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Entrance Requirements
All Health forms, immunization records and other required forms must
be in the nursery school office by the time your child begins school.
Parents whose children were enrolled last year need only to advise us in
writing of any changes, such as additional immunizations, recent
communicable disease AND any change in emergency information, address or
telephone number.
Before Coming to School:
Tell your child...
There will be other children to play with at school
There will be a variety of things to do
There will be indoor and outdoor play
Snacks will be served each day
Teachers will be there every day
Home Visits / Open
House & Getting Ready for the First Day:
To help children and teachers get to know each other, your
child's teacher will be scheduling a Home Visit before the open house.
This is an important time for the child and teacher to spend time
together. She will call you to arrange a short visit to meet you and your
child. The staff feel this is so valuable that we delay the beginning of
school to give the teachers time for visit each child.
At the Open House, greet the teacher and take time to look around with
your child. You will want to see the classroom, toys, outdoor play yard
and toilets. This will help you later when your child tries to tell you
about things that happened at School.
Some children find it very difficult to be separated from family. This
is a big step for a small child; be patient and try to understand how
your child feels. However, hesitation to leave on your part can leave an
insecure feeling with your child. Help your child understand that you
will help if there is a need, but you are confident that he or she will
be able to stay without you. Let the teacher guide you; they have helped
many other parents and children through the same transition.
On the first day, your child will probably tire quickly; it is usually
wise to return a little early. Parents are encouraged to bring their
child to school for a one-hour Open House to acquaint him/her with their
new surroundings prior to the first day of school.
On the first day of school, coffee will be available on the Olive Tree
Patio (adjacent to the Church Library). The Director and Board members
will be available to discuss your child's first day.
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