Pre-K Class Enrollment 2024-2025

Welcome to Pre-K!

Please complete this form to enroll your child in the 2024-25 school year.

Learning Through Play at We Rock the Spectrum Asheville is now enrolling for our popular, newly expanded Asheville preschool program where kids learn through play, everyday!

Children learn when they are allowed to explore their environments and natural curiosities through play. We incorporate this philosophy to encourage learning. We meet kids at their level, teaching preschool skills, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Taught by elementary school and early learning educators, children feel loved, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential while celebrating their diversity. Our mission is ingrained in a whole child perspective, cultivated in both academics and social emotional learning, we develop critical problem-solving skills through mindfulness, free play, Montessori-inspired classrooms, sensory fun, music, movement, Spanish, American Sign Language, self-directed learning opportunities and teacher-led activities. By incorporating programs for children of different levels of abilities, we aim to create citizens who are empathetic and inclusive. It is our belief that using a play-based, holistic education will nurture children’s innate sense of curiosity, leadership and global responsibility.
Classes are by age group, 2-3 years and 3-6 years. 

Lots of gym time is integrated into our program. Small-group instructional setting will include circle time, art activities, sensory activities, Spanish and sign language, and specialized instruction as needed. 

Class is held from 8:30-12:30. Class enrollment is on a first come-first serve basis and requires payment by Friday the previous week. This payment will be auto drawn the Friday prior to the week your child will be attending.  If payment is not received by this time, your spot will not be held. Your child may attend 1-5 days a week. These days are to be specified at the beginning of enrollment and remain constant. Certain exceptions may apply. If you decide to withdraw your child from our program, we will need at least 4 weeks notice to be able to cease the automatic billing. Your signed contract details this procedure.

Each month our class will host a specific theme that all activities & art projects will follow. Your child will experience imaginative play while they explore a new theme, and every day will dive deep into investigating things like animals, transportation, food & fitness, books, and more while learning pre-k basics. Students have the opportunity to play independently and teachers will be leading activities and will assist with any other specialized instruction necessary. 

Class ONLY takes place in the We Rock the Spectrum Asheville facility. There will be no field trips. 

At each drop off parent will sign the child in, and out at pick up using the Brightwheel app on their phone.  

If our teachers notice that the child is ill, we will isolate your child from other children, (an adult will stay with them) and call for immediate pick-up. Child must be picked up within 30 minutes from time that first attempt to contact parent on Brightwheel or there will be a $20 charge/30 mins or any part of, to pay for an additional staff member to stay with them in the isolated room.

All participants should bring a backpack filled with the items listed below:

1 change of clothes (at a minimum).  We understand accidents happen, and therefore please provide a change of clothes in your student’s backpack daily. Younger students may need multiple options.

Wipes/Pull-ups/Diapers

Water Bottle

If child drinks milk, please include a cold pack to keep the milk cold. Milk must be in a leak proof cup.

Lunch and Snacks (NO NUTS/PEANUTS ALLOWED) We have a  microwave to heat children's lunch foods. These items should be in a separate lunch box.

Chew Necklace for Mouthing Behaviors (if needed - If persistent issue arises; the student will be provided one at cost). Pacifiers are permitted.

Each class session is conducted in a small-group format. For our 3.5-6 year olds, we allow 15 students per day, per class, with 2-3 teachers/coaches per class. For our 2-3.5 year olds we will have a group of 8-10 students with 2-3 teachers. During School's Out Club Days and the summer semester our 3.5yo-6yo numbers increase per day, with additional teachers/coaches. Numbers allowed in the gym are subject to change based on NC and Buncombe County Guidelines.

Cancellation Policy: If a student misses a day of class they will be charged for the full amount of that day. Because of the nature of our class, we only allow for a minimal number of clients to attend to ensure we are able to prompt appropriate skills and work with each child individually. Your payment holds your spot and once the spots are full, we have a wait list for those who wish to attend. Many families wish to bring their children to our class and if you do not plan on attending we would like to provide that spot to another family. Payments for days enrolled are non-refundable.

Early Drop Off or Late Pick Up Fees:

Pre-K starts promptly at 8:30 am and ends promptly at 12:30 pm. We cannot take children early as we are not staffed for early drop off. If you arrive earlier or later than your scheduled class time this will change our teacher to student ratio. We understand that life happens but ALL families are to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time so the instructors are able to discuss your student's day. If you pick your child up more than 5 minutes late you will be charged our late pick up rate of $20.

Other fees include but are not limited to: snack fees and water fees if these items are not provided from home. These items will be provided at cost to the card on file.

 

Please tell us all you can about your child's uniqueness, preferences and any tips from home to help us navigate your child through Pre-K successfully!

Health and Contact Information

Pre-K uses the Brightwheel app. You will receive, if you haven't already, an invitation to sign up for an account. All communication will come through Brightwheel. 

In case of any additional charges, we will need your card on file and the following completed.

Credit Card Authorization Form

I, the below named, authorize We Rock the Spectrum Asheville/Let Children Lead to charge the card listed above for ALL Pre-K, camp and/or afterschool fees. This includes any fees incurred for early drop -off and late pick-up, and water and snacks when not provided from home. On Friday of each week, payment through is dueand will be autodrawn. BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

Behavior Policy

Our top priority is to maintain a fun, safe learning environment for all children when participating in Pre-K. 

We Rock the Spectrum Asheville is a full inclusion gym for ALL kids of ALL abilities. This includes all behaviors. Our coaches and teachers understand that all kids exhibit different behaviors for different reasons. With this being said, we want to ensure that ALL children are safe during their days at PreK. If we observe children exhibiting physically aggressive** behaviors, parents will be notified immediately. ABC (antecedent, behavior, consequence) data notes will be provided to parents on all aggressive behaviors to provide a comprehensive analysis of the situation. If the behavior occurs towards others or self more than 3 times, parents will need to provide a 1:1 assistant for their child for the class. This is to ensure that all children remain safe as well as that behaviors can be managed appropriately. **Aggression is the act or attempted act of intentionally causing harm to another. This may or may not include hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, pinching, or pulling hair. Aggression may or may not leave a visible mark on another individual. It is up to Mrs. Vanessa what constitutes as aggression.

Our team will attempt to our utmost ability to successfully assist your child in communicating their needs and emotions appropriately. We practice de-escalation techniques to defuse meltdowns and have a hands-off approach if at all possible.

Due to the nature of our class, it is important for We Rock the Spectrum-Asheville/Let Children Lead Team Members to remain knowledgeable in ethical, research-based crisis management procedures in the event of a crisis. A crisis is defined as continuous aggressive, self-injurious, or destructive behaviors that pose an immediate safety issue for the individual and those around them. We Rock the Spectrum-Asheville has taken the nature of our class and incorporated various prevention strategies into our curriculum to decrease the likelihood of these behaviors to occur, although recognizing these behaviors could occur during any of the activities throughout the day.

In the event my child begins to engage in continuous, high-magnitude aggressions, self-injury, or property destruction while under the supervision of We Rock the Spectrum Asheville/Let Children Lead Team Members, I allow team members to utilize procedures to maintain a safe teaching environment for my child and those around them. All rooms have recording cameras to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Some procedures include (but are not limited to):

Peeling Techniques (Hair & Clothing Removal if grabbed)

Transportation Procedures (Gently remove from environment to a safe space)

Protective barrier (use of a mat as a barrier between the child and other's bodies to prevent harm to others. This mat will not be held against the child or hold the child in a restricted area.)

Redirection of the child's hands to their own body and not on another's body. 

Documentation and immediate notification will be provided to Parents/Guardians after de-escalation of the crisis has been met.

 

Biting/Pushing/Hitting Policy  

Unfortunately, at some time during the year your child may come home with injuries from another student on his/her body. Biting, hitting and pushing can be a scary incident and every effort is made by teachers to watch children carefully so that it does not occur. However, when young children do not have verbal skills necessary to communicate their feelings, they often lash out at the nearest person, whether that person is the cause of the frustration or not. Fortunately, this should be a short, passing phase and only warrants concern if it continues. 

Biting, hitting and pushing are not unexpected behaviors for toddlers. Some children and many toddlers communicate through this behavior. However, this can be harmful to other children and to staff. This policy has been developed with both of these ideas in mind. As a preschool, we understand that these behaviors, unfortunately, are a part of a preschool setting. Our goal is to help identify what is causing the incident and resolve these issues. If the issue cannot be resolved, this policy serves to protect the children that are injured. If an incident occurs, state regulations require that the parent of both children be contacted. Names of the children are not shared with either parent.

When biting/pushing/hitting does occur:

Our staff strongly disapproves of biting/pushing/hitting. The staff’s job is to keep the children safe and help a child that harms another learn different, more appropriate behavior. We do not use techniques to alarm, hurt, or frighten children. 

For the child that was injured: 

1. First aid is given to the injury. Bites/scratches are cleaned with soap and water. If the skin is broken, it is covered with a bandage. 

2. Parents are notified via the “Incident Report” form to document the incident. 

For the child that bit/pushed/hit: 

1. The teacher will firmly tell the child, using the appropriate term: “No biting/hitting/pushing. Ouch! That hurts! We do not bite/hit/push.”  And ask them to check in with the child who was hurt. 

2. The teacher will explain in an age and developmentally appropriate manner, how the other child may feel and what other ways there are to deal with their frustration. 

3. The parents are notified. An “Incident Report” is filled out documenting the incident via Brightwheel.

 

Moving forward: 

The child will be shadowed to help prevent any biting/pushing/hitting incidents. The child will be observed by the teachers to determine what is causing the child to bite/hit/push (teething, communication, frustration, etc.) A chewy necklace will be required for us to redirect your child to during these incidents. We will provide the chewy necklace and you will be charged via Brightwheel. They will be required to wear it during their time at pre-k. The child will be given positive attention and approval for positive behavior. 

When biting/pushing/hitting continues: 
1. If a child inflicts 2 bites/pushes/hits in a one week period (5 days of school attendance) in which the skin of another child or staff member is broken or bruised or the bite leaves a significant mark, a conference will be held with the parents to discuss the child’s behavior and how the behavior may be modified. 

2. If the child again inflicts 2 bites/pushes/hits in a one week period (5 days of school attendance) in which the skin of another child or staff member is broken or bruised or the bite leaves a significant mark, the child will be asked to take a one week break from the school. Parents will still be required to pay for this time period. 

3. If the child again inflicts 2 bites/pushes/hits in a one week period  (5 days of school attendance) in which the skin of another child or staff member is broken or bruised or the bite leaves a significant mark, the parents will be asked to provide a one-one assistant. This can be a parent, family member, family friend or therapist. All adults will need to be authorized before attending. Until the assistant is available, parents must make other day care arrangements. 

If a child, who has been through step 1 and 2 and then goes 3 weeks (15 days of school attendance) without biting/pushes, we will go back to step one if the child bites/pushes/hits again.

If a child bites/pushes/hits twice in a 1 hour period, or the injury is deemed serious, the child will be required to be picked up from preschool for the remainder of the day. 

If a child aged 4 or older bites more than one time, they will immediately require a one-one assistant. Until the assistant is available, parents must make other day care arrangements. 

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

I understand that I, or another adult, must be on the premises with the child for open play, birthday party and toddler time programs. Pre-K and camp programs/services are considered "drop off" and I have voluntarily decided to leave. I have been given the opportunity to remain on the premises when my child is at WRTS.

In my place, I hereby designate WRTS's employees/gym staff, to be present in my stead during the child's visits to WRTS. This determination is voluntary and is my sole responsibility and I waive all claims and/or actions against WRTS for my decision. Unless revoked in writing, this authorization shall remain in effect during the child's use of the facilities at WRTS.

By signing this form I acknowledge that I understand that We Rock the Spectrum is not a NC State licensed day care.

WRTS Customer Release of Liability. Indemnity Agreement. and Assumption of Risk

In consideration of being permitted by We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym (hereinafter "WRTS") and Let Children Lead LLC (hereinafter "LCL") to participate in the activities and to use the equipment and facilities, now and in the future, I as parent or legal guardian of a minor (hereinafter "Minor" hereby grant the permission necessary to allow Minor to participate in all activities at this WRTS location and agree with all the terms of this Release of Liability, Indemnity Agreement, and Assumption of Risk Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement" I. in my own behalf and on behalf of Minor, further agree to release, indemnify and discharge WRTS, LCL, their agents, owners, shareholders, directors, partners, employees, volunteers, manufacturers, participants, lessors, affiliates, its subsidiaries, related and affiliated entities. successors and assigns (hereinafter Released Parties" on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1.I understand and acknowledge that the activity the Minor is about to voluntarily engage in as a participant bears certain known risks and unanticipated risks which could result in physical, emotional, or mental injury. paralysis, illness or disease, death, or damage to Minor, to property. or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activities at WRTS and LCL. The risks include, among other things: Use of WRTS and LCL equipment entail certain risks that simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. Use of equipment may expose participants to the usual risk of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and rug burns. Other more serious risks exist as well. Participants may fall off equipment, sprain, injure, or break fingers, toes, wrists, feet, legs, back, or neck, and can suffer more serious bodily injuries as well. In any event, if Minor is injured and may require medical assistance, you as parent or legal guardian will assume full liability and responsibility for the expenses. Furthermore, WRTS and LCL employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety. but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might become loose, out of adjustment, or malfunction. There is also a risk that WRTS employees may be negligent in, among other things, monitoring and supervising use of its equipment and facilities and in the maintenance and repair of its equipment and facilities. 2. I agree that this Release of Liability, Indemnity Agreement, and Assumption of Risk Agreement is made on behalf of that Minor participant and that all of the releases, waivers and promises herein are binding on that Minor participant. I represent thatI have full authority as Parent or Legal Guardian of the minor participant to bind the Minor participant to this Agreement. 3.I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity on behalf of Minor. The Minor's participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and elect to have Minor participate in spite of all the risks. 4. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless WRTS, LCL and all Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with Minor's participation in this activity or use of WRTS and/or LCL equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of Released Parties. 5. I indemnify and save and hold harmless WRTS, LCL and the Released Parties against any loss, liability, damage or cost that may incur arising out of or in any way connected with the Minor's use of WRTS and/or LCL equipment or gear provided therewith or any acts or omissions of the Released Parties. 6.Should WRTS/LCL or anyone acting on its behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. This means that will pay all of those attorney's fees and costs myself. 7. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage that Minor may cause or suffer while participating in all WRTS and LCL activities, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage to Minor myself. I further certify that am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition that Minor may have. 8. I expressly agree that this Agreement is governed by the State of North Carolina and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by North Carolina law, and that in the event any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the balance of the Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any way and shall continue in full legal force and effect. In the event that file a lawsuit against WRTS and/or LCL, I agree to do so solely in the State of North Carolina and I further agree that the substantive law of the State of North Carolina shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of the law rules of that state. 9. I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless WRTS and LCL from any and all claims or lawsuits for personal injury, property damage or otherwise which are brought by, or on behalf of the Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by the Minor, including injuries or damages caused by the negligence of Released Parties, except injuries or damages caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnity. 10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge. the Minor does not have a health condition that would make it inadvisable for the Minor to participate in WRTS and LCL activities. 

I, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Minor agree to release, indemnify and discharge WRTS, LCL, their agents, owners, shareholders, directors, partners, employees and volunteers, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1. I understand and acknowledge that the program(s) the Minor is about to voluntarily engage in as a participant as of the dates noted on the sign-in program bear(s) certain known risks and unanticipated risks which could result in illness to Minor, or to third parties. 2. I release WRTS, LCL and all associated Parties from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with the Minor's participation in this activity or use of WRTS and LCL equipment or facilities. 3. I indemnify and save and hold harmless WRTS, LCL and all associated Parties against any loss, liability, damage or cost that may incur arising out of or in any way connected with the Minor's participation with WRTS/LCL. 4. By signing this Agreement along with the attachment, I acknowledge that I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire Agreement, I understand it completely, I understand that it affects my legal rights, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.