Daycare
2006 - 07

 BEST High School Child Lab

Hours: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Director:  Tracy Bumgarner 425 828 3289 X1579  tbumgarner@lwsd.org

Supervisor:  Lorrie Thomas

Assistant:  Linda Readnour

The BEST Child Lab is licensed by the state of Washington and the license is displayed in the Child Lab.  We are inspected periodically by regulatory agencies to ensure the best care for the children in the areas of health, safety and specific requirements mandated by state standards.  The child lab is licensed for 12 children ages six weeks to four years old and is separated into an infant area and a toddler area.  Children are supervised by two Lake Washington School District employees and assisted by teen parents and/or students of BEST High School interested in the field of child development.  The child lab is overseen by a director to ensure the quality of the program is to the highest standards.  It is our goal to provide a safe and loving environment where children are stimulated and nurtured so teen parents can finish their high school education.  First priority is given to Lake Washington School District students but is open to all applicants if there is space available.

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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

The primary objectives of the Teen-Parent Program are to provide the teen parent an opportunity to learn parenting and independent living skills, to work towards high school completion, and to obtain medical and emotional support for themselves and their child.

Loss of Eligibility for Use of Day Care

1. Failure to work in the Day Care
2. Failure to follow the handbook guidelines
3. Long-term suspension
4. If a child is frequently absent from the center (more than 5 days per session)
6. Failure to participate in Teen Parent support groups
7. Failure to sign child in and/or out correctly

Medical Leave/Special Schedule

1. The student must have verification from a doctor.
2. The student's placement will remain as it was when they left.

Expectations of Students Enrolled in the Teen Parent/Day Care Program

1. The student will earn at least the minimum session credit, meeting program objectives, and keeping a positive attitude.
2. The student will follow the B.E.S.T. school attendance policy.
3. The student will include the Child Development Class in their schedule.
4. Be actively involved in classroom learning and accepting program regulations.
5. The student will share in the responsibility of making the class and the Day Care a
positive place for each person to learn and to grow.
6. The student will be responsible for their child during the 15 minute break and lunch.

Attendance

1. Always be on time to all classes and stay the entire period.
2. You may leave class 5 minutes early every period. Go directly to the Day Care, check on your child and leave any instructions for the next period. You may not stay in day care class to take care of your baby, but must go to your next class on time. If you choose not to come to the day care between classes you must stay in your class the entire period.
3. If you are going anywhere other than stated on your class schedule, you MUST let the workers know where you will be.
4. The Supervisor will not write late passes for anyone unless they have been asked to stay to help.
5. If you will be absent from the Day Care you must call in to inform the Supervisor (also call into your advisor).

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TEEN PARENT/CHILD ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES 

Teen Parent

1. Complete B.E.S.T. School admission requirements.
2. Talk with Child Lab Supervisor, place your name on the wait list (first come, first placed).
3. Student will be called when space is available.
4. If no space is available in the Day Care, we will help in contacting the Department of Social and Health Services to obtain free daycare while in school.

First Day - fill out
When a child enters into the Day Care Program, the parent must read and fill out the following, forms:

1. Certificate of immunization status
2. Information sheet informing caregivers of health and child's special needs
3. Parent Class Schedule
4. Emergency Information Card
5. Criminal History Check
6. TB test documentation
7. DSHS Payment Forms
8. Child Lab Learning Contract
9. Consent to Medical Care
10. Health care provider and date of last Physical
11. Medication authorization (All medication must be dispensed by the parent with doctor's written authorization only) 
12. Medications dispensed

First Day - bring the following for your child

1. Proof of child's immunizations
2. Extra clothing
3. Diapers
4. Special Food (if any)
5. Copy of birth certificate

It is the Teen Parent's responsibility to read the handbook and ask about procedures of the Day Care.

TEEN PARENT PROGRAM GOALS

Education

1. To encourage continuation of high school.
2. To provide a relevant curriculum which:

a. Includes comprehensive family life and health education in addition to regular academic         courses
b. Emphasizes the normal process of pregnancy and infant development.
c. To design for each participating student an individualized instructional program which reflects his/her:

1. Educational level
2. Ability
3. Interests and future plans

3. To encourage completion of high school or vocational training as a step toward a job in the working world or higher education.
4. To provide a safe quality learning environment for the children of teen parents.

Social Emotional Goals

1. To assist the student in obtaining community social services:

a. Pregnancy counseling b. Adoption c. Childcare planning d. Legal Aid & counseling

e. Financial Assistance f. Housing g. Day Care Payments

2. To provide a non-threatening environment where teenage concerns; such as dependency,
conflicts, human sexuality, responsibilities of parenthood and marriage, relationships,
values, feelings and attitudes, can openly be discussed.
3. To improve self-image and feelings of self-worth in the student.
4. To prevent social isolation by providing a supportive peer group environment.
5. To prevent unwanted/unplanned pregnancies and to encourage responsible family
planning.
6. To break the destructive cycle of economic dependence, exclusion from the job market, and failure to coping with family responsibility which is often initiated by teenage pregnancy and dropping out of school.

Medical Goals

1. To encourage early medical attention and promote regular prenatal and postnatal care.
2. To assist students needing medical attention for themselves or their children.
3. To improve nutritional and health habits.
5. To dispel rumors superstitions and fears regarding childbirth.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

1ST PERIOD *************** Breakfast, free play
2ND PERIOD *************** Music/Snack 
3RD PERIOD *************** Circle Time/Art 
4TH PERIOD *************** Outside Play
5TH PERIOD *************** Finish Art/Free Play
6TH PERIOD *************** Circle Time/Discovery Activity
7TH PERIOD *************** Clean up, Rest, Story Time

Breakfast

1. Pour cereal into small bowl.
2. Pour drink into appropriate cup.
3. Take bowl, cup and small spoon over to table.
4. Help the child sit down in the chair.
5. Stay seated at table with child.
6. When child is finished; take bowl, cup and spoon to kitchen area.
7. Take child to bathroom, help them wash their hands.
8. Put cereal away and put dishes in dishwasher.

Free Play
Let the children decide what and where they want to play. You can give suggestions to move play along such as; "Are you going to feed your baby?" or "Do you want to race the cars?" Stay where the child is playing, both to watch and to continue to give playing suggestions. Don't interfere with play.

Music

1. Help to get the children seated in a circle.
2. Find out what songs will be sung or played. 
3. Participate.

Snack Time
Help Supervisor prepare the snack.
Help the children sit down at the snack table. Give children their snack.
Sit at the table to help with refills.
As the children finish their snack, take them to the bathroom. Help the children wash and dry their hands. Put paste on each toothbrush and help them brush their teeth. As the children finish send them back into the room. Rinse out the toothbrushes and put them back in the holder. Clean up the snack table.
Put dirty dishes in dishwasher.
Put left over food away.

Circle Time

1. Help to get the children seated in a circle.
2. Find out what lessons are being worked on. 
3. Participate

Art

1. Find out from the Supervisor what the project is.
2. Help get out and set up the project.
3. Stay with the children and help them do their art.
4. Put all supplies away and wash off the table.

Outside Play

1. Put jackets and shoes on all children (weather requiring).
2. Walk with the children out to the playground.
3. Keep a close eye on the children so no accidents happen.
4. Bring children in when the teacher says it is time.
5. Take off coats and hang them up.
6. Take children to the bathroom, have them wash and dry their hands.
7. As each child finishes, send them out to the big room.

Clean Up

1. Return all toys to the proper shelves.
2. Stand books up and arrange nicely on the shelves.
3. Stack chairs on the table.
4. Put play mat on top of chairs.
5. Put other large toys up on top of shelves.
6. Turn off lights on the toddler side of the room.

Rest/Story Time

1. Bring out the sleeping mats from the storage room and lay them on the floor.
2. Help each child pick out a few books from the book area. 
3. Close the toddler room.
4. Put some quiet music on.
5. Sit on the floor and read one book out loud to all the children.
6. Read individually with each child.
7. Put books back on bookshelves.
8. Put the mats back into the storage room.