After-school Parent Policies and Procedures

  1. Kaleidoscope operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. (or dismissal from school) until 6:30 p.m. and provides care for all AIS-enrolled children.
  2. Children should not bring food to Kaleidoscope. Adequate, nutritionally-balanced snacks are served daily. Food and menu exceptions can be made for individual children, if documented reasons are provided in a formal letter from the parent.
  3. Kaleidoscope staff will administer only dated, labeled, prescribed medications or age-appropriate over-the-counter medication as indicated by the child's parent or physician. Parents must sign an authorization form before any medication can be administered. Parents will be notified of any adverse reaction to the medication.
  4. Kaleidoscope agrees to keep the parent/guardian informed of any incidents, including illnesses, injuries and exposure to communicable diseases.
  5. Kaleidoscope agrees to obtain written authorization from the parent before the child participates in routine transportation, field trips, special activities away from the facility, and water-related activities occurring in water that is more than two (2) feet deep.
  6. We are committed to a safe, enriching environment for your child and so we feel that discipline is important. We have a policy in place where the teachers use behavior modification techniques to improve the behavior. Physical punishment is never permitted. If it is determined that the behavior is not improving, we will request a parent meeting with the teacher and director to discuss other possible solutions. At times it maybe necessary to terminate a child's enrollment if it is determined that the program cannot meet the needs of the child or the child is endangering themselves or the other program participants.
  7. Children will not be accepted into Kaleidoscope if they are ill. This includes, but is not limited to: oral temperatures of 101 degrees or higher and any contagious symptoms, rashes, sore throat, vomiting, etc. Should the child become ill while participating in Kaleidoscope, the parent or designated emergency contact person(s) will be contacted to pick up the child.
  8. Kaleidoscope agrees to notify any parents if a communicable disease has been introduced into the program. Children with a communicable disease cannot attend the program and must be free of the illness before re-entering the program.
  9. In the event of an accident and/or injury the program will contact the parent and seek to obtain emergency medical treatment as per agreement. Emergency contacts will be called in the event that the center is unable to contact parents and/or legal guardians.
  10. Kaleidoscope has an agreement with Piedmont Hospital that, in case of emergency in which we are unable to reach you, your child will be able to receive emergency medical treatment.
  11. In case of inclement weather the program will operate contingent upon school system operations and you will be notified of the school's decision and response. In the event of a fire, gas leak or bomb threat, the children will be evacuated immediately from the building. Emergency plans are posted for your review.
  12. A copy of the state rules and regulations which apply to the operation of Kaleidoscope is available for your review. A copy of the most recent licensing review is also available for your review upon request.
  13. Parents are always welcomed and encouraged to visit their child/ren while participating in Kaleidoscope. However, it is required that you make your presence known to a Kaleidoscope staff member. Children should never be removed from the program without properly notifying the staff.
  14. Parents are asked, for safety reasons, to park only in designated marked parking areas.
  15. It is our mission to serve all AIS children in need of quality childcare. We will make every effort possible to serve all families requesting services. All children enrolling in our program must be able to function within staff/teacher ratios as established by the offices of Bright From the Start (formerly DHR). In Grades 4K to 2 , the ratio is one staff person for every 10 children; in Grades 3 to 5 it is one staff person for every 12 children.

Additional Kaleidoscope Camp Guidelines

  1. Camp registration forms need to be filled out completely and turned in with deposit before the deadline. A $15 late fee will apply after the deadline.
  2. Families will be invoiced at the end of the month the camp is held and will be invoiced for the days you registered whether or not your child attended camp those days.
  3. You must walk your child in and sign them into camp each morning.
  4. Your child will only be released to an adult over the age of 18 who has been authorized by you, provided they have appropriate photo identification.
  5. Holiday camps begin as soon as the child is dismissed from school and end at 6:30 p.m.