CEC Parent Handbook
Philosophy
The mission of the Clemson Child Enrichment Center, a ministry of Clemson First Baptist, is to develop the intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical attributes of children by offering a developmental curriculum and providing a stimulating enrichment program in a Christian environment.
Admission Policies
A. Children will be expected to participate in all aspects of the program
offered.
B. Children must be 6 weeks old to enroll
C. A child who meets the requirements of admission as set forth herein shall
not be excluded from enrollment because of race, color, religion, national
origin, or ancestry.
D. The school maintains a waiting list in general chronological order of
applications received with preference being given to siblings of enrolled
children and to First Baptist church members.
Registration and Admission Procedures
Completion of the following forms and payment of the registration and supply
fees constitute registration. The following items must be completed and
turned in prior to the first day of school:
1. Student information and Emergency permission form .
2. Registration fee and supply fee (yearly fee).
3. Current South Carolina certificate of immunization form.
Curriculum
If young children are to learn, they must have first-hand experiences. Our
schedule is very flexible. Children work and play with art materials,
manipulative, blocks, dramatic play, music, books, and other media. There is
also a regular period for outside activity twice a day. We use the High
Reach Curriculum as the basis for our learning activities as well as other
teacher resources. The pre-kindergarten class uses the Creative Pre-K Curriculum
and covers all South Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Education Standards. The
teachers turn in lesson plans to the director each week, which include
activities that enable the children to work on developmental skills
appropriate for their age level.
Payment Provisions
A. Tuition is $480.00 per month and a $75.00 yearly supply fee.
B. A non-refundable registration fee and supply fee is to be paid upon
registering the child. These fees are renewed each September.
C. Each family is given a yearly statement of childcare expenses for tax
purposes.
Holding Fees
Infant room holding fee
Persons wishing to reserve a place for an infant who is not ready to take an
available opening in the infant room can pay a non-refundable holding fee of
$200.00, for one month only, then regular tuition each additional
month to hold the place.
Hours of operation
Hours for students are from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
School Holidays
The CEC school calendar, updated annually in September, is in the handbook. The Center is closed for the following: New year’s Eve, New Year’s
Day (or designated New Year’s holiday), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good
Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th (or designated holiday), Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day (or two designated Christmas holidays).
General Information
A. Meals
Lunches
Children should bring a nutritious lunch and drink from home. Microwaves are
available in each classroom so teachers can warm up lunches.
Snacks
Parents need to provide a mid-morning snack. The CEC will provide an
afternoon snack.
B. Parent-School Communication
Parents are informed of the latest developments and announcements relative
to the school through the monthly newsletter.
C. Discipline
Corporal punishment or humiliating or frightening techniques are never used.
Discipline is never associated with food or rest.