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| Frequently Asked Questions How do you promote positive behavior? At Bright Beginnings, we use positive techniques to guide behavior such as redirection, anticipation and elimination of potential problems. We make direct eye contact with each child and explain the situation so they are able to understand the reasons for our requests. If all else fails we have a "Peace Table" were the children can go for a few minutes to calm down and regroup. What do you serve for snack? Bright Beginnings promotes interest in a variety of healthy foods by offering them at snack time. Some of our favorites include: Apples w/Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Chewy Bars, and English Muffins. Why are families encouraged to send in lunches from home? Due to the risks associated with children's food allergies and the typical pickiness of young children, Bright Beginnings encourages families to pack lunches in reusable containers. We do provide two snacks with juice each day and milk during lunchtime. For $3 we will provide school lunches upon request, and on Fridays we serve pizza with fruit and veggies for the same price. Do most parents buy the school lunch or send in a packed lunch? Most parents pack a variety of their child's favorite healthy food, participate in Pizza Fridays and buy the school lunch when they have forgotten to pack one. Can I come in and volunteer? As partners in your child's well being, you are welcome in the classroom at any time. Check with your child's teacher for the best time and way to help out. How is your naptime nurturing? During our 1pm to 3pm naptime your child is encouraged to sleep and required to stay on his/her mat. We turn off the lights and close the blinds, play soft music and rub children's backs to help them fall asleep. Often a soft toy or a blanket is helpful in keeping a child happy and comfortable at rest time. Of course, we will also allow a child to rest at any other time they feel tired. My child does not seem quite ready to move up to the next class, even though he is old enough. What should I do? Each child is individual and will develop as such. Chronological age has much to do with maturation and both physical and psychological development, however, many other factors affect the way our children grow and mature. Wait until you feel comfortable that he is ready to move up and then spend some time observing the classroom to see how the other children interact with each other. That will be a good way for you to judge his readiness. Some children just need extra time to grow and develop. In the long run, waiting until he is ready will make the transition much easier and smoother for everyone. What percentage of your staff are veteran staff? Seventy-five percent of the staff at Bright Beginnings Preschool are veteran staff. We strive to offer quality Pre School, so we look for degrees in Early Childhood Education or one year of experience in a licensed preschool to help minimize staff turnover. Since teaching can be very stressful, particularly to newer teachers, we have many training classes offered every Monday night during staff training. We also require all staff to sign a one-year contract that requires them to give us a sixty-day notice prior to leaving. What is the registration fee used for? The registration fee covers, but not limited to, enrollment and administrative fees, equipment including supplies for the classroom, and fees associated with the security system. |
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