A registration form is available now and can be filled out online. (the registration form link also appears on the left sidebar of hillbrookpreschool.blogspot.com) If you prefer a physical copy they can be picked up at the classroom. You may turn in any paper copies by mail or just bring them by the classroom. After you submit a registration form you will be contacted to confirm your submission and be asked to pay 1/2 of August's tuition at that time. The second half will be due by August 15.How old does my child need to be to attend?
I am currently accepting students from ages 3-5. Parents of 2 year olds are encouraged to fill out a registration form so I am aware of their interest. To best match the content and style of the class, registration preference will be given to 3-5 year olds until May 1st. On May 1st any open spots can be given to almost 3 year olds who have filled out the registration form.Do you accept new students during the school year?
Yes, as long as there are open spots, I will accept new students.
Can I come by and visit the classroom?
Yes, you are welcome to contact me and set up a time to come visit the classroom beforehand.
What does additional childcare / extended care refer to? What about holidays?
I understand that work schedules do not always follow school schedules and I want to be flexible for parent needs. Extended care means that if you need to bring your child by earlier than 8:30 or have them stay later than 11:30 we can try and work something out whether it be an every day need or even just a one-time deal. I may even be able to provide childcare on days besides the days we hold class or even on holidays. After making sure my own family needs are met, I can be pretty flexible. Just contact me in advance and we can see if an arrangement can be made.
What forms of payment do you accept?
You can pay tuition by check, cash, or electronically with PayPal or Google Wallet. Some people prefer to write out post-dated checks a year in advance and I will deposit them at the beginning of each month.
Do you require students to be immunized?
The short answer is yes - although extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case by case basis, such as allergies to preservatives, or mothers who follow a slower vaccination schedule than is typically outlined.
Why is the class size limited to 6 children?
Mississippi State law considers preschools with 6 or more children to be Childcare Facilities (even for half day preschools) and requires them to be registered and licensed. In the future when my own children need less of my time I hope to expand Hillbrook Preschool to offer multiple classes 5 days a week and accommodate more children in each class. At that point I will go through the necessary requirements to register and obtain a license for my preschool. Until I'm ready to do that I will abide by the law and keep the class size to 5. (My own children do not count towards this number and so my youngest son will join be attending class and make our class size 6).
Is there a policy for parents in the classroom?
Yes, my policy is come join us anytime. :)
What curriculum will you be using?
I will loosely be following the curriculum outlined in the award winning book, The Complete Daily Curriculum. I may adapt the suggested lessons, books, songs, centers or activities to meet the needs and interests of my students. I will use weekly and monthly themes to appeal to the children's interests.
What kind of snack am I supposed to bring in order to get the $10 off discount?
There are lots of possible options here. As long as it takes into consideration any allergies of the children I am pretty open for snack possibilities. Ideally, it would include at least two different food groups i.e. Crackers and fresh or canned fruit, or string cheese, baby carrots and raisins etc. You only have to provide the snack for the whole class two days out of the month to qualify for the discount. You may sign up to bring the snack for specific days and bring them the day or week of, or you may bring a larger quantity all at once to cover your portion for a couple months at a time as long as the food will keep.
What if I only want to my child come to preschool only 1 day a week?
My goal is to have a full class. If you want to find a friend to split the full slot where they send their child one day and you bring your child the other days, that could work. I can also keep a list of people who have contacted me with specific day preferences and I can try and match up the kids to maintain a full class every Tuesday and Thursday. Just keep in mind that the curriculum will be formatted to spread across 2 days a week.
What kind of emergency plans are in place?
In case of a tornado, we have a below ground 10 person storm shelter in our garage. We will follow any school closings issued by the Starkville School District. In case of fire, we will evacuate to a safe distance away from the classroom and meet by the mailbox at the top of the driveway. You will, of course, be notified in the event of any emergency situation.
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