot and very cold weather. Please make sure to dress your child appropriately. We do take extra precautions and concerns when the weather is too hot, or too cold.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
All children will engage in at least 60 minutes of structured/unstructured physical activity daily. Structured physical activity time will utilize evidence-based curriculum on a regular basis. Withholding physical activity time will not be used as a form of discipline. Children will not be sedentary for more than 60 minutes at a time except when sleeping.
Communication between the family and the school is vital. We have an open door policy, and welcome you to visit or observe your child at anytime. Only authorized people listed in your child paperwork are allowed to visit your child while in care. Parents and teachers are encouraged to communicate immediately with each other when concerns or problems arise. To help facilitate communication CrossRoads Pre-School will:
• Provide daily sheets for children 2 and under
• Provide weekly lessons plans and a list of activities
• Place all letters of communication from management in each child's classroom folder once every two weeks. In addition, our management staff send out newsletters via smart care to all parents.
• 3's, 4's & 5's Students receive a daily report on their accomplishments and behavior.
2 conferences will be scheduled for all teachers to meet with parents. 1) in September and 2) in April. Conferences will be announced via email and smart care site.
You will be informed in writing of all upcoming dates, closures, and scheduled events. Please visit www.crossroadtx.church for information on our school and www.facebook.com/crossroadspreschool for upcoming events.
Information regarding our students is confidential. Under no circumstances- pictures, videos, personal information are not allowed to be shared or discussed in any social media source, with other parents. Everything regardingCrossroads Preschool' students must remain confidential.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FAMILY
Our preschool is available to accommodate and meet all cultural values such as: translations of curriculum and resources in the families' native language, warming up special meals, therapists are welcome to come to our facilities for any special needs; we provide an area for them to sign in and provide their background check as required by licensing. In addition, a room is designated for therapy sessions during any morning Monday to Friday, etc. Director will meet with each family and provide the support needed for each of them. Throughout the year our facilities will celebrate cultural events and invite all parents to participate.
RELEASE OF CHILDREN
Children will be released to parents listed on enrollment form only, unless the parent notifies the child care center that an alternative person will be picking up the child by phone or written. They may also be released to Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services. Any Alternative person on the list. All must have a valid driver’s license or Texas ID, and identification number must match one given to the child care center. This ID will be photocopied and put in the child's file/records for future reference. If a court order has specified custody arrangements, We need a copy to know who may pick up your child and when.
We ask that you not bring pets from home into our center this would help to keep children from having allergicreactions. Parents will be notified in writing when animals are or will be present in the center. Permission slips will be required for any interaction with an animal.
Parents are welcome to celebrate their child's birthday at CrossRoads. Please make sure you discuss the time and arrangements with the child's teacher. Parents are always welcome to help in the preparations for all of our holiday parties and should let their child's teacher know they want to be involved. Don't forget that we are peanut freefacility.
From June -August depending on city water restrictions, child have the opportunity to participate in waterexploration- "Splash Day". (Water activities such as water balloons, sprinklers etc ) Please bring your child inswim attire on their class designated splash day. We ask that you bring appropriate water shoes, towel, extra set of clothes and a bag to store everything in. This is a fun day for the children! Please look for Splash Day schedules on class bulletin boards. We will also have flyers posted throughout the summer! Splash Days will be for 5 years and up.
Parents are encouraged to become involved in program activities, both through fund raising activities and through classroom involvement including take home projects. Parents may have a special profession, interest or skill, which can be integrated into the daily program.
Our Staff participates in a mandatory annual training every August for two business days. Our preschool is closed for those days. This training allows us to be ready for the upcoming academic year.
CrossRoads Pre-School is not responsible for any employee or child that is in the care of a CrossRoads Pre School employee's care outside of Pre-School hours.
Photographs of your children participating in our programs may be taken from time to time and may appear in newspapers, social media (facebook). Your participation for this is assumed unless we hear otherwise from you. There will be no compensation given for the use of these pictures.
Potty training is a huge milestone to children and parents. Consistency is the key to success. Please discuss your child's potty training with his/her teachers before you send your child to school in training pants or underwear. Every child is unique and we want to meet the needs of the children on an individual basis. If youbegin potty training before your child is two, and he/she loses interest, stop and try again in a few weeks.Once the child is older, they will restart the process. The teachers along with your family will keep trying, they will catch on eventually. We will keep in close communication with you during this important learning process. When your child begins to show interest, we will start to work on potty skills. Accidents are part of the learning process. The child is cleaned and changed promptly. It is important to have several changes of clothes on hand. Children having an accident one or two more times per week are not considered completely potty trained. Children must be potty trained in the 3s, 4s & 5s classrooms.
We are obligated by law to report all suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to the local authorities.Every teacher employed at CrossRoads is required to attend a child abuse prevention training yearly.Instruction on how to contact Licensing office, Protective Regulatory Services to report child abuse hotline and website: 1-800-252-5400 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/
CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENTS/SITUATIONS
Child custody agreements: in order for us to follow court ordered child/custody/visitation agreements, we will need to have a certified copy (with the court house seal) of such agreements in the child’s file. Further, please note that we cannot withhold a child from a parent if we do not have a court order stating such and both parents have equal rights.
We will follow a court order exactly as written. We don’t allow visitation or supervised visitation to happen inside our centers due to safety and the well-being of all staff and children.
Please note: per state law, in the absence of a court order, both parents have equal rights.
It is imperative that all enrollment forms are completed with both parents’ information. A copy of a child’s birth certificate may be requested at the director’s discretion. If a custody issue creates a risk for our facility or staff, we have the right to terminate care.
Policy for handling persons under the apparent influence of drugs/alcohol and persons who pose safety risks: (includes: abusive parents/legal guardians and any adults, who cannot take the child safely from the facility.) 1. The child will not be released to anyone who cannot safely care for the child. 2. Staff will notify police by calling 9-1-1 to manage an adult under the apparent influence of drugs/alcohol or an individual who poses a safety risk. 3. Staff will contact the emergency contact person to make arrangements for the child’s transport to a place of safety
Parents are reminded that smoking is not permitted in the center, or on the grounds. We thank you for your cooperation. According to the Texas gun laws, it is unlawful for guns to be carried into a school. All weaponsare not permitted to enter the school at any time. CrossRoads is a gang-free zone, under the Texas PenalCode, any area within 1000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offences related toorganized criminal activity are subject to harsher penalty.
Minimum Standards and Licensing
CrossRoads Pre-School's State of Texas child-care license and minimum standards are available uponrequest at any time. Instruction on how to contact Licensing office, Protective Regulatory Services to reportchild abuse hotline and website: 1-800-252-5400 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ Child care Licensing intake line:(210)337-3399/ txchildcaresearch.org-Ofc- (830)608-3236
DISCLAIMER: Many factors are used to determine our programs. Those factors will impact availability andstructure of our programs. We reserve the right to change our programs and availability at any time to ensure quality in the best interest of our students and teachers.
PARENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT
All parents will be provided an agreement form stating that they reviewed and agree with our parent handbook.
Our parent handbook is reviewed and updated as necessary.