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Program Details | The Salem Academy

Salem Academy is committed to formulating long-term goals to support your vision for your child. Children and families in our program will come from a range of cultures and economic backgrounds. Our goal at Salem Academy is to diversify our population, and ensure that our programs are based on current knowledge of child development and early childhood education. We recognize how personal values, opinions, and biases, can affect professional judgement. We will serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers, in the community. We are open to new ideas and are willing to learn from the suggestions of others. We honor the ideas and the principles of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct.

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Childcare Programs:

Our facilities are custom designed to achieve very specific educational goals. Prospective families are given a tour of the facilities and will be provided an opportunity to ask any questions or concerns they may have or express any expectations they have for Salem Academy. Specific information regarding curriculum can be found at the HighReach Learning website.

In addition to our curriculum we also off extra-curricular activities including Computer classes, Gymnastic and Happy Feet Soccer.

Classroom Arrangement and Procedures:

At Salem Academy, we provide a unique and inviting learning environment.

• Each room arrangement is unique, very warm, soft, and inviting.
• Each child will have the opportunity to explore, play, interact with other children, eat, rest, and most of all, be exposed to a variety of creative learning at your child’s developmentally appropriate level.
• It is very important for each child to feel welcome and be comfortable throughout each day.
• We highly encourage parents to visit and get a first-hand look at their child’s daily progress.

Lesson Plans and Daily Schedules:

• Each class will have a posted weekly lesson plan.
• Your child’s artwork will be displayed in his or her classroom.
• Each child is designated to have his or her own cubby for personal belongings. This will also help to promote a sense of security and independence.
• Daily schedules will be followed in order to create well structured daily routines and provide the building blocks for efficient habits later on in life.
• We will include family style hot lunches and three snacks.

Infants (6 weeks – 12 months)

During these early stages, each day is filled with rapid growth and development. Salem Academy encourages social and language development by meeting the children’s needs within a caring relationship.

Toddlers (12 months – 30 months)

The toddler’s room is designed to provide a very warm soft language and rich environment to support nurturing interactions and the opportunities for sensory exploration and discovery. The program is designed for individual development at each child’s natural pace.

Preschoolers (2 1/2 – 5 years)

Our preschool program is designed for exploration and creative child development. Preschoolers engage in hands-on learning centers involving language, science, computers, art, music and movements, dramatic play, mathematics, etc. Our curriculum is designed to provide emotional support, such as a smile or a hug, to communicate and promote positive reinforcement. This teaches each child independence, which is necessary for growth, creative thinking, feelings of security, and continued success in academia.

Safety and Security:

At Salem Academy, our goal first-and-foremost is to provide a safe and secure environment for your child. As such, we have taken several measures to ensure that your child is in safe hands.

Each child must be checked in and out on our electronic card swipe security system like those used in hotels. Only the cardholder(s) will be able to drop off and pick up the child. No one else will be able to gain entry into the center without the staff’s approval.The director keeps an updated file of names, addresses, and phone numbers of authorized individuals for each child in case of an emergency. No child is released to an adult without proper authorization, Ever! Surveillance cameras have been installed and record up to six months of activity in and around the building.

Children may not be released to anyone whose behavior may be deemed as unreasonable or an imminent risk to the child.

Health:

Upon each child’s arrival, the teachers will conduct a daily health check to keep the children and teachers healthy and to prevent the spread of any illnesses or communicable diseases. Toys and other equipment will be sanitized on a daily basis and proper sanitizing solutions will be used. Promoting proper hand washing will be a part of your child’s daily routines.

Staff Training and Qualification:

Salem Academy promotes and offers equal opportunities for employment. All applicants will undergo background checks. Every staff member must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing his or her duties satisfactorily. Every employee must be CPR and first aid certified to work with children. Through special training of the staff and innovative learning systems, the Salem Academy is cutting edge in terms of childcare and development.

Weekly Tuitions

Note: At registration, we will require the registration fee and the first week’s tuition. The registration fee and the first week payment are non-refundable.

One time registration fee: $100 per family (non-refundable)

Online Enrollment | The Salem Academy

You can now use our online form to enroll your child. Follow the instructions listed and make sure to fill in all relevant fields.

Child’s Information
Child’s Birth Date:*
Child’s First Name:*
Child’s Middle Name:
Child’s Last Name:*
What does the child like to be called:*
Parent’s Information

Mother

First Name:*
Last Name:*
Address:*
Phone (Home):*
Phone (work):*
Where Employed:*
Hours:*

Father

First Name:*
Last Name:*
Address:*
Phone (Home):
Phone (Work):*
Where Employed:*
Hours:*
Misc. Information:

Custodial Parent if divorced:

First Name
Last Name
Family Information

Other children and members of family:

Family Member 1

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Family Member 2

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Family Member 3

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Family Member 4

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Family Member 5

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Family Member 6

First NameLast NameBirth Date:School/Work:

Authorized Persons

Persons authorized to pick up and transport the child other than parent or custodian:

Give full name and phone number of the person to whom the child may be released. They MUST be listed below to ensure the child’s safety. A phone call is NOT acceptable permission of the parent(s) or custodian(s).

Person 1

First Name:Last Name:Phone (home):Phone (work):

Person 2

First Name:Last Name:Phone (home):Phone (work):

Person 3

First Name:Last Name:Phone (home):Phone (work):

Person 4

First Name:Last Name:Phone (home):Phone (work):

Emergency Information

Name of person(s) and the telephone number(s), other than the child care staff, allowed to act for the parent(s) in an emergency:

Emergency Contact 1

First Name:*Last Name:*Address:*Phone (home):*Phone (work):*Where Employed:*Hours:*

Emergency Contact 2

First Name:*Last Name:*Address:*Phone (home):*Phone (work):*Where Employed:*Hours:*

Physician Information:

First Name:*
Last Name:*
Phone (office):*
Phone (home):
Medical Association:*
Association Address:*
Chart Number:
Special written doctor’s instructions for care or medical treatment give the child care:
To whom any medical training and/or instructions and permission given:
Any food, environmental, and/or medical allergies (separated by commas):
Physical Health History
What health problems has your child had in the past?*
What health problems does your child have now?*

Does your child have any allergies?*

Yes

No

If so, what? how severe?

Does your child take any medication regularly?*

Yes

No

If so, what and when?

Has your child ever been hospitalized?*

Yes

No

If so, when and why?

Does your child have any recurring chronic illness or health problems such as. ..

Frequent Earaches

Cerebral palsy

Seizure Disorder

Developmental Delay

Diabetes

Asthma

Hemophilia

Other
If medically diagnosed, what is the name of the doctor who diagnosed the illness(es) or health problem(s)?
Do you have any other concerns about your child’s health?*
Developmental History

Does your child have any problems with talking or making sounds?*

Yes

No

Please explain:

Does your child have any problems with walking, running, or moving?*

Yes

No

Please explain:

Does your child have any problems seeing?*

Yes

No

Please explain:

Does your child have any problems hearing?*

Yes

No

Please explain:

Does your child have any problems using his/her hands (like puzzles, small parts)?*

Yes

No

Please explain:
Eating Habits
What is your child’s typical eating pattern?*

Is your child on any special diet?*

Yes

No

Please describe:
When does the child eat breakfast?*
Lunch?*
Dinner?*
Between meal snack?*
What is the child’s attitude toward eating?*

Does he/she feed him/herself?*

Yes

No

Does the child ever refuse to eat?*

Yes

No

How is this handled and by whom?
Child’s favorite foods (separated by commas):*
Daily Living

Potty Training: Is your child Potty Trained?*

Yes

No

Does your child need assistance using the bathroom?*

Yes

No

Type in “N/A” if your child is too young for the following questions to apply:

How well does your child use table utensils (cups, forks, spoons, etc)?*
How does your child indicate bathroom needs?*
Words for urination (separate by commas):*
Words for bowel movement (separate by commas):*
Special words for body parts:*
What are your child’s regular bladder and bowel patterns? Do you want us to follow a particular plan for toileting?*
For Toddlers, please describe the use of diapers or toileting equipment (such as potty, toilet scat adapter, etc):*

What are your child’s regular sleeping patterns?

Wakes at:*
Naps at:*
Goes to bed at:*
What help does your child need to get dressed?*
Social Relationships/Play
What ages are your child’s most frequent playmates?*

Is your child friendly?*

Yes

No

Is your child ggressive?*

Yes

No

Is your child shy?*

Yes

No

Is your child withdrawn?*

Yes

No

Does your child play well alone?*
What is your child’s favorite toy?*

Is your child frightened by.