To ensure that your child enjoys all that preschool has to offer in a healthy, safe and secure environment, there are always specific rules and policies in place. Said rules and policies will differ from one kindergarten to the next.
As a parent, you will have a shared responsibility in determining the efficacy of these policies. These are among some of the policies to inquire about and familiarise with as a parent
1. Drop-Off And Pick-Up Policy
Some kindergartens may require you to fill in your details in a record book when dropping off your child. These details are pretty basic and are usually your name, contact information and how you are related to the child.
Pick-ups, on the other hand, are a different ball game. Most schools will require that you provide them with a list of persons who can collect your child after school. If someone else besides yourself and the people in your list will be collecting your toddler from school, then you will have to call the kindergarten and make them aware in advance.
2. Policy On Allergy-Related Conditions
Does your child suffer from asthma? Is your child allergic to any specific food substances? It's the policy for most schools that you disclose all this information during admission. You should also let the school know what to do should your child have, say, an asthma attack.
With the right information and enough preparation, the school can administer the necessary first aid during these attacks.
Staying on allergies, pre-schools that allow you to pack lunches and snacks for your children may give a list of foods that contain common allergens. Preschoolers are quite generous and sharing food is not uncommon. You will not be allowed to pack such foods for your kids as a safety precaution.
3. Policy On Sickness And Medication
When your little down comes down with the flu, you may want to keep them home until they get better. The kindergarten will not require that of you, and you are at liberty to do what is best for your child. However, what the school may expect of you, is that you should notify the school if your child catches a highly contagious disease, such as chickenpox. The school can then work out a containment plan.
With medication, your preschool will need to provide explicit details, in writing, of medicine that your child will need, as well as instructions on how to administer the medication.
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