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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.
(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.
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.
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.
Mi Escuelita will serve 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
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.
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.
Everybody will have a space 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.
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.
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.
Communication will be achieved with newsletters and conferences.
In order to foster strong partnerships between parents and teachers, Mi Escuelita strives to:
In return Mi Escuelita asks parents to endeavor to:
In order to foster strong partnerships between parents and teachers, Mi Escuelita strives 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.
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.
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.
| IN CASE OF ILLNESS |
| PARENT AND TEACHER COMMUNICATION |
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
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:
they know what to expect. An example Schedule for the Cometas (4-5 years old) is as follows:
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
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
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
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.
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.
| SCHEDULE |
| CHILDREN/TEACHER RATIO |
| CURRICULUM |
| MEALS |
| THINGS CHILDREN NEED |