Parents Resources

FREQUEnTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

What age can children start at your dayschool?
Children can start at our school at age 2. Our center is licensed for ages 2 to 5.
When do I need to start looking for a dayschool for my child?
Most families start looking for a dayschool a year prior to desired start date.
What should I look for to find a suitable dayschool for my child?
Families need to pay attention to health & safety issues, teacher to student ratios, teacher qualifications, curriculum, quality of interaction between staff and children, and most importantly whether they and their child are comfortable being there.
What is your teacher to student ratio?
Our teacher to student ratio is 1:12, but our adult to student ratio is about 1:8.
Does my child need to be potty trained to be enrolled at Hope Lutheran Dayschool?
We understand that children develop at varied rates. We assess a toilet training fee ($100 at present) in addition to regular tuition for children who are not potty trained. Our staff holds the privilege in determining whether or not the child is fully potty trained.
Does your center offer lunch?
Lunch is currently not included with our monthly tuition, but we do offer a hot lunch program where families can order lunch on a monthly basis. The cost is currently $3.30 a meal.

Forms
• Child Care Center Notification of Parents’ Right (LIC995.pdf)
• Personal Rights, Child Care Centers (LIC613A.pdf)
• Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627.pdf)
• Identification And Emergency Information (lic700.pdf)
• Physician’s Report—Child Care Centers (LIC701.pdf)
• Child’s Preadmission Health History—Parent’s Report (LIC702.pdf)
• Parent’s Annual Contract

Publicitions
• Parent Handbook