Please refer below for the schools policies per area
We encourage that parents send cake/cupcakes and party packs on your child’s Birthday. At this age it is still very
special to them.
Please refer to enrolment contract.
No medication will be given without written consent by parent/s or guardian.
Medication of any kind must be given to the Teacher and NOT left in the child’s bag at any time. This could lead to medication not being administered or most importantly, a serious accident. Medication book must also be filled out.
Little Light House Day Care Centre reserves the right to decide whether a child may or may not attend school for health reasons.
According to the City Health Regulations, a child cannot remain at the centre and has to be isolated at home if sick.
Please do not send your child to school if he/she has eye infection, stomach bug, lice or any other kind of contagious
illness/disease.
If your child is on a course of medicines, the Department of Health requires that parents send the medicine plus
written, signed and dated instructions as to how and when (exactly) it is to be taken. We are not allowed to administer
medicine without this.
All garments and bags must be clearly marked. Little Light House Day Care Centre will not be held liable for any lost items. An extra set of clothing must be sent to school, in bag daily. Toddlers who are being potty trained must have 5 pairs of undies and 3 sets of clothing in their bag daily. Parents are to see that their child is dressed practically and to keep in mind that while learning that your child will get dirty and clothing could possibly be spoiled.
When the child is dropped off at school it is mandatory that the person who drops the child off, signs the child in as well as when the child is collected in the afternoons. Your child will not be allowed to leave with anyone other than the people stated in the enrolment contract. If anyone else that has not been specified in contract collects your child, written consent has to be given by parents/guardian.
Grade 1-12 have at least 2 outings per year and pre schoolers have people come visit the school.
The whole school joins the in-house activities.
We offer a range of extra murals at the school. This will be done out of Teaching time, on the premises. This is at your own cost and forms will be given to you regarding all info.
Info about what extra murals we offer will be placed into your child’s weekly communication books to have a look at. These activities are run and billed separately to Little Lighthouse monthly schooling registration.
We have an open-door policy and we welcome you to come see us at any time. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please let us know.
Little Lighthouse Schools follow a normal 4 term curriculum.
During the school holidays we remain open and close only over December. We offer a fun programme for these periods for the children to give them a break from the day-to-day routines and work. We have dress up days, movie days, messy play days, water play days and so on…
Our facilitators and assistants are entitled to their sick and vocational leave days, as per the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Staff are to take leave when the school is closed over the holiday periods but may need to take ad-hoc days of leave as and when they require it. In such cases, or if staff members are ill, the Centre Director will make the necessary adjustments to ensure that disruption to your child’s routine is minimised.
It is Little LightHouse school’s policy that staff members do not babysit for parents in their personal capacity.
Parents may not threaten, intimidate or be abusive toward any school staff. Parents must uphold the good reputation of the school at all times. Parents may not discuss grievances with the school in public forums, on social media or with other parents but must rather make use of one on one communication channels to address grievances.
Parents who do not abide by these guidelines may be requested to attend a meeting with the Centre Director or with the Board of Directors of the school or its nominated representatives. Should undesirable behaviour not be resolved or continue the Board of Directors may suspend admission to the school with immediate effect.
Little LightHouse School's respects each child as an individual with the right to be loved, understood and guided toward
Positive behaviour. Young children yearn to be understood and develop a sense of independence and self-control.
Positive behaviour guidance assists children in acquiring these skills as well as learning good choice making.
Good choice making is developed by assistance, Educators and Parents by:
• Modelling positive and appropriate behaviour (children imitate the behaviour they observe).
• Providing alternatives to defuse destructive situations.
• Encouraging being kind, helping, negotiating, and problem solving.
• Focusing on behaviour and choice making as undesirable, and never on the child. E.g. a child will never be told they are “naughty” and rather be counselled on why a choice or behaviour is not a good one with the focus remaining on the behaviour and not the child.
The following is prohibited in school:
• Spanking or any form of corporal punishment.
• Shaking, jerking, squeezing, or physically indicating disapproval.
• Shaming or humiliating.
• Withholding of food or drink.
• Punishment for soiling a nappy, wetting clothing or not using the toilet.
It is normal for children to express themselves at some stages of development by hitting another child,
grabbing toys, or even biting. In these situations, the school will address the situation by informing the parents
of the children that have been impacted and will keep parents updated on whether the behaviour has been
resolved.
However, the school will not disclose the identity of the offending child as this information does not assist in resolving the behaviour and can lead to the labelling and stigmatisation of the offending child.
Should the school believe that the offending child poses a threat to the physical safety of other children the school will act appropriately?
• WATER WATER WATER – please provide a bottle for water for your child to drink during the course of the day
• LABEL LABEL LABEL – Mom’s PLEASE label EVERYTHING belonging to your child
• Please include a change of clothes, nappies if needed, and a sun hat (we will provide child safe sunscreen)
• No shoes needed, the ground feels wonderful under our feet!
Collection by any other person other than the child’s guardian or parent, MUST be communicated to our Manager Delia via what’s app 084 951 9999 , prior to collection, or the child will not be released.
All our carers, assistants and teachers have completed a basic first aid training certificate. A first aid box is on standby
in our sickroom, as well as lots and lots of plasters, love and cuddles!
Information for Sick Children at Little Lighthouse Schools
Grumps and Bugs
It can be difficult to always know when your child is sick enough to need to stay home. We understand the challenges in trying to take time off, as well as arranging a suitable carer and support if parents can’t take leave. Obtaining extra leave from work and facing negative attitudes about leave in the workplace can cause extra stress for families too. However it is important that families maintain a focus not only on the wellbeing of their own child but also upon the wellbeing of other children and the teachers and carers at Little Lighthouse. Little Lighthouse has a duty of care to ensure that all children, staff and volunteers are provided with a high level of protection during the hours at Little Lighthouse’s operation.
High temperatures
• High temperatures and fever is one of the most common reasons why children visit the Doctor, and is generally
considered to be a mechanism that indicates the body is experiencing an infection. A normal temperature (ear) ranges between 36.5 ºC to 37.5 ºC.
• Your child is considered to have a high fever at 39ºC, and should therefore not attend school. Your child will not be permitted to return to school for a further 24 hours following a fever of 39ºC
• If your child has a high temperature at school, you will be alerted, we will watch for any other symptoms that may develop (rash or vomiting etc). If this is the case, you will be contacted and asked to collect your child from school immediately.
• Staff will attempt to reduce the fever by offering plenty of water, remove excess clothing, and sponging with a lukewarm facecloth on the child’s forehead, back of neck and legs.
Common Colds
• Viral upper respiratory tract infections aka the common cold, are very common in children and can occur unfortunately as often as 6-8 times a year. Symptoms include coughing, runny nose, slight temperature, however do not display symptoms of an infectious illness that requires exclusion.
• In cases like these an assessment will need to be made by the principle and parent to determine if your child is well enough to continue at school or requires home care. We want to be able to support the family’s need for child care, however please realise that children who are unwell require one-on-one attention. This places additional pressure on staff and the needs of other children in our school.
Cases of exclusion will include;
- high temperature,
- yellow/green secretion from the nose,
- Diarrhoea (excluded 36 hours after last loose bowel motion, and child has returned to a normal diet),
- Roseola (excluded until rash and fever have disappeared,
- Antibiotics (excluded 48 hours after commencement)
- Bronchiolitis or Bronchitis (excluded 24 hours after appropriate medical treatment has commenced
- Chickenpox (excluded till blisters have dried usually 5 days after the rash first appeared, a child must be
accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Measles (excluded till rash has disappeared, a child must be accompanied by a certificate of noninfectiousness from the doctor)
- Cold sores (excluded till fully recovered)
- Conjunctivitis (exclude until discharge and redness from eyes has stopped)
- Croup (a child must be accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Whooping coach (exclude for 21 days after starting appropriate antibiotic treatment, a child must be
accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Diphtheria (a child must be accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Ear infections (exclude 24 hours after commencing antibiotics)
- Glandular fever (a child must be accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Hand foot and mouth disease (exclude till blisters have dried)
- Influenza (a child must be accompanied by a certificate of non-infectiousness from the doctor)
- Lice, common but harmless (exclusion till clear)
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all illness that can be contracted by our children. If you are concerned at any time please contact us. We will at all times work according to the minimum exclusion protocols of the Department of Health and the treating doctor. However, it is the prerogative of Little Lighthouse to exclude a child on the basis of protecting the other children and staff at school.
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