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The 1 to 2 year olds class (Estrellitas (little stars)) has a
ratio of 5 children to 1 adult. The 2 to 3 year olds class
(Solecitos (little suns)) has a ratio of 8 children to 1
adult. The 3 to 4 year olds class (Lunitas (little moons))
has a ratio of 9 children to 1 adult and the 4-5 year olds
class (Cometas (shooting stars)) has a ratio of 12
children to 1 adult. A co-teacher is assigned to each
class and a floater teacher is assigned to support any
class when needed. In addition, classes will sometimes
be assisted by Spanish speaking students from different
programs (UNC Apples,CCSA Americorp program etc.) as
well as community advocates, and parent volunteers.
ratio of 5 children to 1 adult. The 2 to 3 year olds class
(Solecitos (little suns)) has a ratio of 8 children to 1
adult. The 3 to 4 year olds class (Lunitas (little moons))
has a ratio of 9 children to 1 adult and the 4-5 year olds
class (Cometas (shooting stars)) has a ratio of 12
children to 1 adult. A co-teacher is assigned to each
class and a floater teacher is assigned to support any
class when needed. In addition, classes will sometimes
be assisted by Spanish speaking students from different
programs (UNC Apples,CCSA Americorp program etc.) as
well as community advocates, and parent volunteers.
Mi Escuelita is open from 7:30 am to 5:30,
from Monday to Friday on a year round basis.
Between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., teachers
assist children in making the transition from
home to school. From 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., we
serve breakfast, which ends at 9:00am. We
ask that your child arrives before 9:00 so
that the teachers can start the morning
activities on a timely basis. When a child is
late, separation anxiety can occur again
among the other children.
from Monday to Friday on a year round basis.
Between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., teachers
assist children in making the transition from
home to school. From 8:30 to 9:00 a.m., we
serve breakfast, which ends at 9:00am. We
ask that your child arrives before 9:00 so
that the teachers can start the morning
activities on a timely basis. When a child is
late, separation anxiety can occur again
among the other children.
Children must be picked up at the
designated time for which they are enrolled;
it is important for continued compliance
with the NC Child Division. Any time a child
is to be picked up by a different person, you
must notify the Administration and
teacher(s) in advance. Also, the individual
who comes to pickup the child must have an
I.D. ready to show the teacher/front office.
designated time for which they are enrolled;
it is important for continued compliance
with the NC Child Division. Any time a child
is to be picked up by a different person, you
must notify the Administration and
teacher(s) in advance. Also, the individual
who comes to pickup the child must have an
I.D. ready to show the teacher/front office.
Mi Escuelita will serve each day to all children in
attendance breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
All mealtimes will meet the nutritional and quantity
Guidelines. Meal times are excellent opportunities
for relaxed social and educational conversations.
Children will be encouraged to try new foods.
Our food will be catered by the Community Kitchen.
will be posted in the entrance bulletin board of Mi
will be posted in the entrance bulletin board of Mi
Escuelita
attendance breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack.
All mealtimes will meet the nutritional and quantity
Guidelines. Meal times are excellent opportunities
for relaxed social and educational conversations.
Children will be encouraged to try new foods.
Our food will be catered by the Community Kitchen.
will be posted in the entrance bulletin board of Mi
will be posted in the entrance bulletin board of Mi
Escuelita
For the health of all the children and staff the guidelines listed below need to be followed closely:
If a child develops a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea during the day, parents will be notified to pick up their
child immediately (within 40 minutes). We will also notify parents if children are crying excessively, showing
signs of discomfort or cannot function normally.
Parents should notify the teachers when a child is sick and will be absent. We especially want to know if
the illness is contagious, so that we may notify other parents.
Children should remain at home at least 24 hours if their symptoms include, but are not limited, to fever,
vomiting, and diarrhea. Please refer to the Parent Manual for more details.
Children should come back to Mi Escuelita when they are fully capable of participating in all the activities.
If a child develops a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea during the day, parents will be notified to pick up their
child immediately (within 40 minutes). We will also notify parents if children are crying excessively, showing
signs of discomfort or cannot function normally.
Parents should notify the teachers when a child is sick and will be absent. We especially want to know if
the illness is contagious, so that we may notify other parents.
Children should remain at home at least 24 hours if their symptoms include, but are not limited, to fever,
vomiting, and diarrhea. Please refer to the Parent Manual for more details.
Children should come back to Mi Escuelita when they are fully capable of participating in all the activities.
Children will be assigned a space in which to keep
their belongings. Each child should bring a change
of clothes that will remain in the school to be used
in case of accidents or spills. Children who are
using diapers should keep an adequate supply of
disposable diapers and baby wipes. Children will
need their own small blanket for rest time and
they may bring (1) soft toy for snuggling. We also
request that you send a box of tissues at the
beginning of the year.
We recommend that children in potty training and
older children who are already using the bathroom
wear clothing that is easy to handle. It is
frustrating for children when their clothes are
difficult to remove, especially when they are at an
age when they want to do things by themselves.
their belongings. Each child should bring a change
of clothes that will remain in the school to be used
in case of accidents or spills. Children who are
using diapers should keep an adequate supply of
disposable diapers and baby wipes. Children will
need their own small blanket for rest time and
they may bring (1) soft toy for snuggling. We also
request that you send a box of tissues at the
beginning of the year.
We recommend that children in potty training and
older children who are already using the bathroom
wear clothing that is easy to handle. It is
frustrating for children when their clothes are
difficult to remove, especially when they are at an
age when they want to do things by themselves.
All medicines, including sunscreen and lotions,
must be given to the child’s teacher by the parent
for check-in. The teacher will give the parent
instructions about filling out the medication form
and about where the medicine is stored. Parents
may not bring or send medicine to the center
without first checking it in with the teacher. They
must come with a written physician prescription,
in their original container. Teachers will follow the
written instructions to administer the
medications, but will not force medicine to a child
who resists or refuses to take it. We immediately
inform the family.
must be given to the child’s teacher by the parent
for check-in. The teacher will give the parent
instructions about filling out the medication form
and about where the medicine is stored. Parents
may not bring or send medicine to the center
without first checking it in with the teacher. They
must come with a written physician prescription,
in their original container. Teachers will follow the
written instructions to administer the
medications, but will not force medicine to a child
who resists or refuses to take it. We immediately
inform the family.
We follow the policies of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
school system (CHCCS). If schools are closed due to
schedule a delayed opening, Mi Escuelita will also
have a delayed opening. In the case of inclement
weather on a calendar day that Chapel Hill-Carboro
schools are beforehand scheduled off and Mi
Escuelita is scheduled open, administrators of Mi
Escuelita reserve the right to determine
appropriate measures in response to the weather.
The administrators of Mi Escuelita reserve the right
to determine whether driving hazards preclude
driving on facility property. Parents should watch
local news shows, or call 967-8211 (CHCCS) for
information on school closings during the winter.
school system (CHCCS). If schools are closed due to
schedule a delayed opening, Mi Escuelita will also
have a delayed opening. In the case of inclement
weather on a calendar day that Chapel Hill-Carboro
schools are beforehand scheduled off and Mi
Escuelita is scheduled open, administrators of Mi
Escuelita reserve the right to determine
appropriate measures in response to the weather.
The administrators of Mi Escuelita reserve the right
to determine whether driving hazards preclude
driving on facility property. Parents should watch
local news shows, or call 967-8211 (CHCCS) for
information on school closings during the winter.
In order to foster strong partnerships between parents and teachers, Mi Escuelita strives to:
In return Mi Escuelita asks parents to endeavor to:
- Be a support to the family with sensitivity given to personal and cultural differences;
- Have an open door policy at all times;
- Be available for ongoing, informal discussions whenever concerns or questions arise;
- Schedule conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child’s development;
- To include parents as much as possible in classroom activities, special events and ongoing planning;
and - To keep parents informed of important activities/happenings in the classroom that may affect the
child’s interaction at home.
In return Mi Escuelita asks parents to endeavor to:
- Form a bond with their child’s teacher and classmates by visiting the classroom whenever possible;
- Support the work of Mi Escuelita by donating work hours to the school and participating in school
projects/programs; - Attend parent meetings to share input on program issues, receive important information and get to
know the school families; - Attend conferences scheduled by staff;
- Be available to teachers for ongoing, informal discussions when teachers have concerns or questions;
and - Keep teachers informed of important activities/ happenings at home that may affect the child’s
interaction at the school.
Will be achieved with
- Newsletters
- Conferences
Self discipline is our goal and the methods employed at
Mi Escuelita will be based on an understanding of the
children's needs and their stage of development. Each
parent is required to review and sign Mi Escuelita’s
Discipline and Behavior Management form included in
each child’s file.
Mi Escuelita will be based on an understanding of the
children's needs and their stage of development. Each
parent is required to review and sign Mi Escuelita’s
Discipline and Behavior Management form included in
each child’s file.
HOURS OF OPERATION
MEALS
IN CASE OF ILLNESS
CLOSINGS
PARENT AND TEACHER COMMUNICATION
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
MEDICATIONS
CHILDREN/TEACHER RATIO
The classrooms follow a schedule every day. A daily routine helps the children feel more comfortable at
school because they know what to expect. An example Schedule for the Cometas (4-5 years old) is as
follows:
school because they know what to expect. An example Schedule for the Cometas (4-5 years old) is as
follows:
Greet children/Free Choice/Bathroom
8:30-9:00
Breakfast
9:00-9:30
Clean up/Bathroom
9:30-9:50
Circle time/Free choice
9:50-10:30
Free choice/Teacher directed activity
10:30-11:00
Free choice/Music and movement activity
11:00-11:15
Clean up-Bathroom
11:15-12:00
Outdoor time
8:30-9:00
Breakfast
9:00-9:30
Clean up/Bathroom
9:30-9:50
Circle time/Free choice
9:50-10:30
Free choice/Teacher directed activity
10:30-11:00
Free choice/Music and movement activity
11:00-11:15
Clean up-Bathroom
11:15-12:00
Outdoor time
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30-1:00
Clean up/Bathroom/Story Time/Departure
1:00-3:00
Rest Time
3:00-3:30
Snack
3:30-3:45
Clean up/Bathroom/Free choice
3:45-4:15
Outdoor time
4:15-5:15
Wash hands/Bathroom/Free choice
5:15-5:30
Story time/Free choice/Departure
Lunch
12:30-1:00
Clean up/Bathroom/Story Time/Departure
1:00-3:00
Rest Time
3:00-3:30
Snack
3:30-3:45
Clean up/Bathroom/Free choice
3:45-4:15
Outdoor time
4:15-5:15
Wash hands/Bathroom/Free choice
5:15-5:30
Story time/Free choice/Departure
THINGS CHILDREN NEED
Projects and centers focus on monthly themes, for example, “Different Cultures” or “Growing Things,” and
address 4 specific areas of development:
Physical Development - large and small muscle skills, awareness of his/her body capabilities.
Cognitive/Intellectual Development - basic concepts and problem solving that will lay the foundation for
future learning.
Emotional Development – affirmation, expression, and understanding of a child’s own feelings and others'
feelings.
Mi Escuelita realizes that our 4-year-olds will be attending kindergarten after leaving Mi Escuelita. We are
committed to preparing the children for their first year in school by May of outgoing school year.
address 4 specific areas of development:
Physical Development - large and small muscle skills, awareness of his/her body capabilities.
Cognitive/Intellectual Development - basic concepts and problem solving that will lay the foundation for
future learning.
Emotional Development – affirmation, expression, and understanding of a child’s own feelings and others'
feelings.
Mi Escuelita realizes that our 4-year-olds will be attending kindergarten after leaving Mi Escuelita. We are
committed to preparing the children for their first year in school by May of outgoing school year.
DISCIPLINE