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Parent Handbook
Dear Parents,
Welcome to Chico Christian Preschool and Infant Center, an outreach ministry of
Neighborhood Church of Chico. Here at Chico Christian we love working with the children
God brings our way. It is a privilege to serve the families in our community and watch as
each child grows and develops physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
We appreciate you sharing your children with us during these very formative
preschool years. Our goal is to see each child as an individual and work to meet the needs
of each individual child knowing he or she will grow and mature at their own rate. We
seek to value and encourage each child individually and the classroom as a whole.
It is our desire to ensure a happy experience for your child and a good relationship
between home and school. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or
problems. We are here to help you. Thank you for your prayers and your support.
Sincerely,
Tamara Wanink
Preschool and Infant Center, Director
2801 Notre Dame Blvd.
Chico, California 95928
Tel: 530-879-8988 x 2206
Fax: 530-879-8987
Preschool License # 041370473
Infant Center License # 045405721
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IN THIS HANDBOOK YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING
• First day of school checklist
• Policies on enrollment, tuition, discipline, attendance, illness, screen time etc.
• Sample class schedules
• Information on neighborhood church
• Information on Love and Logic
• Information on the Brightwheel app
• Information on our Script gift card fundraiser
• Photo and phone number release form
• Information on our enrichment classes
• Permission slip and information about the awake room
• Medication Form (most commonly used for diaper cream, sunscreen and chapstick)
• Information on Materials fee and t-shirt order form
• How to submit a prayer request
• School Calendar
• Map of important locations around the school
• Information about Sneek-a-Peek event
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School Checklist
Preschool Students- Red Raccoons, Yellow Yaks, Green Gators, Blue
Bears
o Lunch- even children in the 1/2 day program are provided the
opportunity to eat lunch with their friends 12:00-12:30. We don not
heat up food or store lunches in a refrigerator. Please make sure you
pack your child's lunch with an ice pack if it needs to be kept cold or in
a thermos if it needs to stay warm.
o Water Bottle
o Change of clothes
o You can also pack baby wipes for your child if they need them to help
with wiping after using the bathroom.
Full Day Kids
o Blanket for nap (stuffed animal, pillow if desired)
Purple Penguins, Orange Owls
o lunch- even children in the 1/2 day program are provided the
opportunity to eat lunch with their friends 12:00-12:30
o Water Bottle
o Change of clothes
o Diapers
o wipes
Full Day Kids
o Blanket for nap (stuffed animal, pillow if desired)
Revised 7/2019
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Chico Christian Preschool and Infant Center is a ministry of Neighborhood Church of Chico. We see each
child as an individual, maturing at his or her own rate. It is our goal to value and encourage each child as he
or she grows and develops physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There is so much for children
to learn and discover in the world around us. With God's help, we work together to stimulate and
challenge children's interests and curiosity. We accept the challenges and privileges of facilitating children's
growing and discovering in God's world, and we invite parents to partner with us in every aspect of their
child's growth and development.
OUR STAFF
We place a high value on having qualified, caring, knowledgeable and supportive staff members here at Chico
Christian Preschool and Infant Center. Each of our teachers are finger printed through the California
Department of Justice and each teacher has completed the early childhood education units required by
Community Care Licensing. It is the desire of our Director and each teacher to support and be available
to the parents of each child in our preschool. If you should ever have questions or need to discuss your
child’s education here at CCP, please feel free to stop by, e-mail or call our office and our Assistant Director
would be happy to schedule a time with either your child’s teacher or our Director. We want
communication to be of top priority.
LICENSE & TAX I.D. NUMBERS
Neighborhood Church of Chico’s Chico Christian Preschool (license #041370473) and Chico Christian Infant
Center (license #045405721) are licensed by the State of California. For your tax purpose, our tax I.D.
number is 94-1697956.
Important Contact Information
phone number: 879-8989- our front desk phones are open to accept calls from 8:30a-4:30p. We try to be at
the front desk to take phone calls as much as possible, however sometimes we get pulled away to help in a
classroom, give a tour or attend a meeting.
Brighwheel app- the messages come through on the brightwheel app very quickly and are easy for us to
access anywhere at the preschool. If you need to get in touch with your child's teacher about anything feel free
to message them on brightwheel. They will also message you here. You can message teachers regarding
things like attendance, late or early drop off's and pick-ups, if your child woke up early, had a rough night,
mornign, may be hungry or other things you feel would be valuable for your child's teacher to know. These
are also things you can share with them in person at drop off but we understand sometimes you are in a hurry
to get to work or your child's teacher isn't there yet.
e-mail; Director- tamarawanink@ncchico.org, Assistant Director- meganlemos@ncchico.org. E-mail is
the best way to get in touch with the Director or Assisitant Director with questions about enrollment, events,
school policy or any concerns you may have as a parent.
OUR PROGRAM
A carefully supervised and balanced program is offered to your child at Chico Christian Preschool and Infant
Center. Our program will encourage your child to learn and develop at his or her own pace and interest level.
Our program includes a variety of activities such as music, drama, share time, Spanish, Sign Language,
literature as well as outdoor and indoor play. Bible stories are incorporated in the daily lesson plans and
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chapel is held twice a month. All of our activities are planned to provide for the enjoyment and education of
each child.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
General Objectives:
Making God, His Word, and His Son a part of every daily experience
Growing spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially
Helping each child arrive at a positive, healthy self-image
Teaching children to share experiences
Helping children to get along with others
Development of fine and large motor skills
Developing good manners
Awareness of helpers in the community
Expression through singing
Language development
Following directions (both verbal and visual)
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
Learning About:
Changing seasons Holidays & their meaning
Days of the week Alphabet
Geometric shapes Reading readiness
Colors Language development
Counting Science experiences
Number concepts & relationships
Developing Small Motor Skills by:
Use crayons, chalk and pencils Cut and paste
Paint with many mediums and tools Work puzzles
Work with play dough or clay String beads
Use building toys Finger plays
Developing Large Motor Skills by:
Jumping, climbing, and running
Playing with wheel toys like tricycles
Throwing, catching, rolling balls, and bean bags
Simple group activity games
Activity music
Learning Self-Expression and Self-Confidence Through:
Show and tell (share) experiences
Arts and Crafts
Dramatizing familiar stories and situations
Music and rhythm activities
Leading prayer
Making decisions and problem solving
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PLACEMENT AND TESTING
We primarily make the decision of a child’s placements into a classroom based upon birthdate,
however class size as well as timing of registration can effect placement. We do not accept requests for
either a teacher or to be placed with a friend.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSES
To be in a prekindergarten class your child must be eligible to enter kindergarten the following school year.
PARENT AND GRANDPARENT INVOLVEMENT
Here at Chico Christian Preschool we welcome and encourage your involvement, however parent
involvement is not required. It is on a volunteer basis. We ask you to communicate with your child’s teacher
on the best ways to help in the classroom.
The following are a few ways that you, as a parent, can become involved with your child
and his/her preschool education:
1. Volunteer time in class to read a story to some children
or help them with an art activity or party. The children will love you for it!
2. Make arrangements for a special presentation to the
children (your profession or perhaps a special experience that would be of
interest to preschool children).
3. Donate materials that we may need for special activities. Periodically, our
teachers will request such donations in their notes or newsletters.
4. Offer to precut some basic items teachers may need.
5. Encourage your child and be interested in what he/she does each day in
preschool.
(Lesson plans are posted on the parent sign-in board to help you.)
6. Come to the special programs in which your child is involved and family is
invited.
7. If you wish to spend an occasional lunchtime with your child, please
contact their teacher. We do have a lunchtime schedule and procedures
that keep everything moving smoothly.
8. We do ask that if you wish to volunteer for a classroom activity, please
make prior contact with the specific classroom teacher involved.
9FINANCIAL POLICIES/TUITION AND FEES
Chico Christian Preschool is a business and as so needs to operate as a business. The following
policies are in place to insure our business office operates in a timely and professional manner.
Please keep in mind we are non-profit organization and all funds received go directly back into the
running of the school.
Tuition: Amount determined by your child's attendance schedule selected on your tuition contract. In order
to maintain a high quality of education for your child, and ensure the efficient operation of our facility it is
necessary that we keep tuition consistent each month, therefore it is divided into 12 equal payments and
remains constant regardless of holidays and vacation breaks.
Monthly tuition may be paid in one of two ways: 1) Full payment for entire session (with 2.5% discount); or
2) Automatic debit on the first of each month from checking account or a Visa or MasterCard credit card you
provide on your tuition contract. There is a fee to use a credit card, the specific fee will be listed on the
tuition contract. Tuition is to be paid on the first of the month prior to care given.
Registration Fee- $75.00, due at the time of registration and enrollment. This fee is nonrefundable.
Materials Fee- $100, due every year you are enrolled on September 15th.
The Materials Fee helps cover the cost of consumables such as paper, glue, tape, and paint that
are used daily throughout the year.
Hold Fees- Should you wish to withdraw for a month or two, we cannot guarantee a spot without paid
tuition for that time. You may contact the preschool office and ask to pay a HOLDING FEE to guarantee
your child’s spot for a maximum of two months. The holding fee is $200 during the school year (August-
May) and $100 per month during the summer (June/July).
Extra Hours Charge- additional times for which your child is not regularly scheduled.
Please remember that extra time must be approved ahead of time by the Director to be sure we have adequate
space. Any additional time, including a longer day than in your contract or extra days, etc., must be signed up
on the extra hours pink sheet located on the table outside the blue bear room. Parents will be invoiced for any
portion of an hour that your child is here beyond his/her regular schedule.
After Hours Charge- A $15.00 minimum charge for picking up a child after closing time will apply and be
billed to your account on file. $10.00 for every 10 minutes or portion thereof will be charged.
Delinquent Account-Tuition owed beyond 45 days requires disenrollment from Chico Christian Preschool
& Infant Center and could result in your account going to collections.
10WITHDRAWAL
A tuition agreement is made by the parents when enrolling to guarantee a place in the preschool for their
child and is the basis for the school’s agreements with the staff. No refunds will be granted for terminations
unless one month written notice has been given prior to the date of withdrawal. Our office administrative
assistant must be contacted by the parent to insure proper notification is made to the bookkeeper. Teachers
should not be held responsible for conveying withdrawal information to the office. If a one month
written notice is not received, your account will be billed for the two weeks of care.
PRIVILEGE OF ATTENDANCE
Attendance at Chico Christian Preschool is a privilege, not a right. This privilege may be forfeited by any
student who does not conform to the standards and regulations of the school. This includes, but is not
limited to, inability to obey reasonable commands, the persistence of disrespect to staff or other adults,
disruption to the class, swearing/cursing and the physical abuse of teachers/children. The administration
may, at any time, dismiss a student who does not fit into the spirit of the school, or whose parents/guardians
will not willingly support the purpose and tenants of this ministry. The enrollment of any child may be
terminated with 24 hour notice where children and families do not abide by the policies of the preschool stated
in the handbook or specifically referred to in either the Discipline section or Privilege of Attendance section.
If the preschool terminates enrollment, any future unused tuition paid will be reimbursed.
11VACATION CARE
During Christmas and spring breaks, Chico Christian Preschool will make every attempt to provide at
least five weekdays of care to A-schedule (all day) students. There will be a daily fee for this extra care;
this is not covered in your annual tuition. Actual dates and fees will be determined and offered to A-
schedule parents several weeks in advance. Reservation for the care will then be on a first come first served
basis. On order for us to adequatey staff extra care, a prepayment is required for attendan e. Payment for extra
care is non-refundable.
ABSENCES
Please notify the school if your child is going to be absent for an extended period. This is because staff
salaries and project preparations continue, even if your child is absent. Also, tuition remains constant. We
do not refund for illness nor do we substitute days.
ALLERGIES
Please be sure that your child’s teacher and our administrative assistant are aware of any allergies that
your child may have. Also, please record all allergies on the first page of the application and the parent
health information sheet you complete for us.
ACCIDENTS
Teachers and parents are requested to report all school-related accidents to the school office
immediately. If the injured child is in need of immediate medical attention, we will call 911.
EMERGENCY DRILLS AND OPERATIONS
Throughout the year we have emergency drills of various kinds (fire, lockdown, etc.). If parents are
present during a fire drill, we ask them to follow emergency procedures along with us. During
lockdown drills, there may be a brief period to time when no one (including parents) is allowed to enter
our building and rooms in order to accurately simulate a real lockdown. Such drills are typically very brief,
and we do ask parents to either remain inside and observe the drill or remain outside until the drill has
ended. Please respect our stand rules of operation during these times. If you have questions, please
contact the director.
12HEALTH
A physician’s report must be in our files within 30 days of enrolling your child.
Chico Christian Preschool desires to provide conditions that encourage cleanliness and good health practices
among children. If your child becomes ill after arriving at school, you will be called and asked to come pick
him/her up. If you are unable to come immediately, we can make your child comfortable for a short time to
give you the opportunity to make arrangements for picking him/her up.
Children are to be kept home when they show any signs of the following: Sore throat, runny nose (that
interrupts normal functioning), cough, fever, rash, earache, headache, or
pink/matted eyes. Please remember that even with the absence of a fever, children need to be well enough to
function and participate at school.
If a child is sent home with any communicable disease we reserve the right to request a doctor’s release upon
the child returning to school.
Children sent home from preschool with a fever of at least 100 degrees may not return
for 24 hours.
Children may be sent home without a fever if the child is unable to function in the daily routine.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All children must be current on immunizations before entering Chico Christian Preschool. The
following is a schedule required by California Health Department. We are no longer able to accept
waivers except in rare cases with the approval of a physician.
Age When Entering Immunizations (shots) Required
2–3 Months 1 each of Polio, DTaP, Hib, Hep B
4–5 Months 2 each of Polio, DTaP, Hib, Hep B
3 each of DTaP
6–14 Months
2 each of Polio, Hib, Hep B
15–17 Months 3 each of Polio, DTaP
2 Hep B
1 MMR
1 Hib
18 months–5 years 3 Polio
4 DTaP
3 Hep B
1 MMR
1 Hib
1 Varicella
Please notify the school immediately of any contagious diseases or serious illness in the family
such as head lice, conjunctivitis (pink eye), Fifth Disease “slapped cheek”, German Measles,
Impetigo, Ringworm, Roseola, Scarlet Fever, Strep Throat, Flue or Covid. Children should not
return to school after a contagious disease or serious illness without a call to the director. This is
for the protection of all the children.
*German Measles may be serious to pregnant women; the office should be notified ASAP.
13MEDICATIONS
Medication of any kind cannot be given to any child without written instructions. Please pick up a
medication release form from the office or your clasroom teacher if you should need to send
medication to school for your child.
Over-the-Counter Medications: Medication must come to us in its original container. The bottle must
have the enrolled child’s name on the bottle. Samples must come with a doctor’s note with directions and
signature. Any over the counter medication that says “for children under a certain age” a physician must
be consulted, it will be necessary to obtain a fax or handwritten note concerning dosage, on the
prescription pad from the doctor. This must happen for each period of time that you wish this
medication given. Also, it is most convenient for our schedule to dispense medication once a day
just before naptime. Medications will not be given longer than the bottle directions indicate.
Children may not keep medication in their cubbies, backpacks, lunch boxes or pockets. This includes Chap
Stick, cough drops, sunscreen or insect repellent. Sunscreen and or insect repellent can be administered
once a day, after nap time and before going on the playground. Parents will need to administer morning
sunscreen and insect repellent before leaving their children.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Chico Christian Preschool is not a drop in center. We have predictable scheduling and predictable
slots of time. Circle time begins at 9:00 am, please keep in mind No matter what schedule you have; all
children are expected to arrive by 9:00 a.m. It is disruptive to have children come in after circle time has
started. It also becomes impossible to greet your child as personally and warmly as we would like if we
are in the middle of a circle or table teaching time. Please inform the teacher about occasional
planned late arrivals due to appointments, etc or if you are picking up your child earlier than usual.
Please escort your child inside the building and put him/her in contact with a teacher before leaving.
Please do not allow your child to run ahead of you on our campus. At no time, should you let your
child be alone in a classroom.
If circle time is in progress when you pick up your child, we ask that you please be considerate of the teacher
and class and wait until the circle has ended before entering the room. If for some reason your child needs
to leave early, please pick up as quietly as possible. We will not be able to escort your child (ren) to your car
(or even the front door).
14CHAPEL
Chapel is held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Typically beginning in October and
ending in May. All classes will meet together either on the patio or the multipurpose room from
9:00-9:30 am. The special lessons are led by the teachers, and are geared for young children through
puppets, skits, stories, movies, etc. Special songs, prayer and children's participation are a regular part
of chapel. Chapel is designed for the development of Christian Character traits such as obedience,
thankfulness, kindness, etc. Parents are welcome to attend any of our chapel programs. In addition to
chapel, teachers also have a Bible focus time several days a week in their classrooms.
CLOTHING
The clothes should be easy for your child to undo so he/she can take care of his/her own bathroom
needs. Paint, clay, and sand sometimes get on clothes. Be sure all clothing, including jackets, are
washable and for play. Occasionally, even though children wear smocks when painting, paint can get on
clothes, please keep that in mind when choosing clothes best for school. A warm hat or hood should be worn
in cold weather.
Open-toed shoes and flip-flops are NOT allowed. The guideline to remember is that the
shoes need to be safe (1) with adequate tread so as not to slip, (2) that they be able to protect the
feet, (3) and that they are secured to the feet.
All children need to have a change of clothes at school at all times.
This includes shirt, pants, underwear and socks. Please make sure all extra clothes are clearly
labeled with child’s name. When soiled clothes are sent home, please remember to replace
them the next day. If clothes are borrowed from school it is important that they are promptly
returned. Sweaters and jackets should be clearly labeled with child’s name as well.
POTTY TRAINING
All children in the preschool with the exception of the Orange Owl and Purple Penguin classroom must
be fully potty trained. This means they are able to make it through nap dry and take care of their wiping
needs in the bathroom. Pull-ups are not used outside of the Orange Owls and Purple Penguin Class.
BIRTHDAYS
You are welcome to provide birthday treats for the class to celebrate your child’s birthday, however we
do ask that you make arrangements with your child’s teacher ahead of time. If there are any allergies in
the class, you may be asked to limit certain foods.
TOYS
Many of the Preschool Classrooms offer a share circle and requires children to bring a toy from home. Please
make sure your child puts the toy safely in their cubby when they arrive at school. Toy from home will only
be able to leave the child's cubby at share circle on their share day. They will not be allowed to take the toy
out to the playground or play with it during class time.
16COMMUNICATIO AND IMPORTANT DATES AT SCHOOL
Throughout the year we will have special events, programs, themed day's or policy changes. This type of
information will be sent out to parents via e-mail and on brightwheel. Please make sure you read your e-mails
from the school thoroughly so you don't miss out on a special event.
TEACHER GIFTS
We have teacher “wish lists” available in the office upon request if you would like to bless your child’s teacher
with a small gift of appreciation at special holidays or throughout the year.
Daily Schedules by Class
These are general schedules. please see your child's actual class for a more detailed and specific
schedule.
Orange Owls/Purple Penguins
7:00-7:30 drop off in the Blue Bears
7:30-7:45 transition to their regular classrooms
7:45-8:45 Free play/Drop off/Diapers
8:45-9:15 Circle Time
9:15-9:30 Snack (provided by the school
9:30-10:30 outdoor recess/Gardening
10:30-11:00 Indoor centers/art/music/movement/nature walks,
spanish class on Wednesday's.
11:00-11:30 Bible circle time
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00-2:30 nap
2:30-3:00 wake-up time and snack (provided by school)
3:00-3:30 outdoor recess
3:30-4:00 snack, diapers
4:00-4:30 outside recess
4:30-6:00 Free play and indoor time in the blue bear room.
Red Raccoons and Yellow Yaks
7:00-8:30 free play and drop off in the Blue Bears
8:30-9:00 Outside Recess
9:00-9:30 Circle time
9:30-9:45 Snack
9:45-10:30 centers
10:30-11:00 outside recess
11:00-11:30 centers/spanish in Red Raccoons on Tuesday's
11:30-12:00 share circle
12:00-12:30 lunch
12:30-2:30 Nap
2:30-3:00 wake up/snack
3:00-3:30 indoor free time/Spanish in Yellow Yaks 3:00-3:30 on Tuesday's
3:30-4:30 outside recess
4:30-6:00 free play and indoor time in the Blue bear room.
17Green Gators and Blue Bears
7:00-8:30 free play and drop off in the Blue Bears
8:30-9:00 Outside Recess
9:00-9:30 Circle time
9:30-9:45 Snack
9:45-11:00 centers
11:00-11:15 Circle
11:15-11:45 Outside recess
11:45- 12:00-share circle
12:00-12:30 lunch
12:30-2:30 nap
2:30-3:00 wake up and snack
3:00-3:30 indoor centers
3:30-4:30 outside recess
4:30-6:00 indoor free time
Screen Time
We do not include any screen time in our daily curriculum. The following are times when your child
may watch something on a screen:
Friday movie day's (3:30-4:30) all movies are rated G or less and are approved by our
administration. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the movie or show your child is
watching on Friday's please let the Director know.
Hot, rainy or smokey day's- if it is too hot, smokey or rainey for your child to safely go outside we
may go over to the multipurpose room and follow along to movement songs on the large screen.
Discipline Policy
Chico Christian Preschool follows the discipline philosophy of Love and Logic. Please read the article
at the back of the handbook to familiarize yourself with the philosophy.
Chico Christian Preschool does not believe in a "no tolerance" policy for any behavior. We believe in
meeting every child where they are and supporting them in their social/emotional development.
Teaching and helping children grow in a healthy and positive way requires us to be tolerant of
children making mistakes and needing space and time to learn. If your child is involved or exposed to
language or behaviors that are extreme for preschool aged children we will notify you immediately to
share information about the incident and how it was handled at school. if there is a concern or a
repeating pattern of extreme behavior that poses a risk to the other children at the school we will set
up a meeting with the family to discuss strategies and alternative way's to support a child showing
extreme violence, profanity or other behaviors that are not common in typically developing preschool
children. At these meetings we may also discuss other options for your child that may be able to
support your child better than Chico Christian preschool.
If you have concerns regarding our discipline policy, interactions your child is having at school or
your child's safety at our preschool we strongly encourage you to talk to your child's teacher or
schedule a meeting with the Director.
18MONTHLY BIBLE VERSES AND THEMES
August Philippians Introduction to School (Rules and Routines),
4:13 “Self- I am Special (Likenesses and Differences)
control”
September Fall, Apples, Friends
Matthew 7:12
“Friendship”
October Fall Changes, Pumpkins, Feelings
Psalm 56:3
“Trust”
November Psalm 107:1 Family, The First Thanksgiving, Turkeys
“Thankfulness
”
December The First Christmas, Holiday Fun
“Givin
John 3:16
g”
January Colossians 3:30 Winter, Snow Fun, Animals (Hibernating &/or Artic)
“Obedience”
February 1 John 4:7 Valentine’s Day, Caring for Self and Others
“Love”
March Psalm 118:24 Spring, Weather, *Easter
“Rejoicing”
April Psalm 150:6 Springtime Fun, In the Garden, *Easter
“Praise”
May Colossians 3:23 Mother’s Day, Community Helpers
“Helpfulness”
June Romans 13:9b Summer Fun, Father’s Day, Transportation
“Cooperation”
July 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Fourth of July, Ocean
“Kindness”
Classroom Teacher(s) may have additional and varying, age-appropriate themes based on
the unique needs and interests of the children in their class.
*Depending on which month Easter falls
19PRAYER REQUEST As apart of our ministry we value coming along side families in prayer. Each week we send out an e-mail of prayer request to the preschool families and the Neighborhood church congregation. Those individuals who are committed to praying for our families will know exactly what to be praying for. To submit a prayer request you can write it down on any kind of paper and place it in the drop box at the preschool office. You can also e-mail them to tamarawanink@ncchico.org. Prayer request can be completely anonymous if you prefer. If you would like to remain anonymous with your request leave out any personal information including names. We believe God knows who you are so if we are praying for or over a certain situation God will know who we are praying for.
Welcome to brightwheel! This is an app that we use at the preschool to enhance
communication and give you a little window into your child’s day. Sometime during the
morning of your child’s first day you will receive a text prompting you to download the app if
you haven’t already and giving you a link or a code to access your child’s feed. Follow the
instructions and if you have any trouble getting set up do not hesitate to ask for help at the
front desk if needed! Once you have signed up you will be able to message your child’s
teachers and see various updates about their day on their feed.
Depending on your child’s age, you may see more or less information each day. For
example, infants have their entire day documented; every meal, nap, and diaper change is
recorded. The same is true in our two-year-old class, but as the classes get older, and as
children become more able to communicate how their day was to you, their teacher may
document less. Never hesitate to reach out if there is a specific aspect of your child’s day that
you are wondering about! Even in the oldest classes, you will see that their teacher checks
them in and out, you may get notes about injuries, or the occasional photo, and you will
always have access to messaging.
Brightwheel messaging is the best way to communicate with anyone at the preschool
throughout the day, as our admin staff are often helping in classrooms and may not be
available to answer the phone at all times. You can message if you will be arriving late or
early, if your child will be staying home sick, or anything else!
Brightwheel is also where we store your child’s emergency contacts and approved pick
up list. If there is ever someone new that will be picking up your child from school, you can go
into your child’s profile and add them to this list. Please also let your child’s teacher or
someone at the front desk know if you do this. The people on this list are the only people that
will be allowed to leave with your child.
If you have any questions, please to not hesitate to ask! We love being able to connect
with our families in this way, and we are sure that you will enjoy the experience as well.2021/2022 CALENDAR EVENT
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SPECIAL EVENT
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 JANUARY- 2022
AUGUST- 2021 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Mon 3: Preschool Resumes Session
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Mon 17 CLOSED–
Monday 2-Friday 6 Closed for staff 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
development 31
Friday, 6 Get Acquainted After- November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 FEBRUARY
noon, 4:30-5:30
Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat S Mo Tue We Th Fri Sat Fri 18 CLOSED- Lincoln’s Birthday
Mon 9 : First Day of School
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 Mon 21: CLOSED- Presidents’ Day
Thurs 12: Parent Information Night,
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tues 22-Fri 25– Fundraiser Week
6:30-7:30pm (This is a parent 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
only event, no children please) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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SEPTEMBER 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 MARCH
2 24 25 26 27 28 29
Tues 1: Enrichment Course 28 29 30 Mon-Fri 14-18: CLOSED- Spring Break
26 27 28 29 30 31 3 31 (limited extra care provided)
sign-ups begin
Mon 6: CLOSED- Labor Day February 2022 March 2022 April 2022
APRIL
Mon-Fri 20-24: Spirit Week Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat
Fri 15: CLOSED- Good Friday
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
OCTOBER Mon 18: CLOSED– Easter travel day
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Mon 4: Enrichment Courses begin
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MAY
Wed 6: First Preschool Chapel
Wed 18: Last Chapel of the year
Fri 29: Fall Festival 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Mon 30: CLOSED- Memorial Day
Mon-Fri 25-29: Pumpkin Auction
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JUNE
NOVEMBER June 2022 July 2022
May 2022 Fri 3 : All school BBQ
Thurs 11: CLOSED- Veterans Day
Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat Su Mo Tu W Th Fri Sat BB/GG graduation
Wed-Fri 24-26: CLOSED-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 Last day of School—minimum day
Thanksgiving Holiday
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Monday-Friday 6-10 CLOSED-
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
DECEMBER Staff Development
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Monday 13: First Day of Summer Focus
Thurs 16: Pajama Movie Day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Fri 17 Christmas Gathering 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY
Minimum day out at 12:30
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Mon 4-Tues 5: CLOSED- 4th of July
Dec 20-December 31: CLOSED- 31
Friday 29– Last day of summer focus
Christmas Break
(limited extra care provided)Important spots to know
Keypad Entrance: All exterior doors to the preschool remain locked at all
times. Two of them can be opened with a keypad code that changes at
the start of every new session. Contact the front desk if you need access to
a door code.
Library: A large multi-use space mostly utilized by our younger classes.
Orange Owls and Purple Penguins often start their day here before 9:00,
and Red Raccoons join them here in the late afternoons. These classes,
along with the Infant Center classes will often use this space for recess
when it is rainy or too hot to go outside
Multi-Purpose room: Another multi-use space that can be used for recess
when it is rainy or too hot to go outside. We also may use this room for our
all– school Chapel during the school year.
Fellowship Hall: A large room in the church office building that allows for
big gross-motor play when it is rainy or too hot to go outside. We will also
occasionally use this space for special events such as all school movie days
or dance parties. When you exit the preschool from the doors you will walk
straight onto Damascus drive. Directly across the way is the church office
building. If we are over there, the doors will be propped open. Once you
enter the hallway the double doors to the Fellow-
ship Hall are immediately on your right.
Dropbox: A slot in a locked cabinet for you to drop
off paperwork or checks if there is no one at the
front desk.= Emergency exit
= Key pad entrance
To the Fellowship Hall
Infant Center
Yard
Silver Squirrels
Copper Cubs
Library
Teal Turtles
Preschool
Playground
Electrical closet
Janitors closet
Orange Owls
Staff lounge
Purple Penguins
Covered Green Blue
Patio Gators Bears
Dropbox
Red Yellow
Multi- Raccoons
Yaks
purpose
Admin offices Front Desk
RoomEnrichment Class Information
Chico Christian Preschool values offering a diverse and enriching learning experience for
all of our students. Along with that we also enjoy providing teachers with a space to share
the things they are passionate about teaching to children.
Each year new teachers come forward with ideas on how to share their gifts with the
school. We allow them to share their gifts through our enrichment class program. In the
past teachers have taught; sign language, Spanish, yoga, ceramics and music. The
enrichment classes are free to all students and are apart of our curriculum.
In years past we have only offered enrichment classes to a small amount of students. This
year we are structuring it so that all students can join the enrichment programs by
including the classes in their weekly schedules.
Please see the following flyer for the enrichment courses we are starting the first part of
the year off with. Enrichment classes start in September. We will let you know prior to the
start date the time and day your child's class will participate in the enrichment class. If
your child does not attend preschool at that time or on the day your child's class is
scheduled for an enrichment class they unfortunately will not be able to participate in the
class.
Please see the front desk or e-mail tamarawanink@ncchico.org with any questions.
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