Orientation

To ease possible anxieties, we employ a transition schedule to ease the child into the classroom. On the first visit, the child and parent(s) will join their class for one hour together, this is only a visit. On the first real attendance day, the child stays with the class for half a day, the parent is encouraged to stay with the child for 30 minutes. On the second day, the child is encouraged to stay the whole day, with the parent staying for 15 minutes and/or picking up a bit early if needed. On the third and following days, the child is encouraged to stay in the classroom for the whole day and parents should practice the standard drop off and pick up procedures. If at any time during the first week the child or parent needs to adjust this procedure, communicate with the staff and/or director.