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Handbook for Families of Tacoma Community College Early Learning Center Tacoma Community College Annette B. Weyerhaeuser Early Learning Center 6501 South 19th Street #3 Tacoma, Washington 98466 253-566-5180 Main Line fax 253-566-6020 Director fax Table of Contents WELCOME …………………………………………………..………….. 4 MISSION, PURPOSE, PHILOSPHY ………………………………..… 5 - 6 PROGRAM GOALS ……………………….………………………….... 7 EARLY LEARNING CENTER HOURS ……………………………… 8 EMERGENCY CLOSURES …………………………………..……….. 8 PROGRAM PROCEDURES …………………………………..………. 8 - 10 DAILY ROUTINE……..….…………………………………………….. 10 - 11 Coat Lockers Diapering Toileting and Hand Washing Meal/Snack Time Group Time Clean-up Rest/Nap Time PLAY PROCEDURES ……………………………………………….... 11 - 12 TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE ………………………………………. 12 PARENTS …………………………………………………………….… 13 - 17 Parent Education Requirement (This program is being updated as of June, 2016 and will not be available until further notice.) Parent Co-op Parent-Teacher Communication Parent Conferences, Screenings and Assessments Arrivals, Departures, and Late Pick-up Fees Persons Authorized to Pick-up Absence What to Bring From Home, What Not to Bring From Home EMERGENCIES ………………………………………………….….... 17 HEALTH ………………………………………………………….......... 18 - 19 Medications Hand Washing CHILDREN ……………………………………………………………. 19 Rest/Nap Time Toys from Home HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ……………………………………….. 20 MEALS …………………………………………………………….…... 20 - 22 FIELD TRIPS …………………………………………………………. 23 CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ………………………………………….. 23 OUTDOORS~RAIN OR SHINE ……………………………………... 23 HELLOS AND GOODBYES …………………………………………. 24 DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE……………………………………… 25 CHILD PROTECTION REPORTING LAWS ……………………… 26 OTHER SERVICES …………………………………………………… 27-28 ECEAP/Early Head Start Kindergarten Transitions/Classroom Transitions Foster Grandparent Program REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLEMENT …