A Child's Place maintains written policies that guide our approach to major issues
and provide a common understanding of many practical and safety related
issues. Our policies reflect current state and federal regulations as well as best
practices in early childhood educaiton. We suggest that all parents become familiar with our policies
and we encourage you to contact your child's head teacher or the Executive
Director if you have any questions. Our programs and policies reflect the
contributions of all involved and are updated regularly to reflect parent
feedback as well as changes in state and federal regulations and best
professional practices.
LUNCH AND SNACKS
Food and Other Alergies
WE MUST BE INFORMED IF YOU CHILD IS ALLERGIC TO ANY FOOD OR OTHER SUBSTANCE. ALL CLASSROOMS WILL ADJUST THEIR FOOD CHOICES TO ANY AND ALL CHILDREN’S FOOD ALLERGY NEEDS.
Food Choices
It is our policy to allow children to choose from any food that has been provided for them by you. We will frequently through the school year teach children about good nutritional habits. We will not police their eating choices or habits during lunch or snack times. Parents are requested to provide a healthy lunch and include an ice pack to keep the food fresh (except in the First Steps classrooms which are equipped with refrigerators).
Cold Packs and Labeling
Cold packs must be included in all lunch boxes except in the First Steps Programs. Lunch boxes must be labeled with the child’s names.