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The first day of school is September 13. School begins @ 8:30 am. Please have your forms in on the first day.
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We do not as a policy have a rest time. There is a quiet time after lunch. If you would like your child to have a rest, please let us know. Your child will need a blanket from home. |
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All full day children need to bring a lunch. Drinks and two snacks are provided. Please try to avoid an abundance of "sweets" as their desert. Cookies, fruit, raw vegetables, or salad may be a a good substitute. |
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If you would like to keep a change of clothing on hand please put them in a bag with your child's name on the outside. For preschool students, this will be required. We are outside for recess as much as possible. IF THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND-PLEASE SEND BOOTS AND WARM CLOTHING! We love to go out and enjoy it! |
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One snack is provided for the the half-day students. The full day children will have a snack in the morning and one in the afternoon. The snack could be crackers, pretzels, fruit, or vegetables and a drink. Many times the snack is related to the unit we are covering. Example: spaghetti with a unit on Italy. If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday you may send in a special snack. |
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Step Ahead is closed when the appropriate town cancels school. Step Ahead is open for a full day when there is a delayed opening - we do not honor delays. If you are not sure please feel free to call. This information is given out on WJDA, WHDH and most major television networks. |
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If your child is sick with any contagious illness please keep him/her home for at least 24 hours after the illness has subsided. If your child becomes ill during the school day a parent or other authorized person will be contacted. A child absent with a communicable disease needs a note from their doctor upon return. |
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If your child needs medication of any kind during the school day a letter from the doctor is necessary. The medicine must be in a bottle with the prescription label attached. |
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Each Parent Handbook includes a tution schedule. Please keep the payment schedule handy for future reference. The total for the year is noted at the bottom of the payment schedule. Please make sure your payment has your child's name on the memo line. If you would like your child to stay for an additional afternoon, the fee is $20.00 per day. Please remit payment on the same day you would like your child to stay in an envelope with your child's name and the date on the front. If your child is staying for the afternoon they will need to bring a lunch. The Quincy School has an early drop off fee of $5 per morning starting at 8:00 a.m. |
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Our School hours are as follows: Half Day : 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Full Day :8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Extended Day: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Braintree till 6:00 p.m.) |
| **NOTE: Preschool and Kindergarten age children have very little concept of time. They know only that the other children are leaving and they should be too. Please keep in mind that children tend to get nervous and/or upset when their parents are late and they are the last ones at school. If you are going to be late, it is most important you call the school to let us know so we can let the child know. | |
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Step Ahead notifies the public through newspaper ads, cable TV, the website and most importantly - word of mouth! An annual open house is held in February or March for all parents and children. This allows parents time to visit the school(s) and have questions answered. As interested parents get in touch with our school(s), they will be directed to our web-site or sent a package in the mail explaining the program along with a registration form. Fill out the registration form and mail to the address at the top of your form, the completed registration form and a non-refundable check for $100.00 to r eserve your child's spot for the upcoming school year. Upon receipt of the registration form, the parent receives a packet with the forms and policies that will complete your child's registration. |
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Step Ahead will not discriminate on the basis of physical and/or mental disabilities, race, religion, cultural heritage, political belief, sexual preference or marital status. |
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Step Ahead is licensed by the OCCS (Office of Child Care Services) Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
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