LOLLIPOP STOP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PARENT HANDBOOK
Amended April 1, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
Welcome________________________ pg.02
Our History_______________________ pg.02
Philosophy_______________________ pg.02
Mission__________________________ pg.02
ENROLLMENT & OPERATIONAL
POLICIES
Admissions_______________________ pg.03
Waiting List______________________ pg.03
Withdrawal_______________________ pg.03
Maternity Leave___________________ pg.03
School Teachers/10 Month Employees_ pg.04
Bad Weather______________________ pg.04
Financial ________________________ pg.04
Childcare Subsidy_________________ pg.05
Weekly Tuition Rates_______________ pg.05
Daily Drop-In Care Rates____________ pg.06
Extra Hours Of Care________________ pg.06
Holidays & Staff Development_______ pg.06
Safe Arrival & Dismissal ___________ pg.06
Fire & Safety Drills________________ pg.07
Late Pickup_______________________ pg.07
Health & Safety___________________ pg.08
Accident/Injury___________________ pg.08
Reducing the Spread of Germs_______ pg.09
Medication_______________________ pg.09
Sunscreen/Insect Repellant__________ pg.09
Helping Your Child Adjust__________ pg.10
Behavior Management______________ pg.10
Biting___________________________ pg.10
Visitors__________________________ pg.11
Special Events____________________ pg.11
Meals & Snacks___________________ pg.11
Cleaning Schedule_________________ pg.12
Photographing Children_____________ pg.12
Outside Play______________________ pg.12
Personal Belongings/Clothing________ pg.12
Toys Brought From Home___________ pg.13
Lost & Found_____________________ pg.13
Nap/Rest Time____________________ pg.13
Infant/Toddler____________________ pg.14
SIDS____________________________ pg.14
Diapering/Toileting________________ pg.14
Birthdays & Holidays_______________ pg.15
Field Trips_______________________ pg.15
Child Abuse & Neglect_____________ pg.15
Operational Information_____________ pg.16
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Infant___________________________ pg.17
Wobblers________________________ pg.17
Toddlers_________________________ pg.17
Preschool________________________ pg.17
School Age_______________________ pg.17
Transitions_______________________ pg.18
Daily Schedule____________________ pg.18
Diversity_________________________ pg.18
Curriculum_______________________ pg.18
Screening & Assessment____________ pg.19
Confidentiality____________________ pg.19
Communication___________________ pg.19
Staff Information__________________ pg.20
Learning Centers__________________ pg.21
Music___________________________ pg.21
Art_____________________________ pg.21
Blocks___________________________ pg.21
Dramatic Play_____________________ pg.21
Reading Center____________________ pg.21
Manipulative Center________________ pg.21
Sand & Water Play_________________ pg.22
Science Center____________________ pg.22
Math____________________________ pg.22
Safe Place________________________ pg.22
Fine Motor Activities_______________ pg.22
Gross Motor Activities______________ pg.22
Parent/Guardian Acknowledgements___ pg.23
ALSO INCLUDED:
What Your Child Learns In the Classroom
Summary of NC Child Care Laws & Rules
CACFP Building for the Future
Tuition Express Payment Forms
Enrollment Forms
(Please Complete & Return All Forms)
Parent Handbook Acknowledgement,
Enrollment Application, Medical Report,
Immunization Record, Discipline Policy,
SBS/AHT Acknowledgement, Child Care
Law/Rules Acknowledgement, Authorization to
Publish Photos, CACFP Enrollment, CACFP
Income Eligibility, Tuition Express Payment
Authorization Forms; Under 15 Months, all
previous documents plus Feeding Schedule;
Under 12 Months, all previous documents plus
Safe Sleep Policy & CACFP Infant Formula
Baby Food Form