Policy handbook preschool

Parent Handbook, Revised 05/23/13

POLICY HANDBOOK
First of all, we would like to welcome you to Alif-Ba-Ta Learning Center. We are glad to have you as part of this wonderful Islamic educational program. In
the following pages, you will discover our philosophy and goals, operating procedures, and policies concerning the education of your child/children. If you have
any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us about them.
Enrollment Requirements:
Before enrolling your child in Alif-Ba-Ta Learning Center there are several things you must do:
1. Read through and become familiar with this Policy Handbook. You will be required to sign a contract that indicates you have read, understand, and
agree to ALL the Policies as outlined.
2. All required fees must be paid at the time of enrollment. If you do not pay the required fees for the program your child will not be able to start until
they have been paid in full.
3. All appropriate forms must be filled out, signed, initialed and on file PRIOR to admission. All necessary forms/consents will be given to you in your
admission package.
 Contract signed by both parent/guardians
 Child Admission Record
 General Health Appraisal Form
 Immunizations Record or Colorado Immunization Card
 NOTARIZED Emergency Medical Treatment
Authorization
 Permission Forms for the following:
o Photo permission
o Napping Permission
o Sunscreen
o Transportation and Field Trip Permission
o Media Use Permission
o Activity permission
 Program Transportation
Program hours are individualized for each child and listed in your contract depending on whether your child is in the full-time or part-time program. The program
will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and extended hours may be available from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
We believe in taking a professional approach in what we can offer the children. We will provide an Islamic educational that will be beneficial to both the
children and the community. We work to keep abreast of current information on childcare and early childhood education. We are active in continuing
education through various courses, conferences and in-services through various state and national child care organizations.
This handbook has been prepared for you (the parent or guardian). Please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly, as every parent is expected to be
aware of this information.

PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
Our philosophy is to provide a loving, happy, educational and secure environment for children. We strive to enrich each child with a love of learning, a
positive self-image, and a sense of creativity. We also strive to promote mutual respect between the parent, the child, and the staff. To accomplish these goals,
we will work:
1. To provide a nurturing atmosphere to promote a child's creativity and positive self-image.
2. To provide the children with many different educational activities and play centers to explore and participate in. We provide developmentally
appropriate programs for the children to experience and enjoy. These programs are either developed by staff or purchased through a preschool
program. We incorporate walks, art, and stories into our programs.
3. To provide positive methods of discipline to reinforce the strengths of the children and to help develop a respect for others. We try to develop
age-appropriate limits to help the children gain a sense of independence and responsibility.
4. To be available to parents for the purpose of daily communication. Our doors are always open to the parents.
RATES AND FEES
The cost of the program will vary from child to child depending on whether they attend full-time or part-time. Your monthly rates will be based on the
program and age of your child. An enrollment fee is charged to hold your opening in the program and to purchase supplies. This rate is subject to change as
deemed necessary. The following are the enrollment fees that are charged upon enrolling your child. If the child/ren have taken time away from the program
temporarily for reasons listed, but not limited to: Maternity leave, Extended Illness or Vacations, you will still be responsible for the full tuition. No position is
guaranteed to a parent until an enrollment fee has been received. No positions will be held for longer than 5 business days with the enrollment fee. Starting with
the 6th
business day forward, you forfeit the position, if another child is on the waiting list and the enrollment fee will not be refunded.
ENROLLMENT/HOLDING POSITION FEES
A $150.00 enrollment fee is due at the time of enrollment. All enrollment forms must be received with the enrollment fee (exception to be made for
health evaluation and immunization forms). Once an enrollment fee and enrollment forms are received, the child can start whenever it is convenient for the
parent **THE ENROLLEMT FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE** whether or not your child starts the program at Alif-Ba-Ta Learning Center.
In addition to the enrollment fee, the parent shall complete and return all forms with payment for one ( 1) month of tuition in advance. It will be decided
between the program staff and parent how much will be paid in advance
PROGRAM FEES
All services are PREPAID and will be made on the 1st
business day of the month (if paying monthly) and Monday of every other week (if paying bi-
monthly), prior to the month/weeks of the program. No post-dated checks will be accepted. There will be a $10.00 charge for each day the payment is late.
Checks returned for insufficient funds, closed accounts, or similar reasons will be rectified immediately by a cash payment plus an additional $20.00 service fee.
From that point on all payments must be made in CASH.
There will be an overtime charge for all children dropped off before program hours or picked up after program hours. The intent is not to increase
business income, but to have the program opening-closing times respected so staff may follow through with family plans and commitments.
Overtime is charged at a rate $5.00 per 15-minute increment or portion thereof starting with the first if some type of notice is given. Overtime is charged at a
rate $10.00 per 15-minute increment or portion thereof starting with the first if no notice is given. The same rate applies for early drop-off whether
pre-arranged or not. This is payable at time you pick up your child. The staff has the right to waive the overtime charges as deemed necessary. If your
payment is late, you may be asked to withdraw your child from the program.
If your child purposely damages any property, such as toys, books, or equipment, you will be expected to replace that item or pay for the replacement or repair.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURES
Absences: If your child will not be attending the program for the day, we expect a phone call before their class time begins. Parents must notify us if your child
will be arriving or leaving at a different time than their starting hours. This will ensure that we do not miss each other. Failure to notify the staff can result in
immediate termination.
Parent Drop Off: Parents must drop their child off only during their contracted hours as to not disturb the program. We request that parents keep their good-byes
to a minimum. If your child does not cry, please don't continue the good-byes until he or she does. We expect a phone call at least 30 minutes in advance if it is
necessary for you to drop off at a time other than what is contracted. You will be charged overtime if you bring your child before your program hours or pick them
up after your program hours without pre-authorization. Failure to call can result in immediate termination.
Parent Pick Up: If an emergency makes it impossible to pick up your child at your usual pick up time, we need a phone call. You will still be charged overtime.
We will expect a phone call if it is necessary for you to be late picking up. We feel that parents should spend as much quality time as possible with their children.
It minimizes social, emotional and behavioral issues.
Authorized Adults for Pick Up: Children will be released only to their parents or to an adult who is authorized by both parents. Siblings under 18
years of age cannot pick up the child. The parent must submit written authorization for any person to collect the child. Signed faxes or email from a

known email address is acceptable. All people authorized and unknown to us will be required to show ID when they come to collect the child. We ask
that you bring any authorized people to meet us at least once before they call to get the child.
Unauthorized Persons for Pick Up: The staff will notify the party that they are not an authorized party to pick up the child. The staff will ask the
party to leave and will call the police if necessary.
Transitions at Drop Off & Pick Up Times: It is normal for your child to cry on arrival, especially for the first few weeks. Please make your goodbye brief and
tell your child exactly when you will be returning. The crying usually stops within seconds of your departure. You are welcome to listen outside the door. Never
leave without telling your child goodbye. Please be in control of your child during drop off and pick up times. This is a time of testing when two different
authority figures are present (parent and staff) and this situation will be tested at one time or another to see if the rules still apply. We will remind your child if
inappropriate behaviors are being displayed. Children of all ages adjust to transitions from one activity to another differently. Most do not like to be too rushed
and most do not like to wait too long once they are ready to depart.
Court Orders: If there is a court order keeping one parent or guardian away from the child, we must have a legal copy of the order from the court presented by
the custodial parent or guardian in my file to that effect. By law, without official court orders, we cannot prevent the non- custodial parent from picking up the
child.
VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS/CLOSURES
School closures and holidays will be according to the Aurora Public Schools closures. A calendar will be provided to the parents upon enrollment with closures
and holidays listed. In addition to the Aurora Public Schools closures there will be two additional closures for the following holidays:
*Eid Al-Fitr
*Eid Al-Adha (Four days in length)
EXTREME WEATHER CLOSURES: In case of extreme weather conditions, if the Aurora Public School District is closed, the program will also be closed.
No tuition reimbursement will occur.
ABSENCES/SICK DAYS
You will still be responsible for any day your child is not in class due to illness. If an emergency or an unforeseen situation causes the center to close other than the
above mentioned, there will be no charges for those days.
EMERGENCIES
We must have numbers where parents can be reached, plus the number of a personal physician or clinic. It is extremely important that these numbers be kept
current so that we may reach you when necessary, not just during emergencies. The numbers may be checked from time to time to verify their accuracy. In case
of emergency, all staff carry a cell phone when not at the center. The main number is 720.629.0979. Parents must sign an emergency medical treatment form.
This form must be notarized. In the event of a medical emergency concerning your child, we will make every effort to contact you. If you cannot be reached,
or time does not allow an attempt, the release form will be used.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS/EVACUATION PLAN
*See Emergency Policies and Evacuation Plan attached to this handbook.
HEALTH & UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION POLICIES
*See Health /Universal Precaution Policies attached to this handbook.
SAFETY ISSUES
Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in or around the center or outdoor play areas during the business hours for all staff, parents, guardian, volunteers,
substitutes, and employees, in an effort to protect children from second hand smoke.
Transportation: To protect the health and safety of the children in the program, proper age-appropriate restraints will be used when the staff transports
the children in his/her vehicle.
Parent’s Transportation of Children To/From the Program: Parents are also required to transport their child safely to/from the program. The
following are our policies on dangerous situations that may arise:
If a parent comes without a car seat, we will ask them to return home to get the car seat or purchase another one and return to pick up the
child with an appropriate car seat installed in the car.

If a parent comes to pick up a child under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we will ask the parent to let us call the other authorized people
to see if any are available. If no one is available to pick up the child, we will call a cab to pick up the child and the parent. The parent will
pay the cab fare.
We will charge a late pickup fee under these circumstances.
When a parent transports children under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or fails to use an appropriate car seat, it creates an unsafe
transportation situation for the children. In these situations we will immediately call the police and report the unsafe driving situation.
Injuries: Small bumps, scrapes and cuts will have first aid administered per doctor’s recommendations on the health form and the parent will be notified
at pick up time as to what happened. For injuries more severe, the staff will call 911 and then notify the parents. Should the child need transported, the
staff will relay the parent’s choice of hospital as indicated by intake records.
Product Recalls: The staff will maintain knowledge of dangerous products, product-related injuries and product recalls of items in the class that could
be a threat to children, by notifying parent of such products and or removing them from the center.
MEALS
Parents will be required to provide 2 nutritious snacks and a lunch for their child. Parents should inform us of any allergies or special
diets needed for their child.
Special Diets: The parent will provide meals and snacks for children with special diets/needs.
Special Events: No arrangements will be accepted for birthdays. You may bring a cake or special treats to help celebrate only our religious
celebrations such the Eid Holidays. Please let us know of any special plans you may have, and we will try to schedule them.
REST PERIODS
All full-time children will have a rest period in accordance with Colorado Rules & Regulations. The child does not have to sleep, but will be required to have
a quite time without disturbing the other children. Full-time is defined as any child who is in child care for 4 hours or more in one day. The child does not have to
sleep, but will be required to have a quite time without disturbing the other children. All children will be provided with age appropriate sleeping equipment.
Toddlers, preschoolers and older children will be provided rest on a cot.
Our napping schedule is 12:25pm – 1:00pm. Please DO NOT drop your child off during these hours, no exceptions. To be fair to
staff and the other resting children, please use good discretion about bringing your child prior to nap time.
SUPPLIES
The following checked supplies will be provided by the parent to be left at the center.
Blanket (if child wants
one)
Pull-ups (if not potty
trained)
Sunscreen – full spectrum, SPF 30+ Wipes
Change of clothes
Clothing: Parents will dress their children in clothing appropriate to the season and to the weather. Sunscreen may be needed during the hot summer months.
We also ask the children be dressed in clothes that can get dirty so that the child is free to play outside or on the floor. The center is not responsible for misplaced
or mislabeled articles of clothing or personal belongings. Slick soled shoes/sandals are not permitted at the center.
Storage, theft or damage to property: Any items sent to the center by the parent, will be stored in a safe location exclusive to each child. If such items are
damaged or stolen by another child in the center, the staff will do their best to rectify such issue, by contacting the parent of the child responsible to negotiate a
suitable replacement, if damage has occurred or the theft has been confirmed to have happened with their child. If theft or damage occurs to property of the center,
the staff will contact the parent of the child responsible to negotiate replacement.
ACTIVITY POLICIES
Outdoor Activities: All children are required to participate in daily outdoor activities. Please provide your child with appropriate clothing i.e. snow boots, snow
pants, heavy jacket, hat, gloves, light jacket, sweater, shoes. See supply list above.
Sunscreen: Parent must Pre-apply sunscreen upon staff’s request. Full spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater will be applied daily for outdoor
activities. Sunscreen will be reapplied as needed during the day.
Extreme Temperatures: The staff will provide indoor activities, when there is heavy rain, heavy snow or the temperature is over 90 degrees or drops below
20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Diapering/Toilet Training: We expect that children are fully potty trained before entering the program, however if potty training assistance is needed the staff

will do their best to try and accommodate the parent if it causes little disruption to the day. Children’s personal items will be stored in a cubbie when item is not in
use. The staff is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. The parent will provide diapering supplies as indicated in the supply list. Diaper ointments will
be provided by the parent and it can be used without doctor permission as preventative precaution. The staff will NOT use diaper rash ointments on any skin
surface if there is a rash or broken skin without having permission first from both the parent and the child’s physician. Pull-ups will be changed throughout the day
with periodic diaper checks.
FIELD TRIPS/TRANSPORTATION
The center may be going on field trips by car or on foot. The parent must sign a permission form authorizing scheduled and unscheduled trips away from the
center. As required by law and human services rules and regulations, all children will be in either a car seat, booster seat or fastened by seat belts. Field trips will
be taken on a regular basis. For the children's safety, though, all major field trips will be postponed if there is bad weather--only an emergency or a special trip
may be the exception. The center has a 15 passenger Chevy Express with a seating capacity of 15. The center has child car seats restraints available. While the
staff are away from the center, on a field trip or otherwise, you may contact them at 720.629.0979.
Regular fieldtrips taken by this center are to local parks, public library, The Denver Zoo, Children’s Museum, public schools, etc.
Parent’s initials of approval: ________
Special Activities – Special activities or fieldtrips outside of the center (i.e. gymnastics, monkey business, etc.) that require a participation fee will work as
follows. If the parent does not want the child to participate, the parent will not bring in the child for that day. No tuition reimbursement will occur.
Nonparticipation – Should a parent choose for their child to not participate in a specific regularly planned activity, the parents will keep the child home during
those days/times. (No tuition reimbursement will occur).
MEDIA USAGE
Children may have access for up to 2 hours each day using any of the following media sources: Television, videos, computers, and gaming systems. These
resources will not contain any violence, profanity, or other inappropriate content. On occasion the children may watch a child appropriate video. Children are
NEVER required to participate in media usage. Alternate activities will be offered to children who are not interested in participating in media usage. The parent
will be required to fill out the Activity Authorization form that authorizes media use.
MISCELLANEOUS
• We ask that you let the child bring a security blanket if the child feels in need of one for naptime. Please leave other toys in the car or at home - If your
child does bring in other toys, food, etc. he/she will be expected to share them with all of the other children. Please do not bring candy, coins or items
that are easily broken. The center is not responsible for the loss or damage to any personal belongings of the child or his/her parent or guardian.
• For the program to exist peacefully in this neighborhood, we ask you to respect the adjacent business parking lots. Please park only in legal spots on our
grounds, and do not park in other business lots. Help us to maintain good relations with our neighbors.
• This program can be considered as childcare and is a legally deductible expense and we will be happy to provide you with receipts or a year-end total for
your income tax purposes. A year-end receipt and W-10 form will not be given to any parent in arrears in their program tuition payments.
GUIDANCE (DISCIPLINE)
We believe in positive guidance first. We try to reward children for correct behavior. If the child's behavior is not acceptable, however, we use 'time out' and
discussion. Time out consists of one minute per year of age to sit away from activities. Other methods of guidance include logical and natural consequences,
redirection, substitution, and role modeling. The child may be required to sit away from the activity for a short period of time. If need be, a conference may be
required to discuss ongoing problems. As changes in a child's life may affect his or her behavior, we ask that you inform us of any major changes, i.e. divorce,
death, unemployment etc. You, as parents, are expected to back us up at all times for misbehavior. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.
No child will be hit, spanked, belittled, or otherwise intimidated at Alif-Ba-Ta Learning Center -- even with parental permission. No corporal punishment will be
used. Children will be treated with courtesy, respect, and patience. Guidance will be according to age and understanding level.
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
By Colorado Law, we are required to report any signs of abuse or neglect of children in the center to Social Services, and we will Promptly do so. We are liable,
as a childcare professionals, for this responsibility and can be fined or jailed for failing to do so.
If you or we suspect child abuse, we are to report it to the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services, telephone # 303-636-1100 .
If you care to review the Rules and Regulations that this center is regulated by, you can view them online at www.cdhs.state.co.us/childcare.
FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A CHILDCARE HOME
If you need to file a complaint against this or any other childcare home, you may do so via mail or telephone. To contact the Colorado Department of Human
Services via mail please send any complaint to:
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division of Childcare
1575 Sherman St.

Denver, CO 80203
Or by Phone: 303.866.5948
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Termination of this contract must be in writing and must only due to moving out of the Denver Metro Area. The intent to terminate must be given to the center
director 2 weeks before the child is to leave the program. Failure to give 2 weeks notice, will result in two (2) months tuition being due and payable to cover
the program loss.
.
A 2 week notice will also be given if a child can no longer be served in the program by staff.
The staff has the right to terminate the contract without notice if parent fails to follow the policies of the program. No tuition will be reimbursed.
The staff has the right to terminate a contract without notice in the case of harm to other children or a dangerous situation due to that child has caused
intentionally or otherwise.
CLOSING
The Center is not receiving outside financial support. We have tried to be fair in setting up these guidelines to help us both see what we can do for each other.
The financial arrangements are there for school to maintain a monthly balance we depend on to operate the program. We do expect the respect and consideration
you would give any other place of business. Please remember your business is necessary for the support and well-being of this program. Changes in the agreement
form should be fully discussed and agreed upon.
Your child's well being is very important to us, and we want to keep communication open. Please ask for a conference at any time. If necessary, we will ask the
same of you. Please feel free to bring us any complaints or compliments. As required by regulation, we are listing the number to Social Services. You may reach
them at 303-636-1100.
HEALTH POLICY
&
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION
PROCEDURES

In this policy, we will provide complete information about the most common illnesses affecting young children so that well
informed decisions can be made by parents about when to keep their child/children at home, and well informed decisions
can be made by educators about when to call a parent to pick up a child from the center. We will also provide you with
information on our daily health and hygiene routines, integration of children with special needs, immunizations, medication
administration, contagious diseases and food allergies.
The State of Colorado requires that every child in a center maintain a current physical exam. The parent is required to
provide me with a physician's statement certifying the child's health PRIOR to the first day of enrollment and must be
updated annually.
Please inform us of any allergies your child has. We will accept children with runny noses, and minor ailments that are not
contagious, for a maximum of 10 days. The following rules apply to illness your child may get during his/her stay at the
center.
Children who have an IEP plan need to give the center a copy at enrollment and each time it is updated.
Children who are on daily medication must get a medical health plan from their doctor for the staff to keep at the center.
CHILD ILLNESS EXCLUSION POLICY
This policy has been established in order to prevent the spread of communicable illness in the program, because children do
at times become ill. Many of the guidelines are licensing requirements of the Department of Human Services for the
protection of your child. Some of the other guidelines were developed by the Tri-County Health Department and the
Children’s Hospital, in the best interest of children’s health in a childcare setting. Some were also developed for the needs
of staff and family, since this is also a place where families may be. Children may at times be excluded from care until the
symptoms of conditions listed below are resolved or until evaluation by a physician, who will have to determine if the child
is able to return to the center. Following this policy will protect all the children in the center.
If your child has any of the diseases listed below or symptoms of them, they may/ or may not be admitted to the center. If
you child develops symptoms of excluded illnesses below we will immediately isolate them from the group in the sick child
area. We will call the numbers on your contact list in the child’s enrollment file to inform you of your child’s symptoms and

arrange for their timely departure from the center. If a child needs a doctor’s care, then the re-admit form must be filled
out. If the child’s symptoms warrant, we will call 911, following the guidelines of the Emergency Medical Release, and
then notify you as soon as possible. Parent alerts will be sent for diseases which are diagnosed and also have no
confidentiality laws pertaining to them.
There are clearly times when it is necessary for a child not be at the center. At other times deciding when to keep your child
home can be difficult, so good communication about symptoms between parents/guardian and staff is necessary. Some of
these times of exclusion will be determined by you, the parent/guardian, some by the guidelines below, and at other times by
staff. These guidelines do not assume to cover all diseases or symptoms, only some of the more common ones. Therefore,
with consideration of the recommendations of the aforementioned health and licensing professionals, the final decision as to
exclusion will be center staff.

The following list will help you understand the exclusions and also when to bring your child, if mildly ill:
Comparison of Flu and Cold Symptoms:
Symptoms of the Flu Symptoms of a Cold
Onset sudden gradual
Fever high (over 101 F); lasts 3-4 days rare
Cough nonproductive; can become severe hacking
Headache prominent rare
Muscle aches characteristic; can be severe slight
Fatigue/weakness Can last 2-3 weeks very mild
Extreme exhaustion early and prominent never
Chest discomfort Common mild to moderate
Stuffy nose sometimes very common
Sneezing sometimes very common
Sore throat sometimes very common
Four most common situations (These are also covered in the information below):
• Fever – A fever is a sign that the body is fighting some problem. The importance of a raised temperature depends
on what is causing the fever. A temperature of 101 degrees or higher means a child should stay home. In the event
of this type of temperature, the child should not come to the center until the temperature has been down for 24
hours without the aid of a fever reducing medication such as Tylenol. If your child wakes with a high temperature
and you administer a fever reducer, this generally only last a few hours and we will have to call you when you
arrive at work to come to pick up your child. In the meantime, the other children and staff have possibly been
exposed to an undiagnosed illness.
• Vomiting or upset stomach- A child who has been vomiting can easily spread germs. If your child vomits while at
the center, you will be expected to come immediately to remove your child. If you are not able to come as soon as
you are called, please arrange for someone else to come pick up your child. The child must stay home until 24
hours has passed with no vomiting episodes.
• Diarrhea- When a child has a single loose stool, he or she does not need to be at home. However, if a child has
very runny stools with perhaps a foul odor that cannot be contained in the diaper, or the child cannot reach the
toilet in time, the child’s stool could contaminate the classroom setting and this child must remain at home. Please
use proper discretion with this. If the child has diarrhea that cannot be contained or with other symptoms, you will
be called to come pick up your child.
• Runny noses- Children with constant runny noses that are not caused by allergies may spread germs everywhere.
They may wipe their noses on their hands, and then rub them on other children, toys and surfaces. Please keep in
mind how you would feel if another child’s parent brought their child to care and exposed your healthy child.
Please teach your child to wipe their own nose as early as possible. Regulations state that when either the provider
or child wipes their noses then hands must be washed. If the nose running is constant and the child cannot wipe
their nose or wash their hands without assistance, then this can become an impossible task for staff caring for other
children.
Colds Exclusion - NO
Exception: If, the child seems too ill to keep up with the usual activities, it may be a symptom of something more serious or
if the child is experiencing such discomfort they would need to be excluded.
Upper Respiratory Complications Exclusion - YES
This would include symptoms of yellow/green nasal discharge, lethargic, stiff neck, ear pain, fever over 100-axillary, under
the arm. The child must be evaluated by a doctor and a re-admit form signed by the doctor.

Flu (Influenza) Exclusion - YES
Please consider giving your child the flu vaccine. The child must be excluded until they are well.
Strep Throat (Streptococcal infections) Exclusion - YES
Exclusion, Child must see doctor and a re-admit form is necessary. Child will be excluded for twenty-four (24) hours after
starting antibiotic treatment to allow enough time to get rid of the bacteria.
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) Exclusion – NO
Exclusion, An exception is if the child is not well enough to participate in activities.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) Exclusion - YES
One or both eyes may be affected and it can be caused by bacteria, virus, or due to allergies. Exclusion, The doctor will
have to evaluate the child’s eye and a re-admit form will be necessary (even if caused by allergy) If the pink eye is caused by
a bacterium, the child is excluded twenty four (24) hours after antibiotic treatment is started. Symptoms should subside
rapidly. If they don't it is most likely that the pink eye is being caused by a virus, therefore, the child should be excluded
until there is no drainage
Fifth Disease Exclusion - NO
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (Coxsackie A) Exclusion - YES
Exclusion, An exception is if the child is too sick to participate in normal child care activities and if open sores cannot be
covered. Open sores that cannot be covered must be crusted over before returning.
Roseola Exclusion - YES
Exclusion, The child must see a doctor and a re-admit form is required. Usually a child may return with a rash if no fever is
present.
Vomiting Exclusion - YES
Vomiting may or may not be contagious due to its cause it may be viral, bacterial or something they ate. Exclusion,
Whatever, the cause they must be excluded after one time, because of limited staff available with the children, we cannot be
involved repeatedly in the extensive clean up that vomiting requires. If there are other symptoms besides the vomiting they
must see a doctor and have a readmit form sign before returning to child care.
Diarrhea Exclusion – YES
An increased number of watery stools and frequency is twice what is usual. Exclusion, The child must be excluded whether
contagious or not if the stool cannot be contained in the diaper or the child cannot arrive at the toilet on time. Because of
limited staff with the children, we cannot be involved repeatedly in the extensive clean up that diarrhea causes. If there is no
other symptoms of illness the child may return when they have had no episode in the past 24 hours. If other symptoms are
present (vomiting or fever) with the diarrhea, they must see a doctor and may return only when the re-admit form states.
Yeast Infections (thrush and/or Candida diaper rash) Exclusion - NO
Exclusion, The child may not attend if they do not feel well enough to participate in activities.
Hepatitis Type A Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The child must be excluded until one week after onset of jaundice and when they are able to participate in
activities again. The Health Department may recommend that the staff and children get a preventive injection.
Impetigo Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The child must get medical care, a re-admit form is necessary and must be 24 hours after antibiotic treatment is
started to allow it enough time to get rid of the bacteria.
Herpes Simplex (cold sores) Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The Child must be excluded if the area is oozing and cannot be covered, such as the mouth.

Ringworm Exclusion – YES
Exclusion , The child may return after treatment starts, a re-admit form is required.
Scabies Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The child may return twenty-four hours after treatment begins or when readmit forms states they may return.
Head lice Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The child must be excluded until forty-eight hours after treatment or when all evidence of infestation is gone
including nits. This must be checked for a two week period.
All Diseases Preventable With Vaccines Exclusion – YES
Exclusion, The child must have a doctor’s permission to return with a re-admit form.
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Children with the following conditions will not be allowed into the center:
* Runny nose or cough for more than 10 days.
*Diarrhea.
* Vomiting - If child is vomiting please don't bring the child.
*Temperature - no temp. over 100 degrees.
*Ear infection / sinus infection - child must be on medication at least 24 hours before admittance.
* Pink Eye / conjunctivitis - Child must be on medication at least 24 hours before entering home.
* Childhood illnesses such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, etcetera.
If you are in doubt, please call us and we will make a joint decision. Please be honest to limit illness being spread
throughout the center and all the student’s families.
If a child should become ill during the day, you will be notified immediately. The child will be isolated
from the other children and you will be expected to pick up your child immediately (within 1 hour from conclusion of the
phone call or what is most reasonable based on the parent work location). Failure to pick up within 1 hour, or a reasonable
amount of time, may result in immediate termination. Please notify us at once if your child has a contagious illness, so that
we may respond appropriately. We will notify you if your child has been exposed to any contagious illness.
Sunscreen: Parent must pre-apply sunscreen upon provider’s request. Sunscreen of full spectrum SPF 30 or
greater will be applied daily for outdoor activities. Full spectrum sunscreen will be reapplied as needed during the
day.
Remember any condition that your child has that makes them unable to participate in regular program activities or
interferes with the care of the other children requires that they not attend, or be picked up when such symptoms
become evident. We reserve the right to determine when a Sick Child Re-admittance Form must be signed by the
child's doctor indicating the diagnosis and when the child is not contagious to return back into the program.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION POLICY
Prescription Medications
Prescription medications require a written authorization by a person with prescriptive authority.
According to the Colorado Nurse Practice Act 12-38-101 C.R.S., persons with prescriptive authority
include:
*Physicians, including D.O (Doctor of Osteopathy)
*Podiatrists

*Dentists
*Nurse
*Practitioners
*Physicians Assistants who have direction of a physician or written protocol.
You are responsible for providing all medications and supplies to us. The medication label must contain following
information: Child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, time to be given, and for how many days. The
medication must be provided in the original container and it must contain the original pharmacy label.
The instructions from the physician must include the following information: Information regarding the
medication, the reason for the medication, the specific times for administration and the length of time that the
medication is to be given.
We may not deviate from the written authorization from the health care provider with prescriptive authority.
We will not administer any kind of Homeopathic medication or Herbal preparations.
Over-the-counter Ointments/Creams
We may administer over-the counter ointments and creams such as: sunscreen, lip balm, skin creams and diaper
rash ointments that are used for preventive purposes only. We do not require a written authorization from your
health care provider to administer these kinds of preventive creams/ointments, however, we still require your
signed permission to do so. Please see authorization forms included with your enrollment packet.
Storage, Administration, Recording and Disposing of Medications
All medications will be stored and securely locked in a safe location. We will not administer any prescriptive
medication to a child in our care unless we have prescriptive authority from one of the above types of individuals.
After the medications have been safely administered to the child, a record will be kept of the date, time, dose,
route, and by whom the medications were administered. The records will be kept confidential and filed in a secure
location. Once the medications are either expired, and finished being used, they will be promptly returned to the
parent or guardian for proper disposal.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
If a child at Alif-Ba-Ta Learning Center is exposed to a contagious disease outside of the center, it is the parent's
responsibility to inform the office of the disease and the date of exposure. The director will then inform the total
Center population in writing of the disease, which group(s) are in contact with the child exposed to that disease,
and what date the disease is supposed to occur. If the child contracts the disease he/she should be kept at home.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Only fully vaccinated children will be admitted to the Alif-Ba-Ta Leaning Center.
DAILY HEALTH AND HYGIENE AND SAFETY ROUTINES
The following health and hygiene routines are promoted by the Alif-Ba-Ta on a daily basis as part of their
activities:
HAND WASHING
Children’s hands are washed:
When coming in from outside play.
After coming in contact with a sick child and/or runny nose.
After completing messy crafts or projects.

Provider’s hands are washed:
Before and after giving medications.
After diapering and or assisting a child using the toilet.
After touching body secretions.
And about 100 other times during the day.
Hands are always dried with single use paper towels.
SANITATION
Regular disinfecting of tables, chairs, toys, and play equipment, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, changing surfaces,
linens, blankets, pillows, carefully preparing snacks and washing utensils, surfaces, cups, bowls, dishes and cutlery
after use.
SAFETY
Inside
*Adequate Ventilation through out the center.
*There are no guns or firearms on premises.
*Toys are age appropriate and in safe manner.
*Electrical outlets are covered.
*Pens, pencils and office supplies are out of reach.
*Knives and scissors are kept out of reach.
*Cleaners and chemicals are out of reach.
* Medications are out of reach.
*A well-stocked first aid kit is kept near and expiration dates observed.
*Staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
OUTSIDE
*Safe grassy area’s to play. .
*Children do not play outside unsupervised.
EMERGENCIES
In the event of an emergency with your child, you will be called, and if necessary the child will be transported by ambulance
to the nearest hospital. You will be responsible for all medical treatment necessary for your child’s well-being. This is not
limited to emergency room care, ambulance visits and co-pays to your insurance company.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Alif-Ba Ta Learning Center strongly believes in the integration of children with special needs. A policy regarding
the identification of special needs, and government based procedures related to meeting the needs of the child,
group, and staff, as well as related financial implications, have been developed.
The Admission Policy of the center is non-discriminatory. Children with HIV may be admitted and, in such cases,
will be integrated in a manner identical to other children.
The staff have undertaken the appropriate training related to universal precautious and are operational at all times.
Parents of children with HIV are encouraged but not required to communicate the HIV status of the child to
Yasmeen, the director. In no case will the identity and health information of children with HIV be disclosed
without the written consent of the family involved.

FOOD ALLERGIES
Alif-Ba Ta Learning Center will take every precaution necessary to protect children with food allergies. It is very
important that the parents inform us of any food allergy and get the proper forms filled out and returned back to
the center as soon as possible.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES
Introduction
1.1 Staff members are to assume that all body fluids and substances are potentially
infectious.
1.02 Staff members are to apply the precautions outlined in Section 2.00 for all children
1.2 Staff members are to apply the precautions outlined in Section 3.00 for the specified
situations or diseases.
2.00 Standard Precautions
2.01 Hands and other skin surfaces must be washed immediately with soap and water if they
have been contaminated with moist body substances and before any child contact.
2.02 Staff members with cuts, abrasions or skin lesion, that can be covered, must have double barrier protection,
i.e. waterproof dressing and glove or double gloves. Otherwise they must refrain from child treatment.
2.03 Disposable gloves should be used when contact with mucus membranes, broken skin, or when contact with
moist body substances is likely to occur. Gloves should be changed after contact with each child. Hands are
to be washed after gloves are removed.
2.05 Masks are worn to protect the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose when blood or body fluids are
likely to be splashed or sprayed.
2.06 Linen soiled with blood or body fluids etc. is to be handled in a manner that prevents skin or mucus
membrane exposure, contamination of clothing and avoids transfer of microorganisms to other children
and environments. Linen must be disposed of in the appropriate double lined plastic bags and must not be
placed on the floor.
2.07 Soiled articles, and furniture soiled with body fluids and substances should be cleaned and appropriately
disinfected or discarded as waste.
2.08 Waste contaminated with blood or body fluid must be discarded into an appropriate container for disposal.
2.09 Accommodation for isolated children should enable them to receive care of the same quality as is provided
to other children in care.
2.10 Standard precautions are the baseline of practice with additional precautions for specific situations.
2.11 All staff members must clearly identify the precautions required before entering the center.
2.12 All staff members are required to be familiar with isolation techniques and their responsibilities for

implementation.
3.00 Transmission Based Precautions
3.01 Transmission based precautions when required, are always in addition to Standard Precautions.
Transmission Based Precautions are specific to each situation. The precautions used are selected according
to the risk identified and the way in which the disease is spread.
4.00 Contact Precautions
4.01 Contact Precautions are undertaken to prevent the passing of infection (including bacteria and
communicable diseases) to staff members and other children from infected wounds, skins and articles by
direct contact. Contact Precautions are also undertaken to prevent the transmission of bacteria, which are
spread by direct or indirect contact with infected faeces or heavily contaminated articles or gain entry by
ingestion of the pathogenic organism.
4.02 Contact precautions are to be practiced in the following circumstances:
Anthrax.
Burns / wounds (Major) infected with Staph. Aureus, Group A Strep Pseudomonas
Aeruginosa or any other pathogenic organism.
Cholera.
Diarrhea (acute illness with suspected infectious aetiology) e.g. Clostridium difficle,
Rotavirus, Campylobacter salmonella
Disseminating Herpes Zoster.
Entercolitis – Staphylococcal.
Gas Gangrene (due to Clostridium perfringens) for duration of illness.
Gastroenteritis caused by - Enter pathogenic or Enterotoxic.
Hepatitis A.
Herpes Simplex.
Herpes Zoster (Chicken Pox) localized for duration of illness.
Lassa Fever.
Marburg Virus Disease.
Meliodosis - extra pulmonary with draining sinuses, for duration of illness.
MRSA (Confirmed or suspected)
Pediculosis.
Plague - Bubonic till lesions have produced a negative culture.
Puerperal sepsis (Group A strep vaginal discharge).
Rabies.
Skin infections with Staph Aureus or Group A Strep.
Vaccinia.
Wound and skin infections with copious uncontained purulent discharge
4.03 Contact precautions are to be practiced as follows:
Isolated child care area away from all other children in care. Single with door closed.
Protective Clothing.
- Spare clothing to cover other clothing.
- Gloves. Disposable.
- Glasses or mask. If potential for eye splash.
Long sleeved worn by all persons entering the room.
Hand Washing. Before, during and after all patient care.
Body fluids. Treat all as potentially contaminated.
Articles Disinfect or discard if contaminated.

Emergency Policies
& Evacuation Plan
EMERGENCIES
We must have numbers where parents can be reached, plus the number of a personal physician or clinic. It is extremely
important that these numbers be kept current so that we may reach you when necessary, not just during emergencies. The

numbers may be checked from time to time to verify their accuracy. In case of emergency, we carry a cell phones when we
are not in the center. The following are numbers that staff can be reached at : 720-629-0979 (Yasmeen). Parents must sign
an emergency medical treatment form. In the event of a medical emergency concerning your child, we will make every
effort to contact you. If you cannot be reached, or time does not allow an attempt, the release form will be used.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Emergency Drills: The center will practice fire drills monthly. Other emergency drills for severe weather, lockdown,
reverse evacuation and shelter-in place must be held 2 times each year. Emergency drills will be conducted at varying times
of the day and week with all children and adults participating. Drill logs will list the names of all children and adults who
participated, the date, time and type of drill. We feel that with the adequate advance preparation and safety conscience
forethought, that accidents will be minimal and hopefully avoided.
Any emergency requiring early cloosure: If a situation arises during regular program hours, that is an emergency, the
staff will arrange for an emergency substitute to come in, supervise the children, and call all of the parents/guardians to
advise them of the situation. Parents and/or guardians are expected to pick up their children within the hour. No tuition
reimbursement will occur.
Accidental Poisoning:
• The staff will call the poison center
• Staff will determine what the child got into
• Follow the poison center’s recommendations
• Call 911 if necessary.
• Alert one of the parents of the incident.
• Fill out accident form and mail in to Human Services.
Adverse Weather: Should it become too hot or too cold in the center and the staff deems it as an unsafe situation, they
will contact the parents to come and pick up their children immediately.
Automobile Accident:
• Should the any staff member be involved in a car accident, they will attend to the needs of the children, find
alternate transportation to the center if necessary, and notify all the parents of children in care. If the staff
member is incompacitated, there will be copies of the children’s records on file in the vehicle to aid the rescue
crew.
Blizzard:
• Parents will be notified to pick up their children early before roads are inaccessible.
• Parents unable to access the center shall call the center to make arrangements
for an alternate individual to pick up their child in their absence.
Child Not Picked up By Closing:
• If a child is not picked up by closing time and the staff has not been contacted, they will try to call both parents
and then the other people listed to pick up on the enrollment application. As required by the State, if
no one can be reached, the staff will call the police and report them as abandoned. Staff will require the child
to be picked up by the State authorized agency. Until the child is picked up, the child will be allowed to

continue with free play or activities of their choice. A snack will be provided to the child if the child remains
in the center beyond closing.
Earthquake:
• Children will be moved to the safest area in the lowest level if not already on that floor.
• The following supplies are stored in the center for emergency purposes: bottled water, food, blankets,
first aid, telephone, batteries, and a flashlight.
• Call 911 and parents to notify them of the situation.
• Wait for help to arrive if necessary. Use equipment supplies (contains toys, battery operated radio,
flashlight, gallon of water, canned/dry food, cups, first aid supplies, extra batteries, and a blanket).
• If a relocation is necessary, children will be transported by a staff member to a safe location in the 15
passenger Chevy Express Van or relocate on foot. Once relocated, staff should take roll to account for all
children present and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in communication with
their cell phones.
Electrical Storms/High Winds/Hail: During electrical storms children will be kept away from windows and electric
devices. All electric devices not required to be used will be turned off. Children afraid of thunder and lightening will be
calmed to the best of staff ability.
• Gather all children and retreat to the area of the lowest level away from all windows.
• Count children and retrieve any not accounted for.
• Treat any child who may need first aid.
• Notify Parents and 911 if necessary.
• Read books and play games to entertain the children.
• Comfort any children who are scared.
• Listen to the radio/news and stay in the alternate child care area until it’s safe to exit.
Fire: We have three exits from the lower level, two windows and the stairs. In case of a fire, the children will be taken
through the lower level door and we’ll meet in the front of the center. On the main level of the center, children will exit out
the front or door. Once outside staff will:
• Call 911
• Wait for help to arrive.
their cell phones.
Evacuation from the lower level:
• Remove children through the lower level door or one of the windows leading to back of the center.
• Meet in the front of the center.
• Count all children to verify all are present.
• Ask a neighboring business to call about the fire.

• If all children are not present, tell the firemen where the child was.
• Immediately notify parents of the situation.
• If a relocation is necessary, children will be transported by a staff member to a safe location in the 15 passenger
Chevy Express Van or relocate on foot. Once relocated, staff should take roll to account for all children present
and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in communication with their cell phones.
Evacuation from the prayer level:
• Remove children through main door, or safest window area.
• If children are on other levels of the center, get them remove from the highest levels of the center first and
work down toward the lower level.
• Proceed through main door and meet in the front of the center
• Count all children to verify all are present.
• Ask a neighboring business to call about the fire.
• If all children are not present, tell the firemen where the child was.
• Immediately notify parents of the situation.
their
cell phones.
Flood: In the case of a flood, all children will be moved to the highest level of the center.
• Move all children from the lower level to the upper level. If more than two children unable to climb the
stairs on their own, take two and return for the others.
• Get Cell Phone
• Call 911 and parents to notify them of the situation.
passenger Chevy Express Van or relocate on foot. Once relocated, provider should take roll to account for
all
their
cell phones.
Gas Leak/Neighborhood Evacuation:
• Load children into 15 passenger, Chevy Express vehicle or walk on foot and go the closest safe business
location.
• Call all parents as to our condition and location and request them to pick up their children immediately.
Adverse Weather: Should it become too hot or too cold in the center that the staff deems as
an unsafe situation, they will contact the parents to come and pick up their child
immediately.
Injured Child:

• Small bumps, scrapes and cuts will have first aid administered per doctor’s recommendations on the health
form.
• The parent will be notified at pick up time as to what happened.
• For injuries more severe, the staff will call 911 and then notify the parents.
• Should the child need transported, the staff will relay the parent’s choice of hospital as indicated by intake
records and the child will either be transported by ambulance or in the center’s 15 passenger van.
Lost Child:
Lost from center:
• If a child is lost, all remaining children will be gathered in one area while the staff checks the
remainder of that floor of the missing child.
• Ask other children if they saw where the child went.
• Check other levels of the center.
• Check outdoors, looking up and down the street, shouting the child’s name.
• Check the back of center.
• If the child cannot be found, the police and parents will be notified.
Lost during Field Trip:
• Gather remaining children and have them stay with another staff member, an employee of site, or with a
school-age child so the staff member can check the remainder of that floor of the missing child.
• Ask other children if they saw where the missing child went.
• Check outdoors, looking up and down the street, shouting the child’s name.
• Check other levels of the building.
• If lost at the park/outside, place all remaining children in the car and drive around checking adjoining
blocks.
• If the child cannot be found, the police and parents will be notified.
Lockdown:
• Direct all children in the center, to the main center area of the lower level.
• Check all windows and doors to be sure they are locked and secured on all levels of the building.
• Keep children away from windows to prevent any intruder from seeing in the building.
• Turn out lights and computer monitors.
• Keep children quiet.
• Notify all parents of the lockdown and advise that they will be contacted when it is safe to pick up their
child.
• Stay in safe areas until directed by law enforcement officers or staff to move or evacuate. Never
open doors during a lockdown, even in the event of a fire alarm. For further directives, law
enforcement officers and staff will have keys to open the doors or announcements will be made.
• Staff will contact all parents when the lockdown has been lifted.
• If a relocation from the center is necessary, children will be directed by a law enforcement
officer or staff to a safe location. Children will be loaded in the center’s 15 passenger van to be
relocated or will relocate on foot. Once evacuated from the center, staff should take roll to account for
all children present and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in
communication
with their cell phones.
Tornado Watch/Warning: Once we’re aware of a tornado watch or warning, the children will remain in

the lower level, away from all windows and doors. We keep a supply of bottled water, some food, blankets,
first aid supplies, telephone, a battery operated radio, fresh batteries, and a flashlight in the center.
• Gather all children and retreat to the safest location in our classroom areas.
• Count children and retrieve any not accounted for.
• Treat any child who may need first aid.
• Notify parents of situation.
• Read books and play games to entertain the children.
• Comfort any children who are scared.
• Listen to the radio and stay in the alternate childcare area until it’s safe to exit.
relocated or will relocate on foot. Once evacuated from the building, staff should take roll to account
for
all children present and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in communication
• Reverse evacuation: Persons (staff and children) seek shelter and safety inside a building when said
persons are outside the building and are faced with a threat, such as an armed individual or a dangerous
animal. Once in a safe location staff will:
• Call 911 if necessary
relocated or will relocate on foot. Once evacuated from the building, staff should take roll to account
for all children present and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in
communication with their cell phones.
• Shelter-in place: Persons (staff and children) who are in the building will seek shelter in the building
from an external threat. Once in a safe location staff will:
• Call 911 if necessary
relocated or will relocate on foot. Once evacuated from the home, staff should take roll to account for
all children present and immediately notify parents of the relocation. Staff will keep in
communication

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