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Teddy Bear Preschool. Kirsten Welk. Mission Statement. Our mission at Teddy Bear Preschool is to promote a safe, hands on, educational learning environment that enables every child to learn. Philosophy.
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Teddy Bear Preschool Kirsten Welk
Mission Statement • Our mission at Teddy Bear Preschool is to promote a safe, hands on, educational learning environment that enables every child to learn.
Philosophy • At Teddy Bear Preschool we pride ourselves on providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for all students. We believe that we are constantly learning and are always trying to better ourselves and also better our program as a whole. Our program utilizes developmentally appropriate curricula to develop the child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. We believe that children learn through discovery and exploration. At Teddy Bear preschool we allow children to incorporate their interests into learning. This makes our preschool a fun and interesting learning environment.
Staff • Kirsten Welk- Operator and Director • Kirsten graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelors degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She has taught Kindergarten for 8 years before deciding to open up her own preschool. Kirsten is very dedicated to making this preschool a fun and educational learning environment to all children.
Staff • Tami Wentz- Teacher • Tami is the 3-4 age group teacher. She graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Kindergarten Endorsement. She taught 3 years in a kindergarten classroom before accepting a position at Teddy Bear Preschool. • Susie Schaan- Teacher • Susie is the 4-5 age group teacher. She graduated from the University of Mary with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. This is Susie’s first teaching job and she is very excited for the upcoming year. We also have one aid in each classroom at all times.
About our Program • Teddy Bear Preschool offers a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years of age. • The 3-4 age group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. One can choose either a morning or afternoon time. We keep a teacher/student ratio of 1:11 in this classroom with a maximum of 20 students. • The 4-5 age group meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. One can also choose a morning or afternoon time. We keep a teacher/student ratio of 1:13 in this classroom with a maximum of 24 students. • Note: Children must turn 3 on or before August 31, 2011 to be registered in the 3-4 age group. Children must turn 4 on or before August 31, 2011 to be registered in the 4-5 age group.
Hours of Operation • Morning Sessions: • Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:30-11:00 • Tuesday, Thursday – 8:30 -11:00 • Afternoon Sessions: • Monday, Wednesday, Friday- 12:30-3:00 • Tuesday, Thursday- 12:30-3:00 Our regular school year runs mid August to mid May each year.
Morning Class Schedule • 8:30-8:45: Arrival, Attendance Board, Free Play • 8:45- 9:00: Circle Time for Calendar, Birthdays, and Songs • 9:00-10:15: Self-Selected, Individual and Small Groups, creative art, dramatic play, language arts, mathematics, science, block play, sensory table, small motor development, and music • 10:15-10:30:Clean-up, hand washing, snack • 10:30-10:45: Circle Time for Stories • 10:45-11:00: Outdoor/gym play, parent pick-up
Afternoon Class Schedule • 12:30- 12:45: Arrival, Attendance Board, Free Play • 12:45- 1:00: Circle Time for Calendar, Birthdays, and Songs • 1:00-2:15: Self-Selected, Individual and Small Groups, creative art, dramatic play, language arts, mathematics, science, block play, sensory table, small motor development, and music • 2:15-2:30:Clean-up, hand washing, snack • 2:30-2:45: Circle Time for Stories • 2:45-3:00: Outdoor/gym play, parent pick-up
Holidays Teddy Bear Preschool will be closed on the following Holidays: • Thanksgiving Day and Friday after • Christmas Vacation (1-2 weeks) • New Years Day • Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Presidents Day • Monday after Easter • Memorial Day
Tuition and Fees • 3-4 age group: $120 month • 4-5 age group: $150 month • There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $40 due at time of registration. • All fees are due at the 1st of each month. A late charge of $20 will be charged to your account if payment has not been received by the 5th. • Payments can be mailed to Teddy Bear Preschool or left in the office.
Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups • An early drop-off fee of $15 per 15 minute increments will be charged for children dropped off before 8:30 a.m. in the morning session or 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon session. • A late pick-up fee of $15 per 15 minute increments will be charged for children picked up after 11:00 a.m. in the morning session or 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon session. • There is no credit given for absences due to vacations, illnesses, or holidays.
Emergency School Closures • In the event of severe weather or snow Teddy Bear Preschool may close. Announcements of closures will be made on our school website or KMOT 7 news. • If weather becomes bad during the school day parents will be notified and asked to pick up their children as soon as possible to allow staff to get home before weather conditions become to hazardous.
Illnesses • Parents must make other arrangements for their child if they show symptoms of being sick. • All children must have an emergency medical release form on file in case of an emergency. • If a child becomes sick at school parents will be contacted immediately and arrangements will be made for the child to go home. • Children will not be permitted in our school with any of the following conditions: • Fever of 100 degrees or higher • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Draining or undiagnosed rash • Eye Discharge or Pink Eye • Head Lice
Medications • If medication must be taken at school the following procedures must be followed: • Prescription medication will only be accepted if it’s in the original container. • Nonprescription medication may only be administered by following the manufacturer’s label. • Before any medication can be administered we must have a signed consent form back at school signed my the child’s parent or guardian. • Medication needs to go home after the last date that the medication is administered.
Field Trips and Transportation • During the year a class may take a field trip. Transportation may include taking a school van or bus, walking, or taking personal vehicles. Parents will be notified before all field trips. • Vehicles must be in safe operating conditions and drivers must have a current North Dakota drivers license. • There must be at least one other adult supervisor other than the driver. • Each child must use a car seat/booster provided by the parent. • Children shall be protected by family liability and medical insurance. • A permission form must be signed by the parent or guardian.
Meals/Snacks • Because of the half day program a meal is not necessary during the school day. • Both morning and afternoon sessions will take a snack break about half way through their day. • Parents should provide a snack for their child if they choose to do so. • Healthy snacks are prefered.
Clothing • Clothing must be comfortable and suitable for the weather. It must be easy to fasten and unfasten, durable, and also capable of becoming messy. • Winter Clothing- Child must have boots, snow pants, a warm coat, gloves, and a hat • Summer Clothing- Make sure child always has a sweater or light coat • Change of Clothes- All children need a change of clothes with their name labeled on them
Guidance and Discipline • At Teddy Bear Preschool we provide an interesting and fun learning environment for our children with many opportunities for the children to choose what they would like to do. We believe that a challenging environment that allows them to experiment and explore promotes good behavior. • If a child is unable to show self-controlling behavior a brief time out may be used to help the child re-group. • As a last resort the child will be sent to the office. • If the child is hurting themselves or others they will be physically removed from the situation. • If inappropriate behavior continues on three occasions a meeting will be set up with the parents and teacher to discuss solutions.
Guidance and Discipline • If a child’s behavior is extreme enough to interfere with the learning of others, the child may need a different learning environment. • Parents will help to discuss alternatives that may include a behavior plan. • Suspension or expulsion may be imposed if necessary.
Birthdays and Special Events • We understand that children enjoy celebrating their birthdays and other special events. Parents are welcomed to bring a treat to share with the entire class on those special days. Please just make arrangements with the teacher a few days in advance. • Parents are also encouraged to visit their child’s classroom anytime they would like. We especially encourage parent involvement during class parties and fieldtrips.
