• State-of the-Art-Facility
• Field Trips
• Security Cameras and Monitoring
• Preschool Programs
• Security Coded Entrances
• Curriculum for All Ages
• Nutritional Meals/Snacks
• Two Separate Playgrounds
• Before/After-School Care
• Parent/Child Library
• Transportation To and From Area Schools
• Extra Curricula Activities
• Summer Camp
• Trained, Professional/Certified Staff Members

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents are the first and most lasting influence upon how a child feels about herself/himself. Child Care is a shared process, and we encourage you to share in the day-to-day activities of the center; meals, field trips and class visits. We would like you to share your ideas, traditions, and even yourself or any other way that you would enjoy. Parents are an important piece of our community and are welcomed into the center and classroom at any time.  Parents are welcomed to request a conference at any time; we recommend at least two per year.  We also encourage regular communication between parents and teachers or Center Director.  We do ask, however, that concerns not be discussed in front of your child.

As your child will be spending a major portion of his/her days at the center, we want to make sure that parents are kept informed of all that is happening both in the classrooms and the center. A monthly newsletter is distributed which includes upcoming activities, and field trips or visitors.  Daily Reports will be sent home daily with your child, as it is sometimes hard to speak to each parent daily about their child’s day.  We hope that these reports will keep you informed of the general issues of your child’s day and that you will encourage your child to tell you about his/her day.  In general young children often respond to global questions such as “what did you do today?” with “I don’t know”.  Often it is more effective to ask specific questions such as “What did you make in art today?” or “What songs did you sing today?”  If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to discuss them with your child’s teacher or the Center Director at a time that is convenient for everyone.

We welcome suggestions that you may have at any time.  Parents are welcome to visit the center at any time or to accompany us on a field trip for special events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 We hope you will feel comfortable so that you can share important information with us that will help us care for your child the best way possible. Some examples are: If a loved one died, or a pet died, maybe you started off the day with a fight, a pending divorce or separation, maybe someone new moved into the house.

Knowing this kind of information will give the teacher a frame of reference for meeting your child’s needs. Important information will help us to be empathetic with your child because we know there is a change they are dealing with. Sometimes children will have behavior issues when they are trying to work through things that they can’t verbalize. Everything you share with us is confidential and the information will not leave the center.

YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DAY AT CORAL REEF ACADEMY

All children are asked to come with:

• A complete set of clothing to stay at the center in case of accidents.
• A small blanket for rest time.

All infants are asked to come with:

• Disposable Diapers
• Formula if you are not using the centers formula
• Diaper rash ointment if needed
• Baby Wipes marked with your child’s name
• Nap time Blanket to be kept at the center
• Additionally, please bring bottles, nipples, formula, juice, baby food (if not participating in the center food program), pacifiers, etc. all marked with your child’s name.

All toddlers are asked to come with:

• Disposable Diapers or Pull ups
• Diaper rash ointment if needed
• Baby Wipes marked with your child’s name
• Nap time blanket to be kept here
• Change of clothes

Because of the variety of activities the children engage in daily, children should wear clothing that is comfortable, washable and appropriate for play. It should be easy to take on and off so the children can be as independent as possible.

Please provide shoes that are not slippery or hard to run and play in. Tennis shoes work the best.  Please, no open toed shoes.  This is for the safety of your child.

Forms that must be completed before/on first day:

• Application for enrollment form
• Childs participation form
• Free and reduced lunch form
• From the doctor:  Physical (yellow form)
• From the doctor:  Shot record (blue form)

HOURS OF OPERATION

Coral Reef Academy Child Care Center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 6:00pm.  The center is open year round with the exception of the following holidays.

New Years Eve (open until 1pm)

New Years Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Veterans Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

July 4^th

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Hurricane Days:  In the event of a hurricane, we follow the same protocol as Brevard County Public Schools.  Please watch the local news or listen to the radio for more information on whether the schools will be closing or not.