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Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location
JJC Early Childhood Center
Main Campus, B-1001
Southeast Wing
1215 Houbolt Road
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| Clothing
Each child must have a clean set of clothing at the center. Clothing must
be appropriate for the weather and include socks, underclothes, a shirt and pants. Please bring these to school prior to the first day’s
attendance. Put clothing in a plastic grocery sack with the child’s name clearly marked on the outside in permanent marker. During cold weather,
each child must have a coat, hat, mittens and boots.
Parents must provide a crib size blanket for the children who will be
attending during rest time. Parents are responsible for cleaning the blanket on a regular basis. All personal belongings must be marked with the
child's name.
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Curriculum & Schedule
The curriculum at the Joliet Junior College Early
Childhood Center is a combination of child-initiated play,
adult-supported projects, small-and large-group activities, informal and pre-planned learning experiences
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| Disruptive Behavior
In cases that arise where a child in the Center is deemed harmful to
himself or to other children, the Coordinator reserves the right to suspend the child’s privilege to attend for the day. Continuous disruptive or
dangerous behavior will result in suspension from the program for the semester.
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| Grievance Procedure
Should you have any concern or experience any problems while your child is enrolled in the Early
Childhood Center, you should bring those concerns or problems to the attention of the teachers and /or your Center Coordinator. Feel free to
talk to the teachers or Coordinator in an open and frank manner, offering suggestions and possible solutions. The center staff will make every
effort to help resolve any problem related to the center activities.
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| Meal Service
All children scheduled to arrive at 6:30am or 7:00am will be included in
the breakfast program. Children scheduled during lunch at 12:00 p.m. will participate in the hot lunch program. Children are also provided two
snacks each day; one mid-morning and one after nap. The meal program is a nutritional program that stresses the importance of good eating and
positive attitudes toward food.
The cost of our meal service program is included in the hourly fee. The center participates in the Child and Adult Food Program through the
Illinois State Board of Education. Anyone that feels they would qualify for a Free or Reduced Fee lunch will be provided the appropriate forms to
apply. The children are served a balanced and nutritious meal prepared in the College kitchen and catered to the center. Menus are planned to meet
the nutritional needs of the young child. Meals are served family style. Children with special dietary restrictions must provided doctor’s support
through letter or medical reports and parents must inform the Coordinator through the child’s application process of these restrictions. All
reasonable requests for modification based on doctor supported evidence will be considered or modified.
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Inclement Weather/School Closing
In cases of extreme weather conditions, radio
stations WJOL (1340 AM) or WGN (730 AM) will carry announcements for school closing. There will be no charges for days when school is closed.
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Security
The place where children will be housed in the event of a disaster is the
nearest, safe environment. Location of that place will be determined by the Coordinator and the campus Police. Notification of the place selected
will be available to parents from the police or other authorized agency.
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| Supplies
There are opportunities throughout the year for parents to donate supplies to the center. We do not require
traditional school supplies but do ask that parents support our giving tree by making periodic donations to keep our center running smoothly and
to help keep our rates low for everyone. We require restocking of tissue, TIDE liquid laundry detergent, DAWN dish washing soap, MURPHY’S OIL
SOAP, flour, salt, alum, cream of tarter, and a wide range of other staples for our cabinets. Please help when and where you can. |
