Parent handbook final updated

20042 19th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 T (206) 535 8183 Cell (206) 533 3333
ikacademy2015@gmail.comwww.ika2015.com
International Kids Academy LLC
PARENT HANDBOOK
Statement of Acknowledgement of
Parents Handbook, Health Care Policy,

Disaster Plan, and Pesticide Policy
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Mission Statement
International Kids Academy is committed to providing high quality care
for toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, stimulating, and bi- or tri- lingual
environment. We believe children reserve to be respected, nurtured and
cared for by well-trained caregivers.
Philosophy
We believe children learn through play. We pride ourselves on setting up
the environment to allow children to explore and learn at their own pace.
Individual learning styles are respected and diversity is celebrating. Our
curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practice as defined by
the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Hours of Operation
The classrooms are open from 7 am to 6:30 pm. There is a late fee of
$5.00 for every 5 minutes of overtime.
Enrollment

There is a $50.00 onetime registration fee per child, which is
nonrefundable, for new parents.
Admission Requirements
Child’s parent must fill out and provide the following forms prior to
enrollment in International Kids Academy:
1. Certificate of Immunization Status
2. Emergency contacts’names, addresses, and all phone numbers
3. Special diet requirements, allergies, and special diseases
4. Child’s medical history
5. Permission to pick up child (children) by certain family members or
friends
Disaster Plan
Information, which parents provide on these forms, should be updated by
parents as soon as any changes occur. Additional forms may be asked by
International Kids Academy if needed.
Tuition
Tuition is due on the 1st of the month and late on the 3th of the month,
unless prior arrangements are made. We do not offer make up days for
less than two weeks long absences. For absences two weeks or longer, we
prorate existing days.

Child Abuse Reporting
Our staff is mandated to report of suspected abuse and will report any
abuse or suspicions of it to CPS without parents’consent.
Non-Discrimination Policy
We do not discriminate in employment practices and client services on
the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Withdrawal
Please inform us in writing a month prior to your child withdrawal from
International Kids Academy in order to prevent forfeiting one month’s
tuition.
Grievance Procedure
The director will handle grievances. We encourage the head teacher to
initially handle grievances. After that a meeting would be set up between
parent and the director.
Closures

International Kids Academy is closed on following holidays, same as
Shoreline School District is:
New Years Day
New Years Eve
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Easter Good Friday gets closed at 3 pm
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Labor Day
We follow the Shoreline School District closures for inclement weather.
You can call our school and listen to our voicemail for more specific
information. Anyway, vacation days may change if enrollment is low.
Changes will be posted.
Staff Qualifications
Our staff is carefully selected and qualified by both experience and
education. We make every effort to hire career minded staff who respect
and value child development. All staff has all current classes and
conditions required by the state. We also have monthly staff meetings
and require continuing education related to early childhood education.
Our staff is available for any questions regarding your child’s needs,
growth, and development. International Kids Academy& Preschool’s staff
consists of a director, several teachers/caregivers, and professional music
instructors.

Ratios
There is one adult for every 7 toddlers and one adult for every 10
preschoolers. These ratios are in accordance with Washington
Administrative Code, chapter 388-150, DSHS 22-004.
ARRIVAL
Arrival Sign in/out Books
Our classes have sign in and out book. It is very important that you sign
in and out each day with your full legible signature. This is also where you
will find class work, daily reports, announcements, and tuition billing.
Absences
If your child is going to be absent please inform us as soon as possible. If
you are planning to go on vacation please let your child teachers know in
advance. Absences often affect staffing and it is helpful to have absence
notice.
Separation
Your child builds her or his trust and sense of security from your actions
and confidence towards her/his caregiver. As you leave, reassure your

child by saying good-buy with confidence and love. Prolonged good-buys
tend to be hard on the child and on the staff. You are always welcome to
call and to check in after you have left.
Open Door Policy
International Kids Academy has an open door policy as long as it is stress
free on the child and other children in our care. Certain times during the
day may be more appropriate than others. Please speak with your child’s
teacher about this.
If anyone besides the parent/primary caregiver is going to be visiting your
child at International Kids we need, at least 24 hours in advance, written
consent, which states visitor’s name, relationship, time of arrival, and
length of stay. Visitors will need to present ID.
DURING THE DAY
Daily Schedule

International Kids Academy daily schedules are moderated by individual
needs and only reflect a daily general routine and variety of activities.
Attached you will find the general order of activities
Field Trips
International Kids Academy does not provide trips out of the facility
boundaries.
Religious Activities
International Kids Academy encourages children to participate and nurture
families’religions and cultural background. Based on every parent’s wish,
we will or will not talk to children about such religious holidays and
traditions as celebrating Christmas, Easter, Passover, Hanukkah, Ramadan,
Birthdays, etc.
What to Bring
Parents need to provide a complete change of clothes, crib size sheet,
blanket, and a small pillow. Check with your child’s teacher for any
additional needs. Blankets and sheets should be washed by parents at the
end of the week and returned the following week.
Toilet Training Policy
Toilet training usually occurs between the ages of 2 and 2.5. Toilet
training should be based on the child’s developmental abilities. Some
signs are ability to verbalize when they need to be changed, ability to
dress and undress self, and if their diaper is staying dry for longer periods

of time. If your child is showing these signs please talk to your child’s
teacher. We’d like training to be consistent at school and at home.
Clothing
All clothing at International Kids Academy should allow freedom of
movement and be easily washed. Creative children get dirty. For safety of
children we suggest providing flexible non-slippery soled shoes. Clogs,
thongs, and long dresses are restrictive and potentially hazardous.
In emergency cases, we provide additional clothing necessary to a child
for that day. Parents may bring slippers or inside change of shoes.
Labeling
It is very important that everything you bring to International Kids is
labeled. Extra clothes, bedding, utensils, etc.
Things from Home
We request toys not be brought to school because they get lost, broken,
and can be disruptive. If you allow your child to bring a toy to the school
anyway, International Kids does not responsible for its loss or breakage.
There are certain items that help a child’s separation from their parents,
such as animal or blanket. We allow these items during separation period
and then they are kept in your child’s cubby until nap-time.
Things that are acceptable to bring and shape anytime are: favorite books,
tapes, CDs, art objects and anything that relates to the current theme.

Communication
We strive to develop a strong partnership with each parent. This will help
us get to know your child. Each room has its own daily reports that will
keep you informed about your child’s day. Parents are welcome to visit
and call at any time. Each classroom also has bulletin board. It will be
posted with items for both children and parents including notices, special
events, curriculum info and sign up sheets for various activities.
Discipline
Discipline and guidance at International Kids Academy are consistent and
based on developing a child’s positive self-confidence and self-control.
The children are encouraged to solve their own problems rather than
become dependent on someone else stepping in. The teacher’s role is to
facilitate and model the development of a child’s problem solving. When
children act inappropriately, we help redirect their activities and energies
in a positive manner. There are times when children become disruptive or
hurt other children. In this case, we would remove the child from the
situation, discuss other choices he/she could have made and then direct
the child to a quite activity for a short period of time, which counted in
accordance with the child’s age –one minute per child’s age year.
International Kids Academy reserves the right to discontinue service to a
child by giving a written notice to his/her parents, if it is determined that
a child’s placement with us is inappropriate and/or potentially harmful to
the other children or staff. In these rare cases, every effort will be made
to ease the transition and refer the family to a center that would be more
appropriate.

Our staff is trained to help children develop a positive self-image. Physical
punishment, sarcasm, humiliation, and discrimination are not practiced at
International Kids Academy.
Birthdays
We encourage the celebration of children birthdays. Please give an
advance notice to your child’s teachers so they can prepare. Parents can
bring cake or any other appropriate food and festivity items to celebrate.
Soda drinks are not encouraged by IKA.
Sick Policy
To prevent the spread of illness and disease please keep your child home
if he or she:
Has a fever of 101°F or higher. Child must be fever free for 24 hours
before returning to school.
Has vomited on two or more occasions within the past 24 hours. 24 hours
symptom free before returning to school.
Has had diarrhea three or more times in the past 24 hours. 24 hours
symptom free before returning to school.
Has eye discharge or red-eye. 24 hours symptom free before returning to
school.
Has lice or nits.
Has contagious disease such as chicken pox, mumps, measles, or
contagious skin disease.
Has major cold with green or yellow discharge and/or persistent cough
Requires one on one care.
Illness

Children need special care when they are ill and International Kids
Academy is not equipped to provide that special care. Parents must make
arrangements of alternate care if your child becomes ill. Please allow your
child to have a complete recovery before returning to school.
Contagious Diseases
In cases of contagious disease, please notify International Kids Academy
immediately. This is so we can warn other parents of the symptoms and
potential hazards. Children known to have contagious diseases cannot
return to school without written note from their doctor. International Kids
Academy will post medical alerts in the classrooms affected.
Medication
Prescription and non-prescription medication require authorization form
signed by the parent. Prescription meds require a doctor’s note with
details on administration and original bottle.
Emergencies Procedures
Emergency phone numbers are posted by all phones throughout the
center. In case of a life-threatening emergency of a child in our care, we
will follow these procedures:
• A staff member will stay with the injured or ill child and take
appropriate steps for the injury or illness.
• The child’s teacher will call 911
• A staff member will have gather the child’s file and have it available
• The teacher will contact the parent(s) as soon as possible

• A staff member will accompany the child and stay with the child until
the parent arrives
• An accident report will be filled out
• One copy will be given to the parent and one copy will be kept in the
child’s file at the center.
• Injured children will be transported to NorthwestHospital Emergency
Room.
TYPICAL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
7:00 - 7:30 drop-offs, welcome children, free-play and/or structured-play,
trains, story-time, etc.
7:30 - 8:00 breakfast, clean-up/wash-up
8:00 - 8:30 circle-time
8:30 - 9:30 arts and crafts, story-time, various learning games
9:30 - 10:30 music, song and dance, tumbling exercises, English/Russian
languages,

10:30 - 12:00 outside play-time
12:00 - 12:30 free-play and/or structured-play
12:30 - 13:00 lunch time, clean-up/wash-up and get on mats
1:00 - 3:00 rest-time and/or quiet-time
3:00 - 3:30 afternoon snack, clean-up/wash-up
3:30 - 5:30 free-play and/or structured-play, puzzles, books, various
learning toys, etc.
5:30 - 6:30 pick-ups, outside play (depending on season), coloring, play-
dough, toys, story-time, etc.
Daily schedule varies, but not much.
GENERAL CURRICULUM AREAS
Art - We use a variety of materials so the child may experience the joy of
creating by cutting, gluing, coloring and painting. Art may also be used
for instructive purposes such as identification of shapes, learning to

follow oral instructions, sequencing steps and learning various skills, such
as cutting and pasting. Activities are geared to the child’s level, and are
concerned with the process of creating instead of the final product.
Science - A variety of science materials will be out for exploration by the
child in learning centers, books and group experiments will be done
frequently. Science study increases vocabulary and general knowledge,
encourages curiosity, helps the child discover natural laws, and helps the
child become more aware of his/her surrounding world.
Music - Music is used to express emotions, reinforce subject material, and
as a source of joy. We use tapes, CD’s, records, rhythm instruments,
scarves, ribbon sticks, singing, clapping, and body movement.
Group Time - This is a period of 15-30 minutes, which serves as a vehicle
for teaching a wide variety of subjects. It often includes finger plays,
stories, games, songs, and discussion centered around one topic. This
topic is the basis for our weekly themes, which may include Zoo, Food,
numbers, forest animals, etc. Monthly and weekly themes are posted for
your information.
Small Muscle - Through manipulative table toys, games, and other
activities, small muscle coordination grows. A variety of small motor toys
are offered and changed weekly to coordinate with the weekly theme.
Large Muscle- Children received large muscle coordination through
outside play, going for walks, or indoor play in the Commons room.
Depending on the weather children is offered large muscle play two times
a day.

MEALS AND SNACKS EXAMPLE
FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Breakfast - Cup of milk with cereal and banana or American Cheese on a
Bagel with Orange Juice
Lunch - Homemade chicken noodle soup, with broccoli, bread, milk, or
juice
Snacks - Yogurt, bagel, fruit with or without milk, crackers, cheese
Dinner - Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni & Cheese, Mixed Vegetables with
sausages
Please note that International Kids Academy provide Organic food only.
FEES AND PAYMENT PLANS
See tuition chart below. We except state subsidized payments. Your
responsibility as a parent is to make co-payment required by state in a

timely manner. Seek days do not discounted unless it is a long time
illness, which is longer than 2 weeks. For absences longer than two weeks,
we prorate existing days. For absences longer than one month, the
International Kids Academy and Preschool does not hold a position for
the absent child and it has a right to accept another child for this child’s
position.
Your payment begins on the 1st of each month and ends on the 3rd of
each month. You can pay by check, cash, or money order. If your payment
is late, you will be charged $15.00 for every extra day following the 3rd of
each month. If your check returned unpaid, you will be charged extra
$35.00. There is $5 fee for every 5 minutes of overtime. Fees can be
changed with age and given written notice at any time. Parents are
responsible for making timely tuition payments.
Tuition Chart
Class 3 DAYS 5 DAYS
Early Toddler, 2,5 - 3y.o. $ 975.00 $ 1200.00
Toddler, 3 – 5 y.o. $ 895.00 $ 1100.00
After school program 6-12 y.o starts at $35 per day.
Daily rates start at $50 per day depending on age.

1st month special $950
$50 Registration fee per child (non-refundable, one time fee).
$15 Late payment fee for every day following the 3rd, if tuition paid later
than 3rd of each month.
$35 Fee for bad check returned back.
$5 Overtime fee for every 5 minutes of overtime.
For absences longer than two weeks, we prorate existing days.
Child cannot be at the day care for longer than 10 hours a day.
VACATION CREDIT
If you want to hold your child’s spot for the vacation time, it is a flat rate
of $300.00 will reserve their spot.
I, (print name)__________________________________ certify that I have read and
fully except policies stated in the following plans:

Parents Handbook, Health Care Policy, Disaster Plan, and Pesticide Policy.
Also, I understand that I have to read the Handbook and to follow its
terms and conditions.
I also understand that Parents Handbook is intended to be a source of
information and general statement of International Kids Academy policies.
I understand that this Handbook may be changed by International Kids
Academy at any time and without notice. Any such changes made by
International Kids Academy will immediately supersede the current
contents of this Handbook.
Dear Parents, for liability purposes International Kids Academy
installed the cameras all over the facility.

Parent’s Signature__________________________
Date__________________

Parent handbook final updated

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