Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, pa 19464

Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610.323-9435 [e-mail]

Please visit us at graceschoolpottstown.org

Learning Center

Learning with Love

Dear Parents,

Thank you for considering Grace Early Learning Center as your child’s early learning environment. Our focus is on working to develop the whole child through academics, socialization, gross and fine motor activities, spiritual and exploration activities. We also want parents to be actively involved in their child’s education and welcome parent involvement. Our school offers gym classes twice a month and music once a month included in the tuition price.

GELC will continue to have classes for children ages 2-5. We have playgroup classes for our 2 year old students that meet on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30AM. The preschool classes offered for our 3 year olds are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30AM or our extended day from 9:00-3:00PM. Our Pre-Kindergarten students have classes on M/W/F or Monday through Friday from 9:00AM-12:00PM, or 9:00AM-3:00PM. Beginning Sept. 2014, we will also be offering classes for children ages 12 months-24 months. All of our classes are offered as a 40+ hours per week option if needed.

Enrollment will begin the week of February 3rd. Enclosed is a registration form for the upcoming school year. The registration is $45.00. When the registration form and fee are received your child will be enrolled for the 2014-15 school year. The registration fee is non-refundable. Please make checks payable to Grace Early Learning Center. Please return the completed registration packet as soon as possible to ensure a spot for your child. All health forms need to be on file by Sept 1, 2014. Please note your child cannot attend school without a completed health form on file.

If you have any questions about our registration for the 2014/15 classes or our classes that are available please call or email the preschool office. Thank you for considering Grace Early Learning Center for your child’s early childhood education.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stephanie Houck

Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610-323-9435 [e-mail]

Please visit us at graceschoolpottstown.org

Learning Center

Learning with Love

Subject: Nondiscrimination in Services

To: Parents
From: Stephanie Houck
Admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of clients shall be made without

regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including

limited English proficiency), age, or sex.
Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aides, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.
Any individual/client/patient/student (and /or their guardian) who believes they have been discriminated against, may file a complaint of discrimination with:
Grace Early Learning Center

660 N. Charlotte St.

Pottstown, PA 19464

Department of Public Welfare Bureau of Equal Opportunity Room 223, Health & Welfare Building PO Box 2675 Harrisburg, PA 17105	PA Human Relations Commission Philadelphia Regional Office 110 N. 8^th Street Suite 501 Philadelphia, PA 19107
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Suite 372, Public Ledger Bldg. 150 South Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106-9111	Commonwealth of Pennsylvania DPW Bureau of Equal Opportunity Southeast Regional Office 801 Market Street, Suite 5034 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610.323-9435 [e-mail]

Please visit us at graceschoolpottstown.org

Learning Center

Learning with Love 2014/15 Extended Hours Registration Form
Please select class and circle number of hours.
______12 mon.-24 mon. 1-5 hrs 6-14 hrs 15-25 hrs 26-50 hrs
______2 yr.-3yr. 1-5 hrs 6-14 hrs 15-25 hrs 26-50 hrs
______3yr.-4 yr. 1-5 hrs 6-14 hrs 15-25 hrs 26-50 hrs
______4 yr.-5 yr. 1-5 hrs 6-14 hrs 15-25 hrs 26-50 hrs
Child’s Name_______________________________Birthdate_______________
Address______________________________City______________Zip_______
Home #______________________________Cell #______________________
Email address_______________________2^nd email address_________________
Emergency Information to Be Kept on File

Mother’s Name___________________________Employer________________________

Employer’s Address_______________________Occupation_______________________

Work #________________________________or Cell # ________________________

Father’s Name____________________________Employer_______________________

Employer’s Address_______________________Occupation_______________________

Work #________________________________ or Cell #________________________

Emergency Contact(Other than Parents)_________________________________

Relationship___________________Phone #(h)_____________(c)____________

Physician’s Name____________________________Phone#_________________

Grace Early Learning Center Extended Care Rates

2014/15 Tuition Rates	1-5 Hours Per Week	6-14 Hours Per Week	15-25 Hours Per Week	26-50 Hours Per Week
Young Toddlers 12mo.-24 mo.	$13/hr.	$11/hr.	$220.00	$245.00
Playgroup 2-3 yr.	$12/hr.	$10/hr.	$175.00	$200.00
Preschool 3-4 yr.	$10/hr.	$9/hr.	$160.00	$185.00
Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 yr.	$10/hr.	$8/hr.	$150.00	$175.00

Sibling Discount- 10% discount on posted rates for the oldest child

if 3 children are enrolling 10% discount fo the 2^nd oldest, 5% for the second oldest

AM & PM snack will be provided for all extended care students. Children are required to bring their own lunch. Lunch will be refrigerated. Lunch can be a microwavable item.


Grace Early Learning Center Preschool Tuition

2014/15 Tuition Rates	Yearly	Half-Year	Tri-Term	Monthly	Grace Explorers Weekly Cost 9AM-3PM
Young Toddler (Age 1 by 9/1/14) 2 day class	$1125	$562.50	$375	$125	$96
Young Toddler (Age 1 by 9/1/14) 3 day class	$1350	$675	$450	$150	$144
Playgroup (Age 2 by 9/1/14) 2 day class	$927	$463.50	$309	$103	$72
Playgroup (Age 2 by 9/1/14) 3 day class	$1215	$607.50	$405	$135	$108
Preschool (Age 3 by 9/1/14) 2 day class	$990	$495	$330	$110	$60
Preschool (Age 3 by 9/1/14) 3 day class	$1233	$616.50	$411	$137	$90
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4 by 9/1/14) 3 day class	$1440	$720	$480	$160	$90
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4 by 9/1/14) 5 day class	$1854	$927	$618	$206	$150

*Please note Grace Explorer classes are available for all playgroup and preschool students M-F from 9AM-3PM.

Playgroup 5 day Grace Explorers= $180/week

Preschool 5 day Grace Explorers= $150/week
Checks or money orders are accepted for payment. No cash is accepted. There is a bank fee for any bounced checks. Payment can also be made by credit card by visiting our website at graceschoolpottstown.org.
Please note the above chart is based on a total of 9 monthly payments. All payments begin Aug. 1^st

If you are paying monthly, payments begin Aug. 1^st and end April 1^st . Students attend school September through May with the above pricing structure. Summer camp classes are available June-August. All tuition is based on a yearly total. It includes classroom time, gym classes twice a month, and music classes once a month.

Early Payment discount: Pay yearly term by the first of July and receive a 5% discount. If payment is received by Aug. 1^st a 2% discount is given. Any payment received after Aug. 1^st will not receive a discount for the full term tuition. Tuition fees listed above do not reflect a 5% or 2% discount.

Sibling discount: $45 registration for the first child $10 registration fee for the 2^nd child
Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610.323-9435 [e-mail]

Please visit us at graceschoolpottstown.org

Learning Center

Learning with Love 2014/15 Preschool Registration Form
Please select class and circle days of week or Grace Explorers option.
______12 mon.-24 mon.(9:00-11:30) M/W M/W/F T/Th 5 days G.Explorers
______Playgroup 2/3 (9:00-11:30) M/W M/W/F T/Th 5 days G.Explorers
______Preschool 3/4 (9:00-11:30) M/W/F T/Th 5 days G.Explorers
______Pre-Kindergarten 4/5 (9:00-12) M/W/F 5 days G.Explorers
Child’s Name_______________________________Birthdate_______________
Address______________________________City______________Zip_______
Home #______________________________Cell #______________________
Email address_______________________2^nd email address_________________
Emergency Information to Be Kept on File

Mother’s Name___________________________Employer________________________

Employer’s Address_______________________Occupation_______________________

Work #________________________________or Cell # ________________________

Father’s Name____________________________Employer_______________________

Employer’s Address_______________________Occupation_______________________

Work #________________________________ or Cell #________________________

Emergency Contact(Other than Parents)_________________________________

Relationship___________________Phone #(h)_____________(c)____________

Physician’s Name____________________________Phone#_________________

Permission for Children Enrolled at Grace Early Learning Center
Please read the following statements carefully and initial each blank appropriately.
In the event of an emergency, parents will always be contacted first. However, if an extreme emergency would happen, may we have your permission to have your child taken to the Pottstown Memorial Hospital for treatment?

_______Yes, my child may be taken to the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center for

treatment.

________No, my child may not be taken to PMMC for treatment.

Do you give us permission to have a staff member certified in CPR, conduct CPR on your child if it would be medically necessary?
________Yes, I give permission for CPR to be done if necessary.

________No, I do not give permission for CPR to be done if necessary.

In the event of a nuclear release from the Limerick Power Generating Station, GLP has enough KI pills for all students enrolled. The pills would only be administered if public officials recommended them.

____________Yes, I give permission for my child to take ½ tablet of Potassium Iodide (KI) in

the event of nuclear release.

____________No, I do not give permission for my child to take the KI tablet.

In the event your child is photographed do we have permission to use it in a newspaper article or website advertising our preschool.

_____________Yes, you may publish my child’s photograph.

_____________No, you may not publish my child’s photograph.

If you have provided an email address, most correspondence from the school will be sent by email.

_______________Yes, I would like all information to be sent to my email.

_______________No, I would prefer a paper copy of distributed information.

By signing this page, you are agreeing that you have read and completed all of the above items.
Parent’s Signature______________________________________________________________

Grace Early 660 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

610.323.9435 [e-mail]

Please visit us at graceschoolpottstown.org

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To the Parent (s)/Guardian:

This letter is to inform you of our concern for the safety and welfare of children attending Grace Early Learning Center. As a result of our concern we have a written Emergency Plan for all staff and students in our facility. Our Emergency Plan provides for response to all types of emergencies. Depending on the circumstance of the emergency, we will use one of the following protective actions:

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  Immediate evacuation: Students are evacuated to a safe area on the grounds of the facility in the event of a fire, etc. In case of inclement weather, we may then proceed indoors at Manorcare Nursing Home if necessary.
  

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  In-place sheltering: Sudden occurrences, weather or hazardous materials related, may dictate that taking cover inside the building is the best immediate response.
  

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  Evacuation: Total evacuation of the facility may become necessary if there is a danger in the area. In this case, children will be taken to a relocation facility. We currently have 3 available, they are:
  
  • 
    Emergency Relocation Facility A at Manorcare Nursing Home
    

located at 724 N. Charlotte St. Pottstown, PA

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  Emergency Relocation Facility B St. Aloysius Parish School
  

located at 223 Beech St. Pottstown, PA

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  Emergency Relocation Facility C in the event of a Limerick Generating Station nuclear incident only (recommended 15 miles or more)
  

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & Upper Perkiomen Childcare

located at 1244 St. Paul’s Church Rd. Upper Hanover, PA

If it ever becomes necessary to relocate, a sign will be posted on the door stating which facility we’ve gone to (A, B, C). Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the addresses of the above locations in the event of an emergency pickup.

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  Modified Operation: May include cancellation/postponement or rescheduling of normal activities. These actions are normally taken in case of a winter storm or building problems (such as utility disruptions) that make it unsafe for children, but may be necessary in a variety of situations.
  

Please check your email or cell phone or Channel 69 for

announcements relating to any of the emergency actions listed above.
We ask that you not call during the emergency. This will keep the main

telephone line free to make emergency calls and relay information.

The form designating persons to pick up your child is included with this letter for you to complete and have returned to the school as soon as possible. This form will be used every time your child is released. Please ensure that only those persons you list on the form attempt to pick up your child.
I realize that emergency circumstances may require changes to your plans, but I urge you to not attempt to make different arrangements if at all possible. This will only create additional confusion and divert staff from their assigned emergency duties.
In order to assure the safety of your children and our staff, I ask your understanding and cooperation. Should you have additional questions regarding our emergency operating procedures, contact Stephanie Houck at 610-323-9435.
Sincerely,

Stephanie Houck

Grace Lutheran Preschool Director

I, __________________________________, authorize Grace Early Learning Center to release my child(ren) to the person(s) designated. This is in consonance with the Grace Early Learning Center Emergency Plan.

Child’s Name Designated Custodian (s), Name, & Relationship
_____________________ _____________________________________
_____________________ _____________________________________
_____________________ _____________________________________
_____________________ ______________________________________

_____________________ ________________ _________________

Your Signature Relationship Date

______________________________________________________________

Print Name
______________________________________________________________

Address
______________________________________________________________

Address
(Home Phone)________________(Work)______________(Cell)______________
NOTE: Parents and guardians should designate themselves as designated

custodians. Friends, neighbors and other relatives may also be designated.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. PLEASE RETURN WITH INITIAL REGISTRATION PAPERS.