Policies

Illness Policy

Some symptoms or behaviors to watch for:

• Glassy or watery eyes
• Decreased appetite
• Lethargy or decreased activity
• Sleeping more
• Irritable or crying more than usual
• Requiring more one-on-one care

How Sick is Too Sick: When to keep your child at home

Preschool Program Resources 

Epact 

We will be using ePACT Network, a health and safety software, to better support our families and make it easier to submit critical paperwork and data. Enrolled families will receive an e-mail inviting them to complete paperwork.

Helpful Links

• ePACT for Families Help Portal
• Adding a NEW emergency or pick up contact after I've shared?
• FAQ's for Families
• How will Using ePACT Impact my Recreation Organization?

Please be sure to save your user name and password as you may need to update your account throughout the year. The 1# update is adding new authorized pick up people. Here is a quick how-to video: https://epactnetwork.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/47000663863-how-do-i-add-to-or-edit-pick-up-lists-after-i-ve-shared-add-a-new-emergency-or-pick-up-contact-

Parent Resources

Dynamic Drop-off Tips

Drop-off can sometimes be the most challenging part of the day, especially at the beginning of the preschool year. Creating a consistent, calm routine can ease your child's drop-off; it may be slow at first, but it will get easier with time.

Practice your Goodbyes at Home 

When your child is calm, talk to them about what will happen at drop-off. For example, "First we'll walk to your classroom, then I'll give you a big hug, and then I'll say, “Goodbye, I love you! I'll be back to pick you up after nap time”.  Add a hug, a special handshake, or a short phrase like, “You’ve got this!” to reassure your child.

Celebrate at Pick-Up
Just as a smooth drop-off sets a positive tone for the day, a warm and encouraging pick-up helps your child feel proud of their efforts. Celebrating their small wins—making a new friend, finishing an art project, or being brave at drop off during the day—encourages your child and helps them look forward to coming back tomorrow.

On your way home, open up a conversation with your child by asking specific questions, encouraging them to reflect on their day, and share their experiences.  

Here are a few examples: 

• What was the best part of your day?
• Who did you play with? 
• What was your favorite thing about playing outside? 
• What songs did you sing?
• What stories did your teacher read today?

Learn more about the importance of routines by watching this 9 News interview. Dr. Rosemarie Allen shares practical advice for parents on creating effective and enjoyable routines.

10 pointers for helping children with anxiety: How to Cope with Anxiety

Clinica Family Health & Wellness supports young children, families, teachers, and caregivers. The program helps adults respond to young children’s social and emotional needs and works to:

• Improve health, development, and mental health outcomes for young children
• Reduce expulsions from early care settings
• Create healthy learning spaces for children and caregivers

Child Find

Do you have concerns or questions about your child in any of the following areas:

• How your child's speech is developing
• How your child is learning
• How your child sees or hears
• How your child plays and interacts with other children
• How your child moves their hands and body for daily tasks
• How your child responds to difficult situations or transitions
• How your child behaves and handles their emotions

If you answered "yes" to any of the above, talk with your teachers  and reach out to Child Find at cde.state.co.us/cdesped/childfindcontact within Boulder Valley School District. The purpose of the Child Find process in preschool is to determine whether a child has need for special education services. Learn more at cde.state.co.us/cdesped/childfind .