Kinderwood FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is Kinderwood Closed?
HOLIDAYS: We will be closed on the following days:
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Friday before Labor Day- In-Service Day for class change.
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
When Kinderwood is closed for a holiday all regular tuition rates apply.
Is tuition rates the same when a child is absent?
If a child is absent for a full week for any reason, we will charge half of the regular tuition fee. If a child attends even one day, full tuition will be charged. This also includes holiday and vacations.
What age do you start potty training?
Typically 2.5 years.
10 Signs Your Child is ready to Potty Train – Potty Training Tip
Your child can stay dry for two hours at a time during the day or is dry after a nap, which shows his bladder muscles are developed enough to hold urine
Your child dislikes the feeling of wearing a wet or dirty diaper and wants them changed
Your child shows increasing interest in the bathroom
Your child’s bowel movements are regular and predictable
Your child can pull his pants up and down
Your child shows interest in wearing “big-kid” underwear
Your child can indicate by words, facial expression or body language that he or she is about to go
Your child can follow simple verbal directions
Your child is able to sit and engage in an activity for several minutes without becoming distracted or irritable.
Your child is in a generally cooperative stage, otherwise, you’ll just be fighting him to use the potty
What is your process for potty training?
This must be a team process. We feel for this to be successful we must be doing the same things at home and school. Below is the schedule that we recommend. We ask that on the weekends you please try to mirror this process.
Basic Beginner Potty Schedule:
Wake up immediately go to the potty.
Put on Big girl/boy underwear
Before leaving the house, go to the potty
When arriving at the destination (attempt to use the potty)
At school we will send Potty training children to the potty @ 8:30 am; 10:30am; Right before nap; 2:30am (or as soon as they wake up) & 4:30pm. Asking in between scheduled times if they did not actually potty at the scheduled time.
Use the potty before you leave your destination
Use the potty when you return home
Limit evening liquids
Use the potty after dinner
Use the potty immediately before bed. *At this point you would put on your optional night time pull up
We know that this process is time-consuming. It takes a lot of work. Some children get this process immediately and the schedule can loosen as they are having more success and are able to vocalize their potty needs.
Things to remember:
Dress your child in clothes that easily pull up and down: No overalls or belts
Underwear all day and every day
Take home soiled clothes daily
Replace used clothes daily
Be consistent!
Accidents will happen, some days more than others.
Celebrate any potty successes.
Do you allow cloth diapering?
Yes!
Parent must bring in a diaper pail with a lid for soiled cloth diapers.
Parent must take soiled diapers home nightly.
Parents must provide all diapering items.
My child is Potty Training. What do I need to bring?
5-10 pairs of underwear
5-10 pairs of pants/shorts
4 shirts
4 pairs of socks
*Optional: Extra pair of shoes (crocs/sandals)
How do you handle children biting others?
Redirection
Shadowing of child
Find root or cause of behavior
Remove the child from the area
Help child use words vs actions to express themselves
Do you put children on time out?
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Yes when appropriate
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Never for more than 1 min per year of age
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Redirection is usual first line of correction
What things can my child NOT bring to School?
A Pillow
A large blanket
Too many clothes
Clothes for the wrong season
Toys
Stuffed animals
Medicine
Food
Any Choking Hazards
Money
Sippy Cups
What age do children bring blankets?
Any and all ages.
What Curriculum does Kinderwood use?
Funshine Express Curriculum
FunShine curriculums are aligned with early learning standards and guidelines across the nation. We are confident our early learning materials meet or exceed the standards set forth by states and early childhood organizations.
Can you bring dessert for a child’s birthday?
Yes. However, we require no nuts.
We also HIGHLY encourage healthier/ non-food items options
Fruit
Cookies
Pencils
Stickers
Mini cupcakes
Muffins
Popsicles
When Should Children Stay Home?
In general, children should stay home if they have a fever of 100°F or above and they should not return for at least 24 hours after the last fever (without taking Tylenol or Ibuprofen).
Throwing Up
Diarrhea/ Loose Stools
Any unexplained rash
Yellow or green discharge from eyes or nose
Needs Tylenol/Advil every 4 hours
Additionally, a child should stay home if they are unable to comfortably participate, or teachers determine that they can not care for the child without compromising their ability to care for the health and safety of the other children in the group, even if their illness is not listed above.
What is required that my child bring?
Has have at all times Available:
2 Sets of Seasonally appropriate clothes
2 Shirts, 2 pants, 2 pairs of Socks, 2 pairs of underwear
More sets are required if your child is potty training
As needed (Non- Potty trained Children)
Diapers
2 packages of wipes Monthly
Due on 1st of the month
Changing time creams or ointments.
Weekly Needed:
Crib Size Sheet
Small Blanket
What Meals does Kinderwood provide:
Children who are at Kinderwood before 8am will receive Breakfast.
All children 2 and under will receive a morning snack around 9:30-9:45 am
All children lunch is served 11- 11:30am
All children will receive an afternoon snack 3pm- 3:30 pm
Infants are required to provide their own Breast Milk and or Formula.
What Food is provided for Infants?
We serve a variety of Plum Organic puree food items.
Parents provide prelabeled and bottles of Infant Formula and or Breast Milk.
Does Kinderwood serve nuts?
No, We are a nut free school.
Are meals included in the tuition?
Yes! All meals, even for infants, are provided by Kinderwood.
Parents provide prelabeled and bottles of Infant Formula and or Breast Milk.
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Happy Parents
” Being a mom of 4 Children and having been through the terrible two’s with all of them, I found that the t two year old teachers were all very helpful and understanding. They gave the children nothing but love and support.”
“I am a single Dad of 2 very energetic boys. My boys can not wait to get up in the morning and come to Kinderwood. The staff has always been very supportive and understanding of our situation. They care for the whole family not just the child.”
“My child has been attending Kinderwood for 2 years. During her time here I have seen her grow by leaps and bounds. She is growing up so fast right before my very eyes.”