Frequently Asked Questions
The following are a few questions most often asked by parents concerning our policies and procedures. If you
have any other questions or concerns, please e-mail us, or contact a member of our staff.
What is the tuition at The Next Generation Child Development Center (TNG)?
What are the days and hours of operation at the Center?
What are the enrollment requirements at TNG?
Where can I find the Enrollment Packet forms required for TNG?
What measures have been taken for the safety and security of the children?
How is the issue of discipline handled at TNG?
How does the Center's meal/special dietary needs program work?
What is the Center's policy on care of children with medical conditions?
What is the Center's policy for administration of medication?
What is the Center's policy on management of communicable diseases?
What is the policy concerning accidents and emergencies at TNG?
What is the Center's policy concerning field trips and transportation?
What is the policy concerning swimming and water safety?
What is the policy at TNG regarding release of children?
What is the level of parent participation at the Center?
How is the transition made from program to program?
What are the procedures for withdrawal from the Center?
What are the State-Mandated Staff/Child Ratios?
What is the tuition at The Next Generation Child Development Center (TNG)?
Tuition and due dates are listed on our Rates & Fees
page according to program. Tuition and other fees may be paid in person or online using
the secure payment service, PayPal™.
What are the days and hours of operation
at the Center?
The Center's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Center will be closed on the following holidays:
- New Years' Day
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day (and the day after)
- Christmas Day
The
Center reserves the right to close early on Christmas
Eve, New Years' Eve, and the evenings of particularly
special events scheduled for the children and their
families. Adequate notice of early closing will be
posted throughout the Center.
Should the Center be forced to close or delay opening
due to inclement weather, parents will be notified
through public announcement.
What are the enrollment requirements for TNG?
Prior to the first day of attendance, we ask that parents complete the following for each child attending the center:
- Child Enrollment and Health Information form
- Child Medical Statement signed by physician that has examined the child in the past 12 months (except children in kindergarten or above)
- Parent Agreement form
- Payment of Registration Fee
- Payment of first week Tuition Fee
Where can I find the Enrollment Packet forms required for TNG?
The Enrollment Packet and other forms can be found HERE.
What measures have been taken for the safety and security of the children?
- Keypad-accessible entrance (Only parents are given the entrance code to the installed security
system. Parents are asked to notify an employee if someone unfamiliar is requesting admission to
the Center. Never open the Center door to someone you do not know. The security of all children and all staff members
is at stake.)
- One point of entrance for visitors
- Video cameras
- Parents must sign in/out daily
- Parents are required to escort their child to the classroom and inform the teacher of their arrival
- Attendance is taken each time the children enter/exit the classroom
- Local public children services will be notified
if child abuse or neglect is suspected by a staff
member
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How is the issue of discipline handled at the Center?
The teachers will offer reasonable choices to the children and will direct a child toward what they can do rather than what they cannot do. Positive
re-direction, time-out, and teacher intervention are acceptable means of discipline.
Children are encouraged to use their words for
expression of anger, rather than to use aggressive or physical actions. Our staff accepts a child's feelings of anger, sadness, excitement, etc. while
setting reasonable limits of behavior. Our goal is simply to allow the child time to gain control of his/her inner emotions.
The teachers, under
the supervision of the administrator, are responsible for the discipline within their groups. Children will not be allowed to hit, bite, or in any way
physically injure another child. Teachers must protect the children from hurting themselves or other children at all times. Please note that it is the
responsibility of the center staff to handle discipline problems that occur at school, but we may also ask you to discuss a problem with your child.
If a child is unable to control his/her behavior through the above noted methods, a private conference with the director, teachers, and parents will be
scheduled. A plan for more positive behavior will be worked out and closer contact with the parents will be instituted. Outside consultation with a
specialist in child behavior could be required.
If a child still does not respond to repeated help in controlling their behavior, and if the
child is in danger to himself or to other children, or if the child's parents refuse to seek outside consultation when recommended, the center will
reserve the right to withdraw the child from the attendance roster until positive action is taken.
How does the Center's meal/special dietary needs program work?
Balanced meals, with foods from each of the four basic food groups, are served daily. A daily menu may include cereal (hot or cold), French toast, pancakes,
pizza, and soups. Snacks consist of a variety of crackers, juices, etc. Milk is available at all meals. Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 8:45, lunch from
11:15 to 11:45, and snack time is from 2:30-3:00. A weekly menu is available for parents. Children may ask for seconds at meals and snack time.
Parents of children with special dietary needs must provide or supplement meals and snacks, if the child is unable to
eat the meals provided by The Next Generation Child Development Center, Inc. If your child requires a special diet because of an allergy that prevents him/her
from eating certain foods, then parents will need to have a physician complete the form that will be supplied to you. Because The Next Generation Child Development
Center, Inc. provides a well balanced breakfast, we ask that when you bring in a morning snack for your child that it is a healthy one (fruit, dry cereal, yogurt,
etc.) Please do not bring in cookies, candy or doughnuts etc. for morning snacks.
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What is the Center's policy on care of children with medical conditions?
The Administrator of the Center must be notified of children with a health condition that may require a medical procedure, including children
whose medical condition requires the availability of an inhaler or medication for emergency needs. The parents will be asked to complete a Medical/Physical Care Plan and train
designated staff members how to perform the medical procedure.
What is the Center's policy for administration of medication?
The Next Generation Child Development Center, Inc. will
administer medications to your child only if the following criteria are met:
- A licensed physician must prescribe the
medication for your child.
- The medication must be The medication must be in
its original container labeled with the original
pharmacy label stating the child's name, current
date, exact dosage to be given, the specific number
of dosages to be given daily, and the route of
administration.
- A completed Medical Statement supplied by the
Center must accompany the medication. This form is
your request and authorization to administer
prescribed medication to your child. The expiration
date on this statement is for the length of the
doctor's prescription or three months, as stated by
the state inspector, whichever is less. This form
will be kept in your child’s file for the period of
one year.
- We will not administer aspirin, pain relievers,
cold medications, or laxatives without a
prescription.
- We will not administer Tylenol, Motrin, etc. to
keep a child temperature-free.
- Tylenol, Motrin, etc. may be administered with a
prescription from a doctor, for teething pain, ear
pain, before and after immunizations.
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What
is the Center's policy on management of
communicable diseases? (When is a child sent home? When may he/she return?)
The administrator
will review with all staff members the signs and
symptoms of illness and proper hand washing and
disinfecting procedures. This review shall be given to
each new employee and discussed periodically at staff
meetings.
Please remember that it is an upsetting
experience for your child to become ill at school.
Should your child exhibit any of the following signs of
communicable disease, they should NOT be brought to the
Center that day.
- Temperature of at least one hundred (100)
degrees Fahrenheit when in combination with any
other sign or symptom of illness
- Diarrhea (three or more abnormally loose stools
within a 24 hour period)
- Severe coughing, causing the child to become red
or blue in the face or to make a whooping sound
- Difficult or rapid breathing
- Yellowish skin or eyes
- Redness of the eyes, obvious discharge, matted
eyelashes, burning, itching
- Untreated infected skin patches, unusual spots
or rashes
- Unusually dark urine and /or gray or white stool
- Stiff neck with an elevated temperature
- Evidence of untreated lice, scabies, or other
parasitic infestations
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
- Vomiting more that one time or when accompanied
by any other sign or symptom
If your
child has a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, he/she must be
kept home until the symptoms have been absent for at
least twenty-four hours.
Children should be kept
home for the first two days of a fresh cold. Mildly ill
children may be observed with the group for worsening
symptoms. A person trained to recognize the common signs
of communicable disease or other illness will observe
your child daily upon arriving at the Center. She will
follow the aforementioned signs of illness as indicating
the presence of a communicable disease. Any child who is
suspected of having a communicable disease will be
isolated immediately. An adult will be within sight and hearing of a
child who is isolated due to illness. No child will ever
be left alone or unsupervised.
The sick child will be provided with his/her own cot
and blanket for use until he/she is discharged to
his/her parent. The cot will be sanitized with a
germicidal detergent and blanket laundered. A child who
becomes ill during the day will be discharged to the
care of his/her parent as promptly as possible. Parents
are required to pick up the child or make alternative
arrangement within one hour of the phone call.
Any child that has been sent home due to illness or
any child who has been absent due to illness, will be
readmitted to the Center when all signs of communicable
disease are no longer present according to the
recommendations on the Ohio Department of Health
Communicable Disease Chart. The Center reserves the
right to request a doctor's note for more serious
illnesses, i.e. hepatitis, and conditions such as head
lice. These notes should indicate that the child is no
longer communicable and may safely return to school. The
Center will post a sign if any child has contracted a
communicable disease to inform the parents.
No staff member shall attend the Center if they
exhibit signs of communicable disease. The administrator
reserves the right to request a physician's note for a
staff member to return to work.
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What
is the policy concerning accidents
and emergencies at the Center?
In case of emergency or accident, the Center
will follow the posted medical and dental emergency
plan. Staff members will administer first aid, summon
emergency transportation, contact the parents and
complete an incident report form when the following
occur:
- An illness, accident or injury, which requires
first aid treatment
- A bump or blow to the head
- Emergency transporting
- An unusual or unexpected event, which
jeopardizes the safety of children or staff, such as
a child leaving the Center unattended
The
incident will then be reported to the Ohio Department of
Jobs and Family Services.
Our
Center has a fire emergency and weather alert plan
posted in each classroom which explains the action to be
taken and staff responsibilities in case of fire
emergency or weather alerts and diagrams showing
evacuation routes. Our Center conducts monthly fire
drills that vary in time; a record of the drills are
posted at the Center.
In case of fire evacuation all children and
personnel will exit the building and seek safety at the
Municipal Building. Parents would receive telephone
calls from staff.
In the event of a natural emergency, i.e. tornado,
severe storms or hazardous airborne chemicals, the
children and staff will seek appropriate shelter until
notification by safety personnel.
House
Bill 12 Concealed Handguns - The Concealed Handguns Bill
was effective as of April 8, 2004. Please be aware that
this new law affects Child Care in Ohio. ORC Section
2923.1212 (A) requires that the owners, administrator,
or operator of a child day-care center, a type A family
day-care home or type B family day-care home post a sign
that contains a statement in substantially the following
form: "Unless otherwise authorized by law, pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code, NO PERSON shall knowingly possess,
have under the person's control, convey, or attempt to
convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordinance onto the
premises." The department will not promulgate any rules
regarding this requirement. Providers should consult
with their attorneys regarding compliance with this new
state law.
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What is the policy regarding field trips and transportation?
Children are are always closely supervised by staff members according to state required child ratios when transported from the Center for field
trips, special outings, or routing trips. The safety plan utilized by the Center is as follows:
- A person trained in first aid shall be available on all outings.
- A first aid box that meets state requirements shall be available on each trip.
- Children on the field trip shall have identification attached to them that includes the Center's name, address and phone number.
- An emergency transportation authorization form and health record for each child is to be taken on all outings.
- Written permission is needed from the parent for each child to be transported in vans or buses by a certified transportation service to and from
the center for all outings.
What is the policy regarding swimming and water safety?
The Next Generation Child Development Center, Inc. does
provide the opportunity to participate in swimming and water play activities. TNG will require written
permission from parents or guardians of each child before the child is permitted to participate in these activities. Childcare Staff members shall
always accompany and supervise the children during these activities. All swimming sites will meet state and local guidelines for environmental health.
Activities in bodies of water two or more feet in depth shall be supervised by persons who are currently certified as lifeguards or water safety instructors by the American
Red Cross or equivalent safety program.
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What is the policy regarding release of children?
Parents
must give written or oral notification when someone
other then them will be picking up their child/children.
Person or persons picking up your child/children will
need to show a driver's license or other photo ID,
before a child can be released from the Center.
Custody Agreement Policy:
- Upon enrollment, if there are existing custodial
agreements, copies must be presented at time of
first arrival
- Staff members need to be aware of custodial
agreements
- Center needs to be notified in writing of any
changes is custodial arrangements
- A list of acceptable adults to pick up your
child is on file in the office
- Should custodial disagreements occur, the staff
are obligated, for the safety of the child, to
contact the police department
Visitation:
Parents are welcome at the Center at any time. Please
remember, however, that small children do not tell time.
They may associate your appearance as an indication that
his/her day at the Center is over. When a parent then
must leave for the second time in one day, the child may
become upset. Parents may make arrangement for friends
and family to visit their child at the Center. Guests
must be admitted by Center personnel. Please notify the
administrator or your child's teacher that he/she will
be having a special visit from (Visitor's Name).
Please tell the visitor to bring proper identification
so that identity can be verified. Please do not give
out the code to your visitors.
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What
is the level of parent
participation at the Center?
Each
parent and employee can feel free to contact the
administrator when assistance is needed with problems or
concerns related to our program. Parents can also
discuss issues regarding their children with the staff
members. Parents should check the bulletin board or
their child's book bags daily for information about the
program. You are welcome to take the opportunity to
discuss your child's needs and progress with his/her
teachers. Parents are welcome to participate actively in
any school celebrations. There are some activities in
which parents are expected to attend such as Open Houses
and our Christmas celebration. It is our goal to develop
an active cooperative relationship with the
parents/guardians of the children at our Center.
However, if we are unsuccessful in developing a mutually
beneficial relationship or if a parent/guardian is
abusive to our staff members or other children, the
Administrator reserves the right to ask you to withdraw
your child from our Center.
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How
is the transition made from
program to program?
When a
child is ready to transitions to the next room according
to need and/or age, transitioning will begin two weeks
prior to the move. Transitioning older infants and
toddlers may require a longer period of time. Parents
will be informed prior to any change in their child's
routine, so they may discuss any concerns or questions.
What
are the procedures for withdrawal
from the Center?
We ask
that two weeks notice be given prior to withdrawal.
Relationships develop between your child, the other
children, and staff members. It is important that all
three parties be given ample time to adjust to the
change.
What are the State-Mandated Staff/Child Ratios
at TNG?
|
According to state law, our license allows us to facilitate:
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| Infants |
Toddlers |
Pre-School |
School Age |
Total |
| 18 |
28 |
34 |
36 |
116 |
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