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Laylas Learning
Center


Parent Handbook





Director Shamir Muhammad
(817) 617-2807

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Introduction
Welcome to Laylas Learning Center your childs home away from home!! Our
objective is to provide a caring, safe, homelike environment for your children along with
helping increase their physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
Our philosophy at LLC is to offer parents the highest quality in-home care and
academics, combined with a safe and secure setting allowing your children to develop
and grow. Here at Laylas Learning Center your children will experience success on a
daily basis, acquire a love of learning and build a positive self-image which is the center
three main goals.
Educational Setting
The educational programs are taught according to the child age group,
increasing a grade level or two depending on the learning pace of the child. LLC also
offers alternative language classes such as Spanish, (basic) sign language and
Chinese!!
Evaluation Weekly Learning Reports
Weekly reports are given to parents of children including the following: toddlers
and early preschooler. These evaluations are designed to act as a form of
communication tool between the parent and I so that we may work together to enhance
your child strengths along with addressing their needs. Parent/ teacher conferences are
available upon request or as required.
Parent Responsibilities
We ask that parents cooperate with LLC in complying with all government laws,
regulations and rules. Parents are required to bring their child/ children into the home
and see that their child is under supervision of his or her teacher/director before leaving
the premises. It is the parent(s) responsibility to maintain and supply accurate records.
This may include the following information and forms: Health, Registration, Medical,
Immunization, Transportation, Emergency, Parental agreements and field trips which
must be completed before enrollment.
Extra-curricular Activities
LLC provides our children with music classes once a week, as well as a variety of
extra-curricular activities such as Stretch & Grow and Creative Dance. All activities are
done on site during regular hours of operation.
Field Trips
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Field trips at LLC are woven into our school curriculum for ages four and up
(ages 3 and under must be accompanied by parent(s)). This is a fun way for children to
enhance their learning about their world. We make visits to the public library, shopping
malls, museums, amusement parks such as Six Flags, pet stores, restaurants, post
office and many more that are not listed. We encourage parents to join us!!
Nutrition Menus
LLC helps ensure that the students receive balanced, nutritious meals daily. We
serve breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack to all children with no additional
cost to you.
Safety Precautions
At LLC we know that your childs safety is of the utmost importance as well as
ours. Here at LLC we put safety first, from our safe age appropriate equipment on the
playground to our classrooms. In addition, we have a daily sign in/out sheet for each
child in the classroom at all times.
Introducing your Child to LLC
Adjusting to new faces, personalities and surroundings can be exciting for some
children and frightening to others. Listed below are a few recommendations that may be
of assistance during this important transition period.
o Talk to your child about school, teachers, friends and the wonders of learning
prior to the beginning of school.
o Try to generate enthusiasm!! Remember, your child looks to you for strength so
therefore your attitude is highly important in the development of your childs
healthy attitude towards school.
o Last but not least, good-byes. They are to be done before the child makes their
entrance into the school.







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Laylas Learning Center
Phone (817) 617-2807
Tuition Policies and Rates

Early Childhood Program Weekly
Older Infants (12 18 months) $125
Toddlers (18 24 months) $125
Tots (24 36 months) $125
Preschool $125
Transitional Kindergarten $125
Daily Rates (all ages) $35

Supply & Enrichment Fees Aug Jan May
Toddlers Tots NO COST!!!!!!!!
Preschool Transitional Kindergarten

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration requires a non-refundable fee of $25 which is due
with or prior to the return of application and also guarantees a spot for your child. This
annual fee is due by August 1
st
of each year to assure a place for your child. If space is
not available, the $25 fee places your child on the waiting list. Children are enrolled
based on availability of space. Priority is given to siblings of children currently enrolled.
Registration fees are non-refundable.

FINES: Late Pick Up- $2 per minute after 7:00 pm due at pick up. Late Tuition Payment-
$15 each week tuition payment is late. Tuition is due for the next following week every
Friday. If tuition (along with any outstanding balance) is not paid by Tuesday morning
your child will be dropped and replaced with a child from the waiting list. LLC also
reserves the right to increase tuition and/or registration fees at any time, with notification
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to the parents. No credit to tuition will be given for absences. Holiday and weather
closings are included in weekly/ monthly tuition cost.























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Center Hours and Holiday Calendar
LLC is open year-round, Monday through Friday, with the following daily operating
hours:
6:00 am to 7:00 pm

LLC is closed on the following Holidays:
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
LLC closes early on the following days:
Christmas Eve
New Years Eve










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Guidance and Discipline
Discipline is designed and carried out to help each child:
o Learn self-control
o Choose alternatives and make good choices
o Identify feelings
o Develop an understanding and respect for the feelings of others
Teachers Shall:
o Acknowledge and praise good behavior
o Listen carefully and openly to children
o Encourage two-way communication
o Treat all children fairly
o Develop a warm, trusting and nurturing environment in the classroom
Accepted discipline includes the following:
o Positive alternatives offered to redirect behavior
o Brief, supervised separation from the group
o Child may be held firmly if the childs behavior is deemed harmful to him/herself
or others
Strict Adherence to Licensing:
o No spanking, hitting, swatting, shaking or any other form of corporal punishment
o No verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks regarding the child or about the
childs family
o No punishing for lapses in toilet training
Medical & Health Requirements:
o Children attending LLC must be in good health. Their immunization must be
current and free of communicable diseases. In compliance with the State of
Texas Department of Human Resources, certain records must be completed for
your child to attend LLC.
o Administering Medication:
o Parents must sign an authorization and include times for LLC staff to administer
each medication according to label directions.
o The medication must be in the original labeled container with the childs full name
and the date brought to LLC.
o LLC will administer the medication amounts according to the label directions or
as amended by a physician.
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o LLC will administer medication only to the child for which it is intended.
o LLC must have a doctors prescription to administer medication that is not age
appropriate.
o LLC will not administer medication after its expiration date.
o Medication will only be administered at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm.
o LLC will contact parents before any as needed medication is given to his/her
child.
Tuberculosis Examination:
Requirements for the tuberculosis screening and testing vary from across the state. If
your regional Texas Department of Health (TDH) or local authority requires tuberculosis
testing for your child, then you must have documentation to indicate that your child is
free of active tuberculosis.
Illness and Injuries:
LLC will notify a childs parent in case of illness or injury immediately. The child will be
given appropriate attention and supervision until the childs parent arrives to pick him/
her up. A child whose illness requires that he/she be sent home will be isolated from
other children, but supervised by our staff. Parents are requested, under these
circumstances, to arrange for pickup within one (1) hour or notification. If your child is
sent home from LLC we ask that he or she not return until 24 hours after the following
symptoms:
o An oral temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher; a rectal temperature of 101.4
degrees or higher; an armpit temperature of 99.4 degrees or higher.
o Signs of severe illness such as lethargy, un-controlling breathing, intestinal
disturbance accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, rash with fever, mouth sores
with drooling, wheezing, behavior change or any other unusual signs.
o A communicable disease. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform LLC if a
child has been exposed to a communicable disease outside the center. LLC will
in turn notify parents whose child might have been exposed to the communicable
disease, such as chicken pox, strep throat, etc at LLC.
o In the event of a critical illness or injury:
In the event of a critical illness or injury:
o The childs parent will be notified.
o The physician named by the parent will be called.
o The child will be taken to the nearest emergency room or clinic by emergency
vehicle or, if necessary, by someone on our staff.
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Clothing and Dress:
Your childs clothing should be comfortable and easy for him/her to manage (button
front, elastic waistband, ect). Tennis shoes or soft-soled shoes are recommended.
Open-toed shoes, flip-flops or hard-heeled shoes are discouraged in order to
avoid possible toe injury or an injury resulting from a fall. All articles of clothing
should be clearly marked with the childs name to prevent loss. Each child must have a
clean, labeled change of clothing at school.
Personal Belongings:
We request that children leave food, gum and money at home. Children may not bring
toys or other prized possessions to school except on show & tell day. One small
stuffed toy may be brought for use at naptime. LLC cannot accept responsibility for the
loss or damage of personal belongings. We ask that all personal belongings be clearly
labeled.
Outside Play:
Outside activities are an important part of our program. Separate, age appropriate,
outside playgrounds are provided for each age group. Children are encouraged and
expected to participate unless a written note from your childs pediatrician is given.
Birthdays:
If you wish to celebrate your childs birthday at LLC, please check with his/her schools
Director before making your plans. The Director will explain our party policy and give a
head count of how many children are in your childs group.
If you would like to bring outside food to celebrate your childs birthday it must be store
bought with a list of ingredients on the label.
We also ask that you are going to pass out invitations or favors please make sure to
include every child in your childs class.
Parents Visitation/ Participation:
LLC has an open door policy. Parents are welcome to visit and observe their child at
any time. We ask that visits be limited and that parents remain as inconspicuous as
possible to avoid disrupting normal activities. LLC values our childrens parents and
seeks their involvement. Parents and visitors must sign in and out daily.
Rest Period:
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Resting period is an important part of each afternoon. Depending on age, children are
expected to rest quietly on mats or engage in quite activities chosen by their teacher.
Emergency Plan:
Plans for evacuation will be posted in each classroom. Monthly emergency drills are
held at various times and documentation of the drills will be posted on the parent
information board.
Equal Opportunity Non Discrimination:
LLC does not discriminate against any child or employee because of race, color, creed,
religion, age, sex, national origin or disability.
Parent Review and Notification:
LLC has an open door policy, if a parent should have a question or concern about the
Policies and Procedures of LLC, the Director or Management Staff will assist you at any
time. Parents will be notified of any changes throughout LLC by posting of a notice on
the parent information board.



READY FOR SCHOOL!!!