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General Information
Enrollment
and Admission Requirements
We enroll children ages
6 weeks through 10 years of age, both full time and part time care is
available, including after-school and drop-in care. Parents will be
required to fully fill out the following forms before a child may
attend:
1. Registration
form
2. A signed contract and
payment plan
3. Written consent to receive
medical care including health history
4. USDA Income Eligibility form
5. Complete immunization
history
6. Permission form
7. Orientation
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Programs
Available
Infants
(4 weeks - approximately 10 months) Ratio 1:4
Our infant room has been
created to nurture a child's first experiences in life. Teachers are
all trained and knowledgeable in child development and the important
role they play in each child's healthy development. You will find the
teachers using language and sign throughout the day to stimulate and
interact with even the youngest babies, as well as time spent playing,
exploring, problem solving, snuggling, reading, and eating together.
The infant room creates a great opportunity for children to learn and
grow with others in a safe and loving environment.
Waddlers
(Approximately 10 months-20 months) Ratio 1:4
Our infant room has been
created as a place for busy children who need room to move. Teachers
continue to use language and sign throughout the day to continue to
foster early language development. Waddlers thoroughly enjoy such
experiences as playing outside, music, sensory, reading and many more
activities. This classroom is the perfect stepping stone for these young
children before moving on to the Toddler classroom.
Toddlers
(Aproximately 20 months - 2.5 years) Ratio 1:5
As children enter the toddler room, there are many skills that the
teachers will work on with the children as they begin to gain
independence and learn to better express their needs. Toddlers are
exposed to a variety of topics throughout the year which are delivered
in ways like music, language, books, and arts and crafts activities. As
we watch vocabularies grow and friendships form, the teachers nurture
each child's individual interest. Throughout the year the toddlers
learn to sit in a group, wash their hands, drink from a cup, and use a
spoon. All these accomplishments can create feelings of pride and
independence as children prepare to enter Jr. Preschool.
Jr. Preschool
(Approximately 2.5-3.5 years) Ratio 1:7
With Jr. Preschool comes many new experiences for children. Teachers
create an environment where children can begin to engage in imaginary
play with others and gain exposure to a variety of experiences
throughout the day. Children have daily opportunities for writing,
cutting, reading, and singing, as well as math and science activities.
Jr. Preschool is the time to master working cooperatively within a group
of peers and learning to follow directions.
Preschool
(Approximately ages 3.5 - 5) Ratio 1:10
Building skills to become successful socially, physically, and
cognitively are examples of the many goals of our preschool program.
The teachers create a classroom that fosters independence and choice.
The choices that are available throughout the class support problem
solving, cooperation, and new experiences that relate to what the class
is learning about. This program is designed to enrich and teach
the children through play.
A,M. Preschool
( Approximately ages 3 - 5) Ratio 1:10
This specialized program is designed to maximize learning opportunities
each day. Teachers focus on the critical skill of functioning in a group
setting as well as an emphasis on literacy to prepare for Kindergarten.
Teachers create a classroom that fosters choice and independence.
Choices, activities and experiences during the day will support problem
solving, science, math, cooperation and literacy development.
Afternoon Kindergarten
(ages 5 - 6) Ratio 1:12
We have a unique educational program available in the afternoons at
Building Blocks. What we have created is an extension program that
specifically supports what kindergarten students are learning in public
school. The room and schedule are designed for a balance of free and
relaxed time, as well as opportunities for more structured learning.
The children have many opportunities to read, write, create, and build
social skills. There is always something new to experience and this
program has proven to be a great way to specifically meet the needs of
our kindergarten students.
Before & After School Care
(ages 6 - 10) Ratio 1:15
In our before and after school program, children are greeted in the
morning with a nutritious breakfast and time with friends before our
fifteen passenger van takes the children to school. In the afternoon
once the children return, there are a variety of activities and projects
available, as well as outside time, snack time, and time to complete
homework. Our school age children also enjoy community service projects
as well as other activities throughout Pullman. In the summer we offer
an all day summer camp that is full of adventures and great summer
experiences!
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Hours
We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. A late fee of
$1.50 per minute will be assessed to parents of children picked up after
5:30. Parents who are routinely late may be at risk of losing their
child's place at our facility. Always call if you are unavoidably
detained so we may reassure your child.
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Location &
Parking
We are located at 805 SE Klemgard Street, just up the street from
Franklin Elementary and Bishop Place.
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Meals &
Snacks
Building Blocks operates under the USDA Food Program. Breakfast is
served at 8:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., and afternoon snack at 3:15
p.m. If your child has any dietary requirements, please let us know.
If your child is of school-age and they will ride the morning van,
breakfast is at 7:45 a.m.
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Illness
Policy
The following situations will exclude your child from attending the
center, and will be enforced:
1. Fever
of 101 F or higher
2. Vomiting
on two or more occasions within the past 24 hours.
3. Diarrhea
- three or more watery stools in a 24 hour period.
4. Draining
rash.
5. Eye
discharge or pink eye (must be treated for 24 hours before returning).
6. Fatigue
that prevents participation in regular activities.
7. Lice
or nits.
8. Heavy
(green or discolored) nasal discharge or constant cough.
9. Communicable
diseases (chicken pox, etc.)
If your child is brought to
school sick, you will be asked to take him/her home. If they become ill
while in our care, we will isolate them from other children, and contact
the parent or other responsible party to pick him/her up immediately.
Children need to be with their family when they are not feeling well. We
cannot stress enough our commitment to keeping all of the children as
illness-free as possible. When your child misses a day or two due to
illness, your tuition will not be adjusted. In the event a child misses
an extended period of time due to serious illness you can discuss
payment arrangements with the Director and we will work on adjusting
your bill.
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Field Trips
& Transportation
Building Blocks owns three 15-passenger vans for transportation
purposes. All parents must sign a transportation authorization form
before their child can participate in field trips or be transported in a
vehicle (which is included in your child’s registration packet).
Transportation between Building Blocks and the public school will be
done on a daily basis for children in grades Kindergarten through 4th
grade. Field trips are arranged on a regular basis. Parents will be
notified in advance with the full details of the trip.
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Health Care Plan, Disaster Plan, Pesticide
Policies, Etc.
Building Blocks has developed several
policies and procedures that we use when we are faced with potential
health or safety related situations. These policies and procedures
have been reviewed by our nursing consultant from the Whitman County
Health Department and our state licensor at the Washington State
Department of Early Learning. A copy of these policies is located
in the parent resource center in the lobby. Please direct any
questions regarding these policies and procedures to the director or
program supervisor.
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