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Preschool Family Handbook

Baltimore CityY Preschool at Weinberg 410-735-8635 Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm • full-day program serving children ages 2-PreK

Carroll County Y Chipmunks Preschool 410-848-2772 Monday-Friday; hours vary by class • half-day program serving children ages 2-PreK

Harford CountyY Preschool in Riverside 410-679-0708Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:30pm • full-day program serving children ages 6 weeks-PreK• half-day program serving children 3-5 years old• before and after school enrichment program serving childreninkindergartenthroughfifthgradethatattend Church Creek Elementary Northern Baltimore County Y Preschool in Towson 410-494-7778Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm • full-day program serving children ages 2-PreK

Southern Baltimore County Betty Sterner Y Preschool in Catonsville 410-747-4951Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm • full-day program serving children ages 2-PreK• before and after school enrichment program servingchildreninkindergartenthroughfifthgrade

Y Preschool at UMBC 410-455-6830Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:30pm• full-day program serving children ages 2-PreK

Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OFFICEY in Central Maryland Association Office 443-322-9622

Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS

ThisHandbookisreviewedannuallybyateamofexpertsinthefieldofEarlyChildhoodEducation,includingourSeniorVicePresidentofEarlyChildhoodDevelopment,ourExecutiveDirectorofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandQuality,andourexperiencedteamofPreschoolDirectorsandRegionalDirectors.TheSeniorVicePresidentofYouthDevelopmentoverseestheoperationsofallearlychildhoodprogramsattheYinCentralMaryland,includingconsumer-paidpreschoolprogramsandfederally-fundedHeadStartprograms.TheExecutiveDirectorofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandQualityisresponsiblefortheoveralloperationoftheconsumer-paidpreschoolprogramsattheYinCentralMaryland,includingthefiscaloperationsofthecentersandservingasaresourceforcenterdirectorsandteachers.TheRegionalPreschoolDirectorsoverseeoperationsofconsumer-paidpreschoolprogramsinselectregions,andthePreschoolDirectorsoverseetheoperationsofspecificpreschoolprograms,includingsupervisingteachers,fosteringcommunicationwithparents/guardians,observingchildren,ensuringcompliancewithlicensingregulations,maintaininginventoriesoffood,supplies,andequipment,maintainingaccurateadministrativerecords,andfacilitatingpositiverelationshipswithlocalschoolsandothercommunitypartners.

Preschool Family Handbook 1

Formanyofyou,thiswillbeyourchild’sfirstadventureawayfromhome.ItmayalsobeyourfirstexperiencewiththeY.Tohelpwiththistransition,wehavedesignedthisHandbooktoanswersome ofyourquestionsandgiveyouadeeperunderstandingofour Ypreschoolphilosophyandprogram.Togetherwecancreatearich and rewarding experience for your child and wonderful memories thatwilllastalifetime.

The Y Preschool is a trusted program that has provided educational and developmental support to children and families for over160years.Ourpreschoolprogramsarelicensedbythe MarylandStateDepartmentofEducationOfficeofChildCare(OCC)and combine a safe and happy educational environment with a curriculumdesignedtostimulateintellectual,social,emotional,andphysicalgrowth.TheYhastakenaninnovativeapproachin designing programs that meet the needs of the various communities weserve.Weofferfull-timeinfantandtoddlercare;full-timeandpart-timepreschoolprograms,andbeforeandafterschoolprograms.

Each day you will be provided with detailed information toguideyouthroughyourchild’sjourneywithus.You’llreceivedailyreportsfromyourchild’steacheroutliningyourchild’sactivities, routines,andcareincludinginformationonfoodeaten,lengthofnaps,diaperchanges,newskillslearned,classroomactivities,andspecialaccomplishments.

Our centers maintain an open door policy at all times and parents/guardiansareencouragedtoobserveourprograms.Ifyou haveanyquestionsaboutourprogram,weencourageyoutotalktoyourpreschooldirector.Ourdirectorsareavailabletospeakwith youinperson,byphone,orviaemail.

Thank you again for joining our Y family. Together we will partner to provide an environment that is both supportive and enrichingtoyourchild’soveralldevelopment.

Sincerely,

The Y Preschool Team

WELCOMETOTHE Y Preschool Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHY 4NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 4CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 4CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY 4ENROLLMENT AND TUITION GUIDELINES 4-6Enrollment 4Continual Enrollment 5CustodyIssues 5NewStudentOrientation 5Tuition 5RegistrationFees 5TuitionDiscounts 5In-HouseFinancialAssistance 5OutsideFinancialAssistance 5AdditionalProgramFees 5VacationCredits 6AbsencesandClosings 6Payment Policies 6LatePayments 6Bad Checks 6LatePick-upCharges 6Withdrawal/ChangesinCare 6

EDUCATION AT Y PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 7-9OurCurriculum 7LearningThroughPlay 8CharacterCounts 8CognitiveDevelopment 8PhysicalDevelopment 8PortfolioContent 8LessonPlans 8StudentObservationsandAssessments 8Classroom Environment 9DiversityinOurSchools 9Classroom Transitions 9

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 10

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT 11Family Code of Conduct 11Parent Participation 11OpenDoorPolicy 11Communication 11

PROGRAM QUALITY 12EXCELSandAccreditation 12


PROGRAM OPERATIONS 13-15Meals 13SpecialOccasions 13CACFPFederalFoodProgram 13RestTime 13FieldTripsandSpecialGuests 13ItemsfromHome 13ScreenTimePolicy 14OutdoorPlay 14Clothing/Shoes 14RestroomPolicy 14ScheduledandUnscheduledClosings 14

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PRACTICES 14-15StepsforDiscipliningChildren 15BehaviorCommunicationsReport 15Behavior Plan 15

INFANT AND TODDLER CARE 16

HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION 16-18Injury 16Immunizations 16ChildHealthServices 17Health Consultants 17Exposure Control Plan 17GuidelinesfortheExclusionofCare 17SickChildren 18CommunicableDiseaseReporting 18Medications 18ChildrenwithAsthmaand/orAllergies 18SmokingPolicy 18

SAFETY AND SECURITY 19-20Teachers 19Volunteers 19Babysitting 19ChildAbusePrevention 19SupervisionandRatios 20FireandEmergencyEvacuationDrills 20Emergency Contacts 20Drop-offandPick-up 20ParkingLot 20FirearmsandWeapons 20Cell phone Policy 20Cleaning Products 20

MEMBERSHIP: OUR GIFT TO YOU 21

Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND FAMILY CENTER LOCATIONS 21Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND SWIM CENTER LOCATIONS 21


MISSION STATEMENT AND PHILOSOPHYTheYinCentralMarylandisacharitableorganizationdedicated to developing the full potential of every individualthroughprogramsthatbuildhealthyspirit,mind,andbodyforall.

TheYPreschoolmissionincorporatestheYinCentralMaryland’sgoalsofdevelopingthefullpotentialofallpeoplethroughprogramsthatbuildhealthyspirit,mind,andbodyforall.

YPreschoolbuildsontheY’smissionbyprovidingopportunities for children to: learn through play; devel-op cognitive and physical health; become enthusiastic learners;developcharacter;andtobeindependent,self-confident,inquisitivelearners.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYItisourpolicytoprovideanenvironmentthatisfreefromunlawfuldiscriminationofanytype,includingdiscriminationbasedonage,race,color,nationaland/orethnicorigin,religion,disability,gender,sexual orientation,maritalstatus,militarystatus,veteran status,oranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSWeactincompliancewiththeAmericanswith DisabilitiesActandotherapplicablefederal,state,orlocal laws pertaining to the provision of services to childrenwithdisabilities.Ourgoalistomeetthe individual needs of the child within the structure of our programandtheabilitiesofourteachers,while maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all the childrenandteachers.Wewillmakereasonable accommodations to provide children with disabilities fullandequalaccesstoourprogramsandservicesinthe most integrated setting appropriate to their needs aslongasdoingsodoesnotplaceanunduestaffingorfinancialburdenonourprogram,ordoesnotposeasafetyrisktothechildorothersinthecenter.Wewillmakenoassumptionsconcerninganyindividual’sabilitiesor disabilities and will make an individual assessment todetermineifwecanmeeteachchild’sneedsinourgroupsetting.

Atthetimeofenrollment,theparent/guardianmust indicateifanyspecialaccommodationsarerequiredfortheirchild.Ifachildhasamedicalcondition,medical paperworkmustbecompletedaccordingly.Itis imperativethattheparent/guardian,directorand teacherdirectlyinvolvedwiththechild,befamiliar with the medical needs of the child to best meet his/her

individualneeds.Specialmedicalneedsincludeasthma,foodorotherallergies,ADDorADHD,physical limitationsoranyotherdiagnosedcondition.

IfachildhasanIEPoranIFSP,thenwerequirethat parents provide a copy to us upon enrollment so that we can make reasonable accommodations to best meet theneedsofthechild.PleasenotethatthisinformationwillbesharedwiththeMarylandStateDepartmentofEducationonanas-neededbasis,aswellaswith membersonthepreschoolteam,ChildFind,ProjectAct,andInfantsandToddlerstohelpmeettheneedsofyourchild.Ourpreschoolsworkdirectlywiththeseagenciestoprovideastrongfoundationforyourchild.

CONFIDENTIALITY POLICYOurpolicyistomaintainconfidentialityandrespecteachfamily’srighttoprivacy,refrainingfromdisclosureofconfidentialinformation.However,whentheteacherhasreasontobelievethatachild’swelfareisatrisk,wearerequiredtoshareinformationwithagenciesand individualswhomaybeabletointerveneinthechild’sbestinterest.

ENROLLMENT Priortoenrollmentparents/guardiansmustrequestatourofthecenter.Abrieforientationwillbeprovidedandquestionswillbeaddressed.Enrollmenttakesplaceatthecenterwiththedirectororassistantdirector. Children may not participate in the program until all necessarypaperworkhasbeencompleted.

The following information must be completed and submittedtotheDirectorpriortoyourchild’sfirstday:• RegistrationFormw/RegistrationFee• Emergency Card • Enrollment/LiabilityRelease• ImmunizationRecord• SwimPermissionSlip(ifapplicable)• IEP/IFSP(ifapplicable)• PaymentforTwoWeeksofCare• RegistrationAgreement• FinancialIssuesStatement• AllergyAlertw/Medications(ifapplicable)• NewHealthInventoryFormw/LeadAddendum• SpecialMedicalPlan(ifapplicable)

WewillneedacopyofanIEPorIFSP,forthosechildrenreceivingspecialservices.Byprovidinguswithacopyyou are enabling us to create a strong foundation for yourchild.OurschoolsworkdirectlywithlocalInfantsandToddlersprograms,ProjectAct,andChildFind.


Onyourchild’sfirstday,pleasebringthefollowingitemslabeledwithyourchild’sname:• Quiettimebedding(crib-sizedsheet,travel-sizepillow,smallblanket–storedinapillowcase,drawstring duffelorbackpack)

• Diapersandwipes(ifchildisnotyetpottytrained)• Sweater-sizedplasticbox/lidorZiplocbagwitha

complete change of clothing inside• Anutritiouspackedlunch(withnothingtoheatupplease)ifapplicable

• 3 Family Photos

Continual EnrollmentRe-registrationfeesandformsaredueannually. Registrationpacketstypicallygoouteachspring. Allrequireddocumentsthatareincludedintheoriginal registration packet will be given to you during the re-registrationprocess.Thesemustbereturnedto secureyourspot.Spacesforthenewschoolarefilled onafirstcome,firstservebasis.

Custody IssuesWeassumethatbothparentshaveequalrightsto pickup,dropoff,visit,orrequestinformationabout theirchild.Ifthatisnotthecase,thenitisyour responsibility to provide court documents to clarify therightsandresponsibilitiesofeachparent.Itis imperativethatofficial,currentcourtdocumentsbeinyourchild’sfileifcustodyorvisitationisaconcern.Withoutcourtorders,wecannotwithholdaparent fromtheirchild.Basedontheinformationthatyou sharewithyourdirector,he/shewilltellyouifadditionaldocumentationisrequired.Inaddition,weaskthat parentskeepthepreschool,ourteachers,andother childrenoutofanylegalorcustodialissues.Weexpectthat you communicate effectively with each other in the best interest of your child and that you refrain from placingourteachersinthemiddleofyoursituation.

Failure to follow our policies regarding custody issues mayresultinimmediatetermination.

Theparent(s)whoregistersthechildforenrollmentis responsibleforchildcarefees.Wecannotsub-dividefeesandestablishmultipleaccounts.

New Student OrientationNew students are provided with special support systems to help them transition into their new classroom environment.Weoftenprovidethemwitha‘buddy’ who can help them make their way throughout the classroom.Wealsoprovidespecificinstructionstohelpthempreparefortransitionperiodsthroughouttheday.Ourteacherstakespecialcaretoensurethatnew students feel welcome and are given the attention theyneedtoadjusttotheirnewenvironment.

Onoccasion,therearechildrenwhosimplycan’tadjust to a classroom environment and who demand more individualizedattentionthanourteacherscanprovide.Shouldthisbethecase,wewilldoourbesttoprovideadditionalresourcestohelpyoufindalternativecare.

TUITION TheYinCentralMarylandisanon-profitorganizationand all revenue goes directly toward the operation of ourprograms.Whilewestrivetomaintainaffordable tuitionratesforourfamilies,changesintuitionmayoccur.Writtennoticewillbegiveninadvanceregardinganychange.

Registration FeesAllnewapplicantsandapplicantsre-enrollingwillpay anon-refundableregistrationfeeannually.

Tuition DiscountsOnlythosewithanactivefamilyYmembershipare eligiblefordiscounted“member”tuitionrates. Membership discounted rates are not applicable for complimentarymembershipoffers.TheYoffersa 10 percent sibling discount to families enrolling multiple childrenfromthesamefamily.Thefullratemustbepaidforthechildwiththehighesttuitionrate.

In-house Financial AssistanceFinancialAssistancemaybeavailabletoqualifying families.Verificationofincomeisrequiredand applications are renewed and reviewed on a regular basis.Applicationsareavailablefromthebusinessoffice.Theinformationthatyouprovideisconfidentialand applicationsareevaluatedonacase-by-casebasis. Outside Financial AssistanceTheYalsoacceptsChildCareSubsidyvouchersfrom thestate.Foradditionalhelpwithpayments,familiesshouldcontacttheirlocalDepartmentofSocial Servicesoffice.

Inaddition,someofourlocationsparticipateinfee assistance from the following programs:• Ameri-Corps• MilitaryFeeAssistancethroughChildCareAware ofAmerica(whereapplicable)

• Corporate Partnerships

Additional Program FeesSpecialactivitiesoutsideofthegeneralcurriculummayrequireadditionalfees.Youwillbenotifiedinadvanceofanyfeesandtheirduedates.Pleasenotethatwedonotacceptcash.


Vacation CreditsAvacationcreditofoneweekperyear(SeptemberthroughAugust)maybeusedifyourchildisabsentforfiveconsecutivedays(Monday-Friday)forafamily vacation.Thiscreditonlyappliestofull-timechildrenthat have been enrolled in the program full-time for at least6monthsormore.Writtennoticemustbegiven atleasttwoweeksinadvancetousethiscredit. This written notice should be given directly to the preschool director for approval and delivery to the billingoffice.AVacationCreditRequestformcanbe usedtoprovidenotice.

Absences & ClosingsPlease notify your center director if your child is going to beabsentorarrivinglaterthan11a.m.Also,please notifythecenterviaemail,writtennote,orbyphoneif your school age child is leaving early from the public schoolorgoinghomeafterschoolwithsomeoneelse.

Thereisnoreductioninfeesforholidays,absences,orifthe site is forced to close due to circumstances beyond ourcontrol.Pleasenotethatparents/guardiansarerequiredtopayfordaysthecenterisclosedandforallabsencesfromtheprogram.

Payment PoliciesPaymentcanbemadebycheck,moneyorder,orcreditcard.Pleaseputyourchild’snameonthecheckormoneyorder.Makecheckormoneyorderpayabletothe YinCentralMaryland.Mailyourpaymenttothe CustomerServiceOffice,ormakepaymentatthe membershipdeskatyourlocalYFamilyCenter. PaymentswillnotbeacceptedatourYpreschool centers.Areceiptwillbeprovidedonlyuponrequest. Automaticweeklybilling(formerlyEFT)canbesetup in your online account at any time via our website at www.ymaryland.org.Weeklypayments(formerly PayPal)viacreditcardorcheckingaccountcanbe made in your online account at any time via our website atwww.ymaryland.org.

Late Payments Alatechargeof$25willbeappliedtoanyaccountnotpaidinfullbytheduedate.Ifpaymentislate,thenpar-ents will receive either a note or a phone call concerning late payments and a date for termination of services if paymentisnotreceived.Toavoiddisruptionofservice,paymentmustbemadeinfullbythefinalterminationdate; and you must provide receipt of payment to the center director or opening teacher before your child will beadmittedintocare.Thoseaccountswithrepeatedlatepaymentswillbeheldtotheconditionsofamodifiedlatepaymentpolicy.

Bad ChecksChecks that are returned for non-payment will not be re-deposited.Anadditionalchargeof$25.00willbechargedforanyreturnedchecks.WewillnotifyyoubyphoneorletterofaNon-SufficientFundsoccurrence.The$25.00feewillbeaddedtoyournextpayment. Personalcheckswillnotbeacceptedondelinquent accounts or if a personal check has been refused for payment(NSF-nonsufficientfunds)byourfinancialinstitutionwithinthelast12months.MultiplereturnedchecksmayresultintheYnotbeingabletoaccept personalchecksforfuturepayments.

Late Pick-Up ChargeLatefeesbeginatthetimethattheprogramendsfor theday.Theyareassessedasfollows:$5.00forthefirstfiveminutesand$5.00foreach5-minute periodthereafterorfractionthereof.ParentswhoarelatewillbepresentedwithaLateChargeSlip,andaskedtosign/verifythelatebalancebeingassessed.Parentsare responsible for paying the accrued late charges by thecloseofthenextbusinessday.(Regulationsrequirethat two teachers stay at the center until every child is pickedup.Teacherswhoworkovertimearerequiredtobepaidtimeandahalfsalary.)Pleaserememberthat late parents must call the center to inform the teacher ofthedelay.Tenminutesafterthecloseofbusiness,emergencycontactswillbenotifiedtoarrangepick-up ofthechild.Ifwecannotreacheitheryouoryour emergencycontactstopickupyourchild,thenwe willcontactChildProtectiveServices.Parentswith excessive,unexcused,latepick-upswillbegivennoticetofindalternatecare.

Withdrawal/Changes in CareAllchangesinscheduledcaremustbemadein writingthroughthepreschoolofficeatleasttwoweeksinadvance,includingrequestsforvacationcredits.Verbalnotificationsofchangesorwithdrawalscannotbeaccepted.AChangeinCareFormmustbecompleted.Please note that a 30-day notice must be given if you plantowithdrawyourchildfromtheprogram.


EDUCATION AT Y PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSAttheY,youcanrestassuredthatyourchildisreceivingaqualityeducation.Ourlearnthroughplaycurriculumthatincorporatescharactervalues,cognitive,physical,social,emotionalandlanguageexperienceslaythe foundationforyourchild’seducationalfuture.Our preschools are committed to providing each child with anexperiencethatwilllastalifetime.

Our CurriculumOurcurriculumchoicesaremadeusingthefollowingbestpractices: individual needs of students; developmentally appropriate practices; reliable and valid assessments (completedthreetimesayear);teacher’sinput; developmental age of the students; special needs of students; cultural sensitivity; daily progress reports; social,emotional,cognitive,language,andphysical developmentdomains;andhealthandsafety.The activitiesweplan,thewayweorganizetheenvironment,selectedtoysandmaterials,dailyschedules,andtalkwith children are all designed to accomplish the goals of our curriculum and give your child a successful start inschool.

Withthisinmind,theYinCentralMarylandhas implementedaMarylandStateDepartmentof EducationApprovedPreschoolCurriculumintoallofourYPreschoolprograms.Theseresourcespromotethedevelopmentofthewholechild–socially,emotionally,cognitively,andphysically.Ourcurriculumiscomprisedofskillsandactivitiesthatprovidechildrenwithsolid,coherent foundations for later learning in kindergarten andbeyond.

The most important goal of our curriculum is to help childrenbecomeenthusiasticlearners.Thismeans encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think theirownthoughts.Ourgoalistohelpchildrenbecomeindependent,self-confident,inquisitivelearners.We’reteachingthemhowtolearn,notjustintheseearlyyears,butallthroughtheirlives.We’reallowingthemtolearnattheirownpaceandinthewaysthatarebestforthem.We’reinstillinggoodhabitsandattitudes,particularlyapositivesenseofthemselves,whichwillbenefitthemthroughouttheirlives.

Ourcurriculumidentifiesgoalsinallareasofdevelopment:

Language To help children gain literacy skills and oral language skills

SocialTo help children feel comfortable inschool,trusttheirnew environment,makefriends,andfeel they are part of the group

EmotionalTo help children experience pride andself-confidence,develop independenceandself-control,andhaveapositiveattitudetowardslife.

PhysicalTo help children increase their large and small muscle skills andfeelconfidentabout their bodies

CognitiveTohelpchildrenbecomeconfidentlearners by letting them try out their ownideasandexperiencesuccess,andbyhelpingthemacquire learning skills such as problem solving,askingquestions,andusingwordstodescribetheirideas, observations,andfeelings


Learn Through PlayChildren learn best when they are having fun and enjoyingwhattheyaredoing.Thisfactmakesplayaverynaturalavenuetouseinteachingyoungchildren.Throughplay,childrencan“tryon”differentroles. Theycanlearncauseandeffect.Theydevelopconfidencewhiledoingthingstheyknowtheycando.Theylearntowork as a team and to solve problems by thinking them through.Achild’sself-conceptisbuiltbybeing successfulinavarietyofexperiences.Discovery, learning,andplayhelpthemdothatintermsthat theycanunderstand.

Character CountsWeworktoprovidethebestprogrampossibleforyourchild.AttheY,thatmeansmorethanjustproviding activities.Webelievecharacterdevelopmentisan importantpartofwhatwedo.YCharacterDevelopmentchallenges all of us to demonstrate positive values of honesty,caring,respect,andresponsibility.CharacterDevelopmentisthebasisofthesocial-emotional developmentelementofourcurriculum.The individuality of each child is both respected and encouraged.Strengthsarerecognizedandeachchildisencouragedtomoveathisorherownpace.

Cognitive DevelopmentLearningCentersineachclassroomarepurposefully designedtoencouragecognitivedevelopment.AreassuchasDramaticPlay,Art,Music,Science,Blocks,andManipulatives provide endless opportunities for your childtogrowintellectually.Languageandlisteningskillsaredevelopedthroughgroupreading,languagegames,anddiscussion.Opportunitiesforliteracyandnumericskill development are intentionally woven into daily activitiesandtransitionperiods.

Physical DevelopmentYourchild’sphysicaldevelopmentisasimportantas anyotherareaofourprogram.TheYoffers:daily opportunitiesforvigorousplay,bothindoorsandout.Opportunitiestodevelopmotorskillswithmovement education,simplegames,andtumblingactivities; nutritious and varied snacks; rest periods designed to meet developmental needs; and health and safety educationareallinfusedintoourcurriculum.

TheYalsoprovidesaphysicaleducationcurriculumcalledIAmMoving,IAmLearning.Thiscurriculumfocusesonnutritionandphysicalfitnessprovidingageappropriate guidelines to children through songs and simpleactivities.

Portfolio ContentWewillmaintainaportfolioforeachchildinour program.Theportfoliowillcontaindate-stampedworksamplesfromavarietyofdomains.Theworksampleswillshowthechild’sprogressthroughouteachschoolyear.Developmentalscreeningsandassessmentsarealsokeptineachstudent’sportfolio.

Lesson PlansTeachers in each classroom create weekly lesson plans basedonourMSDEapprovedunitplans.ThecurriculumandtheunitplansarecreatedbyYcurriculum specialistsandreviewedannuallybytheteachingteams,giving them an opportunity to provide feedback on an ongoingbasis.Alloftheactivitiesincludedinthelessonplans are designed to meet age-appropriate goals and objectives.Weindividualizeourlessonstomeetthedevelopmental needs of each student to the best of our ability.ForastudentwhoisonanIEPoranIFSP,theschool will work in partnership with the local school district,InfantsandToddlers,ProjectActand/orChildFind to provide the student with services available to him.Reasonableaccommodationsandmodificationswillbeprovidedforstudentsneedingservices.

Acurriculumoverviewispostedonthefamily communicationboardinthemainlobby.

Student Observations and AssessmentsTheYsupportstheMarylandStateDepartmentof Education(MSDE)MarylandModelforSchoolReadinessandwillorientfamiliestotheirchild’sreadinessforschool.Ourteachersobserveandassessstudentson a regular basis in order to adapt their lessons and activitiestomeeteachchild’sneeds.Ourteachers conduct formal assessments three times a year and share results with parents during parent-teacher conferences intheFallandintheSpring.WeutilizetheOunceScaleandtheWorkSamplingSystem.

Furthermore,weoftenutilizetheAgesandStagesscreeningtool.Studentscanbeassesseduptothreetimesayear.Studentswithsignificantlylowerscoresonthisassessmentwillbereferredtotheirpediatrician,InfantsandToddlersprogram,ProjectActorlocalChildFindforformaltestingandscreenings.

Ourteachersalsoconductongoingobservations, including anecdotal notes and the use of developmental checklists.

Inadditiontoin-houseassessments,theYalsopartnerswith the local health department to provide speech/ language,vision,andhearingtestingbyhealth departmentprofessionalsatoursites.


Classroom EnvironmentOurpreschoolcentersareclean,safe,anddesigned appropriatelytomeettheneedsofchildren.The child-sizedfurniture,equipment,sinks,andtoiletswillhelp your child develop the independent skills needed to takecareofhisownpersonalneeds.Suppliesarewithinreach of the children who are encouraged to explore in the different learning centers throughout theclassroom.

Eachlearningcenterisequippedwithcarefullyselectededucational toys and materials designed to help your childdevelopmotorskills,socialskills,andcognitiveskills.Forexample,thetwo-year-oldroomcontainslargetrucks,largerpaintbrushesandcrayons,andlowshelveslabeledandsuppliedwithage-appropriatematerials. The three and four year old classrooms have writing materialsinavarietyofthelearningcenters,age- appropriate manipulatives that encourage problem- solving,andsmallerpaintbrushes,coloredpencils andcrayonsdesignedtoenhancefinemotorskills. WereferencetheITERS(Infant/ToddlerEnvironmentRatingScale)andtheECERS(EarlyChildhood EnvironmentalRatingScale)guidelinesforhelp withselectionofmaterials.

Eachclassroomcontainsavarietyofmaterials,includingpuzzles,dolls,andpostersthatreflectdiversity.Theseitemsencourageinterestinmanyculturesandabilities.Infact,weencourageparentstotalktoourteachersandstudents about their cultural traditions and to discuss theirchild’suniqueabilitieswiththeclass.EachcenteriscompliantwithADAguidelinesandisdesignedtoallowaccesstoallchildren,regardlessofability.

Eachclassroomfollowsadailyroutine,including teacher-directed activities in both small groups and large groupsaswellaschild-selectedactivities.Teachersareencouragedtoparticipateinjointlessonplanningandtoevaluatetheneedfornewmaterialssuchaspropboxes.Prop boxes allow the teachers to change the classroom environmenttoreflectthecurrenttheme:holidays, occupations,communityhelpers,etc.Propboxesandother classroom materials are rotated several times a year to encourage exploration and to meet the developingneedsandinterestsofeachstudent.

Diversity in our SchoolsChildren’sattitudestowardothersdevelopsastheyobserveandinterprettheactionsofthosearoundthem.Whileyoungchildrenmaybeessentiallyfreeofadultprejudicesandstereotypes,theyarenotnecessarily insensitive to the subtle attitudes displayed by the adultsaroundthem.Assuch,werecognizethe importance of:• Introducingdifferentculturesthroughstories, in-housefieldtripsandguests,songs,dance,art and food experiences

• Includingavarietyofdiversepropsandlearning materials throughout the classroom

• Acknowledgingandsharinginformationaboutholidaysand celebrations from other cultures

• Encouraging families to share their traditions with the children and teachers

• Acceptanceofvariousfamilystructures,abilitiesandother diversities that are a part of our society

Classroom TransitionsApositivetransitionfromhometoschoolisimportantforyourchildeachday.Drop-offshouldbeapositiveexperience for your child – it should not be rushed and shouldnotleaveeitheryouoryourchildfeelinganxious.Weencourageyoutospendtimeinyourchild’s classroomandtalktothemabouttheirprojectson display,theirteachers,andtheirfriends.Talkingwithyour child about their day at school will help them feel moresecure.

Yourchildwillbeassignedacubbyandamailbox.Whenyoudropoffyourchild,pleasesignthemin,puttheirbelongingsintheircubby,andescortthemtotheirclassroom.Whenyoupickyourchildup,pleasesignthemout,collecttheiritemsfromtheircubby,andchecktheirmailboxforinformation/projectstobesenthome.

The center director will contact you when your child is readytomoveintoanewclassroom.Thedecisiontomoveachilduptoanewclassroomisbasedonage,birthdate,availableclassroomspace,andassessmentresults.Wemakeeveryefforttomakethistransitiona smooth one for your child allowing him/her to spend brief periods of time in the new classroom before making afulltransition.


TEACHERSTheYunderstandsthatleavingyourchildwithan unfamiliaradultcanbedifficult.Tohelpeaseyourmind,wehaverequirementsinplaceforallofourteachers.SomeoftheserequirementsgobeyondthosemandatedbytheStateofMaryland.Enablingteachersandaidestoprovide comprehensive services for children and families and to assist in the ongoing evaluation and improvement oftheprogramiscritical.Becausewearestrongly committedtoprovidingqualitypreschoolprograms, theYoffersteacherstheopportunitytogrowbothpersonally and professionally through ongoing teacher developmentandtraining.YteachersareencouragedtoapplyforMSDEcredentialingandfurthertheirformaleducationtoincreasetheircredentiallevel.

QualificationsTotheYinCentralMaryland,theprotectionandsafetyofchildrenisourfirstconcern.AllYpreschoolteachersmeetthespecifiedrequirementsbytheMarylandStateDepartmentofEducationOfficeofChildCare.

Whilethesearejusttheminimumrequirements,manyofourteachersalsohaveAssociate’sorBachelor’sdegreesinthefieldofEarlyChildhoodEducation.

Pre-Employment ScreeningsYpreschoolteachersundergocriminalbackgroundchecks,referencechecks,andmedicalexaminations priortoemployment.Allteachersmustalsoagreetorandomdrugandalcoholtesting.Inaddition,allteachersare provided with a Teacher Handbook which covers policiesandprocedures,includingspecificpoliciesonChildAbusePrevention.

TrainingTrainingonthenewestinformationinthefieldofEarlyChildhood Education is provided during monthly teacher meetings.Inaddition,teachersareprovidedwithongoingfeedbackduringmid-yearperformancereviews,annualperformancereviews,ongoingobservationsfromcenterdirectors,andannualindividualdevelopmentplans.

Tomeetlicensingrequirements,allteachersmust participate in a minimum number of continuing education trainings per year: • 12 continuing education hours for lead teachers• 6 continuing education hours for assistant teachers

Inaddition,anyteacherthatworksatourNECPA accredited preschool locations must meet the following requirements:• 30hoursoftrainingduringtheirfirstyearof

employment• 24hoursoftrainingduringeverysubsequentyear

of employment

Assistant Teachers & Substitutes

MSDE Aide Orientation

Lead Teachers

MSDE 45 hour Curriculum Certificate

MSDE 45 hour Preschool Certificate or

MSDE 45 hour Infant/Toddler Certificate or

MSDE 45 hour School Age Certificate

1 year experience in a center

MSDE OCC Trainings

Y Required Trainings

First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens

CPR (Basic Life Support)

Preschool Orientation

ADA Child Abuse Prevention

Health & Safety Diversity & Inclusion

Medication Administration

Curriculum Training

Emergency Preparedness

Breastfeeding


FAMILY ENGAGEMENTEach family member that walks through the front door ofourpreschoolisapartofourYfamily.Inorderforyour child to get the most out of his/her preschool experience,itiscriticalthatyouplayanactiveroleintheireducation.

Family Code of ConductMaintainingawarm,nurturingenvironmentforchildren,parentsandteachersisamutualeffort.Weexpectbothteachers and parents to keep honest and respectful linesofcommunicationopen.

Just as there are expectations concerning appropriate teacherconduct,therearealsoexpectationsfor appropriate parent conduct:

The following behaviors are not acceptable:· Cursingorswearingwhenspeakingwithteachers,childrenorotherparents.

· Usingviolenceoractinginanywaythatcauses teachers,childrenorotherparentstofeelthreatened.

· Arguingwithparentsorteachers.· Interferingwithateacher’sabilitytodotheirjob.· ViolatingourConfidentialityPolicy.· Physicalorverbalpunishmentofyourchild(ren) orotherchildrenwhileintheprogram.

Wehavetherighttoexcludeanyparent(s)/guardian(s) in violation of this policy from participating in the programorenteringtheprogram.

Inappropriatebehaviororfailuretomeetexpectationsasexplained herein may result in immediate termination of careand/orexpulsionfromallYprograms/properties.

Parent ParticipationTheYbelievesstronglythatparentparticipationisakeyingredientinaqualitypreschoolprogram.Weencourageyou to visit our program whenever possible during the year,andtodiscussanyconcernsorideaswiththe centerdirector,includingsituationsinthehome, scheduledeventsorhappeningsinthecenter.Thiswillgive you a chance to see how your child spends his/her timewithotherchildrenandhis/herteacher,andwillassistusinmorefullymeetingtheneedsofyourfamily.

Parents are encouraged to support the teachers in their efforts to enhance program development and extended familyservicesthroughfund-raisingefforts,social activities,centerimprovements,etc.

Families are encouraged to participate in our Parent CommitteeknownasFISH(FamilyInvolvementStartsHere).TheFISHGroupmeetstoplanupcomingevents,andtodiscussavarietyofprojects.Someofthe

projectsinclude:familyactivities,parentworkshopsandcommunityoutreach.Noticesofopportunitiesto participatewillbeprovided.

TheYencouragesparentstoprovidefeedback–bothformallyandinformally.Onanannualbasis,the association distributes evaluation forms to our preschool parents.FeedbackisanalyzedbyeachpreschoolteamandbytheY’sAssociationOffice.

Open Door PolicyYouarealwayswelcometostopin,visityourchild,andjoinusforactivities.Weseekyouractiveinvolvementinour program to help us make improvements and to help us meet both the needs of your child and the needs of yourfamily.

Wedoaskthatyourefrainfromusingyourcellphonewhen you are in our building and that you remember to wash/sanitizeyourhandsuponentryintoourfacilitiesto help us promote a clean and healthy environment and toassistinreducingthespreadofillness.

CommunicationIfcommunicationisfrequent,togetherwecanprovidesecurityandcontinuityforyourchild.Wewillstrivetocommunicate with families on a daily basis to keep you informedaboutyourchild’sday.MostofourcenterswillutilizeTadpolesprovidingyouwithinformationonyourchild’sactivitiesthroughouttheday.Inaddition,wealsocommunicatequitefrequentlythroughemailand/ortextalerts.Pleaseensurethatyourcenterdirectorhasyourcurrent email address and that you have signed up for textalertsatthepreschoolcenter.

Pleasefeelfreetocallthepreschoolofficeoryour child’steacher(atnaptime,ifpossible)ifyouhaveany questionsorconcerns.Ifaconversationtakesthe teacher’sattentionawayfromthechildren,weencourageyoutoscheduleaconference.Weofferparent-teacherconferencestwiceayear,intheFallandintheSpring,butpleasedon’thesitatetoletusknowifyouneedtomeetmorefrequentlytoaddressanyconcernsor questionsthatyoumayhave.

The classroom and lobby bulletin boards are important areasthatweusetocommunicatewithyou.Thereyouwillfindthingssuchasmenus,lessonplans,monthlynewsletters,calendarofevents,andmessagesthatareimportanttoyouandyourchild.Pleasetakesometimetobrowsetheseareastostayinformed.

Wealsoprovideinformationonresourceswithinthelocalcommunity,includinginformationonthelocalpublicschools,thelocallibrary,doctor’soffices,dentists, andmore.Seeyourpreschoolcenterdirectorfor informationonspecificresources.


PROGRAM QUALITYAttheY,westrivetoprovidethebestcurriculum-basedqualitycareforallchildren.Assuch,wecontinuouslyassessourprogramstoensurewe’redoingso.Weassesseachprograminavarietyofways,includinginternalqualityauditsperformedeveryothermonthbyourExecutiveDirectorofEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentandourVPofQualityandRiskManagement;parentsurveysdistributed three times a year to parents; ongoing classroom observations performed by our preschool directors;voluntaryparticipationinstatequality standardinitiatives(EXCELS)andbothstateand nationallyrecognizedaccreditationprograms(MSDEandNECPA);andconsistentadherencetoregulationssetbytheMarylandStateDepartmentofEducationOfficeofChildCare(OCC).

AllofourpreschoolprogramsarelicensedandregulatedbytheOCC.Assuch,wearerequiredtoadheretostrictstandardsandguidelinesinregardtoourfacilities,ourteachers,ourpaperwork,healthandsafetyprocedures,ourcurriculum,andthesupervisionofchildren. Periodically,ourschoolswillbeinspectedbystate, county/cityhealth,fire,andlicensingofficials.

EXCELSMarylandEXCELSisavoluntaryQualityRatingandImprovementSystem(QRIS)thatawardsratingstofamilyproviders,center-basedandpublicschoolchildcare programs,andschoolagebefore-andafter-school programs that meet increasingly higher standards of qualityinkeyareasincludinglicensing,learning environments,teachersandprofessionaldevelopment,developmentally appropriate learning and program practices,childassessment,programadministration andpolicies,andaccreditation.Eachofourpreschoolprograms voluntarily participates in the Maryland EXCELSratingsystemandsomehaveachievedthe highestqualityratinglevelavailablethroughEXCELS.

AccreditationMarylandStateDepartmentofEducation(MDSE) Accreditationincorporatesprogramstandards,indicatorsanddescriptionsofbestpracticesforprekindergarten,kindergarten,center-basedchildcareandtheHeadStartPrograms.Accreditationfocusesontheadministration,operation and family/community partnerships of classroom-basedprograms.BypursuingandsuccessfullycompletingMSDEAccreditation,programsdemonstratetheir commitment to improving the performance of its servicesandtoprovidingthehighestqualityprograms tochildren.OurChipmunksPreschoolprogramhasachievedandmaintainedMSDEaccreditationfor severalyearsnow.

Ourotherpreschoolprogramshaveachievedorare currently in the process of achieving accreditation from theNationalEarlyChildhoodProgramAccreditation(NECPA).NECPAisanationallyrecognizedaccreditationprogram with high standards based on research from the NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren(NAEYC)andtheNationalHealthandSafetyPerformanceStandardsdevelopedbytheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics(AAP)andtheAmericanPublicHealth Association(APHA).Thesestandardsassessqualityintheareasofadultandchildinteraction,teacherframing,healthandsafety,physicalenvironment,administration,andparentandcommunityrelationships.

Ourgoalistoachieveandmaintainaccreditationforallofourcenters.Thiswillensurethatourprogramsmeetandmaintainthehigheststandardsofexcellence.

Furthermore,ourpreschoolleadershipteamworks closelywithawidearrayofvolunteers,including professors,researchers,schoolofficials,andotherspecialistsinthefieldofeducationtoreviewprogramoutcomes and discuss the newest trends in educational research.


PROGRAM OPERATIONSMealsTheYprovidesamorningsnackandanafternoonsnack which consists of either fruits or vegetables at leasttwiceaweek.AmonthlymenuispreparedbasedonUSDAguidelinesandispostedforyourreview.Atcenterswherelunchisnotprovided,parentsprovidea“bagged”lunchwhichshouldincludeabalancedmeal. Wesuggestwholegrains,freshfruitsorvegetablesandfoodwithlowerfat,sugarorsaltcontent.Pleasedonotsenditemsthatneedtobeheated.Wedonotheatanylunch items as we cannot guarantee the temperature of food or move teachers out of the classroom to do so.TeachersarerequiredbytheOfficeofChildCaretoreview the meals children bring from home to ensure that foodisnutritious.Weoftensendhome“tips”orideasforlunch.Ifaparentdoesnotprovideahealthymeal,then we will provide a supplement to the child to meet the basic nutritional needs as outlined and set forth by theOCC.

Meal time is an important part of our day that is never rushed.Wheneverpossible,weimplementFamilyStyleDining–amethodofservingfoodtothechildrenseatedat a table in which the main and side dishes are brought to the table in serving bowls or on platters that are passedbetweenthechildren,whotakewhattheywantandtransferittotheirownplates.Yteachersjoin the children at the lunch table to help facilitate conversationandtablemanners.Youngchildrenare assistedwiththeirlunchandencouragedtoeat.

Whenmilkisprovided,only1%milkisserved.Waterisoffered and made readily available throughout the day andatmealtimes.OCClicensingregulationsstatethat wearerequiredtohavephysician’sdocumentationforeach child who is on a special diet due to medical reasons.Thedocumentationmustincludefooditemswhicharetobeexcludedfromthediet.Ifchildrenareonspecialdietsduetoreligiousorculturalreasons,asignednotefromtheparent/guardianisrequired.Thenotemustoutline the foods to be excluded and the reasons for excludingthefoodsfromthechild’sdiet.

InfantsandToddlersarefedinaccordancetotheirInfantand Toddler Care Plan that is provided by the parent/guardian.Careplansareupdatedeverythreemonthsorasneeded,bytheparent/guardian.Duringallfeedingsour teachers promote social development through conversational interactions with the child as they are eating(seetheINFANTANDTODDLERCARESectioninthisHandbookformoredetails).

Special OccasionsAccordingtotheCentersforDiseaseControl,allergieshaveincreasedmorethan20percentamongAmerican

childrensincethemid1990s.Sendingafoodtreattothe classroom to celebrate a birthday or a holiday can excludethosechildrenwhohavefoodallergies,diabetes,orotherdietaryrestrictions.Furthermore,inaclassroomwithtwentychildren,itspossiblethatwecouldhavesugary food several times a month if each parent brings afooditemintocelebrate.Assuch,wedonotpermitoutside food for holiday events and birthday celebrations.Wearehappytorecognizeyourchild’sbirthdayandholidayswithnon-fooditems.Weinvite youtobringinstickers,pencils,mininotepads, playdough,andminiFrisbeestocelebrateyourchild’sbirthdaywithhisclassmates.Pleasecontactyourcenterdirectortodiscusswhatyou’dliketobringinandtoensurethattheitemisageappropriate.

CACFP Federal Food ProgramInanefforttokeepourcostsincheck,theY participatesintheUSDAChildandAdultCareFoodProgram(CACFP).Wereceiveasmallreimbursementformeals and milk that is directly applied to the food line onouroperatingbudget.Atthebeginningofeachschoolyear,youmaybeaskedtocompleteaUSDAapplication.AnypreschoolthatparticipatesintheCACFPFederalFood Program is restricted from accepting any food fromhomeunlessaccompaniedbyaphysician’sorder.

Rest TimeRestperiodsafterluncharedesignedtomeetyourchild’sdevelopmentalneeds.ThelengthofresttimeisbasedonrecommendationsfromtheOfficeofChildCare(OCC).Childrenwhodonotnapduringtheirresttime willbeofferedquiet,cotactivities.Wewantyourchild tobecomfortableduringresttime.Achild-sizedcotisprovidedforeachchild.Asmallblanketandcrib-sizedsheetisrequiredforyourchildpertheOCC.Ifa crib-sizedsheetisnotprovidedbythefamily,achildmaybesenthome.Beddingneedstobestoredinacloseablebag(i.e.,drawstring,duffel,backpack,etc.–pleasedonotsendplasticbags).Theblanketandsheetwillbesenthomeeachweekendforlaundering. Field Trips and Special GuestsMostYpreschoolsdonotofferoffsitefieldtrips. Specialguestsfrequentlyvisitandenrichour preschoolprograms.Guestsincludestorytellers, magicians,puppeteers,musicians,etc.Youwillbe notifiedofthedetailsforeacheventinadvance. Additionalcostsmaybeincurred;howeverwewill strivetokeepthesetoaminimum.

Items from HomePleasedonotallowyourchildtobringtoys,money,books,jewelry,candy,electronicsandotheritemsfromhometothecenter.Theseitemscanbeeasilylostormisplaced;and,evenmoreimportantly,somecanposeahealthriskforchildren(i.e.,chokinghazard).


Weekly,theteachersplancurriculumbasedshow-and-sharedays.YouwillbenotifiedofthesedaysthroughourHomeLearningCalendar.Onlyintheseinstanceswill a child be permitted to bring in an item from home directlyrelatedtothecurriculumthemeasspecified.

TheYinCentralMarylandisnotresponsibleforlost,misplaced,orstolenitems.

Screen Time PolicyOurpreschoolprogramsfollowtheOCCregulationsinregardtotechnologyuseintheclassroom.Weutilize ‘interactivetechnology’whichisdefinedaseducationaland age-appropriate technology designed to facilitate active and creative use and to encourage social engagementwithotherchildrenandadults,includingprograms,applications(apps),noncommercialtelevisionprogramming,videos,streamingmedia,ande-books. The use of interactive technology is limited to no more than30minutesperweekforchildrenages2andup.Anychildrenunderagetwoareexcludedfromtheuse oftechnologyatourcenters.

Children are not permitted to use cell phones or tablets fromhomeatourpreschoolcenters.

Outdoor PlayTheMarylandOCCrequiresthatchildrenareoffered an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities on adailybasis,weatherpermitting.Pleasedressyour childappropriatelyfortheweatherandactiveplay. Unfortunately,inordertomaintainchildtoteacher ratios,wecannotkeeponechildinsidewhilethe remainderofthechildrenareoutside.Wearemindful ofheatcodesandairqualityandwilladjustouroutdoorscheduleaccordinglyasneeded.

Clothing/ShoesForsafetyreasons,shoesneedtobesturdyandcovertheentirefoot.Flipflops,sandalsandclogsarenotsafeforrunning,climbing,andbiking.Wesometimesgetverymessyinourlearningsopleasedon’tsendyourchildintheirSunday-bestoutfit.Water-basedpaintandmarkersstillleavestains.

Toiletingaccidentsdohappen.Pleasekeepaseasonallyappropriatechangeofclothes(includingsocks,shoesandunderwear)inyourchild’scubby.

Lastly,pleaselabelallofyourchild’sclothingand belongings.Wehavelotsofchildrenwearingthesamekindsofoutfitsinthesamesizes.

Restroom PolicyOurteachersarenotpermittedtoaccompanyyourchildone-on-oneintotherestroom.Assuch,itisimportantto understand that your child must be able to use the restroomindependently,includingwipingiftheyare‘fully

potty-trained’.Studentswillalwaysbesupervisedbyteachersduringbathroombreaks;butneverone-on-one.This policy is designed to protect children and teachers fromchildabuseand/orfalseallegations.

Scheduled and Unscheduled ClosingsAtthebeginningofeachschoolyear,youwillreceive acalendaroftheY’sscheduledclosingsand inclementweatherpolicy.Werecognizetheneedsofworking parents and make every effort to open during inclementweather.PleaseseeyourCenterspecificplanfor additional information on policies regarding inclement weatherclosingsanddelays.Forquestionsregardingtuitionduringtheseinstances,pleaserefertothe TuitionsectionofthisHandbook.

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PRACTICESFormanypeople,disciplinehasonlynegative connotations.Somemayregarditaspunishment.Ifwelookatthesourceoftheword“discipline,”however,wefindithasaverypositivemeaning.Todisciplinemeans“toteach.”Itisalearningexperience–somethingwedowithchildren,nottochildren.Childrenhavetolearnhowto take care of themselves and live in a world with other people.Throughdiscipline,weteachself-controlandresponsibility.Teachingdisciplineisoneofour mostimportantjobs.

Ourqualified,trainedteacherswhoareknowledgeableabout the traits and needs of preschool children effectively diminish disruptive behaviors by:• Usingredirection• Implementingpreventativemanagementtechniques

and encouraging self-discipline• Stressingpositivebehaviors• Providing an enriching environment to diminish

disruptive behavior• Offeringaselectionofinterestingactivitiesand

giving choices• Changing environments• Facilitating the settlement of disputes versus

intervening• Lettingchildrenexperiencetheconsequencesoftheir

actions when appropriate• Using“calmdownspaces”(ifnecessary)–thechild

is encouraged to take time away from a group activity for a short time period to regain self-control

• Developing“houserules”withthechildren• Establishing mutual respect

Weaskparentstoletusknowifanythingexceptionalorunusual is happening at home or in other aspects of the child’slife.Havingthisinformationwillhelpusinworkingwithyourchild.


Steps for Disciplining Children at the Y Preschool Program1. DiscussionandRedirection• Wewillallowthechildtheopportunitytocalmdownandtalkaboutwhathashappened.Wewillhelpthechildverbalizefeelingsofanger,fear,etc.

• Childrenwill,throughencouragementand demonstration,beshownhowtoproblem-solve.Teachers will discuss why the behavior is inappropriate and help the child develop different waystohandletheirfrustrationoranger. Positive reinforcement will be given when the appropriatebehaviorisdisplayed.

• Childrenarenotforcedtoapologizeorexplain theiractions.Theteacherwillhelpthechild understand how their actions or words have made theotherchild/adultfeel.Theywillalsoexplain theconsequencesoftheiractions.

• Ifateacherishavingdifficultyrelatingtoachild orhandlingasituation,anotherteachermaybe askedtoassist.

• Teachersaretoredirectthechildtoanotheractivity. Ifthechildishavingtroublechoosing,thenteacherswillofferalternativechoices.

2. CalmDownSpaces• Occasionally,itmaybenecessarytoremoveachild

from an activity or from the group if the behavior is toodisruptiveorharmfultoothers.Thisallowsthechildtogainhis/hercomposure.

• The child will not be removed for more than one minute foreachyearofage(i.e.–threeminutesfora3-yearoldchild).

• The child will remain in the classroom and will be within sightandsoundofateacheratalltimes.Aspecificplacewillbedesignatedasthe‘calmdownspace’ andusedassuch.

• Aftertheallottedtimeandwhenthechildhasregainedhis/hercomposure,ateachermemberwilldiscussthebehaviorwiththechild.

• Physical restraint will only be used in instances when itisnecessarytopreventachildfrominjuringhimselforothers.

3. SeparationfromtheClassroom• Ifachild’sbehaviorisuncontrollableorconsistentlydisruptive,theteacherwillseekassistancefromtheassistantdirectororthedirector.

• Ifachild’sbehavioristoodisruptiveorposesasafety risk to himself or others and the child cannot becalmeddownthroughdiscussion,redirection,orseparationfromthegroup,theparent/guardianwillbecalledandaskedtopickuptheirchildfortheday.

• Dependingontheseverityofthebehaviorachildmaybesuspendedforaperiodofuptothreedays.Severebehavior concerns include:

• DeliberatelydestroyingYorpersonal property(1day)

• Runningoutoftheclassroomoraway fromtheprogramsiteorgroup(2days)

• Consistently aggressive behavior (hitting,biting,kicking,throwing)(3days)

Behavior Communication ReportAnychildwhodisplaysinappropriatebehavioratschoolwillreceiveaBehaviorCommunicationReport.Thisreport will provide families with a description of the incident,classroominterventionstrategies,andparent/guardianactionsteps.Thereportwillbepresentedtoparents/guardiansfortheirreviewandsignature. The purpose of this form is to ensure that you are informedofyourchild’sbehaviorandthatweare working together in helping your child to be successful inourprogram.Maintainingthereportsinthechild’sfilewill help teachers to assess whether a pattern of unacceptablebehaviorisdeveloping.Ifapatternof unacceptablebehaviorisevident,thenteacherswillrequestaconferencewiththecenterdirectorandtheparents/guardians.Alackofparent/guardian participation and cooperation toward a resolution may resultinthechild’sterminationfromtheprogram.

Behavior Plan• Iftheteacherhascontinuedconcernsaboutachild’sbehaviorintheclassroom,theparent/guardianwillbenotifiedandaconferencewillbescheduledtodiscussconcerns,developstrategies,andcreateaBehaviorPlan.Parents/guardiansareexpectedtoworkwiththeteachersandthedirectorinfindingeffectivesolutionsforthebehaviorconcerns.Appropriatereferralscouldbe made for professional assistance or outside specialists.Parentsmaybegivenadeadlinefor contacting outside agencies for assistance and submittingrequiredpaperwork(i.e.–ProjectAct, ChildFind,InfantsandToddlers).

• Ifthechild’sbehaviordoesnotimproveafter implementing the strategies as described on the BehaviorPlan,orifhis/herbehaviorthreatenshis/herown safety or the health and safety of others in the center,itmaybegroundsforterminationfrom theprogram.


INFANT AND TODDLER CARESomeofourpreschoolsprovideinfantandtoddlercare.Atthesecenters,youwillberequiredtoprovidethefollowingitemslabeledwithyourchild’sname:

• Preparedandlabeledformulaorbreastmilk(daily) (noglassbottles)

• Jarfoodandcereal(daily)• Diapers• Wipes• Ointments(asapplicable)• Crib sheets• Extra sets of clothing

Infantsarefed,changed,andplacedinacribtosleepaccordingtotheirindividualschedulesandneeds.They are held while being bottle fed and are placed in theircribsonlytosleep.Duringtheirwakinghours they are removed from their crib and provided with interaction,nurturing,verbalization,singing, andplaytime.

Allbottlesmustbetakenhomeeachdaytobecleanedandsanitized.Pleasedonotleaveanybottles,openfood,orformulaattheschoolattheendoftheday. Allleftoveropenfooditemsnottakenhomewill bediscarded.

Forthosecentersthatprovideinfantcare,a designated space is provided for mothers to breast feed.Pleasecontactyourdirectorfordetails.

Youwillbenotifiedwhenyourchildneedsdiapers andwipes.Pleasereplenishtheseitemsimmediatelyaswedonothavetheseitemsinstock.Handsarewashed before and after diapering and gloves are worn as a precaution in helping to reduce the spread ofillness.Ifyourchildneedsointment,thenplease alert the director so that you can complete any necessarypaperwork.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATIONInjuryTheYmakesitaprioritytoimplementbestpractices andprocedurestoensurethesafetyofeverystudent.However,evenwiththebestpoliciesinplace,accidentsdooccur.Ifyourchildincursaninjurywhileinourcare,youwillreceiveaFamilyCommunicationForm.Thisformwillprovideyouwithdetailsontheinjuryandadescriptionofthefirstaidprovided.Theformshouldbe reviewed and signed by the center director/assistant directorandtheparent/guardian.Ifyoutakeyourchildtoadoctor’sofficeoremergencyroomasaresultofanaccident/injurythatoccurredatourcenter,pleaseinformthepreschooldirectorassoonaspossible.

Parents/guardianswillbenotifiedimmediatelyofany injurytothehead,iftheirchildwasbittenbyanotherchild,orofanyinjuryrequiringimmediatemedical attention.Assuch,parents/guardiansneedtobe availablebyphone(itisimportantthatcontact informationontheemergencycardbekeptuptodate).Doctorsandhospitalswillnottreatachild(exceptinlifethreateningcases)withouttheparent’spresence orpermission.

Incaseofaninjuryrequiringemergencymedical attention,teachersarerequiredto:• AdministerFirstAid• Call for an ambulance• Make the child comfortable• Notify the parent• NotifytheRegionalOfficeofChildCare(OCC)• Accompanythechildtothehospital• Informparent/guardianthattheyneedtomeetthe

child at the hospital

Incaseofinjurynotrequiringemergencycare, the teacher will:• Administerappropriatefirstaid• Notify parent• Observeandmonitorthechild’sactivity

Whentreatmentisquestionable,parentsmustassumeresponsibility for picking up their child and determining whetherfurthermedicalattentionisnecessary. Parents should ensure that their child has personal medi-calcoverageandaccidentinsurance.TheYdoes notprovidethiskindofcoverage.

Immunizations and Other Medical InformationTheOCCrequiresthatallchildrenhaveaHealth InventoryandaMarylandImmunizationCertificate completedbeforeenrollment.TheHealthInventory mustindicateifaLeadScreeningtestwasnecessary forchildrenundertheageof6.


Child Health ServicesFamilies may contact their local health department for helpwithroutinewellnesscare,visionscreening,hearingscreenings,etc.

Health ConsultantsUtilizinghealthcareconsultantscanhelpachievethegoalofprovidingsafe,healthyanddevelopmentally appropriateenvironmentsforourchildren.Ourhealthcare consultants have an interest in and experience withchildren,haveknowledgeofresourcesand regulations,andarecomfortablelinkinghealthresourceswithourcenters.Wecontactthemforavarietyof reasons,includingdevelopingacareplanforchildrenwithspecialmedicalconditions,orrespondingtoaninfectiousdiseaseoutbreak.

Exposure Control PlanOurpreschoolcentersarecommittedtoprovidingasafeandhealthyenvironmentforchildrenandteachers. Weimplementvariousmethodsofexposurecontrol, including: universal precautions; work practice controls; housekeeping and sanitary cleaning guidelines per the OfficeofChildCare;andBloodbornePathogenstraining.

Guidelines for the Exclusion of CareCertain symptoms in children may suggest the presenceofacommunicabledisease.Childrenwhohavethe following symptoms should be excluded from the centeruntil:(1)aphysicianhascertifiedthesymptomsare not associated with an infectious agent or they are no longer a threat to the health of other children at the centeror(2)thesymptomshavesubsided.

Ifyourchildissenthomewithafever,vomitingor diarrhea,he/shemustbesymptomfreeforatleast 24hoursbeforereturningtothecenter.Atminimum, a child who is sent home for any potential communicable disease,mustbeoutthefollowingschooldayunless adoctor’snoteclearingthechildisprovided.The Yreservestherighttoconfirmnotesfromthedoctor. Children who have been sent home with head lice must have had at least one treatment of medicated shampoo and have all live lice and nits removed from the hair beforereturningtothecenter.Ifyourchildshows symptomsofacommunicabledisease,thenhe/shemusthaveadoctor’snotetoreturntothecenter.

Samples of Exclusions from CareFEVER ITCHING LICE

Anaxillary(underarm) temperatureof100°Forgreater.

Persistent itching or scratching ofbodyorscalp.

Nitsandlicearevisible.

EYE/NOSE DRAINAGE VOMITING SORE THROAT

Thick mucus or pus draining fromtheeyesornose.

Oneepisodeofvomiting. Anysorethroat,especiallywhenfever or swollen glands in the neckarepresent.

RESPIRATORY SYMPTOM DIARRHEA SKIN PROBLEMS

Difficultorrapidbreathing,orsevere coughing: child makes high-pitched croupy sounds after he coughs; child is unable to lie comfortably due to continuouscough.

Two occurrences of loose stools throughouttheday.Othersymptomssuchasfever, abdominalpainorvomiting.

Rash:Skinrashes, undiagnosedorcontagious.InfectedSores:Soreswithcrusty,yelloworgreen drainage which cannot be coveredbyclothingorbandages.

APPEARANCE/BEHAVIOR UNUSUAL COLOR

Child looks or acts differently; unusuallytired,pale,lackofappetite,confused,irritable,anddifficulttoawaken.Notabletoparticipateindailyactivities.

Eyesorskin:yellow(jaundice)Stool:greyorwhiteUrine:dark,teacoloredThese symptoms can be found in hepatitis and should be evaluatedbyaphysician.


Sick ChildrenBeforeyourchildisenrolledinacenter,anemergencyplan to provide alternate care in case of illness must be developed.Updatedemergencycardsallowustonotifyyou or your emergency contact when illness or serious injuryoccurs.

Children should be well enough to participate in the regularlyscheduledactivitiesoftheclassroom,includinggoingoutdoors.Ourcentersarenotequippedorstaffedaccordinglytoisolatesickchildren.TheMarylandOCCdoes not permit children to remain in the center if they showsymptomsofacommunicabledisease.

Incaseyourchildshouldbecomeillduringtheprogramhours,wewillcallyoutopickupyourchild.Updatedemergency cards allow us to notify you or your emergencycontactwhenillnessoccurs.Youoryouremergency backup person must be able to reach the centerwithinonehourofthephonecall.Ifachildisnotpickedupwithinonehour,itisgroundsforterminationofcare.Parentsarerequiredtoreportanycaseofillnesstothecenterdirector.

Communicable Disease ReportingOurpreschoolcentersarerequiredbylawtoimmediatelyprovide the name and address of any child or teacher member who appears to be infected with a reportable communicable disease or has been exposed to a reportablecommunicabledisease.

Forcontagiousillnessessuchaspinkeye,strepthroat,impetigo,headlice,orchickenpox,thedirectorwillpostasigninformingparentsofanoutbreak.Thesignwillidentifytheillnessbutwillnotidentifythespecificchildforconfidentialitypurposes.

Ourpreschoolsmaynotknowinglyadmitanychildorteacher member to the center during the period of communicability,unlessthechildorteachermemberreceives a written approval by a licensed health care practitioner.Apreschoolmaynotknowinglyadmitanychildorteachermemberiftheyhavebeenidentifiedas a carrier of a reportable communicable disease unless thelocalhealthdepartmentgrantsapproval.

MedicationsNo child will be permitted in care without proper medication(s)andform(s)asindicatedbyaphysician.Maryland child care regulations will not allow our preschool teachers or center directors to administer any prescription or non-prescription medication without a completedmedicationadministrationauthorizationform.This form must accompany each medication and must besignedbybothaphysicianandtheparent/guardian.The form must be reviewed and approved by the center directorbeforeanymedicationcanbeadministered.

PleaseseeyourcenterdirectorfortheOCCmedicationadministrationauthorizationforms.Thefirstdoseofanymedicationmustbegiventothechildathome(withtheexceptionofepi-pens).Thisisforthechild’ssafetyintheeventthereisanallergicreaction.

Pleasedonotsendmedicationsinwithyourchild,inalunchbox,backpack,etc.Anymedicationsshouldbe givendirectlytothepreschooldirector.Emergency medicationsarekeptwithyourchild’steacherintheclassroom.Onlyteacherswhohavecompleted MedicationAdministrationTrainingcanadminister medications to students and each time medication is administereditwillbeloggedaccordingly.Other medications are located in a central location at theschool.

Allprescriptionmedicationmustbeintheoriginal pharmacy container and labeled with the name of the medication,currentdate,dosage,nameofthechild, physician’sname,andanyspecialinstructions ifapplicable.

Topicalmedicationssuchassunscreen,diaperrashcream,etc.maybeadministeredrepeatedlywithwrittenparental permission as indicated on a medication administrationauthorizationformand/orpermissionslip.

Children with Asthma and/or Allergies Student’swithasthmaand/orallergiesarerequiredtohave medical paperwork completed by their physician priortostartingourprogram.Theseformsalongwiththepropermedication(initsoriginalcontainerwiththeprescriptionlabel)mustbeprovidedtothedirector.Please note that most of our preschools are not “peanut-free”environments.

AsthmaIfyourchildhasasthma,thenyouwillberequiredtocompleteanAsthmaActionPlan.Theplanshouldbecompletedbyyourchild’sphysicianandsignedbyboththephysicianandtheparent/guardian.Iftheplanindicatesthatyourchildrequiresaninhaler(Ventolin,albuterol,etc.),thenthemedicationwillneedtobe on-siteatthepreschool.

AllergiesIfyourchildhasanallergyrequiringanemergencymedication that would need to be administered on-site (Benadryl,Epi-pen,etc.),thenyouwillberequiredtocompleteanAllergyAlertPlan.Theplanshouldbe completedbyyourchild’sphysicianandsignedbyboththephysicianandtheparent/guardian.

Smoking PolicySmokingisnotpermittedonpreschoolproperty,includingplaygroundsandparkinglots(signsareposted).


SAFETY AND SECURITYTheYinCentralMarylandhasmorethan2,000trainedteachers and volunteers working with children and youth inthemanyprogramsweoffer.

TeachersTokeepchildreninourprogramssafe,wetakethe following steps in our intensive screening of employees and volunteers:• Detailedapplicationforms• Comprehensive interview process• Referencechecks• Criminal background record checks• Fingerprinting for all licensed child care programs

Inadditiontoextensivetrainingrequirements,allY preschool teachers receive training on the Prevention andIdentificationofChildAbuse.

AsstatedintheMarylandStateBoardofEducationChildandFamilyDaycareCenterLicensingRegulations,childcareprovidersarerequiredtoreportanysuspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect to Protective Services.Wearemandatedreportersandthelaw requiresustoreportallsuspectedcasesofabuseorneglect.

VolunteersTo ensure that individuals who regularly perform volunteeractivitiesattheYdonothaveahistoryofcriminal or child abuse convictions that may impede theirabilitytoperformtheirjobresponsibilities,orpotentiallycauseharm,theYwillconductabackgroundinvestigation for all applicable volunteers before they begintheirassignmentandperiodicallythereafter.

BabysittingEmployees are often asked to provide babysitting and otherservicesontheirowntimetoYmembersand families.TheYinCentralMarylanddoesNOTpermitemployees to provide babysitting or other services to familiesorchildrentheymeetinYprograms.Inaddition,teachers should not provide transportation in a personal vehicle or be in contact with your child outsideofYprograms.

Families are prohibited from contacting teachers outsideofthepreschoolincludingnon-yemail,socialmedia,texting,letters,etc.Suchpoliciesaredesignedtoprotect children and teachers from child abuse and/orfalseallegations.

Child Abuse PreventionTrust your instincts and watch for signs of abuse:• Unexplainablebruisingorotherphysicalmarkings• Disturbedsleepingoreatingpatterns• Abruptchangesinbehavior–anxiety,clinging, aggressiveness,withdrawal,depression

• Fear of certain person or place• Discomfortwithphysicalcontact• Achildwhoabusesotherchildren

Listenandwatchforsignsofyourchildreceivingspecialattentionthatotherchildrenorteensarenotreceiving,includingfavors,treats,gifts,rides,increasingaffectionortimealone,particularlyoutsidetheactivitiesofschool,childcare,orotheractivities.

Everyonceinawhile,askyourchildthesequestions:• Isanyonescaringorthreateningyou?• Isanyoneaskingyoutokeepsecrets?• Has anyone said anything to you that made youfeelbad?

• Isanyonetouchingyouinawaythatyoudon’tlike?

Encourage your child to tell you or another trusted adult ifanythinghappenstohimorher.

TheYwantsallchildrentobesafe.Unfortunately,childabusedoesexist,takingmanydifferentforms:

Emotional – Threatening a child or using words that can hurtachild’sfeelingsandself-esteem;withholdingloveand support from a child

Physical – Causinginjuriestoachildonpurpose,suchasbruises,burns,scars,orbrokenbones

Sexual – Havingsexualcontactinanyformwithachild,includingexposing,fondling,intercourse,pornography,orinternetsolicitation.

Neglect – Notprovidingchildrenwithenoughfood,clothing,shelter,medicalcare,hygiene,orsupervision.

Childabuserscanbeparents,caretakers,friends, neighbors,oranyonewhocomesincontactwithyourchild–evenotheryouth..Talktoyourchildabouthis orherexperiencesinYprograms,school,sports,andotheractivities.

Ittakeseveryone’shelptostopthecycleofabuse. Ifyouthinkyourchildisphysicallyinjured,seekout appropriatemedicalattention.Ifyouseesignsof distress,withdrawal,oractingout,considercounselingforyourchild.TalktoyourYpreschooldirectorfor assistance.CallChildProtectiveServices(CPS)orthepolicetoreportanyabuse.

Parents are asked to report any violation of this policy to YmanagementortotheYChildSafehotline443-322-8086.


Supervision and RatiosOurpreschoolcenterswillmaintaintheappropriateteacher-to-childratiosasrequiredbytheOCCatalltimes.TheOCCregulationsregardingratiosare as follows:• 1teacherforevery3children(Infants–24months)• 1teacherforevery6children(Twoyearolds)• 1teacherforevery10children(Threeto Fiveyearolds)

• 1teacherforevery15children(School-agechildren)

Forthosetimeswhenteachersareabsent,weprovidesubstitutecoveragebyqualifiedsubstituteteacherstomaintainproperratios.Atnotimewillchildrenbe unattendedbyanadult.Childrenwillbewithinsight andsoundofourteachersatalltimes.

Fire and Emergency Evacuation DrillsWeconductfireandemergencydrillseverymonthandhavebi-annualemergencyevacuationdrills.Parents,teachers,andchildrenarenotnotifiedofdrilldates andtimesinadvance.

Duringafireand/oremergencyevacuationdrill,parentsmaynotsignchildrenintooroutoftheschool.Weaskthat you wait until the drill is complete and the children havereturnedtothebuilding.

Intheeventofarealfire/emergencysituation,the directorwillprovidetheteacherwithspecific instructions according to our emergency preparedness plans.AlllicensedpreschoolcentersintheStateofMarylandarerequiredtohaveanemergency preparednessplan.Ourplansprovideclearguidancetoteachers to ensure the safety of everyone in the event ofanemergency.Ifitbecomesnecessarytoremovethechildrenfromschoolproperty,eachpreschoolhasa designatedlocalemergencyevacuationsite.Parents willbenotifiedofanyemergencysituationassoonas it is possible to do so without interfering with the safety ofthechildrenandteachers.

Emergency ContactsBecausetheunexpectedsometimeshappens,abackupplan should be established should you be unable to pick upyourchildintheeventofillnessoranemergency. TheMarylandOCCrequiresatleastonealternate/ emergencypick-upperson.Anychangesincontact information should be given to the center director immediately.Youareresponsibleforalertingteachers toyouralternativeplaneitherinwritingorverbally.Teachersshouldreviewtheplanwithyou.Allchildren’srecordsmustbeupdatedeachyear.

Drop-off and Pick-upForthesafetyofthechildren,familiesmustaccompanytheirchildatalltimes.Inaddition,perMSDEOCC regulations,childrenmustbesignedinandoutofthepreschooldailybyanadult18yearsofageorolder. Childrenwillonlybereleasedtoauthorizedadults. AdultswillberequiredtoshowphotoID.

Ifwehavereasonforconcernregardingthesafetyof achild’sreleasetoaparentorotheradult,wemaycallthepolice.Causeforthiscourseofactionincludes:• Parent/adultsuspectedtobeundertheinfluenceof

drugs or alcohol• Parent/adult is abusive or threatening to the child

Ifthecenterhasakeycodedentry,familiesarenot permittedtosharethecodewithanyotheradultorchild.

Parking LotPerMarylandStatelaw,childrenarenotallowedtobeleftunattendedinavehicle.Failuretocomplywiththislawwillresultinaformalpolicereport.

Vehiclesshouldneverbeleftrunningintheparkinglot.

Firearms and WeaponsWedonotallowfirearmsorweaponsofanykindonYproperty.Forthoseauthorizedtocarryconcealedweapons,weaskthatanyweaponsbeleftinyourvehiclewhenyouenterourcenters.

Cell Phone PolicyTransitioning into and out of the center can be both overwhelmingandexcitingforyourchild.Assuch,weaskthat you put your cell phone aside and provide your child withyourfullattentionwhileinourcenter.Yourchild’steacher may have important information to discuss with youandwillneedtoknowthatyou’reavailabletotalkwithoutthedistractionofacellphone.Furthermore,forthe safety and the privacy of the other children in our program,ourpreschoolcentersarenocellphonezones.

Cleaning ProductsTheYPreschoolcentersfollowOCClicensingguidelinesinregardtocleaningandsanitizingthetoys,equipment,etc.inthecenter.Weutilizeableachandwater solutionandasoapywatersolutionasrequiredbytheOCC.Wealsostrivetoutilizeenvironmentallysafe cleaning products as much as possible and ensure that allofourcleaningproductsarestoredinasafemanner.


Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND FAMILY CENTER LOCATIONS (Fullservicefitnesscenter,gym,etc.)

Anne Arundel CountyThe Y in Arnold 410-544-2525The Y in Pasadena 410-437-4242

Baltimore CityThe Y in Druid Hill 410-728-1600The Weinberg Y in Waverly 410-889-9622

Carroll CountyThe Hill Y in Westminster 410-848-3660

Harford CountyThe Ward Y in Abington 410-679-9622

Howard CountyThe Dancel Y in Ellicott City 410-465-4334

Northern Baltimore CountyThe Y in Parkville 410-663-1300The Y in Perry Hall 410-529-1999The Orokawa Y in Towson 410-823-8870

Southern Baltimore CountyThe Y in Catonsville 410-747-9622

Y IN CENTRAL MARYLAND SWIM CENTER LOCATIONS(Poolonly)

Baltimore County

Y Swim Center at Dundalk 410-285-7616Y Swim Center at Randallstown 410-496-4272

MEMBERSHIP: OUR GIFT TO YOUTheYinCentralMarylandispleasedtoofferacomplimentarythree-monthfamilymembershiptoallfull-timepreschoolenrollees.Achildisconsideredfull-timeiftheyareenrolledfivefulldaysperweek.IfyouwouldliketojointheYafteryourthree-monthtrialmembership,speakwithamembershipservicerepresentativeatyourlocalYinCentralMarylandCenter.

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