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.
DRESS AND CLOTHING
Children should wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing that is suitable for play (indoors and out). Elastic waists and clothing with simple openings help children build confidence in their self-help skills. This is particularly important for those children being toilet trained.
- Please do not send your child in his or her best clothes or special favorites, which may cause heartache if stained. Play is a child’s work and clothes and children will get dirty.
- Extra clothes allow your child the comfort of a fresh outfit should he or she have an “accident”, spill or splash foods or liquids, or otherwise become soiled after active play or naptime. Please remember that extra underwear and socks are as necessary as outer clothing and that all clothing should be labeled to avoid confusion.
- Children do go outside daily, weather permitting. Please send your child with appropriate outer apparel (e.g., boots, mittens).
NOTE: PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME