FAQ

Daily Activities and Schedules

What days and times are available?

Our center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.  

We offer wrap care for an additional fee.

What is my child's daily schedule?  

Your child's daily schedule is posted on the  Bulletin Board in or outside the classroom.

Are meals provided?

We provide nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack each day for your child. There is no additional charge for meals. A menu is provided to you each week.

Are nap times provided?

All children have one scheduled naptime per day.

ENVIRONMENT

Do you have an outdoor playground?

We have an inviting playground area that is unique to our center and separated into areas..

Are there separate rooms for each age group?  

Children are separated into classrooms according to age: Toddlers 18 – 24

3 year olds, NC Pre – K  4-5, Before and After ,  Kindergarten -  5th grade

Is there a curriculum that is written for my child?

Yes for all ages, programs and classrooms.  Our Center Administrators directly oversee the classroom Lead Teachers guiding, training and ensuring that the curriculum is actively implemented and that your child is benefiting from our program.

COMMUNICATION

Can I visit the facility without an appointment?  

At  Christian Prep Academy, we have an open door policy. We welcome current and prospective parents to our center at any time.

Is there communication about what my child did during the day?  

Each child goes home with a daily communication sheet which records daily activities, personal grooming and nap time schedules.

SAFETY and ILLNESS

Is there a safety plan in place in case of an emergency?

Each room has a layout of the building that shows where you are and how to get out in case of an emergency. We practice a fire drill monthly with the staff and children.

What is your medication and sick policy?  

Our sick policy is written with the best interest of all children - sick and healthy. Vomiting, diarrhea, a nose with yellow and green mucus, eyes with redness and/or yellow or green mucus and a fever are all signs that your child may perhaps be sick and possibly contagious. We cannot stress the importance of keeping your child home when ill. If your child is sent home with any of the above mentioned illnesses, your child must be symptom free for 24 hours and a doctor's note may be required to return stating your child is not contagious.

Our center is licensed to dispense medication. The administration of medications requires a completed MAT form signed by the parent and the physician. Additionally, Christian Prep Academy  requires the parent's consent for all creams and ointments you provide for your child.

What do I do if my child becomes sick at  Christian Prep Academy?

If a child becomes ill at the center, we will make him or her as comfortable as we can until the parent, guardian or emergency contact person is contacted and is able to pick up the child. We request that your child be picked up in a timely matter.

Are immunizations and physicals required?

Yes. We require all children to have an updated physical prior to their start date and updated annually. All children's immunizations must follow an immunization schedule put forth by the NC Department of Human Services. If a parent chooses not to have his or her child immunized, they must have the immunization release form signed and dated by the child's physician. A monthly notice will be sent home if your child is in need of an updated physical and/or immunizations.

STAFF TRAINING and FACILITY LICENSING

What is the caregiver to child ratio?  

Meets the highest voluntary enhanced requirements.

What are the teacher to child ratio?

                                                                             Max

12 – 24 months            1/5                  10

2 -3 years                       1/8                                16

3 -4  years          1/9                 18

4-5 years                1/12                 24

5-6 years                       1/14               25

6/ older                           1/19                               25

Children younger than 2 years old may be cared for in groups with older children at the beginning and end of the operating day providing the staff / child ratio for the youngest child in the group is maintained.

In any multi – age group situation the staff / child ratio for the youngest child in the group shall be maintained for the entire group. 

Are teachers trained in First Aid and CPR?

This is a requirement of all our staff members.

Do you have a list of references that I can call?

We have a list of parents who you can contact for a reference. Please call us for contact names and phone numbers.

How do I register my child?

Once you have decided on Christian Prep Academy as the childcare center that best fits your needs and the needs of your child or children, you simply need to complete the Enrollment Agreement, the Enrollment Forms, obtain an updated physical and immunization record from your child's physician and submit the paperwork with the registration fee and deposit.