Candy: No outside chewing gum or candy is allowed.
Electronic Devices: No electronic devices are allowed.
Toys: No toys or electronic devises allowed. On specially announced days, there will be exceptions to our “No Toys From Home” rule. This includes Wednesday “Stuffy” days and Doll Club.
Spanking: No spanking of children by parents on premises. It is against Oregon State law on childcare premises.
Hugging: This is a program of mixed ages and grades. Because of this, we have very strong rules about physical contact and appropriate boundaries.
Pets: Animals are not allowed on the premises.
The teachers at AASEP are professionals, trained in areas of child development, education, recreation, art, and music (among other areas of expertise). It is our goal to encourage a professional atmosphere and to treat every child with the same loving care and respect.
AASEP feels that hiring our employees (teachers, or our teenage aids) as babysitters in your home conflicts with this goal. Because of liability, our teachers cannot babysit any children currently or formerly in AASEP.
Snacks
We serve snacks twice in the day, on a schedule. First Snack is at 2:15pm when the children arrive, and includes 2 of 4 food groups. Second Snack is at 4:30 pm and varies. Please notify us of any food allergies or medical concerns. If your child requires special snacks, you may be asked to provide them. We do not allow snacks from home that contain NUTS or traces of nut products.
Field Trips
We occasionally take field trips. Information and a Sign-up sheet for the trip, including Fees, are posted exactly two weeks in advance. Phone sign-ups are not accepted. Field trip fees are non-refundable.
Long Days
We offer all-day programs on teacher planning days, teacher conferences and early dismissal days. Childcare is arranged by you signing-up your child at reception at least two business days before a scheduled Long Day. Cancellations must be completed two business days before the Long Day or the fee is still charged. There is an additional $10 charge added to the Long Day Fee itself if the child in not signed-up and attends. Children must bring nutritious, ready-to-eat lunches from home on Long Days. The microwave is not available to children. If a child has no lunch at lunchtime, AASEP will provide one at the cost of $15. On Long Days, AASEP provides milk at lunchtime and offers morning and afternoon snacks.
AASEP strives to maintain a
positive, nurturing atmosphere. Each person is expected to act safely and
responsibly and to treat others with courtesy and respect. At times, conflicts naturally arise. We look forward to these times as
opportunities to facilitate the child’s development of responsibility and problem-solving
skills.
When a serious discipline issue
arises, plans for future participation in AASEP would be negotiated at a
conference including the child, family, the Director, and a member of the
Board. In the event a child is suspended from Ainsworth Elementary School, we
will honor that suspension at AASEP as well.
Solutions to problems will vary according to the situation, but they
will always include the child in a discussion of the problem and in the
creation of a solution plan. “Time Out” to cool-down may be part of the
process. At all times, we strive to
maintain a child’s self-esteem. At some
point, we may need to involve a child’s parents as part of the problem-solving
team. This would include meeting with
the child to create a behavior contract which states expected behaviors,
positive outcomes, and possible consequences for the misbehavior. Behaviors
that seriously threaten the safety of a child or adult will result in
suspension from our Center.
We play outside everyday. Please dress your child appropriately. Extra socks and rain gear are recommended. During the Winter, children will need a coat or at least two layers of clothing every day. Hats and gloves are recommended. PLEASE label all clothing items. During weather below 32 degrees, hats, coats and gloves will be required.
Inclement Weather
Should school closures be necessary due to inclement weather, AASEP follows the schedule of Portland Public Schools. School closures and early releases will result in the closure of AASEP for that day. Check the Portland Public Schools website for all closure notifications.
A parent, authorized adult, or sibling (11 years or older) is required to sign-out a child at the reception area in the cafeteria. Children cannot sign themselves out, be sent home alone, or wait outside to be picked up. Only people listed on the registration form are allowed to pick up a child. If a special arrangement is made, we must be notified of the person’s name, and the authorized individual must bring picture ID for presentation. Special arrangements for pick-up may be made by calling reception, in advance (preferably a full day ahead) at 503-223-9744.
Many after school activities are not supervised by AASEP. Reception has Release Forms for parents to sign before the child can attend an activity in the school building during our operating hours (If your child is in our care on the day in question). If there are changes in a child’s activity schedule, you must inform us.
Children attending an outside activity must always check in with AASEP at 2:10 pm before leaving and after returning to AASEP (time varies) from the activity.
AASEP is required by the Child Care Division to inform you of the following: School activity teachers outside of AASEP may not meet minimum childcare standards. The teacher-to-child ratio may not meet minimum state childcare standards. The teacher may not have completed a Child Care Division criminal check.
Candy: No chewing gum or candy is allowed.
Electronic Devices: No electronic devices are allowed.
Toys: No electronic devises allowed. On specially announced days, there will be exceptions to our “No Toys From Home” rule. This includes Wednesday “Stuffy” days and Doll Club.
Spanking: No spanking of children by parents on premises. It is against Oregon State law on childcare premises.
Hugging: This is a program of mixed ages and grades. Because of this, we have very strong rules about physical contact and appropriate boundaries.
Pets: Animals are not allowed on the premises.
The teachers at AASEP are professionals, trained in areas of child development, education, recreation, art, and music (among other areas of expertise). It is our goal to encourage a professional atmosphere and to treat every child with the same loving care and respect.
AASEP feels that hiring our employees (teachers, or our teenage aids) as babysitters in your home conflicts with this goal. Because of liability, our teachers cannot babysit any children currently or formerly in AASEP.
Snacks
We serve snacks twice in the day, on a schedule. First Snack is at 2:15pm when the children arrive, and includes 2 of 4 food groups. Second Snack is at 4:30 pm and varies. Please notify us of any food allergies or medical concerns. If your child requires special snacks, you may be asked to provide them. We do not allow snacks from home that contain NUTS or traces of nut products.
Field Trips
We occasionally take field trips. Information and a Sign-up sheet for the trip, including Fees, are posted exactly two weeks in advance. Phone sign-ups are not accepted. Field trip fees are non-refundable.
Long Days
We offer all-day programs on teacher planning days, teacher conferences and early dismissal days. Childcare is arranged by you signing-up your child at reception at least two business days before a scheduled Long Day. Cancellations must be completed two business days before the Long Day or the fee is still charged. There is an additional $10 charge added to the Long Day Fee itself if the child in not signed-up and attends. Children must bring nutritious, ready-to-eat lunches from home on Long Days. The microwave is not available to children. If a child has no lunch at lunchtime, AASEP will provide one at the cost of $15. On Long Days, AASEP provides milk at lunchtime and offers morning and afternoon snacks.
The teachers at AASEP are professionals, trained in areas of child development, education, recreation, art, and music (among other areas of expertise). It is our goal to encourage a professional atmosphere and to treat every child with the same loving care and respect.
AASEP feels that hiring our employees (teachers, or our teenage aids) as babysitters in your home conflicts with this goal. Because of liability, our teachers cannot babysit any children currently or formerly in AASEP.
We play outside everyday. Please dress your child appropriately. Extra socks and rain gear are recommended. During the Winter, children will need a coat or at least two layers of clothing every day. Hats and gloves are recommended. PLEASE label all clothing items. During weather below 32 degrees, hats, coats and gloves will be required.
Inclement Weather
Should school closures be necessary due to inclement weather, AASEP follows the schedule of Portland Public Schools. School closures and early releases will result in the closure of AASEP for that day. Check the Portland Public Schools website for all closure notifications.
A parent, authorized adult, or sibling (11 years or older) is required to sign-out a child at the reception area in the cafeteria. Children cannot sign themselves out, be sent home alone, or wait outside to be picked up. Only people listed on the registration form are allowed to pick up a child. If a special arrangement is made, we must be notified of the person’s name, and the authorized individual must bring picture ID for presentation. Special arrangements for pick-up may be made by calling reception, in advance (preferably a full day ahead) at 503-223-9744.
Many after school activities are not supervised by AASEP. Reception has Release Forms for parents to sign before the child can attend an activity in the school building during our operating hours (If your child is in our care on the day in question). If there are changes in a child’s activity schedule, you must inform us.
Children attending an outside activity must always check in with AASEP at 2:10 pm before leaving and after returning to AASEP (time varies) from the activity.
AASEP is required by the Child Care Division to inform you of the following: School activity teachers outside of AASEP may not meet minimum childcare standards. The teacher-to-child ratio may not meet minimum state childcare standards. The teacher may not have completed a Child Care Division criminal check.
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