First United Methodist Church of Norwood

King’s Kids After-School Care

208 Pee Dee Avenue, Norwood, NC  28128

(704) 791-1275 Director  (704) 474-4160 Office

http://norwoodumc.org/

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 19:14

Mission Statement

We seek to provide a Christian learning center that strives to enhance the growth of children in all aspects of their development:  intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual. 

King’s Kids After-School Program seeks to reflect the Christian faith in all areas of its operation.  We consider it a ministry of our church, for our community.  This ministry displays reflection of our Lord Jesus Christ and his teachings, through our care for children and support for parents. Our foundation of this ministry is formed from the love and desires of our children to grow and mature into the persons God intended them to be.  We believe effective education includes developmentally appropriate learning activities, as well as stories that teach love of God, love of neighbor, respect for others, and the full development of all the gifts God has given to each child.

We seek to provide a safe, happy, peaceful, learning environment that encourages: 

“Children in After-School programs get better grades than their peers. They show greater interest in school, learn new skills, and exhibit improved behavior. Youth who do not attend after school programs are at greater risk of being involved in crime, and are missing out on important opportunities to learn and grow." –afterschoolalliance.org

 

GENERAL

 

Available to kids K-5! Capacity is 30 kids.  Registrations after will be on a waiting list

Operating hours: School dissmal until 6 pm. 

Teacher Workdays and Holidays will operate 7:30am until 6pm.  Breakfast is provided until 8:30am, but a bag lunch must be brought with your child.  Advanced sign up is required to attend on these days.  In the event there is no interest or no more than 8 children signed up for a Teacher Workday or Holiday, the After-school Program will be closed.

In the event of bad weather, we will adhere to Stanly County Schools.  If they are closed, we are closed!

Staff will check in students daily.  IMPORTANT:  Provide notification to staff when your child will not be in attendance.  This prevents Director from contacting parents and school. 

Departure 

Children are to be signed out daily on the log by parent/guardian or authorized person.

Staff will ONLY allow children to leave with persons having previous authorization for pick-up on file with the office.  When a question arises, staff may ask to see a driver’s license.  If it is felt to be necessary, children will be detained until a parent can be contacted.  Parents need to make sure to periodically update the list of persons authorized to pick-up their child. (list to be completed on application) 

Late charge of $1.00 will be assessed for EVERY MINUTE AFTER 6:00 PM that you are late to pick-up your child.  Late fees must be paid directly to the teacher that has had to stay late, when you arrive at the center to pick-up your child. 

RATES

$10 Registration Fee;

$40 per child, per week; $20 for additional children

-Teacher Workdays and Holidays are an additional $20.00 per day

At the time of registration, a NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE and TWO WEEKS TUITION are due.  The two week tuition deposit is a conditionally refundable prepayment to ensure that parents give two weeks advance notice of intent to withdrawal their child from the program.  Once your child is in attendance, if a note of intent to withdrawal is properly on file with the office, that child’s last two weeks will be at NO additional charge (because it has been prepaid).  If a two weeks notice is not given, in writing, this tuition prepayment is forfeited. 

Payment of tuition for ALL CHILDREN is to be paid no later than Tuesday of Each Week by 6:00 pm.  (Due to various payroll periods, you are allowed to determine payment terms, weekly or biweekly, ONLY if discussed with Director.) 

A $25 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.  After TWO returned checks, payment accepted in forms of cash, money order, or certified check only.

Occasionally there are extenuating circumstances for which payment may not be made on time.  Please notify the Director if this occurs. The director may be able to help you obtain assistance or find alternative childcare services if the cost of tuition is a challenge.  If the Director is not notified, in advance, an automatic charge of $10.00 per week will be added to late payments.  A payment of more than three weeks past due must be submitted along with late fees or your child will not longer be able to participate in the program until fees and charges are paid in full.

MEDICAL/ HEALTH

By law, (G.S. 130A-155(b)), all children are required to provide medical information and current immunization record.  A copied immunization record from your child’s school is acceptable.

According to the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child Development, we are unable to accept a child with a diagnosed communicable disease (measles, mumps. chickenpox, etc.) or obvious acute illness. Therefore, please do not send your child when he/she is sick or has signs of possible contagious disease. If your child has a communicable disease, please keep him/her home until the symptoms have subsided, no fever or vomiting for 24hrs, and the child feels well enough participate in activities.

Medications can not be administered by any staff!

DAILY SCHEDULE

2:45-3:00 Dismal from school and arrive at church

3:00-3:30 Nutritious snack is offered

3:30-4:15 Homework/ Reading Time (Children are not required to do homework, but parents are encouraged to discuss with children to use this time and help that is available!) 

4:15-4:45 Physical Activity

4:45-6:00 Free Time until parents arrive

DISCIPLINE

It is necessary for children to be aware of the rules they must follow in order to provide a positive and encouraging environment   Listed below are several rules which is considered to be important in the overall daily operation of King’s Kids After-School:

1.      Respect for each other and personal belongings, the teachers, and the church.

2.      Remain with class and teachers at all times. 

3.      Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Finally, we realize that sometimes a child's energy may need to be redirected.  Behavioral interventions will be in a positive, nurturing, and Godly manner.  When a problem arises, it will be dealt with first by the after-school staff. The parent will be contacted if the student continues not to follow the directions of the program. 

We feel that these measures will assure a positive learning environment for all participants and teachers.  Please sign below and return this entire form to the after-school staff.

Thank you!

I have read and understand the Guidelines of King’s Kids After-School Program.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                                 Date

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Student Signature (optional)                                                                              Date

Current Date_______________________                 Enrollment Date_____________________

First Name: __________________________ Middle ___________ Last_____________________

Preferred Nickname: ___________________

Address: ______________________________________________ Zip_______________ ­

Date of Birth______________________Age _________________  Gender__________

School Attending ______________________  2009-2010 Grade Level ___________

Name:_____________________________________ Name:______________________________

Relationship to student:________________________ Relationship to student: ________________

Address:___________________________________ Address:____________________________

Home Phone:_______________________________ Home Phone:________________________

Employer:__________________________________ Employer:___________________________

Work Phone:_______________________________ Work Phone:_________________________

Cellular Phone:______________________________ Cellular Phone:_______________________

*A copy of a court order is needed when non-custodial parent is not allowed to contact child.

Name:_________________________________     Name:_______________________________

Relationship to student:___________________      Relationship to student:__________________

Home Phone:___________________________      Home Phone:__________________________

Work Phone:____________________________     Work Phone:__________________________

Cellular Phone:__________________________     Cellular Phone:________________________

Name:_________________________________     Name:_______________________________

Relationship to student:___________________      Relationship to student:__________________

Name:_________________________________     Name:_______________________________

Relationship to student:___________________      Relationship to student:__________________

Preferred Physician’s Name ______________________________ Phone ________________

Preferred Dentist’s Name ________________________________ Phone _________________

Preferred Hospital __________________________________________


 

Describe medical and behavioral problem(s) of which the staff should be aware.  Please include all food allergies, fears, and physical conditions:

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I, hereby give permission that my child be given emergency treatment to include first aid and CPR by a qualified staff member of King’s Kids After School Care.  In the event that I cannot be reached by phone, I also consent to an x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical (or dental) or surgical diagnosis and treatment and hospital care, and the administration of drugs or medicine to be rendered to my child upon the advice of a duly licensed physician and/or surgeon and other qualified medical professionals.

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________ Date________