Lollipop Lane Pre-School
In 1972, a group of mothers met for the purpose of establishing a pre-school
for children in Holton. This school provides children a group experience in
which they may become aware of and appreciate the world around them. They are
given an opportunity to learn, to share and cooperate with their classmates.
The curriculum is based upon the skills that need to be mastered before entering
kindergarten. The pre-school is located in the First United Methodist Church
at 1401 W 4th in Holton. Students and parents may enter from the southeast doors.
Accreditation
Lollipop Lane is a state licensed facility through the Kansas Department of
Heath and Environment (KDHE) and maintains the standards prescribed by the state.
Teachers
The school provides well-qualified teachers who know how children grow and feel
and who are skillful in guiding them into wide experiences and meaningful relationships.
This opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth is enhanced as teacher
and parents work together. Each class includes up to 20 children with a lead
teacher and the assistance of one teacher aide.
Activities
The children enrolled in the pre-school may experience genuine learning appropriate
to their level of maturity. The following activities are provided: creative
play, supervised games, play dough, painting, cutting, pasting, pre-writing,
pre-reading activities, stories, dramatic play, music, rhythms, outdoor play,
show and tell and snack time. Children should wear play or casual clothes, as
there will be outside play, painting, etc.
Personal Possessions
The school is well supplied with toys, books and play equipment so we ask that
children not bring any toys from home.
Field Trips
Field trips are for the pre-kindergarten classes only due to car seat requirements
for children under the age of 4. The field trips are within the city limits.
The teachers and parent volunteers provide the transportation for these outings.
The KDHE requires the parent volunteers to provide proof of full coverage insurance.
Proof of insurance must be on file at the beginning of the school year.
Classes
Lollipop offers two pre-kindergarten classes on Monday/Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:30
and Monday/Thursday 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Three-year old classes are also offered
on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Lollipop also offers an additional class on Tuesdays for any child enrolled
in one of the above classes who would like additional instruction.
Doors will open five minutes before the class time.
Children should be picked up no later than five minutes after class ends.
The pre-school will observe the holidays that USD #336 observes. These dates
are included in the monthly newsletter. The pre-school will follow USD #336
closing due inclement weather.
Enrollment
Any child in the surrounding community between the ages of three and six years
and not attending kindergarten, is eligible to attend Lollipop Lane. Any vacancies
occurring during the school year will be filled from the appropriate waiting
list. A $15 non-refundable admission fee is to be paid when your child is enrolled.
You will also need to pay your child’s first month’s tuition.
Tuition
Tuition for the pre-kindergarten classes is $40 a month and $20 for the three-year-old
classes. Tuition is due on the first of each month. Checks should be made payable
to Lollipop Lane Pre-School and mailed to Lollipop Lane Pre-School, PO box 208,
Holton, Ks. 66436.
The tuition covers salaries, equipment, supplies and utilities. If tuition becomes
two months delinquent, the parents will be notified that payment is past due
and a late fee will be added. If no effort had been made to make the payment,
the student will be expelled from school and a child on the waiting list will
fill his/her position.
Drop Out Policy: Should it be necessary for your child to drop
out of school, notice must be given two weeks in advance to the teacher so that
vacancies can be filled from the waiting list. Reimbursement of paid tuition
(full or partial) will be refunded only if the teacher has received the two-week
notification.
Returned check fee
A returned check fee of $30 will be charged for ALL returned checks.
Transportation
The teacher must know of car pool arrangements, permanent or temporary. If on
occasion a neighbor, friend or daycare provider comes for your child, the teacher
must know of your plans. Children will never be allowed to leave with any unauthorized
person.
Discipline Policy
Lollipop Lane Pre-School has limits and rules to maintain safety for your child
in an orderly classroom atmosphere. These rules are clearly defined and consistently
maintained. If a child forgets or breaks one of the rules, he/she is reminded
in pleasant, but firm voice. The teacher will give a positive suggestion as
to what activity he/she may do instead. If after several reminders the child
continues, he/she will be placed in a chair and told to stay there for one minute
for every year of age. If the inappropriate behavior continues, the teacher
will notify parents.
Birthdays
Birthdays are celebrated at snack time. If you plan to provide treats for your
child’s birthday, please let the teacher know ahead of time. A child,
who has a birthday during a non school day, may choose a day during the school
year on which to celebrate his/her birthday. Parents are welcome to observe
their child at any time and especially on the child’s birthday.
Conferences
Optional parent/teacher conferences will be held in the fall and spring, or
at parent request. Parents are always welcome to visit our pre-school. We need
and welcome the active participation of both parents.
In Case of Emergency
Parents are required to provide and update the emergency contact form completed
during enrollment. We do not anticipate emergencies, but we must be able to
act quickly in any event.
Fire and Tornado Drills
Once a month the school sets aside a day to discuss and practice fire drills.
In case of a fire, there are several exits to the pre-school and the children
practice using them all. Tornado drills are practiced as well. In case of a
tornado, the children are taken to the southeast men’s restroom. The Jackson
County Civil Defense Department has found this to be the safest place. If weather
is threatening, you may pick up your child at any time. However, if the sirens
have gone off, we suggest you stay at home.
Health and Absences
All students’ vaccinations need to be up-to-date before entering pre-school.
You will receive a health form to be signed by your child’s physician
and brought or mailed to the school prior to the child’s admittance on
the first day of school. The health forms must be on file prior to the first
day of school per KDHE regulations. If not on file, your child will not be able
to attend. If your child is suffering from a cold/flu or other contagious (i.e.
head lice, chicken pox, pink eye, strep throat) disease, keep him/her at home
and notify the teacher of his/her illness. Reasons to keep your child at home
are (1) a temperature or upset stomach within the past 24 hours, (2) a rash
or other skin eruptions, (3) discharge from his/her eyes, or ears, (4) evidence
of a new cold/flu.
If your child is brought to school with head lice or chicken pox, they will
be sent home immediately and not allowed to return without written notification
for his/her doctor or the county health department.
The Department of Heath and Environment (KDHE) emergency procedures
are posted. If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, the following
steps will be taken:
1. A teacher will call the parent at home or work to make arrangements for the
child to be picked up from school.
2. If a parent cannot be reached, emergency phone numbers that are listed on
the child’s enrollment form will be called.
3. If no one is available and medical attention is needed, a teacher will take
the child to the Holton Hospital. Health assessment and emergency release forms
will be taken to the emergency room with the child. The teacher will remain
with the child until a parent or guardian assumes responsibility for the child’s
care.
4. If a teacher judges the child’s condition is life threatening, an ambulance
will be called and a teacher will remain with the child as in step #3.
5. If a teacher must leave the school, a substitute would be called to help
with the remaining teacher with the other children.
If this policy does not meet with your approval, please notify the school and
let them know what actions to take if your child is involved in an emergency.
Review date: March 2004