2020 - 2021

Patchwork Preschool

Handbook

Physical Address:

1766 Milford Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Website: www.patchworkpreschoolwv.com

Facebook: Patchwork Preschool WV

Owner/Director: Kaitlynn Davis

Phone Number: 1-304-677-2901

E-mail: patchworkpreschool@aol.com

Mailing Address:

2112 Crooked Run Road

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Welcome Letter………………………………………………. 3

Meet the Teacher……………………………………………. 4

Class Information...………………...…….…………………… 5

Yearly Schedule………...……………………………………. 6

Sickness Policy………………………………………………… 7

Accident/Injury Form……………………………………...... 8

Emergency Policy……………………..……...…………...... 9

Clothing……………………………………………………...... 10

Drop Off / Pick Up…………………………………………… 11

Snack Information…………………………………………… 12

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church………………………………… 13

Payment Information………………………………………... 14

Late Payment Notice……………………………………….. 15

Termination Notice………………………………………….. 16

Registration…………………………………………………… 17

Table of Contents

Dear Families,

Welcome to Patchwork Preschool! I am so glad that you are

going to be a part of our preschool family. I am very blessed to have

the opportunity to work with your child and cannot wait to start our

journey together. This school year is going to be full of love, learning,

and laughter!

This is the official 2020-2021 Patchwork Preschool Handbook. As

indicated by the table of contents, inside this handbook you will find

information about the preschool’s yearly schedule, payment

information, registration information, and more. Additional

information about programs, events, curriculum, activities

completed in class, etc., will be distributed throughout the year. You

will also receive detailed daily updates and photos of your child

learning and having fun via a password protected webpage – a

feature cherished by parents.

I hope that you find the content in this handbook interesting

and informative. If you have any questions or concerns please feel

free to contact me. I cannot wait to meet, and get to know, your

child and family.

I am looking forward to a great year!

Miss Katie

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Meet the Teacher!

My Education:

In 2014, I received the Charles J. McClain

Presidential Scholarship from Fairmont State

University. I soon became a member of the

Honors Society, was selected to be an

Ambassador for the Elementary Education

Program, and served as a Student

Government representitive for the Faculty

Senate. In May 2018, I graduated Summa

Cum Laude, with honors, with a Bachelor of

Arts in Elementary Education. I am a certified

WV educator, hold multiple NASA

certifications, and look forward to continuing

my education in the future.

About Me:

I was born and raised in Clarksburg, WV with my

three brothers. I attended Adamston

Elementary, Mountaineer Middle, and Liberty

High School. At the age of 21 I opened

Patchwork Preschool. Now, at 24 years old, I

also teach ballet and tap to three and four

year olds at In Step Dance and Fitness. I enjoy

camping, hiking, yoga, reading books, and

baking, but most of all, I LOVE teaching.

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Some of My Favorites:

Chocolate Ice Cream, Canon in D Major, Primanti Bros., Present Over

Perfect by Shauna Niequist, The Greatest Showman, Philippians 4:6, Cheese

Pizza, Fall Weather, the Color Blue, and Christmas.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

9:00am – 12:00pm

Ages 4-5

✓ Child must be 4 years of age

by August 31st of school year.

✓ Must be toilet trained.

✓ $175 a month

✓ Includes Kindergarten Prep

Daily Schedule:

8:50 Drop Off

9:00 Morning Activity

9:15 Circle Time

9:45 Snack and Bathroom

10:15 Learning Stations

- Art Exploration

- Music and Movement

- Dramatic Play

- Science/Math

11:15 Thematic Lesson/Activity

11:40 Story Time

11:50 Pack Up

11:55 Pick Up

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Tuesday/Thursday

9:00am – 11:30am

Ages 3-4

✓ Child must be 3 years of age

by August 31st of school year.

✓ Must be toilet trained.

✓ $140 a month

✓ Focus is on Play Based Learning

Daily Schedule:

8:50 Drop Off

9:00 Dramatic Play

9:25 Circle Time

9:45 Music and Movement

10:05 Art Exploration

10:25 Snack and Bathroom

10:55 Lesson and Story Time

11:20 Pack Up

11:25 Pick Up

General Information:

- Classes provide children with a safe, positive, learner-centered environment.

- Curriculum is influenced by West Virginia Early Learning Standards Framework.

- Curriculum also focuses on character, emotion regulation, positive social skills,

effective communication, and Christian values.

- Patchwork helps children develop a growth mindset, view mistakes as

opportunities, and exhibit good character.

Patchwork Preschool

Class Information

Ages 4-5

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Yearly Schedule

2020

February 1st Registration Begins

August 29th Open House

August 31st Last Day for Registration

September 14th Boo-Hoo/Yahoo Breakfast

September 14th First Day of Class

October 30th Halloween Party

November 11th No School – Veteran’s Day

November 23rd Thanksgiving Break Begins

November 30th Class Resumes

December 15th Christmas Program

December 16th Christmas Break Begins

2021

January 4th Classes Resume

January 18th No School – MLK Day

February 12th Valentine’s Day Party

February 15th No School – President’s Day

March 23rd Art Show

May 17th Last Day of Classes

May 18th Graduation

Ages 3-4

Tuesday/Thursday

Yearly Schedule

2020

February 1st Registration Begins

August 29th Open House

August 31st Last Day for Registration

September 15th Boo-Hoo/Yahoo Breakfast

September 15th First Day of Class

October 29th Halloween Party

November 3rd No School – Election Day

November 24th Thanksgiving Break Begins

December 1st Class Resumes

December 15th Christmas Program

December 17th Christmas Break Begins

2021

January 5th Classes Resume

February 11th Valentine’s Day Party

March 23rd Art Show

May 18th Last Day of Classes

May 18th Graduation

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Reminder:

In case of inclement weather, Patchwork

Preschool will follow the Harrison County

school closings.

If school is delayed two hours, Patchwork

Preschool will delay one hour.

If school is delayed three hours,

Patchwork Preschool will be closed.

Fever

If your child has a fever of 101°F or higher, please

keep him or her home. Your child may return to

preschool 24 hours after being fever free without

medication. If your child develops a fever of

101°F or higher while at the preschool, you will

be called to pick him/her up. If your child’s fever

is less than 101°F, you will be notified and you

may decide what you would like done at that

time.

Coughs, Colds, and Flu

Your child may attend preschool with a cough,

however, there are cough and cold symptoms

that warrant keeping your child home. These

include, but are not limited to:

o Bad cold with hacking or persistent

cough

o Green or yellow nasal drainage

o Productive cough with green or yellow

phlegm being coughed up

If your child has the flu, he or she should be kept

home and may only return to preschool once he

or she is symptom free for 24 hours without

medication.

Diarrhea and Vomiting

If your child has diarrhea or is vomiting, please

keep him or her home until 24 hours after the

diarrhea or vomiting has stopped. If your child

has three or more diarrhea/vomiting episodes, or

any uncontained diarrhea/vomiting while at

preschool, you will be called to pick him or her

up.

Rash

Please do not send your child to preschool with

a rash until the doctor says it is okay, as it may

be a sign of an illness.

Strep Throat

If your child has strep throat, he or she should

be kept home. He or she may return to the

preschool 24 hours after the first dose of

antibiotics.

Lice

If your child has live lice, he or she should be

kept home and is not permitted to come to the

preschool without appropriate treatment. Your

child must have no live lice upon returning to

the preschool.

Pink Eye

If your child has pink eye, he or she is not

permitted to be at the preschool. Your child

may return 24 hours after the first does of

medication and if no drainage is present.

Scabies

If your child has scabies, he or she may only

return to the preschool 24 hours after

prescribed treatment.

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Sickness Policy

Please do not send your child to preschool if

they have any of the following:

• Ringworm

• Chicken Pox

• Hand Foot Mouth Disease

• Mumps

• Impetigo

Accident/Injury Report

Child’s Name: ______________________________________ Time: ________________

Description of Accident: _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Type of Injury: _______________________________________________________________________________

First Aid Administered: _______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ _______________

(Director/Teacher) (Date)

I have been informed of the accident/injury.

_____________________________________ ________________

(Parent/Guardian) (Date)

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Accident/Injury Report

If your child has an accident and is injured while at

preschool, you will be notified, the report below will be

filled out, and you will be asked to sign the report when

you pick up your child. The preschool will keep the

report in its records.

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Emergency Policy

If an emergency occurs during preschool hours:

• Staff will contact parents as soon as possible.

• Do not drive to the school unless it is safe to do so and/or

you have been directed by the preschool director to pick

up your child.

• Parents should check the following sources for information

and status reports:

✓ The preschool website:

www.patchworkpreschoolwv.com

✓ The preschool Facebook page:

Patchwork Preschool WV

1st Priority:

Safety of the Children.

2nd Priority:

Reunification of Parents and Children.

Change of Clothing

Dear Parents,

Sometimes, a situation occurs in which a change of clothes is

required. Please send a complete change of clothing (a shirt, pants,

underwear, and socks) inside this Ziploc bag. Write your child’s name

on the bag so that we can find it quickly. I will keep his/her clothes in

the classroom to be used if needed.

Thanks,

Miss Katie

Clothing ▪ It is incredibly important that your child is dressed appropriately

(amount/type of clothing and shoes) for the weather

conditions each day.

▪ After your child is registered, he/she will receive a Ziploc bag

with the note below. Please be sure to follow the directions on

the note and return the bag on the first day of preschool.

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Drop Off / Pick Up

Information Drop Off Information:

The outside door to the preschool will be unlocked at 8:50am. Children will not be

admitted inside the building before this time. When you enter the preschool, you

must sign your child in. I do ask that you refrain from venturing into the classroom

during morning drop off to avoid exacerbating separation anxiety and to allow

the children to begin their day. It is important that your child is on time so he/she

has the opportunity to participate in all the day has to offer.

Pick Up Information:

Children are to be picked up between 11:55am and 12:00pm for the 4-5 year olds

and between 11:25am – 11:30am for the 3-4 year olds. Parents/guardians and

individuals on the approved pick up list must enter through the outside preschool

door and must sign the child out. Individuals should have their photo ID with them

at pick up. Children will not be released to any individual not listed on the

approved pick up form. Children should collect all their belongings and check

their mailbox for artwork, important notes, etc. each day before leaving.

Additional Information:

− As stated in the contract, you can be billed a late/early fee of $1/minute

per child if you are earlier and/or later than your contracted hours.

− Repeated failure to pick up/drop off your child at scheduled times can

result in the termination of your contract.

− On the days in which payments are due, a black mailbox is mounted on

the right wall inside the door for money to be placed in.

o Payments made in cash must be sealed in an envelope and clearly

marked with your child’s first and last name.

o Checks must be made payable to “Patchwork Preschool.”

− Snacks can be given directly to the teacher at the door.

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Snack Information

It is the hope of Patchwork Preschool that snacks will be provided by

the parents/guardians. Each month, a snack calendar that details

when each student is responsible for bringing snack will be distributed.

A note with the number of students in the class and a list of any known

allergies will be sent home at the beginning of the year.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to select healthy snacks. The

following are some suggestions: apple slices and peanut butter, pretzel

sticks, grapes, cheese sticks and crackers, bananas, raisins, veggie

straws, applesauce, mandarin oranges, yogurt, and banana nut

muffins. Please know that it is not necessary to supply drinks, as water

will be provided, but you may bring juice for the children to enjoy if you

would like.

The calendar will be designed so that children with birthdays during the

school year have the opportunity to bring snack on, or close to, his/her

birthday. On birthday snack days you are welcome to send a less-

healthy snack such as cupcakes or cookies.

Note: If you are unable to bring snack on your scheduled day for any

reason, you are asked to contact Miss Katie as soon as possible.

Patchwork’s preschoolers…

o Will be invited to participate in social ministry

activities like Operation Christmas Child, the

Live Nativity, canned food drive, Gift of a

Meal, and more.

o Will have the opportunity to sing during

worship and attend Sunday school.

o Will be invited to attend church events such

as the Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, and

Parents Day Out.

o Will receive the church’s newsletter by mail

or e-mail.

o And their families are always welcome at St.

Mark’s Lutheran Church!

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

What are Lutherans?

Lutherans are people who see

God’s intent for the world from a

perspective of grace. The Biblical

stories – as well as our lives – are

places where God’s Spirit shares

us into a mission-focused Christian

community. Lutherans trust that,

in love for all creation, God came

to us in the person of Jesus whose

life, death and resurrection

opened to us a new way of living

in the world.

Lutherans are liturgical which

means they use the ancient

structure for worship which dates

back to the early church. They

are historical, taking their name

from Rev. Martin Luther, a

reformer of the 16th century,

whose biblical scholarship has

been unsurpassed. Lutherans are

ecumenical, working closely with

other denominations. We are

evangelical, desiring to share the

love of God in Christ with others.

Finally, Lutherans understand that

our public and civic lives are

areas in which to express our faith

and so we are active in support of

various community agencies, our

local schools and other groups

which help people who are in

need.

About the Pastor:

The Rev. Linda Muhly has been serving as the

pastor of St. Mark’s since January of 2009. She

received her Master of Divinity degree from

Vanderbilt Divinity School, Rev. Muhly also received

her undergraduate studies in religion and biology

from Wittenberg University. She was ordained in

1992 and served a rural congregation in Doddridge

County for over 16 years. Pastor Muhly currently

serves in the West Virginia- Western Maryland

Synod as a mentor for first call pastors and on

synod council and is in the process of becoming a

Chaplain for the local Civil Air Patrol Squadron.

Rev. Muhly is available for conversation or

a home visit by calling the church office.

Contact Information:

Phone: 1-304-624-6138

E-mail: stmarksoffice@frontier.com

Website: stmarkslutheranwv.com

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

✓ A one-time, non-refundable fee of $50 will be charged per child at registration to

reserve his/her spot in the class.

✓ A $25 or $40 supplies fee will be charged per child once a semester and will be

due the first contracted day of care each semester.

✓ A rate of $140/month per child will be charged for children who are from three to

four years in age and a rate of $175/month per child will be charged for children

who are from four to five years in age. This rate will be charged regardless of the

child’s attendance and is due on or before drop-off time on the first contracted

day of care each month.

✓ Clients will receive a late payment notice and will be billed $15/day per child for

each day a payment is late beginning with drop-off time of the second

contracted day of care regardless of the child’s attendance.

✓ Clients will be billed $35 plus bank fees for insufficient bank funds.

✓ Clients will be billed a late/early fee of $1/minute per child if they are earlier

and/or later than their contracted hours according to the providers clock.

✓ If termination of services occurs, the director will determine the amount due at

the time of termination. This amount will be disclosed on the termination notice.

✓ Payments must be made in the form of cash or checks. Checks should be made

out to “Patchwork Preschool.”

Late Payment Notice

To: ___________________________________

Date: _________________________________

Your preschool tuition fee for the period of _________________________ has not been

paid. In accordance with the Patchwork Preschool Contract and Rate Agreement, you

now owe $_______ in late fees. Together, with the tuition fees owed, you now owe a

total of $_______. Please pay the balance in full by

_______________ to avoid additional late fees

and/or termination of services.

Received By: ___________________________

Date: __________________________

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Late Payment Notice

When Patchwork Preschool’s records indicate your

account is in arrears, you will receive the late payment

notice shown below. If you receive this notice and believe

it is an error please contact Miss Katie immediately.

possible.

Patchwork Preschool

1766 Milford Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301

Date:

______________________________________________________________________________

Termination Notice

Dear Parents/Guardians:

This is to inform you that effective _________________, preschool services provided

for ______________________ will be terminated. Your child’s last day of preschool

will be ______________________.

Services have been terminated for the following reason(s):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

To settle your account, you owe Patchwork Preschool $_______. Please have this

amount paid in full by your child’s last day of preschool. If you have any

questions please contact the director immediately.

Sincerely,

Kaitlynn Davis

Patchwork Preschool

Received by:

_____________________________________________ ________________________

(Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)

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Registration

▪ Registration for the 2020 – 2021 school year opens on February

1st, 2020 and closes August 31st, 2020.

▪ To register your child, you must download the Registration

Packet, which is available on Patchwork’s website at

https://patchworkpreschoolwv.com/registration, or call 304-677-

2901 and request a paper copy be mailed to you.

▪ All forms in the registration packet must be completed in full

and mailed in with the $50 registration fee.

▪ The $50 registration fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee that

reserves your child’s spot in the class. (Payments must be made

in the form of cash or checks. Checks must be made out to

“Patchwork Preschool.”)

▪ All registration packets must be given to Miss Katie during the

preschool’s operating hours OR sent to Patchwork Preschool’s

mailing address:

Patchwork Preschool

2112 Crooked Run Road

Clarksburg, WV 26301

In keeping with Patchwork Preschool’s vision of providing children

with an individualized education, only a small number of children

will be admitted into the program and therefore will be accepted

on a first-come, first-served basis.