Community Preschool Parent Checklist/Handbook Acknowledgment

Handbook Policy Agreement

I know where to find the Community Preschool Parent Handbook (online or in the office) and agree to abide by the policies and procedures (late fees, potty training, birthday,sickness, etc.) therein.

Information to Parents

I have been told where to find the Information to Parents Document, the Policy on the Release of Children, the Positive Guidance and Discipline Policy, the Policy on Methods of Parental Notification, the Policy on Communicable Disease Management, the Expulsion Policy, and the Policy on the Use of Technology and Social Media as required by the New Jersey Office of Licensing, Child Care & Youth Residential Licensing, in the Department of Children and Families (in the parent handbook).

Permission for Walking Trips & Field Trips

My child has permission to participate in walking trips (around the block, the gazebo or the library lawn) planned by the teachers during school hours and field trips (going into a building like the library, the post office or the Casano Center.

Bicycle Helmets

Since children will be riding tricycles on a regular basis during class time we strongly suggest the use of helmets. If you would like your child to wear a helmet, it is your responsibility to bring a properly fitted and labeled helmet for your child. I understand the helmet policy and agree to abide by these conditions.

Permission for Emergency Medical Treatment

I give permission for my child to receive emergency medical treatment as deemed appropriate by the Preschool Staff if the need should arise while he/she is at Community Preschool or attending a Community Preschool event.

Nut-Free School

I understand that the school is peanut-free and tree nut-free and that I cannot send my child to school with anything containing peanuts and/or tree nuts for the safety of all students and staff. I will abide by these conditions. Nut-Safe School

Birthday in School

I understand that the school will only accept and distribute “School-Safe” brand mini cup cakes that I may bring formy child’s birthday, for the safety of all students and staff. All other food/treats will be sent home untouched. I will abide by these conditions.

Method of Communication

Communication between the school and families, as well as the staff and families is done by email and the Class Dojo application. Families are required to download the free Class Dojo application to stay informed and communicate with the teachers and director. I understand it is my responsibility to download the free Class Dojo app. It is also my responsibility to stay informed and read my emails and Class Dojo posts daily.

I give permission to share the following information with other parents (for birthday, playdate,volunteer): 

Child to Adult Ratio

We keep our adult to child ratio over the State requirement but our budget does not allow us to provide a 1 to 1 ratio as this would be significant additional expenses.

I understand the school isn’t able to provide a 1 to 1 adult if my child requires it.

Financial Agreement

Community Preschool's tuition is calculated for the school year and is then divided into 10 equal monthly payments (whether the month has 16 days or 20 days of service for ex.). I understand that each monthly tuition payment is due before the 5th day of the month of service. I was informed of the different payment methods (check, cash, Zelle) and understand that I will be charged a $50 late fee if my payment is not submitted by the 5th of the month of service, and that my child may not attend until payment is submitted whether the due date is a weekday,
a weekend day or a Holiday. A fee of $30 will be applied to your account for each returned check for insufficient funds.

The administration fee, supplies fee and security deposit (June 2027 tuition) are nonrefundable. Tuition is also nonrefundable for any reason including unforeseen school closure and covid related missed days, AND may not be transferred to another month or child. Missed days and vacation days may not be swapped or prorated.

I understand my financial obligations and will abide by the above rules.

Sick Child Policy

I have read the “Sick Child Policy”in the School Handbook, and I agree to abide by it. I understand that this is not only for my child’s and family’s safety but for all attending and working at Community Preschool as well.

Pull-Ups

I understand that if my child is wearing pull-ups when attending school, (only children under age 3 by December 31) these pull-ups must have VELCRO-TYPE side closings. All other types will be returned home and we will substitute with the correct type that we have in hand.

FLU VACCINE

N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.19: Flu vaccine is a requirement for child care/preschool attendance for children ages 6 months and above. At least one dose of flu vaccine is due by NOVEMBER 30 of each year. Children who do not have documentation of receiving the flu vaccine or don’t have a valid medical or religious exemption by NOVEMBER 30 will need to be excluded from school until the end of flu season, which is up until March 31 in NJ. Such students may return to school sooner than March 31 if they:
• Submit documentation of receiving the flu vaccine or submit a religious/medical exemption

I understand the flu vaccine requirement and will abide by it.

I understand that if my child is wearing pull-ups when attending school, (only children under age 3 by December 31) these pull-ups must have VELCRO-TYPE side closings. All other types will be returned home and we will substitute with the correct type that we have in hand.

Participation/Photo Release

Community Preschool or local papers may use images of students who are involved in our program. Your child's images may be used as part of their participation in various school activities. Some ways the pictures may be used, but not limited to are: for teaching purposes, website images, newspaper articles, marketing, CPS' website and facebook page and/or public information.