When is the 3K & 4K Preschool Program Closed?
The “NO SCHOOL DAY” Program.
How to Register for our 3K or 4K Programs.
What Do I Bring to Preschool?
Pick-up Time.
Late Fees for picking up your child after center is scheduled to close.
Our Location
When is the 3K & 4K Preschool Program Closed?
The 3K & 4K program is closed when St. Lucas Elementary grade school is closed due to holidays, vacation periods, teacher conventions or teacher in-service days. (Our “No School Day” Care program is open for your convenience during these closed days.)
The Entire Center will be closed on the following Holidays: (This includes the childcare also) New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day (observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Other possible center closings due to weather or other reasons will be announced throughout the year.
The “NO SCHOOL DAY” Program
Throughout the school year, the elementary school is closed for various reasons. During these ”No School Days” the 3K & 4K program is also closed. Your child (ren) then may choose to attend the “No school Day“ program that is offered during school breaks for children ages 3 through age 12 , which is held in our before and after school classroom.
If your child needs such care, you must register your child in advance, using a “ No School Day” form, which will be given to the parents throughout the school year.
If you do decide to use this program, there will be a $4.00 per hour fee for each child in attendance.
How to Register for our 3K or 4K Programs
1. Fill out and complete the Registration Form and return it to our center with your $25.00 registration fee. (Space is limited, return your form early.)
2. Complete the “Health History” and “Emergency Care” Forms for your child, indicating if he or she has any known allergies we should be aware of.
3. Indicate on the form an emergency contact number we can reach you at during center hours, and also which 3 people are allowed to pick-up your child in case you are unable to do so.
4. Have your physician complete and sign your child’s Physical form, indicating they are healthy and can be in a group setting.
5. Have your physician either give you a copy or fax a copy of your child’s immunization records over to our center.
6. We will also need to see an original CERTIFIED copy of your child’s Birth Certificate, verifying their age.
7. Plan on attending and bringing all the completed forms to the St. Lucas School Registration Day in early August. At this time you will be able to set up the FACTS payment arrangements, pay for your child’s monthly hot lunch and milk. It will also be a time to meet other preschool and elementary school families and pick-up any additional preschool information. Go to www.saintlucas.org/school/monthly-calendar to find out the exact date and times of the registration day.
8. All enrolled parents are expected to attend the registration day in order to be a part of our preschool program. Failure to complete and return appropriate paper work may result in loosing your child’s seat in our program.
What Do I Bring to Preschool?
• A regular sized backpack to take home papers and notes.
• An extra set of clothes in a zip-lock bag, labeled with your child’s name on it. (Include a shirt, pants, socks, and underwear)
• A blanket or sleeping bag and a small pillow for rest time. (Put your child’s name on each one.)
• A Lunch Box if you are not participating in the hot lunch program. (With your child’s name on it) Our center will provide a morning and afternoon snack for your child, as well as juice and milk daily.
Pick-up Time
Three people, other than the parents or guardians, may be authorized to pick up your child. In case of an emergency, you must notify the Center if an unauthorized person is picking up your child. Please advise the pick-up person to bring in their Driver’s License so the teacher can verify the person picking up your child. No child will be allowed to leave with any individual without the proper identification. Please realize that the teachers are instructed to be sure about the pick-up authorization. This is for the safety of your child
At departure time, a parent or authorized person must sign the child out and make sure the teacher is aware of the child’s leaving. .
Late Fees for picking up your child after center is scheduled to close.
Any parent or guardian arriving after 6:00 p.m. will be charged $1.00 per minute for each child in attendance past 6:00 p.m.
This fee must be paid to the center before leaving with your child for the evening. If this is not done, then an additional late fee of $10.00 may be added to your next billing plus the amount you the center for the late pick-up. To avoid such fees, please arrive no later than 5:50 p.m.so you can gather up your child’s belongings and leave before the center closes at 6:00 p.m.
Our Location
We are located in Bay View at 648 E. Dover St. just off of Kinnecknic Ave. Near the Bay View Library.
