Franchise Owners:

Cory & Tina Folts

CFolts@PrimroseGeorgetown.com

TFolts@PrimroseGeorgetown.com

Director:

Brittney Ruthven

BRuthven@PrimroseGeorgetown.com

 

Hours and Days of Operation:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Ages of Children:

Ages 6 weeks - 5 years, Afterschool Program through 12 years of age

Inclement Weather Notice:

During inclement weather conditions our School Leadership Team will alert parents through our website, an update on our Facebook page and an alert through the Procare system. We follow Georgetown ISD's recommendation for weather closings. If Georgetown ISD closes for inclement weather, Primrose will also close. Please see local news stations for information on GISD closures.

Emergency Evacuation:

In the event of an emergency or some other unexpected situation in which the school Locationpremises must be vacated, the staff and children will be evacuated to one of the evacuation locations provided below:

Primary Evacuation:

Walgreens 1220 W University Drive Georgetown, TX 78628

Secondary Evacuation:

Film Alley Movie Theater Location420 Wolf Ranch Road Georgetown, TX 78628

Medical Facility:

fIn the event that emergency medical care is deemed necessary, the child or children Emergencieswill be accompanied in the ambulance by a member of the Leadership Team to the following healthcare facility:

St. David's Georgetown Hospital 2000 Scenic Drive Georgetown, TX 78626

Withdrawal Notice:

A two-week withdrawal notice is required for any child who withdraws prior to the end of the school year. (For additional information, see Withdrawal in Section 1: Administration Additional School Closing) In addition to the regular Primrose School observed holidays (listed in Section 1: DatesAdministration), this school observes additional days. Please see our current Holiday Schedule.

Parent Concerns:

Each Primrose School is an independently owned and operated franchise. Parents may direct concerns and grievances to a member of the Leadership Team or the Franchise Owner noted above.

If you believe you need to report suspected maltreatment or abuse of a child or a Child Abuse Reporting possible childcare licensing violation, please refer to the information below:

Child Care Licensing 512.834.3426

$35 Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Fee $225 Registration Fee

Student Schedules:

Students are permitted to attend only on their designated days outlined in their individual schedules.

Withdrawal Notice:

A two-week written notice is required if you choose to withdraw your child. Please submit your written notice to a member of The Leadership Team and include: Date of submission Last date child will attend Reason for withdrawal

Annual Registration and Supply Fee:

A non-refundable registration and supply fee for initial enrollment is due upon registration and annually prior to each subsequent school year.

Late Pickup Fee:

Parents are charged a late fee of $25 at 6:01 pm plus a $1 per minute charge for every minute thereafter. Late pick up fees are due at pick up. Please contact Primrose if you will be late picking up your child. We will attempt to contact parents and emergency contacts if a child is left at Primrose after hours. If no authorized adult is available to care for the child, we are required to contact DFPS.

Methods of Payment:

Automatic Clearing House (ACH), Electronic Debit and Credit Cards The Leadership Team of your Primrose School will provide school specific payment options. Tuition payments are collected electronically. You should not give payments to classroom teachers or leave checks in your child's Primrose bag. If you require a written receipt, you should notify the Director, and you will receive a receipt once the payment has been processed. Cash Payments For safety reasons, Primrose Schools does not accept cash payments exceeding $10.00.

Monthly tuition is billed and due on the last day of the month prior to the month for which services are performed. A late fee will be assessed for payments received after this date as specified on the Primrose Schools Enrollment Application and Agreement.

Splash Pad:

Activities Our school is equipped with a splash pad, which is an additional opportunity for water play. Your child must wear proper swim attire to participate in water play, including appropriate swim shoes or tennis shoes. Bare feet are not allowed. Your child may have an opportunity to play in a sprinkler while on the playground at the school on designated days.

Primrose School Uniforms:

Students begin wearing uniforms in the Pre-Kindergarten program. Uniforms can be ordered online. As a condition of enrollment in Private Pre-Kindergarten and Private Kindergarten children will attend Primrose School in uniform Monday - Thursday.

Prayer of Thanks:

Teachers work every day to help children develop good character by teaching and role modeling positive character traits. One of the most powerful ways for your child to have a happy heart is to be grateful. Prior to lunch, teachers lead the class in reciting the Primrose Prayer of Thanks.

Prayer of Thanks

Thank you for the world SO sweet.

Thank you for the food we eat.

Thank you for the birds that sing.

Thank you, God, for everything.

Religious traditions are not part of the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum, with the exception of December holidays. During this season, teachers do provide appropriate references to a variety of religious and cultural traditions without promoting any one tradition or religion over another. Children may choose not to say the prayer. For those who choose to say the prayer, teachers will not ask them to bow their heads, fold their hands, say "Amen," or participate in any other action that might imply a specific religious belief.

The school follows local licensing standards and rules regarding animals at the school.

Special Senses and Communication Disorders:

The Special Senses and Communications Disorders Act requires preschools show vision and hearing tests that have been performed on first-time enrollees who are four years of age or older and all children enrolled in programs who are four years of age by September 1st of each year prior to completion of the first semester or within 120 days of enrollment, whichever is longest.

Nursing:

The school will provide a comfortable place with a seat in the infant classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child.

Screen Time:

Screen time is prohibited for children under the age of two. Screen time activity can be used to supplement, but not replace, an educational lesson. If screen time is used it will be related to the planned activities to meet educational goals, it will be age appropriate, will not be used during mealtime, snack times, naptimes or rest times, will not include advertising or violence, will be turned off when not in use and will not be used for longer than one hour per day. A school-age child may use screen time without restriction for homework.

Field Trips:

Field Trips scheduled for age-appropriate classes - Parent/Guardian will be provided with and must complete a written permission form for each event the child participates in. Advance notice (minimum of 48 hours) will be given for planned field trips. Verbal permission by parent/guardian cannot be accepted for any trip participation.

Dress Code:

Children should arrive at school in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. Only closed-toed and heeled shoes with soft rubber soles, such as tennis shoes and enclosed sandals, should be worn at school. Flip flops, boots and crocs should never be worn to school. Necklaces and hood strings will be removed to prevent choking.The school requests that students do not wear any form of or a necklace around their necks. This is a potential safety hazard.

Rest Periods, Toys & Pillows Toys should be left at home to avoid breakage or loss. Students are allowed one small comfort item, such as a blanket or a stuffed animal, for children to use during rest period. This small item should fit into your child's backpack. Pillows are not permitted per Texas State Licensing. 

Potty Training:

In order to advance to the Preschool classroom all students must be potty trained. Our Early Preschool teachers will help potty train your child and are available to offer additional tips and advice for potty training at home. We ask that potty training be approached as a partnership between the teachers and parents.

Student File Documentation:

The State of Texas requires several documents be kept in each student's file. It is the responsibility of the parents to submit the required documentation in a timely manner and notify Primrose in writing of any changes to contact information, child information, and authorized contacts. Updated immunization records must be provided to Primrose immediately following your child receiving an immunization. Documents must be returned to Primrose immediately upon request to ensure your child is able to continue attending Primrose.

Parents have the right to review their child's written files at any time. 

Health Requirements:

The school follows local health requirements from city, county, or state agencies regarding tuberculin testing for children and staff. Primrose does not require employees to be vaccinated.

Safe Sleep Practices:

Infants are required to sleep in their own crib face up and are not allowed to sleep in a restricted device unless parents provide a complete Sleep Exception Form that includes a signed statement from a health care professional stating that the child sleeping face down or in a restricted device is medically necessary. Infants are not allowed to be swaddled, and their faces cannot be covered while sleeping.

Balanced Nutrition:

Primrose schools participate in the Balanced Menus program, which meets or exceeds the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program standards. Children do not go more than three hours without a meal or snack being offered unless the child is sleeping and drinking water is always available. We ensure that there is always enough food to provide second helpings to students including vegetables, fruits, grains, and milk and sweetened or carbonated drinks are never served except for special occasions such as holiday parties. Food is never offered as a reward and an alternate meal or snack is provided for children with food allergy plans.

Outside Food:

It is the policy of Primrose Schools to prohibit outside foods from entering the school except for certain, announced special events. Please remember that Primrose is a nut free campus. No nuts of any kind are allowed in the school.

Licensing Inspection:

The director will provide, upon request, the DFPS Minimum Standards and the school's most recent Licensing inspection, for review. You can also access compliance history, file a complaint or review our center's records online at https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/

Gang Free Zone:

Under the Texas Penal Code any area within 1000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty.

Child Abuse and Neglect:

Teachers are required to complete annual training on detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect. For additional information regarding Child Abuse and Neglect visit www.hhs.texas.gov Local DFPS Licensing Office - (512) 834-3426 Child Abuse Hotline - (800) 252-5400 Contact information for Child Care Regulation is posted in the school but can also be obtained through the school leadership team.

Parent Handbook Addendum Acknowledgement

(This form must be completed, signed, and returned to school within the first 30 days of enrollment)

I have read and fully understand the terms and agreements listed in the Parent Handbook Addendum. I acknowledge and agree to abide by all Policies and Procedures set forth and to the provisions that are incorporated herein by reference, addendum, or as a part of this document.