Equal Opportunity Provider:Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider, providing care to children without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, marital status or political belief.
We welcome and encourage children with disabilities to attend Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. Our policy for serving children with “different abilities” is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), its implementing regulations, and any other local, state or federal laws pertaining to the service provided to children with disabilities. Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. reviews each child on a case-by-case basis to determine if your child’s needs can be met in our programs. Please discuss your child’s special needs with the Center Director.
State Licensed: The State of Iowa licenses Kids’ Business of DeWitt, Inc. Periodically, the Iowa Department of Human Services inspects our center to ensure that we are providing the best care for your child in the areas of health, safety and specific requirements mandated by the state. We value our partnership with this agency and we support their commitment to quality care for young children.
Non-Profit: Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. is a non-profit early childhood center organized by a volunteer Board of Directors. Given our non-profit status, we will from time to time appreciate your efforts in assisting Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc., in developing funds to benefit the activities and program of the center.
The teachers and associates at Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. are committed to providing the highest quality care and education to every child. Criminal record checks are completed on each employee upon being hired. Each Staff member is required to meet licensing standards for CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions and Mandatory Reporter training. Staff are also required to complete professional growth and development each year in the following categories: child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practice and cross cultural competence. Our teachers and associates are committed to forming a cooperative relationship with each family to foster a positive and successful early childhood experience.
Facility: Our child-centered environment consists of classrooms designed and furnished to meet the creative and developmental needs of young children. The room arrangements and activities are “child-size” and developmentally appropriate. Classrooms are bright, stimulating and full of “hands-on” activities geared with your child in mind.
Security: Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. takes your child’s safety and security very seriously. Our main entrance is a security door. Parents will be issued a code for the keypad upon enrollment. These codes are for parents only. Please do not allow children to use the code. Other adults who pick up your child may use the door buzzer adjacent to the entrance.
As an important security measure, we ask that you sign your child in and out each day and stay with him/her until he/she is under adult supervision by the center’s staff. Your child may only be released to an adult (18 years and older) as indicated on the enrollment form. If there are any changes in the persons authorized to pick up your child, you must notify us in writing. Identification will be requested from the designated persons.
Open Door Policy: You are welcome to visit the center at any time. In fact, we encourage you to do so. Wouldn’t it be fun to join your child for lunch, volunteer in a classroom, join us on field trips and share your talents with us? You will enjoy the pleasure of seeing all of the fun, learning and growing that goes on at Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. When you share yourself, everyone’s early childhood experiences will be enriched.
Please note that Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. is not to be used as a visitation site for non-custodial parents. The Open Door Policy only applies to the custodial parent.
Developmental Programming: At Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc., we are ready for your child. Our teachers consider the social, emotional, intellectual, physical growth and development of the individual child. We develop learning programs that create a positive self-image and help each child to feel and be successful!
Open and continuous COMMUNICATION between parents and teachers is vital. Daily notes, monthly newsletters, progress reports, conferences and phone calls all help to keep parents informed of their children’s activities, interests and achievements.
Kids' Busines of DeWitt, Inc. will follow the diet plan designed and signed by you also using the guides of the Child and Adult Care Food Program brochure, “For Parents of Babies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.”
As a parent of an infant, you are responsible for providing the following: · Formula or Breast milk (if you do not use the center-selected brand _____________) · Bottles · Baby foods or special foods (if you do not use the center-selected-brand) · Disposable diapers · Baby wipes · Two complete changes of clothes (socks too!) · Three bibs · Blanket (crib sheet is supplied by center) · Sunscreen Please label all items with your baby’s name. Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. will discard or return leftovers at the end of each day.
Toddlers and Two-year-olds participate in large group, small group and individual activities that encourage all aspects of the child including large motor, small motor and language development. They sing, dance, explore their world and test their abilities. At Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc., children are given many opportunities to do things by themselves as they participate in “center time”, dressing up, feeding and changing baby dolls, building a tower out of blocks, etc. This program places emphasis on building independence, developing language and establishing social skills.
As a parent of a toddler or two-year old, you are responsible for providing the following: · Disposable diapers · Baby wipes · Two complete changes of clothes (socks too!) · Sheet (crib sheets fit cots) · Blanket · Optional items: Stuffed toy or pillow (to be used at nap time) · Sunscreen Please label all items with your child’s name.
Potty Training is part of the development of two and three-year-olds. When your child is developmentally ready for potty training, it is very important that the teachers and the parents work together to make this phase of “growing up” a positive one. We will work together to make a plan individualized for your child’s needs.
As a parent of a three, four, and five-year-old childcare preschooler, you are responsible for providing the following: · Backpack or book bag · Complete change of clothes (socks too!) · Sheet (crib sheets fit cots) · Blanket · Optional Items: Stuffed toy, pillow · Sunscreen
Preschool is offered for families who do not attend childcare. The preschool programs are a natural part of our high-quality learning programs at Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. However, to accommodate the needs of children not attending our center for childcare, we have designated specific days of the week and times of day as “preschool time.” The schedules are as follows:
Yellow Fish- Three-year-olds Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Red Fish- 4/5-year-olds Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Blue Fish- 4/5-year-olds Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Preschool is a place where young children have the opportunity to interact with other children, feel safe away from home, learn and have fun! Working “hands on” with a variety of materials and participating in activities designed especially for young children helps develop early literacy (reading, writing, speaking and listening), math, science, art, music and social skills.
School-Age Program (School Year) offers care for children before and after school. Before school care is offered at our 1313 Maynard Way site. After school care is offered at our 1313 Maynard Way site for Kindergartners and First Graders and at Ekstrand Elementary School for Second Graders through Fifth Graders. The school district provides transportation to and from school. This program gives your school-age child a safe place to go while you work. Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. offers fun-filled activities to help them unwind after a full day of school. There are quiet times when children can read and work on homework. Our friendly teachers are able to assist them with their studies.
School-Age Program (Summer) offers children activities designed for children who have completed Kindergarten until the start of Sixth Grade. Included in this program is swimming, field trips, outdoor activities, arts and craft.
Outdoor play (included in all of our programs) provides “fresh air” and exercise that are a very important part of a child’s health and well being. Weather permitting, (bring boots and snow pants when appropriate) we plan the day’s activities to include outdoor play. Children have the opportunity to swing, slide, climb, play in the sand, play games and socialize with their friends. Please send your child in clothes that they are able to move freely in and shoes that they can run and play in.
We will be asking parents if they would like to join us and if anyone has a vehicle he/she could drive to provide transportation for children. Parents of Kids’ Business kids who are licensed, insured and whose vehicle is equipped with a seat belt for every child, will provide transportation. These parent volunteers make these trips possible.
Birthdays are very special for children and we want to help each child celebrate his/her special day. If you would like to bring treats to share with your child’s class, you may do so. We just ask that you let your child’s teacher know in advance so he/she can plan accordingly.
Food from home must be pre-approved by your child’s teacher as a classroom treat. Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. asks that any food brought from home be prepackaged or purchased from a bakery. Homemade snacks are not allowed. This is to insure the health and safety of all our children. School-age children are welcome to pack a sack lunch as long as it meets the requirement of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. If your child’s lunch does not meet the requirements, it will be supplemented by the Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. menu.
Child and Adult Care Food Program is a government program that supplements the meals we provide to our children. This program gives us nutritional guidelines that we must follow when planning meals and requires that Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. be open for periodic inspection to ensure we are following the established standards. You will be asked to complete an application for this program upon enrollment and every year thereafter that your child attends Kids’ Business of DeWitt, Inc. Eligibility for participation is determined based on each family’s financial situation.
Meals and snacks are served on a regular schedule each day. Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM till 8:00 AM, morning snack is served at 9:30 AM, lunch is served at 11:30 AM and afternoon snack is served between 2:30 and 3:30 PM.
Rest and Naptimes are scheduled to balance your child’s day and usually last from 1 ½ - 2 hours in the afternoon. A cot is provided for your child. Your child’s bedding will be sent home at the end of each week to be laundered. If your child has “outgrown” a naptime, we will allow an opportunity to read books or do “quiet” independent activities.
Intake Policy requires that all enrollment forms must be completed prior to your child attending Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. You will also be required to pay the registration fee for the programs your child will be attending.
Enrollment Forms are required for any child attending Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. including a current Medical Exam and updated Immunization Record. Another required form is the Parental Emergency Medical Release. This form gives Kids' Business of DeWitt, Inc. permission to care for your child in case of an emergency. In addition, it provides space for you to identify whom we are to contact if you are not available and who is allowed to pick up your child. We also need a copy of any custody restrictions or visitation orders attached to this form. The Enrollment Information form gives our teachers information about your child to help them to better serve their needs. The last form you are required to complete is a Field Trip permission and Photo Release. Please be sure to complete all forms accurately and to update any of the information as needed. You will be required to update these forms annually in accordance with state licensing.
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