Kids Learning Place Child Care Center



	ØHow do I enroll my child in Kids Learning Place? ØDoes Kids Learning Place use a curriculum? ØIs Kids Learning Place licensed? ØWhat types of training do the teachers receive? ØDo you take part time children? ØDo you take “special needs” children? ØDo you provide transportation? ØHow do I make payments on my childcare fees? ØDo you accept credit or debit cards? ØDo you have policies and procedures in place for maintaining the safety of my child? ØDo you offer “drop in care”? ØDo you offer “sick-child services”? ØCan I visit the center at any time? ØWhat happens if my child gets ill at the center? ØWhat are your child/teacher ratios?
	ØHow is Kids Learning Place different from other childcare centers?

	How do I enroll my child in Kids Learning Place?
		Call 1-800-627-4KLP (4557) our toll free enrollment number to discuss your needs and to set up a tour or receive information. You may also stop in and visit the local center in your area.
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	Does Kids Learning Place use a curriculum?
		Yes, we use The Creative Curriculum^TM. The Creative Curriculum is a researched-based curriculum that is alligned to The Ohio Department of Education Early Learning and School Readers Content Standards. Our School-Age Enhancement Program focuses on a Topic Based and Experimental Curriculum that is linked to The Ohio Department of Education standards and support children learning at school. Relationships with friends and developing strong social and emotional developement in an important focus for all children. In the School Age program, we use a theme based curriculum that includes the educational content standards.
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	Is Kids Learning Placed licensed?
		Yes. We are licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. Our Programs participate in Ohio's "Step up to quality" Star rating system.
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	What types of training do the teachers receive?
		All of our Head Teachers have degrees and all teachers are trained in First Aide/CPR, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention. Also, teachers receive training in Early Childhood Development, Infant Toddler Literacy, and many other areas of best practice.
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	Do you take part time children?
		The preference for child care is full time status as we believe this provides more consistency. On a "case by case" basis, we will enroll children part-time which is 25 hours or less per week. Rates are based on either full time or part-time status. We also have part day preschool programs in most areas.
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	Do you take “special needs” children?
		Yes, after consultation with our Special Needs Professional, we begin with a “trial enrollment” to determine if the placement of a special needs child in Kids Learning Place is the best for both the child and their family. Each child is reviewed on a “case-by-case” basis.
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	Do you provide transportation?
		Yes, we provide transportation for part day preschool and school age programs.
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	How do I make payments on my childcare fees?
		Payment of childcare fees are required in advance of the scheduled attendance. Accounts can be paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. At this time, we accept, checks, cash, and money orders.
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	Do you accept credit or debit cards?
		Not at this time.
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	Do you have policies and procedures in place for maintaining the safety of my child?
		Yes, we have written policies that provide guidance for insuring the safety of children such as approved contact people, frequency of staff training and rules related to playground, field trips and classroom safety.
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	Do you offer “drop in care”?
		Not at this time.
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	Do you offer “sick-child services”?
		Not at this time.
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	What happens if my child gets ill at the center?
		If a child gets ill while in attendance at Kids Learning Place, we follow the normal procedures required by Daycare Licensing. The parent or the emergency contact person is contacted to come and pick up the child.
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	Can I visit the center at any time?
		Yes. Parents are always welcome in the centers. We would love to have parent volunteers to help in the room or to read with the children and go on field trips. Stopping in to observe at anytime is always allowed and encouraged.
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	What are your child/teacher ratios?
		All of our centers meet and most often exceed the licensing requirements established by the State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
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	How is Kids Learning Place different from other childcare centers?
		Kids Learning Place is different in many ways, one being our quality curriculum, another being our lower ratios in addition to staff training. We strive to make sure that we hire the most qualified and knowledgeable staff and our wages and benefits are reflective of these.
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