Lakeside Presbyterian

Children’s Center

LCCP TIMES
 
September

619-443-2887

Dear Parents,
It is with great pleasure that I get to start this new school year as your director, looking towards exciting new opportunities of learning and growing here at LCPP. Included in our packet are the curriculum, school calendar, and a
daily schedule. Please keep the calendar handy, as it has important dates. Your child’s Emergency Preparedness packet will be coming out soon.
 
During the first few weeks, we may see tears, rarely do they last. When dropping off your child give them a hug tell them to have fun and let them know when they can expect you, for example, I will pick you up after lunch/nap, etc. The more positive you are the more reassuring it is for your child. The staff has many years of experience and is ready to comfort your child. Please feel free to call the office and see how your child is doing anytime.
To our new parents, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate asking. We are here to make your transition easy.
Please read the LPCC TIMES, our school newsletter to stay informed of upcoming events and all the news around here, things change fast! Our private Facebook page is another great way to stay informed.
Pass the word on about our school and program, we have a promotion called “Tell a Friend”, when you refer a family that enrolls in our program then you will receive $100 tuition off for your referral. Please make sure we have your correct email address. In the future the newsletters, statements and other important information will be
emailed to you.
Again, we welcome you and look forward to a super year.
La Teresa Oropeza
lateresa@lakesidepc.org
 
 

Scholastic Books

We are happy to offer Scholastic Book orders again this year. Scholastic offers a great selection of books at incredible prices. Every order gives bonus points to the school so we can get new books too.
You can order online, with the code printed on the introduction letter or pay by check and turn it in to the school office. It’s that easy.
 

Operation Christmas Child

Sign-ups will be on the sign-in sheets starting the first of September, please
sign up for one or more items. Each class will be sponsoring a Christmas box that will reach a child
somewhere around the world. Items need to be here by October 1 st
 
Sign-ups will be on the sign-in sheets starting the first of September, please
sign up for one or more items.…thank you.

Curriculum

 
Themes:
First Days of School
I am Special
Family
Healthy Habits
 
Letters:  A,B,C
 
Numbers: 1, 2
 
Color and Shape:White, Square

Bible Stories:
Creation
Adam & Eve
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

 
Friday, September 22 at 5:30 pm is our Back to School Night. Each teacher will give an overview of what you can expect for the school year. I know the children are excited to show you their classroom. We are so
excited to be able to have an in person event. Let us know if you have any questions.
 
Vision Screening  Thursday, September 7 th . All children three and above will be tested by the California-Hawaii Elks Club.
 

Important Info

 
It is important to sign your child in and out each day, it is an official document that will be used by emergency personal in an event of an emergency. If your child is not signed in, the emergency personal will not be able to get an accurate count. We will be monitoring the sign in and out sheets more closely and if you do not sign in or out you may be called back to sign them in or charged a fee.  Only adults, 18 years and older, can sign your child in and out. 
 
Please have your child here by 9 am, this is when our preschool enrichment begins, and your child misses out when they are late. Please be sure to pick up your child by your contracted pick-up time. We need to make sure we stay in teacher to child ratio and if you are late picking up your child that affects ratios. 

Tell – a – Friend

When you refer a family that enrolls in our program you will receive $100 tuition off for your referral.
 
 

Pastor Tim’s Thoughts

Hi, my name is Pastor Tim Avazian and I wanted to welcome you and your child to a new school
year at Lakeside Presbyterian Children’s Center. It is always a privilege to come along side parents
who have entrusted their children at our preschool.
 
One of the things that I love about our preschool is that in addition to the loving care and teaching that La Theresa and the preschool staff brings to the children, I get to lead chapel with the preschool once a month. During these times together we pray, sing, and learn a bit more about how God loves us. I truly do enjoy that time each month.
I also wanted to write to say that if there ever is a question or some other concern, my door is always open. Whether it is about a personal situation or a concern that you have at the school I want to make myself available to listen.
Praying for a great year for you, your child and our preschool.

SICK POLICY

 
We all need to work together to keep everyone safe and healthy.
 
Children will be asked to stay home or return home if any of the following applies:
  • Child has a fever or other potential symptoms illness, such as shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, sore throat, muscle pains or gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, nausea or diarrhea), chills with repeated shaking, fatigue, congestion or runny nose within the last 48 hours.
  • Colds, Covid, RSV, and the flu are still out there. If your child exhibits any of the symptoms, please keep them home for 24 hours after fever ends without the use of fever reducing medication. We want to make sure your child feels well enough to participate.
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The Health Department as well as Community Care Licensing will not let us attempt to distinguish whether the symptoms are caused by COVID-19 or another cause, such as allergies or a common cold. Any of the symptoms listed on the “Safer Practices and Sick Child Amendment –COVID-19” form will prevent a child from attending school. If you need another copy of the form, please let me know. We all need to work together to keep everyone safe and healthy.
 
Additionally, our policy is designed to protect the well-being of all the children, as well as the staff. When there are symptoms of illness or other indications that a child is not well enough for group activities, arrangement must be made for their care at home. If your child becomes at school, they will be isolated, and you will be called to pick up your child. Exposure to communicable disease should be promptly reported. By the same token, the school will notify you when your child has been exposed to an infectious disease.

Year-Round Program!

Lakeside Presbyterian Children’s Center, offers the following programs

YEAR-ROUND

Half Day
Three Quarter Day
Full Day
 
Children need to bring their own lunch and snacks.
 
In addition, we are closed between Christmas Eve thru New Year’s Day. We are closed the week of July 4th. 
 
We are open through the Easter holiday.

Misc Tuition Info 

 
DISCOUNTS AVAILBLE!!!!
TO ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES,   
MEMBERS OF LCPC, and for 2nd Child ENROLLED.
 
Rates reflect full days, 3/4 days and half days.  
 
Non-potty trained children are $40.00 additional to the monthly tuition.  
 
 
All tuition is due in advance.
 
If you are having financial problems please talk to someone in the office.  
 
 

Tuition Policy

 

Tuition can be paid weekly or monthly, however, all fees are to be paid in advance.  Weekly payments are due by Wednesday of each week.  Monthly payments are due by the 5th of the month.  If the 5th falls on a holiday or weekend your payment is due the next day your child is in attendance. 

If weekly payments are not received by Friday your child will not be able to attend the following week and your spot will not be saved.  If monthly payments are not received by the second week, your child will not be able to attend until payment is received and your spot will not be held.  Any account not paid in full by 30 days from the date of invoice will be assessed a fee of $45.00 per month.

IMPORTANT:

PARENTS, BY LAW YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN YOUR CHILD(REN) IN AND OUT EVERYDAY THEY ARE IN SCHOOL.   PLEASE USE YOUR LEGAL SIGNATURE. REGARDLESS IF IT IS READABLE OR NOT, AS LONG AS IT IS YOU’RE USUAL WAY OF SIGNING YOUR NAME.  NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS PERMITTED TO SIGN YOUR CHILD IN OR OUT.  THE SIGN IN/OUT SHEETS ARE LEGAL DOCUMENTS.  PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD ‘SIGN’ ON THEM.

CONTRACT INFORMATION

Please note, in your signed contract, it states: no refunds for illness or holidays.  The preschool does not give credit for days missed due to illness, holidays, or other reasons
 
You received the NEW handbook during registration, please take the time to read the handbook to learn the Children’s Center policies, rules and regulations.
 
 If your child will not be in school for the day, please call the school.
 
Vacation requests must be in 2 weeks prior to start

ILLNESS POLICY:

 If your child has a fever, vomits or has diarrhea at school or home, they may not return to school for 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.It is very important to keep your child home if they are not feeling well.  If you have any doubts it is better to keep your child home one more day than to send then to school when they are not quite up to it.  If your child has conjunctivitis (pink eye) they may not return to school until they have received antibiotic treatment for 24 hours.  Remember good handwashing is very effective in keeping disease from spreading.  Our policy will cut down on the transition of disease to other children, and our staff.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

If anything has changed with your emergency or contact information, please contact the Preschool Office so we can update and be sure we have your correct information.  When a little one is ill, time is of the essence in trying to reach a parent.  In addition, if working, please leave-detailed instructions if needed to make it easier for us to contact you at work.  Cell phones are not always reliable.  We need a backup way to reach you.