I would like to welcome your family into the Prime Time Youth Care Program.  As the director, my goal is to provide a safe, caring and enjoyable environment for preschool and school-aged children needing care beyond the regular school day.  This goal is achieved by the teamwork of our caring staff, helpful parents/guardians, and daily communication with the schools.

Objectives of our program include providing:

1. A safe environment for students
2. Enriching activities that support the instructional day
3. Recreational activities
4. The opportunity to make friends with students from different Ottumwa schools.

This Parent Guide represents the enrollment agreement between PTYC and the parents/guardians of the children who are enrolled.  Not all situations may be covered.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. 

Becky Eaton, Youth Services Coordinator

ENROLLMENT IN THE YOUTH CARE PROGRAM CONSTITUTES AN UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN PARENT, STUDENT, AND PROGRAM

PARENTS CAN EXPECT:

1. Children are cared for in a safe, supportive environment.
2. They may visit with the Director about child or program concerns.
3. They will be told about their child’s misbehavior and may visit with the program coordinator in order to bring about improvement in the situation.
4. They will be informed promptly if their child does not arrive at the program according to his/her enrollment information.
5. They will be made aware of program activities.

THE PROGRAM EXPECTS PARENTS WILL:

1. Contact the program or school if their child will not be attending.
2. Pay all fees in advance.
3. Keep the child’s records up-to-date.
4. Pick up children on time.
5. Follow the district health policy.
6. Pay attention to any communications from the program coordinator. In regards to the child’s behavior, parents are asked to cooperate in efforts to bring about improvement in the situation.

CHILDREN CAN EXPECT:

1. To have a safe, supportive and consistent environment.
2. To use all the program equipment, materials, and facilities on an equal basis.
3. To receive respectful treatment.
4. To have discipline that is fair and non-punitive.
5. To receive nurturing care from an involved staff.

THE PROGRAM EXPECTS CHILDREN WILL:

1. Be responsible for their actions.
2. Respect rules that guide them throughout the day.
3. Remain with the group and childcare staff at all times.
4. Take care of material and equipment properly and return them to their place when done.

RESPECT YOURSELF • RESPECT OTHERS • RESPECT PROPERTY

It is important that you feel comfortable with our policies and procedures. If you do not understand something, have a concern, or you feel uncomfortable with one or more of our policies and/or procedures, it is important that you express that to us before enrolling your child in our program. We are always open to suggestions and feel communication is a very important part of a quality program. If there are any problems or concerns in the future, we encourage you to talk to us about them. If a lengthy discussion is needed, a time that is convenient for both of us will be scheduled, as the other children still need our attention during business hours. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and care for your child.