DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
ECE HANDBOOK 2012-2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC OR FORM
SECTION 1 - Teachers and Paraprofessionals
ABC'S FOR ECE-Teachers and Paras
Attendance
Bus Transportation
Child Abuse Reporting Explanation
Class Size
Classroom Visitors and Volunteers
Criteria for Selection of Pupils
Curriculum and Planning Guides
ECE Staff Support
Field Trips
FORM-Child Abuse Reporting Letter
FORM-Emergency Information and Signed
Statements
FORM-Personnel Verification for Licensing
FORM-Physician's Statement of Good Health
Goals
Instructional Objectives
Last Day to Enroll
Personnel Changes
Professional Development Dates 2012-2013
Rest Time Guidelines
Routines
Schedules
Snack Guidelines
Separation Anxiety
Spending/Budgets
Student Records
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Toileting Guidelines/Sample Toilet Training
Plan
Why Fingerprinting?
SECTION 2 - Parents
ABC'S FOR ECE-Parents
Child's Statement of Health Status
Explanation
FORM-Child's Statement of Health Status (E
& Sp)
FORM-Interest Survey-Topics for Parent
Mtgs. (E & Sp)
FORM-Parent Information and Permissions
(E & Sp)
FORM-Reporting Abuse/Making a Complaint
(E & Sp)
Immunization Reference Sheet (E & Sp)
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DISPOSITION
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Complete, sign & date, copy to EE & Licensing File
Signed by doctor, keep in Licensing File
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COPY FOR TEACHER AND PARA REFERENCE!!!
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Handbook/Copy for parent if needed
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Checklist to complete
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Completed copy in each Child's Folder
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ECE Classroom to use for Parent Meeting topics
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Completed copy in each Child's Folder/Copy Parent
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Give copy to parents
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SECTION 3 - Licensing
ABC'S FOR ECE-Licensing
Classroom Licensing Checklist 2012-2013
Daily Sign-in/out Sheets Explanation
FORM-Available upon request… Notice (E &
Sp)
FORM-Emergency Numbers
FORM-Immunization Notification (E & Sp)
FORM-Licensing Capacity (E & Sp)
FORM-Health Consultant Log
FORM-To file a complaint…Notice (E & Sp)
FORM-Visitors Policy
FORM-Visitors Sign-in Sheet (E & Sp)
Licensing Inspection Response
Licensing Policies & Procedures A-Z (E & Sp)
Licensing Violations List
Nurse Consultation and Medication
Delegation Letter
What is a Full Signature?
What to Expect When You're Expecting a
Licensing Visit
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SECTION 4 - Miscellaneous Information
Computer Repair Policy
ECE Staff Directory
Materials & Supplies Memo 2012-2013
Using the Instructional Resource Center
(IRC) at Fox St.
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SECTION 5 - Rules Regulating Child Care
Centers
Open
7.702
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHSChildYouthFam/CBON/1251583639322
SECTION 6 - General Rules for Child Care
Facilities
SECTION 7 - Rules & Regulations Governing
the Health and Sanitation of Child Care
Facilities
Open
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http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHSChildYouthFam/CBON/1251583639322
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Checklist to complete
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Post in Classroom
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Post in Classroom
Post in Classroom
Use in classroom/Keep in classroom licensing file
Post in Classroom
Post in Classroom
Use in classroom
Handbook
Copy for parents; Teachers & paras read
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Handbook
Copy for parents if necessary
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Post by Classroom Phone
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http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/260/documents/101007childcar
esanitarystandards.pdf
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SECTION 1 – TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
1.
GOALS/CURRICULUM AND PLANNING GUIDES
The goals of the program are:
 to develop children’s cognitive skills to prepare them for school success
 to actively involve parents in the education of their children
Research in the field of early childhood education points to the importance of the early years in a
child’s intellectual development and identifies early intervention as the key factor in helping to
eliminate potential educational failure. On the basis of this research, the Denver Public School’s (DPS)
program is designed to help meet the needs of pre-kindergarten children.
The Curriculum of DPS includes a scope and sequence that serves as a framework for student learning.
It provides the basis of instructional activities for the ECE classrooms. Thematic planning guides have
defines the literacy skills and abilities students need to acquire for later school success. Each classroom
provides a rich environment with active learning experiences facilitated by the teaching team. These
experiences allow the children to build the sound experiential foundation they must possess for future
academic success.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES
The instructional objectives of the program are to provide an environment for:
 the development of cognitive skills
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the expansion of receptive and expressive language
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the demonstration of thinking and reasoning skills
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the development of fine and gross motor skills
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the application of positive social behaviors
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the practice of good nutritional and health care habits
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3.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF PUPILS
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ECE CLASSROOMS ARE TUITION BASED, regardless of funding source (Head
Start and Early Reading First funded classes excepted). Family ability to pay is determined by
information supplied in the application packet.
Pupils will be selected according to the following criteria:
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The child is four (4) years old on or before October 1, 2012, in order to attend the 2012-2013
school year. In those schools that have ECE programs for 3-year-olds, the child is three (3) years old
on or before October 1, 2012, in order to attend the 2012-2013 school year. Special needs 3-yearold children with an IEP are placed into programs by Student Services when appropriate regardless
of birth date.
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Parent/guardian completes and returns to any school office the DPS ECE/Denver Preschool
Program Application and provides the child’s birth verification, immunization record, verification of
address, and verification of one month’s household income (4-year-old application only).
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Parent/guardian receives a letter from Application Management Department advising whether
their child is enrolled at a requested school or wait-listed. The non-refundable registration fee for
tuition-paying families is included in the first invoice.
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Applicants to Head Start funded classes must meet Federal income qualification guidelines.
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4.
CLASS SIZE/LAST DAY TO ENROLL
Teachers are encouraged to keep class size at maximum throughout the school year. The maximum for
a CPP-funded classroom is 16; Head Start is 17 (subject to variation annually); Early Reading First is 18;
TSP-funded classrooms are 20.
Ongoing funding of a program can be affected by class size.
When the classroom allocation is filled, additional qualifying children are placed on a waiting list by the
school staff. Wait-listed children are enrolled during the school year as vacancies occur provided the
application process is complete. For more information or questions, please call the Early Education
office.
Last day to enroll ECE students for 12-13: April 19, 2013
Exceptions will be made for students transferring from another ECE if space is available or for 3-yearolds placed by Student Services.
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5.
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Separation anxiety is a concern for many children and families.
Work with parents/guardians by keeping an open channel of
communication. Consider sharing the following information
with parents (from www.kidshealth.org):
Making Goodbyes Easier
These strategies can help ease kids and parents through this difficult period:
Practice. Practice being apart from each other, and introduce new people and places gradually. If you're
planning to leave your child with a relative or a new babysitter, then invite that person over in advance so they
can spend time together while you're in the room. If your child is starting at a new day care center or
preschool, make a few visits there together before a full-time schedule begins. Practice leaving your child with
a caregiver for short periods of time so that he or she can get used to being away from you.
Be calm and consistent. Create an exit ritual during which you say a pleasant, loving, and firm goodbye. Stay
calm and show confidence in your child. Reassure him or her that you'll be back — and explain how long it will
be until you return using concepts kids will understand (such as after lunch) because your child can't yet
understand time. Give him or her your full attention when you say goodbye, and when you say you're leaving,
mean it; coming back will only make things worse.
Follow through on promises. It's important to make sure that you return when you have promised to. This is
critical — this is how your child will develop the confidence that he or she can make it through the time apart.
As hard as it may be to leave a child who's screaming and crying for you, it's important to have confidence that the
caregiver can handle it. It may help both of you to set up a time that you will call to check in, maybe 15 to 20 minutes
after you leave. By that time, most kids have calmed down and are playing with other things. Don't let yourself give in
early and call sooner!
If you're caring for another person's child who's experiencing separation anxiety, try to distract the child with an activity
or toy, or with songs, games, or anything else that's fun. You may have to keep trying until something just clicks with the
child.
It's Only Temporary
Remember that this phase will pass. If your child has never been cared for by anyone but you, is naturally shy, or has
other stresses, it may be worse than it is for other kids.
(see full text at http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/separation_anxiety.html#)
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6.
ROUTINES
We encourage the consistent use of rituals and routines in the ECE classroom. When children have a
general idea of the order and flow of most school days, they feel safe and secure.
Some routines will be based on the community of learners that you are building in your classroom,
others will be managerial, while others will be based on curriculum. The following is just a partial list of
some routines you might include!
Community of Learners
 Greeting students and parents by name at the door
each morning, sometimes with a handshake
or a hug (ECERS-R Item 9, p.22-23)
 Reading with a parent or friend at the beginning
of the day (ECERS-R Item 15, 5.5, p.34-35)
Managerial
 Students moving their name tags to a special board or table,
to show they are present
 Cycling through name tags in order to assign classroom jobs
 Students moving to whole group or centers, based on a
special sound or song being played
 A system in place for choice center management, that
promotes student independence and self-help
Curricular
 Reviewing the linear calendar from Everyday Math
 Meeting with the teacher or paraprofessional for small group literacy or math instruction
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7.
SCHEDULES
Schedule addition request: We know that the majority of ECE classrooms are open 10 minutes prior to the start
of the day and the last of the children don’t leave until 10 minutes after the day ends, frequently supervised by a
paraprofessional. In order to comply with funding source requirements and to reflect what is actually is
occurring, we are asking that schedules reflect that flex time by using a schedule designation time similar to the
following example:
8:05 arrival
8:15 (when more structured activities begin) Free choice centers (or whatever activity you begin your day with)
Then
3:00-3:10 (when structured activities end at 3:00) Dismissal
We recommend beginning the school day with flexible and inviting activities for children. This could mean
beginning the day with center play, open library time, or any other activity that will invite students in to the
classroom. By waiting to begin circle time or orientation activities, the teacher has more time to greet families,
take attendance, and help kids transition into the day’s activities.
We’re also asking teachers to maximize the time they can allot to choice centers and outdoor play. This is a
recommendation from Qualistar, but it is also a best practice for our work with 3 and 4 year olds. While some
direct instruction will still happen during whole group and small group work, instruction and learning are pivotal
during choice centers and outdoor play.
To take full advantage of the school day, whether a ½ day or full-day program, teachers can minimize the
number of transitions. Rather than taking children outside for three separate twenty minute sessions (and thus
adding 30 minutes total of transition time to your day!), try taking kids outside for a full hour (which just results
in 10 minutes of transition time). Extended play periods results in higher-level play for children.
We’re happy to work with teachers to brainstorm schedules that work the best for their individual
circumstances and communities of learners.
Below are sample schedules:
Sample ECE Full-Day Schedule – 2012-2013
Note: These minutes can be distributed across the school day, in the way that works best for your school community.
Minutes/Recommended Time Frame
Description
30 minutes [this includes the flex time mentioned Children arrive in the classroom and begin work at
above]
free choice centers. Teachers greet students and
parents, supervise parent sign-in and
handwashing, and help students settle in for the
day. In some programs this may include breakfast.
15 minutes
Children and teachers meet for circle
time/community time. This can include songs,
gross motor activities, read-aloud, and some direct
instruction in literacy, math, and language
development.
120 minutes
Free choice centers, with the option of children
working in small groups with teachers, as
necessary.
45 minutes
Outside and gross motor time (includes transition
time, to get to and from outdoor play areas, and to
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60 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes
45 minutes
15 minutes [this includes the flex time mentioned
above]
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wash hands when returning to the classroom)
Lunch and additional outside time
Nap/Quiet rest time
Specials
English Language Development – teachers support
all learners with speaking and listening skills – this
can include a combination of engaging whole
group direct instruction, focused small group work,
and guided conversations with individual children.
This can be divided into two sections of time.
Read-aloud and prepare for dismissal – this can
include more songs and gross-motor activities in
the whole group meeting area, as parents arrive to
pick up their children
Total time: 7 hours
Sample ECE ½ Day Schedule – 2012-2013
Minutes/Approximate Time Frame
20 minutes - Arrival Time [this includes the flex
time mentioned above]
15 minutes – Circle Time
60 minutes – Choice Centers
40 minutes – Outside and Gross Motor
20 minutes - ELD
20 minutes – Read Aloud and Dismissal
[this includes the flex time mentioned above]
Description
Children arrive in the classroom and begin work at
free choice centers. Teachers greet students and
parents, supervise parent sign-in and
handwashing, and help students settle in for the
day. In some programs this may include breakfast.
This could include pick up from the bus.
Children and teachers meet for circle
time/community time. This can include songs,
gross motor activities, read-aloud, and some direct
instruction in literacy, math, and language
development.
Free choice centers, with the option of children
working in small groups with teachers, as
necessary.
Outside and gross motor time (includes transition
time, to get to and from outdoor play areas, and to
wash hands when returning to the classroom)
English Language Development – teachers support
all learners with speaking and listening skills – this
can include a combination of engaging whole
group direct instruction, focused small group work,
and guided conversations with individual children.
Read-aloud and prepare for dismissal – this can
include more songs and gross-motor activities in
the whole group meeting area, as parents arrive to
pick up their children. This could include drop off
at the bus.
Total time: 3 hours
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8.
SNACK GUIDELINES
Due to the time and expense required to prepare and
serve snacks that meet a high nutritional standard, we
recommend that snack is only served in full-day programs.
Full-day program snacks are provided through the school
cafeteria, and are paid for by the Early Education
Department.
If a half-day program decides to serve snack, we
recommend that nutritionally balanced snacks are
provided during choice center times, thus minimizing time
that children are taken from free choice play for a whole
group activity.
If your school takes part in a community nutrition program, ECE classrooms may participate, just be
sure to follow licensing and ECERS-R guidelines when preparing and serving the food.
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9.
REST TIME GUIDELINES
Children in full-day programs will be given the opportunity to rest, in a quiet, dim room, with soothing
music playing. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes of rest time.
The maximum amount of time allowed will depend on your program and the needs of your students.
Most students will not nap for more than an hour, so classroom activities should be planned
accordingly. If children are sleeping for more than an hour, we recommend that the teacher talks to
parents/guardians about whether the rest time schedule is working for the family. Some families will
prefer that the child is awakened, so that an early bedtime can be maintained, while some families will
prefer that the child rests as long as he or she needs to on any given day.
For students that do not regularly sleep, please provide them with the opportunity to rest on a mat for
20 minutes, and then allow them to transition to other quiet activities, if other classmates are sleeping.
Because sleeping classmates may limit class access to free choice centers, provide access to quiet
center activities in other parts of the room.
Continue to store rest time sheets and stuffed animals (if used) in the bags provided by the Early
Education Department. Be sure that the tops of bags are secured so that items don’t spill out. Because
rest mats are stacked (in most programs), continue to sanitize the mats before stacking them each
afternoon, or use the plastic dividers between mats and sanitize once a week. Plastic sheets must be
kept off of the floor – please ask Lucy or Elise for a more detailed tutorial. Either send rest sheets
home to be washed each week, or set up another system of weekly washing. We hope that these
efforts will continue to minimize cases of bed bugs and lice in our programs.
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TOILETING GUIDELINES
Denver Public Schools early education teachers and paraprofessionals are committed to supporting children
and families in the process of independent toilet use, in all classrooms. If a child is struggling with the process,
teachers will work with families to implement appropriate support measures, including, but not limited to the
following:
o Encouraging the student to use the bathroom at regular intervals
o Encouraging the student to independently clean him/herself and change into clean clothing
o Allowing a parent or guardian to return to school to assist with clean-up/changing clothing
o Allowing the use of pull-ups or training undergarments, per family preference
If an ECE classroom is not equipped with bathrooms, teachers will coordinate with parents, other teachers,
and other appropriate school personnel to create a toileting and cleaning/changing plan within the first two
weeks of school, in order to maintain safe in-classroom ratios. A sample toilet training plan is included.
“Children develop differently socially, emotionally, and physically. All of these aspects will affect their ability to
control their bodily functions. It is important that staffs are patient with children even when they have
accidents, so that the children and their self-esteem do not suffer. Staff should encourage children to try to
control their bodily functions and praise them when they do. This will instill pride and confidence in them, but
if they do have accidents encouragement is still needed so that the children are not afraid or embarrassed, thus
learning to hate bathroom time.” – From ECERS-R, Cryer et al.
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Sample Toilet Training Plan
Student _____________________________ Start Date ____________________________
Team Members
Objectives
Materials
__Timer
__Audio Tape
__Foot Stool
__Favorite Toy or Object
__Potty Chair
__Adapted Toilet Seat
__Extra underwear
__Extra clothing
__Pull-Ups
Toilet Training Schedule
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Reinforcers
__________________
Reinforcement Schedule
____________________________________
__________________
____________________________________
Procedure
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Adapted for DPS Early Education Department from Cynthia Rose and Nancy Greenbaum
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STUDENT RECORDS/ATTENDANCE
In the classroom, a folder for State Licensing review is maintained for each child enrolled in the
program. ECE student files may be SHREDDED after five (5) years.
It MUST contain:
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the Parent Information and Permissions Form, (a copy is given to the parent also)
the Child’s Statement of Health Status for Enrollment,
a copy of the child’s Immunization Record,
a copy of the child’s Birth Verification,
a copy of the child’s District Registration Packet (original is in the school office)
Special Diet and/or Health Care Plan, if applicable, and
a separate folder may be kept for bodies of evidence.
If a child is absent:
3 consecutive days……teacher calls the home
5 consecutive days……refer to social worker
10 consecutive days…... the child may need to be dropped from the program
and replaced with a child on the waiting list (based on Principal/CSC policy).
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CLASSROOM VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Parents or guardians may visit their children at any time. Parent volunteers are
encouraged to participate in classroom activities. Teachers will provide a signup sheet for daily and long term volunteers.
The instructional staff will welcome all parents, visitors, observers,
and Early Education administrative staff to the classroom.
Licensing regulations require visitors to sign in with name, address and
purpose of visit. At least one piece of identification must be inspected for
visitors who are strangers to ECE staff.
The Visitor Sign-In Sheets must be kept on file in the ECE classroom for three years.
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FIELD TRIPS
High-quality, educational field trips are encouraged in ECE! Be sure to make a plan and budget for field
trips with your entire ECE team early in the school year. If you’ll be traveling by bus, you will need to
make arrangements with the transportation department in advance. You may also do walking field
trips in your neighborhood, as well as inviting special presenters to come to your school. You are
welcome to bring parent chaperones, and may help pay for parents with your classroom/materials
funds.
The following is just a partial list of some of the field trips you might consider. Make sure that your
choices always include an educational component.
Field Trips Requiring Transportation (depending on your school location):
o The Children’s Museum
o The Denver Zoo
o The Denver Art Museum
o The Museum of Nature and Science
o The Arvada Center (theater productions)
o The Botanic Gardens
Walking/Neighborhood Field Trips:
o Fire station
o Library
o Post Office
o Local restaurants
o Bakery
o Local parks or natural habitats
Programs that will present at your school:
o Denver Zoo
o Colorado Ballet
o Mizel Museum
o Opera Colorado
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Buses for ECE field trips may be paid for through regular school transportation allocations or with
classroom materials and supplies funds. Arrangements are made through your school office.
The DPS Department of Transportation has changed some of the procedures around scheduling and
providing excursion transportation for ECE students. These changes may affect ECE budgets in
planning for excursions. The seats in school buses that provide safety to children in the event of an
accident do not work for small children. Children under a certain weight are likely to slide off the bus
seat so they need to be in some kind of restraint. The requirements of the restraint mean that only
every other bus seat can be used on most buses. Essentially, it will take twice as many buses to
transport them. The result is that it will cost more because more buses will be used and teachers will
need to plan to have enough adults so that there is at least one on each bus.
Please be aware of the following (from the Transportation
Department):
“Early Childhood Education (ECE) students require special
equipment. You must identify the number of ECE students on your
trip request. For planning, we have one bus type that seats 12 ECE
students and 45 elementary size students or we have a few buses
that can seat 35 ECE students and 12 elementary (or 8 adult) size
students.”
Because the appropriate buses are limited, you will need to plan
ahead, and have a back-up plan in place if transportation isn’t
available on the dates you requested.
The DPS transportation web-site is: http://transportation.dpsk12.org/
From the main web-site, you’ll need to access ‘Excursions’, at
http://transportation.dpsk12.org/departments/routing/Excursions1.htm
The web-site will give you more details about who to contact, dates when buses are not available, and
forms you will need to fill out for your excursion.
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SPENDING/BUDGETS
Each school year ECE teachers are given an amount to spend on materials and supplies for the
classroom. A memo explaining spending and correct account codes is sent via e-mail to ECE teachers
and requisition secretaries at the beginning of the school year. A copy of this memo is in Section 4 of
this handbook.
Purchases are made through the school office on a CR (contract release), PR (purchase requisition), or
district/school credit card for CPP and TSP funded classes. The school office can issue a CR to King
Soopers for the purchase of food for the classroom. The Early Education Department will not make
reimbursements to ECE classrooms.
Head Start teachers will submit requisitions for their Head Start funds only to the Early Education
Department on the form provided for them. Purchase of materials with your alternate funding source
is handled as described in the previous paragraph.
Because the annual allocation of Materials and Supplies money is intended for the students in the
current school year, it must be spent (or allocated for an upcoming event) by March 1, 2013, unless
otherwise advised.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DATES 2012-2013
Professional Development locations to be determined
Non-Student Contact Dates for ECE : Teacher and Paraprofessonal Professional Development
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012—individuals will be notified of attendance times and locations
Monday, November 5, 2012—full to partial day (notification coming in October) required depending
on current certifications in CPR/Universal Precautions/First Aid
Friday, March 1, 2013—full day attendance required, 8:00-3:00
ECE Paraprofessional-Specific Professional Development
Note: It is important the paraprofessionals attend all dates so that they will receive the professional
development credit needed for Qualistar and content knowledge needed to meet CDHS requirements.
Attendance is required for the entire day 8:00-3:00, each day
 Friday, September 14, 2012
 Monday, January 7, 2013
 Tues, January 22, 2013
 Tues, February 19, 2013
 Friday, May 10, 2013
ECE TS GOLD Checkpoint Finalization Dates by 5:00 pm
 Monday, October 29, 2012

Monday, February 4, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013
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17.
SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONALS
Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requires that the adult/child ratio of no more than
1:10 be maintained at all times. Teachers may have volunteer parents or other paraprofessionals in
the building available for short-term ECE paraprofessional absences. Substitute paraprofessionals may
be used when the classroom paraprofessional is absent. The substitute paraprofessional works under
the direct supervision of the ECE teacher at all times.
NOTE: All ECE para subs must be qualified as ECE para subs and identified as such in Lawson. Special
Education qualified para subs are not authorized to take an ECE para sub job.
Substitute paraprofessionals are available through the Substitute Employee Management System
(SEMS). The secretary of each school is responsible for requesting a sub para on the SEMS (720-4233231) system. The para sub completes an individual time sheet (available on the Early Education Dept.
web page) signed by the teacher. The para sub submits the time sheet to the Early Education office on
the monthly payroll due date.
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18.
ECE STAFF SUPPORT/PERSONNEL CHANGES
o The Early Education Department manages the ECE program and coordinates staff development
with curriculum staff as well as providing technical assistance and administrative, technical and
instructional support for the ECE staff.
o The Early Education office supports the principal of the elementary school in which the class is
located. The class is subject to the jurisdiction of that principal as well as that of the
Instructional Superintendent.
o Notify the Early Education Department immediately, by email to
Madalyn_henninger@dpsk12.org or by phone, 720-423-8212, of personnel changes in ECE
classrooms, whether teacher or paraprofessional.
o Notify the Early Education Department immediately, by email to
Madalyn_henninger@dpsk12.org or by phone, 720-423-8212, of name changes in ECE
classrooms, whether teacher or paraprofessional.
New personnel are required to meet Colorado State Child Care Licensing Regulations,
therefore it is urgent that the department be advised of changes as soon as possible.
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SECTION 1 – TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
ABC’s FOR ECETEACHERS AND PARAS
The remainder of this section contains the forms and, in some cases explanations of the forms, that
ECE teachers and paraprofessionals need to have in a licensing documentation file in the classroom
available for state licensing inspectors. Here is a list of the items each staff member should have
completed:
_____ CBI/FBI Fingerprinting Response (emailed and mailed from Early Education Dept.)
_____ TRAILS Background Child Abuse/Neglect response form (emailed and mailed from Early Ed. Dept.)
_____ Current Physician’s Statement of Good Health/Immunization Record
_____ Initialed and Signed Child Abuse Reporting Letter
_____ Signed Emergency Information & Statements Form (Perjury, Immunization, Policy, Emergency Training)
_____ CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications (originals in classroom; copy at home)
_____ Signed Child Abuse Reporting letter
_____ Verification of Qualifications-copy of college
transcripts
_____ Personnel Verification for Licensing form
_____ Documentation of Annual Training Hours
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SECTION 1 – TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
ECE classrooms are licensed by the State of
Colorado as Child Care Centers.
Teachers and paras must have a copy of
their CBI/FBI fingerprint response and
TRAILS background check response in a
confidential classroom licensing file
available for state inspectors to view.
State databases cannot talk to each other
so previous fingerprinting will not work for
Child Care Licensing.
The Early Education Department must fingerprint and
background check all staff NEW to ECE each year.
Returning ECE teachers and paras do not need to be
re-fingerprinted.
Early Education pays the cost for both checks. There is no
charge to any ECE teacher or para!
The responses, which take several weeks, will be
both emailed and sent via school mail to each
individual by the Early Ed. Dept. Please note that
the CBI does not return fingerprint cards.
Should your classroom have a licensing inspection before your responses are returned, you
may answer the licensing violations by stating the date the fingerprints and TRAILS request
were done and that they are “in process”.
Call Maddie Henninger, 720-423-8212, in the Early Ed.
office if you have questions about this process.
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PHYSICIAN’S STATEMENT OF GOOD HEALTH
Date of Physical Exam__________________
Patient____________________________________________________________________________________
NAME
POSITION
School___________________________
Health Facility______________________________________________________________________________
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
STREET
CITY
STATE
ZIP
Does this patient have any physical condition which would pose a significant risk to the health or safety of
others?
YES □
NO □
If YES, please specify: _______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Next physical exam is due:________________
(If no date is entered, it is assumed that a physical is required every 2 years.)
I hereby certify that the above-named employee is current for all immunizations currently recommended for
adults and that he/she is in good mental, physical and emotional health appropriate for the position for
which they have been hired.
Health Care Provider’s Signature ________________________Date_____________
FOR HEAD START STAFF ONLY:
Required every 5 years.
Tuberculin Test Screening:
Date Test Done: ____________________________
Results:___________________________________
Date Test was Read: ________________________
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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS – CHILD ABUSE REPORTING EXPLANATION
The DPS Board has revised Policy JLF-R – Reporting Child Abuse/Child Protection.
The Board Policy states that “all school personnel are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect, and have
a legal and moral obligation to make a report if child abuse or neglect is reasonably suspected.”
The Board Policy also refers to the “Child Protection Act of 1987” which states “if a child care worker has
‘reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect or who has observed
the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect
shall immediately report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the county department or local law
enforcement agency.’” This statement is also paraphrased in Regulation 7.701.53B in the General Rules for
Child Care Facilities (copy in section 5 of the ECE Handbook).
The “Child Protection Act of 1987” is also quoted in the Child Abuse Reporting letter, section 1, page 10, that
each ECE/ELC teacher and para must read, sign, date and file for licensing compliance.
This Board revision of Policy JLF-R supersedes the previous Board Policy, “Any suspected incident of child
abuse must be reported to the social worker, nurse, psychologist, or principal who will then telephone the
Denver Department of Human Services…”
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CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
______(Initial) Under the “Child Protection Act of 1987” (C.R.C. 19-3-301) in the Colorado Children’s Code,
child care center workers are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The law at 19-3-304 states
that if a child care worker has “reasonable cause to know or suspect that a child has been subjected to abuse
or neglect or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions which would
reasonably result in abuse or neglect shall immediately report or cause a report to be made of such fact to the
county department or local law enforcement agency.”
______ (Initial) “Abuse” or “child abuse or neglect” means an act or omission in one of the following
categories which threatens the health or welfare of a child: skin bruising, tissue swelling, or death; any case in
which a child is subjected to sexual assault or molestation, sexual exploitation, or prostitution; any case in
which a child is in need of services because the child’s parents, legal guardian, or custodian fails to take the
same actions to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision that a prudent parent
would take.
______ (Initial) If at any time a staff member reasonably suspects child abuse, it is the responsibility of that
staff member to report or to cause a report to be made of this suspicion to the local county department of
social or human services at 720-944-3000 or the police department. It is not the staff’s role to investigate
suspected abuse, only to report it. Persons who make a good faith report are immune from civil and criminal
liability. Additionally, the law provides for the protection of the identity of the reporting party.
______ (Initial) A child care worker who fails to report suspected child abuse or neglect commits a class 3
misdemeanor and will be punished as provided in section 18-1-106, C.R.S. The staff person could also be liable
for damages “proximately caused thereby.”
I have read and understood the above requirement concerning my responsibility regarding child abuse
reporting.
_____________________________________
______________________________
Signature
Date
All cases of Child Abuse or Neglect must be immediately reported. In doubtful cases, a mandated reporter may
confer with a Director or supervisor to see if they have “reasonable cause to know or suspect” that child abuse
or neglect has occurred. Ultimately, however, the mandated reporter has personal responsibility for making
the report, and the mandated reporter cannot avoid that responsibility by asking a supervisor or employee to
determine whether the report should be made. The law provides that, if a person does not make a required
report, the person may be prosecuted for a class 3 misdemeanor and may be liable for any damages
proximately caused by the failure to report. 19-3-304 (a) and (b), C.R.S. (2005).
Facility Name: ________________________________________
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Employee Name: _______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________
Phone Number: ______________________
Employee Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Emergency Contact Name: ________________________________ Relationship: ____________
Emergency Contact Phone Number: ________________________
Date of Hire: ________________
Position/Classroom: _______________________________
PERJURY STATEMENT:
“Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the
application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”
_____________________________________
______________________________
Employee Signature
Date
IMMUNIZATION STATEMENT:
To the best of my knowledge, I am fully immunized.
_____________________________________
______________________________
Signature
Date
POLICY STATEMENT:
I have read and understand the policies and procedures for this facility.
_____________________________________
______________________________
Signature
Date
EMERGENCY TRAINING:
I verify that I have been trained in emergency procedures for this facility.
_____________________________________
______________________________
Signature
Date
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PERSONNEL VERIFICATION FOR LICENSING
TEACHERS & PARAS: COMPLETE THIS FORM EACH YEAR AND
KEEP IT IN YOUR CONFIDENTIAL LICENSING DOCUMENTATION FILE IN THE CLASSROOM.
Date Completed
________________________________
Name
________________________________
Current School ________________________________ Room Number __________
Position
______Teacher ______Paraprofessional
Date of Hire
_____________
CPR/AED
_____________ (Class Date, Month/Year)
____________ (Expiration Date, Month/Year)
First Aid
_____________ (Class Date, Month/Year)
____________ (Expiration Date, Month/Year)
Universal Precautions _____________ (Class Date, Month/Year) ____________ (Expiration Date, Month/Year)
DOCUMENTATION IN PERSONAL LICENSING FILE
CBI/FBI Fingerprint Response
DATE COMPLETED
_______________
TRAILS Background Child Abuse/Neglect Response
_______________
Physicians Statement of Good Health/Immunization Record
_______________
Signed Child Abuse Reporting Memo
_______________
Employee Emergency Information
_______________
Signed Statements Form (Immunization, Interest, Confidentiality, Perjury)
_______________
Verification of Qualifications (College Transcripts)
_______________
ANNUAL TRAINING HOURS
(15 hours each year; you may not include CPR/AED, First Aid or Universal Precautions training)
Class Description
Date of Class
Hours Attended
I read, have been instructed in and am familiar with, the Rules Regulating Child Care Centers, General Rules for Child
Care Facilities and Rules and Regulations Governing the Health and Sanitation of Child Care Facilities.
I have read and understand the Denver Public Schools Early Education Department Licensing Policies & Procedures
and I have copies of the above documentation on file in my classroom.
_______________________________________
Signature & Date
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
ABC’s FOR ECEPARENTS
This section contains the forms (and some explanations) parents need to complete and return to the ECE
teacher at enrollment which are filed in ECE classroom student files as well as some that the ECE teacher
gives to the parents to keep.
These are the forms parents complete and return to ECE:
_____ Parent Information and Permissions (REQUIRED)
_____ Child’s Statement of Health Status for Enrollment (REQUIRED BEFORE ATTENDING or within 30 days of
enrollment)
_____ Interest Survey-Topics for Parent Meetings (Optional)
These forms are given to parents to keep:
_____ Licensing Policies & Procedures (Found in Section 4 of this handbook)
_____ Reporting Abuse/Making a Complaint letter
_____ Copy of the completed, signed, and dated Parent Information and Permissions Form
_____ Copy of Immunization letter (Optional)
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Parent Information and Permissions
Child’s Full Name___________________________________ Date of Birth______________________
Child’s Home Address_______________________________ City & Zip________________________
Date of Enrollment_________________
Previous Educational Experience (if applicable)______________________________________________
______Birth Certificate (Copy)
______District Registration Packet (Copy)
______Immunization Record on CDPHE approved form (Copy)
______Current Child’s Statement of Health Status Form
______Special Diet and/or Health Care Plan (if applicable)
Mother’s Full Name___________________________________
Home Address_________________________________
City & Zip
Phone (Home) ______________________
__________________________________ Phone (Other) ______________________
Email Address___________________________________________ Okay to text? Yes ____ No____
Place of Employment_______________________________________________________
Employment Address ______________________________________________________
City & Zip
__________________________
Phone (Work) _____________________
Any special instructions on how to reach parent/guardian during the hours the child is at the center?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Father’s Full Name___________________________________
Home Address_________________________________ Phone (Home) _____________________
City & Zip
_________________________________
Phone (Other) ______________________
Email Address___________________________________________ Okay to text? Yes ____ No____
Place of Employment______________________________________________________________
Employment Address _______________________________________________________
City & Zip
__________________________
Phone (Work) ______________________
Any special instructions on how to reach parent/guardian during the hours the child is at the center?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Child’s Name________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSIONS
1. List the names, addresses, phone numbers and relationship to your child of persons to whom we may release your child during
the school year. Children WILL ONLY be released to individuals designated in writing.
In an emergency situation, your child may be released to a person for whom you, as parent/guardian, have given verbal
authorization. If this person is unknown to the classroom staff, picture identification will be required.
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
RELATIONSHIP TO
CHILD
2. In accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services child care licensing requirements, I and any individuals I have
designated will sign my child in and out each day with both the correct time and a complete signature including both first and last
name.
3. In the event that a parent or guardian cannot be reached in an emergency, please list at least two persons who will assume
responsibility for your child in an emergency situation.
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
OKAY TO TEXT? Yes
or No
4. I give my permission for my child to share in food tasting experiences.
YES
□
NO
□
Food Allergies/Restrictions__________________________________________________________________
5. If I provide my child with a home-made lunch, it will contain only age-appropriate, nutritious foods which do not pose a choking
hazard.
6. In compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services child care licensing requirements, I will not send any food or other
items with my child to school in a plastic bag of any size.
7. I understand that food prepared at home may not be served to anyone other than my child. I also understand food prepared at
home may not be offered for sale.
8. I give my permission for my child to participate with school-approved, age-appropriate computer programs, music, print media,
educational videos and G-rated movies if shown in the ECE classroom.
9. I have been advised that Early Childhood Education classrooms in Denver Public Schools accept children that may not be fully
immunized.
10. I have received, read and understand the Denver Public Schools Early Education Department Licensing Policies & Procedures.
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Child’s Name________________________________
11. I realize my active involvement in my child’s education is very important. Therefore, I agree to:
 support my child’s education
 attend parent/teacher meetings and conferences at least five times this year and
 send my child to school every day that he or she is not ill.
I have read, understand, and agree to items 1 through 11 as indicated by my signature.
_____________________________________________
___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
Child’s Physician______________________________________________________________________
Name
Address
Phone
Child’s Dentist________________________________________________________________________
Name
Address
Phone
Hospital of Choice_____________________________________________________________________
Name
Address
Phone
In an emergency situation, your child will be transported to the nearest hospital and/or if the parents’ hospital of choice is on divert,
the Emergency Personnel will select the alternative site.
If a parent or legal guardian cannot be notified and immediate medical care is indicated, the school will call 911. However, the
Denver Public Schools will in no case accept financial responsibility for care.
______________________________________________
_____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
PARENT PERMISSION TO APPLY SUNSCREEN
Prior to outdoor play, it is a state licensing regulation that sunscreen must be applied to preschool aged children UNLESS a parent
agrees to exempt his/her child from this requirement.
PLEASE SIGN THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT THAT APPLIES TO YOUR FAMILY:
•I agree to exempt my child, named above, from the requirement to apply sunscreen prior to outdoor play.
______________________________________________
_____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
•I agree to provide sunscreen for my child, named above, to be applied prior to outdoor play. I understand that children who have
turned 4 years old may apply sunscreen to themselves under the direct supervision of a staff member.
______________________________________________
_____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Please consult with your classroom teacher before signing this option!
•This classroom provides ___________________________ brand sunscreen for ECE students. I agree to allow this product to be
applied to my child. I understand that children who have turned 4 years old may apply sunscreen to themselves under the direct
supervision of a staff member.
______________________________________________
_____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Información y Permisos de los Padres
Nombre completo del niño/a___________________________________
Fecha de nacimiento_________
Domicilio del niño/a______________________________ Ciudad y código postal __________________
Fecha de inscripción______________________________
Previa experiencia educativa (si es pertinente)______________________________________________
______Acta de Nacimiento (copia)
______ Paquete de Inscripción del Distrito (copia)
______Cartilla de Vacunas en el formulario aprobado de CDPHE (copia)
______Formulario del Estado de Salud de la Actual Declaración del Niño/a
______Plan de Dieta Especial y/o Cuidado de Salud (si es pertinente)
Nombre completo de la madre___________________________________
Domicilio_________________________________
Teléfono (casa) ______________________
Ciudad y código postal__________________________________ Teléfono (otro) _________________
Dirección de correo electrónico_________________________ ¿está bien enviar texto? Sí ____ No____
Lugar del empleo_______________________________________________________
Dirección del empleo ______________________________________________________
Ciudad y código postal__________________________
Teléfono (empleo) _____________________
¿Cualquier instrucción especial de cómo contactarse con los padres/tutor durante las horas cuando el niño/a está en el centro?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nombre completo del padre___________________________________
Domicilio_________________________________ Teléfono (casa) _____________________
Ciudad y código postal _______________________________
Teléfono (otro) ___________________
Dirección de correo electrónico_________________________ ¿está bien enviar texto? Sí ____ No____
Lugar del empleo______________________________________________________________
Dirección del empleo _______________________________________________________
Ciudad y código postal __________________________
Teléfono (empleo) ______________________
¿Cualquier instrucción especial de cómo contactarse con los padres/tutor durante las horas cuando el niño/a está en el centro?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Nombre del niño/a___________________________________
PERMISOS DE LOS PADRES/TUTOR
1. Hacer una lista de los nombres, domicilios, números telefónicos, y relación con su hijo/a de las personas con las que podemos
dejar ir a su hijo/a durante el año escolar. SOLAMENTE DEJAREMOS ir a los niños con las personas designadas por escrito.
En situación de emergencia, pueden dejar ir a su hijo/a con una persona a la que ustedes, como padre o madre/tutor, han dado
autorización verbal. Si el personal del salón de clases no conoce a esta persona, se requerirá identificación con foto.
NOMBRE
DOMICILIO
NÚMERO
TELEFÓNICO
RELACIÓN CON EL
NIÑO/A
2. De acuerdo a los requisitos de licencia de cuidado infantil del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Colorado, yo y cualesquiera
personas que he designado firmarán cuando lleven y recojan a mi hijo/a de la escuela cada día tanto con la hora correcta como con
la firma completa, incluyendo tanto el nombre como el apellido.
3. En caso de que no se puede encontrar al padre o la madre o el tutor en una emergencia, por favor, hay que hacer una lista de por
lo menos dos personas que se harán responsables de su hijo/a en una situación de emergencia.
NOMBRE
DOMICILIO
NÚMERO
TELEFÓNICO
¿ESTÁ BIEN ENVIAR
TEXTO? Sí o No
4. Doy permiso para que mi hijo/a participe en las experiencias de probar alimentos.
SÍ
□
NO
□
Alergias/Restricciones de Alimentos______________________________________________________
5. Si doy a mi hijo/a un almuerzo preparado en la casa, contendrá solamente alimentos nutritivos, apropiados para su edad que no
tengan ningún peligro de que se atragante.
6. En cumplimiento con los requisitos de licencia de cuidado infantil del Departamento de Servicios Humanos, no enviaré ningún
alimento o ningún otro artículo con mi hijo/a a la escuela en una bolsa plástica de cualquier tamaño.
7. Entiendo que el alimento preparado en la casa no puede servirse a nadie más que a mi hijo/a. También entiendo que el alimento
preparado en la casa no puede ofrecerse a la venta.
8. Doy permiso a mi hijo/a para que participe en los programas aprobados de la escuela apropiados para su edad de computadoras,
de música, medios de imprenta, videos educativos y películas clasificadas G si son mostradas en el salón de clases de Educación de la
Primera Infancia.
1. He sido informado/a que los salones de clases de Educación de la Primera Infancia en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver aceptan
niños que no tienen todas las vacunas.
10. He recibido, leído y entiendo las Normas y los Procedimientos de Licencia del Departamento de Educación de la Primera Infancia
de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver.
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Nombre del niño/a___________________________________
11. Me doy cuenta de que mi participación activa en la educación de mi hijo/a es muy importante. Por consiguiente, estoy de
acuerdo en:
 apoyar la educación de mi hijo/a
 asistir a las reunions y conferencias de padres/maestro por lo menos cinco veces este año y
 enviar a mi hijo/a a la escuela cada día cuando no se encuentre enfermo/a.
He leído, entiendo, y estoy de acuerdo con los puntos del 1 al 11 como mi firma indica.
______________________________________
___________________
Firma del padre o madre/tutor
Fecha
AUTORIZACIÓN MÉDICA DE EMERGENCIA
Médico del niño/a______________________________________________________________________
Nombre
Dirección
Teléfono
Dentista del niño/a_____________________________________________________________________
Nombre
Dirección
Teléfono
Hospital escogido_____________________________________________________________________
Nombre
Dirección
Teléfono
En situación de emergencia, se llevará a su hijo/a al hospital más cercano y/o si el hospital escogido por sus padres está próximo, el
Personal de Emergencia seleccionará el sitio alternativo.
Si el padre o la madre o el tutor legal no puede ser notificado y se requiere inmediato cuidado médico, la escuela llamará 911. Sin
embargo, las Escuelas Públicas de Denver en ningún caso aceptarán responsabilidad financiera por el cuidado médico.
_____________________________________________________
_________________________
Firma del padre o la madre/el tutor
Fecha
PERMISO DE LOS PADRES PARA APLICAR FILTRO SOLAR
Antes del juego al aire libre, es regulación de licencia del estado que el filtro solar debe aplicarse a los niños de edad preescolar a no
ser que los padres estén de acuerdo en que se dispense a su hijo/a de este requisito. Por favor, firme UNA de las siguientes
declaraciones:
•Estoy de acuerdo en que se dispense a mi hijo/a, nombrado/a anteriormente, del requisito de aplicación de filtro solar antes de
jugar al aire libre.
_____________________________________
___________________
Firma
Fecha
•Estoy de acuerdo en suministrar filtro solar a mi hijo/a, nombrado/a anteriormente, para que se lo aplique antes de jugar al aire
libre. Entiendo que los niños que han cumplido 4 años de edad pueden ellos mismos aplicárselo bajo la supervisión directa de un
miembro del personal.
_____________________________________
___________________
Firma
Fecha
¡Por favor consulte con el maestro de su salón de clases antes de firmar esta opción!
•Este salón de clases suministra el filtro solar de marca _______________________ para los alumnos de Educación de la Primera
Infancia. Estoy de acuerdo en permitir la aplicación de este producto a mi hijo/a Entiendo que los niños que han cumplido 4 años
pueden ellos mismos aplicárselo bajo la supervisión directa de un miembro del personal.
_____________________________________
___________________
Firma
Fecha
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
CHILD’S STATEMENT OF HEALTH STATUS
EXPLANATION
FOR ECE STAFF USE ONLY!
State Rules Regulating Child Care Centers declares that “the statement of health status must be obtained at
the time of admission or within 30 days after admission” and that “the center has the right to refuse to admit
the child if a statement from an approved health care professional is not submitted.”
The form supplied in the Early Childhood Education Handbook, to be given to families at the time of
registration, states that “this report is to be completed by a licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner
who has seen the child in the last twelve months.” DPS defines a licensed physician as an M.D. or O.D. only. If
a child’s parent is a licensed physician, M.D. or O.D., it is legally acceptable for that parent to sign his or her
own child’s form.
If the child has been seen within the last 12 months all that is necessary is for the parent or guardian to have
the form filled out and signed by the doctor; it is not necessary for the child to have another exam before
starting ECE.
If the child has not been seen by a doctor within the last 12 months, it will be necessary for the family to make
an appointment for a physical to get the form completed. Should the appointment be set beyond the 30 days
after admission limit, the parent or guardian must give you a written notice of the appointment date and
return the signed form immediately after the appointment.
Children who have been in child care may have a physician signed form, dated within the last 12 months
before admission, similar to the DPS Child’s Statement of Health Status. A copy of such may be filed in the
student’s record as a substitute for the DPS form.
The Statement of Health Status form in each child’s file must be kept current, i.e., subsequent statements
must be obtained at least annually for each child 2 to 6 years of age. It is the ECE teacher’s responsibility to
advise parents of impending deadlines to update their child’s Health Status form.
Should a family be unable to comply for financial reasons, check with your school nurse to see what services
may be available in your area.
Children who have not met this requirement may not attend until the form is completed or, if no
appointment is made within 10 days of notification (or a period of time approved by your school principal
and Collaborative School Committee), dropped and replaced with a child from your school’s wait list.
Please call the EE Dept., 720-423-8212, if any questions.
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
CHILD’S STATEMENT OF HEALTH STATUS FOR ENROLLMENT
Denver Public Schools (DPS) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program
Children in ECE must submit a signed and dated statement of the child’s current health status upon admission which indicates the
child’s ability and/or limitations to participate in a regularly scheduled program in a group of young children. This report is to be
completed by a licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner who has seen the child in the last twelve months.
No later than 30 days after admission, this report or a written verification
of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider must be given to the ECE teacher.
The ECE program may refuse to admit a child if a statement from an approved
health care professional is not submitted.
Child’s Name___________________________________________ Gender______ Birth Date_____________
Address________________________________________ City & Zip_________________________________
• Date of child’s most recent examination:_______________ Date next visit is required:__________________
• Known allergies__________________________________________________________________________
• Medications being taken and possible side effects:______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
• Prescribed routine:_________________________________________________
• Past Illnesses - Check those the child has had and give approximate dates:
Chicken Pox____________
Rubeola____________
Rubella_______________
Rheumatic Fever________
Asthma_____________ Hay Fever_____________
Diabetes_______________
Mumps_____________ Epilepsy______________
Whooping Cough________
Poliomyelitis_________ Other_________________
• If tuberculin test given:
• If chest X ray taken:
Date______________
Result________________
Date______________ Result________________
• Date of Screening for: Vision_______________ Hearing__________________ Dental______________
• Surgery/Accidents/Illnesses/Chronic or Handicapping Problems:___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
• Describe any physical condition requiring special attention by staff:_________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
• This child is ______ is not ______ physically and/or emotionally able to participate in the DPS ECE program.
Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________
Health Provider Name________________________________________ Phone_________________________
Address_________________________________________ City & Zip________________________________
Signature of licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
DECLARACIÓN DEL ESTADO DE SALUD DEL NIÑO PARA SU INSCRIPCIÓN
Programa de ECE (Early Childhood Education) o Educación de Primera Infancia de DPS
(Denver Public Schools) o las Escuelas Públicas de Denver
Los niños en ECE o Educación de Primera Infancia deben entregar una declaración firmada y fechada del actual estado de salud del
niño para ser admitidos al programa que indique la capacidad y/o limitaciones del niño para participar de un programa regularmente
programado en un grupo de niños pequeños. Este informe debe ser completado por un médico con licencia o una enfermera
profesional con licencia que ha visto al niño en los últimos doce meses.
A más tardar 30 días después de la admisión, a la maestra de ECE debe darse este informe o una verificacion escrita de una cita
programada con un proveedor de cuidado de salud. El programa de Educación de Primera Infancia o ECE puede rehusar admitir a
un niño si no se entrega una declaración de un aprobado profesional de cuidado de salud.
Nombre del niño__________________________________ Género______ Fecha de nacimiento___________
Domicilio________________________________________ Ciudad y Código Postal _____________________
• Fecha del más reciente examen del niño:___________ Fecha de la próxima visita se requiere:___________
• Alergias conocidas_______________________________________________________________________
• Medicinas que se están tomando y los posibles efectos secundarios:________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
• Rutina prescrita:______________________________________________________
• Enfermedades pasadas – Marcar aquéllas que el niño ha tenido y dar fechas aproximadas:
Sarampión____________
Varicela____________
Rubéola_______________
Fiebre reumática________
Asma______________
Fiebre del heno_________
Diabetes_______________
Paperas____________
Epilepsia______________
Tos ferina________
Poliomielitis_________ Otra_________________
• Si se da la prueba de tuberculina:
Fecha______________
Resultado________________
• Si se toma la radiografía del pecho:
Fecha______________
Resultado________________
• Fecha del examen preliminar de: Visión_______________ Auditivo__________________ Dental______________
• Cirugía/Accidentes/Enfermedades/Crónicas o de Problemas de deficiencias motoras,físicas o mentales:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
• Describir cualquier condición física que requiere atención especial del personal: ______________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
• Este niño puede ______ no puede ______ físicamente y/o emocionalmente participar del programa de Educación de Primera
Infancia o ECE de DPS o las Escuelas Públicas de Denver.
Comentarios:_____________________________________________________________________________
Nombre del Proveedor de Salud_______________________________ Teléfono________________________
Dirección_________________________________________ Ciudad y Código Postal____________________
Firma del médico con licencia o la enfermera profesional con licencia
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Complete the circle of protection…
Immunize your child
TO:
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF
CHILDREN ENTERING EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE)
CLASSES (3 & 4 YEAR OLDS)
FROM:
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS NURSES IMMUNIZATION COMMITTEE
ALL ECE STUDENTS are required to have proof of immunizations upon enrollment in school. An
immunization record is required on the first day of school.
When you obtain your child’s immunization document, keep it in a safe place and retain it throughout your
child’s school years. This document will be required at every school your child attends. NEVER LEAVE your
copy of your child’s immunization document at the school or with the teacher. Request that a copy be
made to be placed in your child’s school health record.
If your child needs further immunizations, you may take him/her to the Public Health Department
Immunization Clinic at 605 Bannock Street between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. The
telephone number is 303-436-7230. You must take your child’s shot record with you.
Parents may choose exemption from one or more immunizations based on medical, religious or personal
reasons.
If you have any questions, telephone your school nurse.
COLORADO LAW MINIMUM IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
3 & 4 Year Olds
# of Doses
DTaP
4
Polio
3
MMR
1 on or after 12 months of age
Hib
3/2/1
Hepatitis B
3
Varicella (Chickenpox)
1 on or after 12 months of age
DTaP- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Hib - Haemophilus Influenza B (against meningitis). If child receives any dose at or after 15 months of age,
the requirement is met. If child begins series before 12 months, 3 doses are required and one of them must
be given at or over 12 months (1st birthday). If child received first dose at 12-14 months, only 2 doses are
required.
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Completar el círculo de protección …
hacer vacunar a sus hijos
A:
TODOS LOS PADRES/APODERADOS
DE LOS NIÑOS QUE ENTRAN A LAS
CLASES DE LA PRIMERA INFANCIA (ECE)
(NIÑOS DE 3 Y 4 AÑOS DEEDAD)
DE:
LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE DENVER
- COMITÉ DE VACUNACIÓN DE LAS
ENFERMERAS
Se requiere que TODOS LOS ALUMNOS DE ECE (Educación de la Primera
Infancia) tengan el comprobante de sus vacunas cuando se inscriban en la
escuela. Se requiere la cartilla de vacunas el primer día de clases.
Cuando obtengan el documento de las vacunas de sus hijos, hay que guardarlo en lugar seguro y retenerlo
durante los años escolares de sus hijos. Van a necesitar este documento en cada escuela a la que asistan
sus hijos. NUNCA HAY QUE DEJAR su copia del documento de vacunas de sus hijos en la escuela o con el
maestro. Hay que pedir que se saque una fotocopia para poner en el expediente escolar de salud de sus
hijos.
Si sus hijos necesitan más vacunas, pueden llevarlos a la Clínica de Inmunizaciones del Departamento de
Salud Pública (Public Health Department Immunization Clinic) en la Calle Bannock 605 entre las 8:00 a.m. y
las 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes. El número telefónico es 303-436-7230. Hay que llevar consigo la cartilla
de vacunas de sus hijos con este propósito.
Los padres pueden elegir exención de una o más vacunas por razones médicas, religiosas o personales.
En caso de tener alguna pregunta, hay que llamar a la enfermera de su escuela por teléfono.
REQUISITOS MÍNIMOS DE LA LEY DE COLORADO
Niños de 3 y 4 Años de Edad
# de Dosis
DTaP
4
Polio
3
MMR
1 a los 12 o más meses de edad
Hib
3/2/1
Hepatitis B
3
Varicela (viruelas locas)
1 a los 12 o más meses de edad
DTaP- difteria, tétanos y tos ferina
MMR – sarampión, paperas, rubéola (SPR)
Hib – hemófilo, influenza B (contra la meningitis). Si el niño recibe cualquier dosis a los 15 meses de edad
o más tarde, se ha cumplido con el requisito. Si el niño empieza la serie antes de los 12 meses de edad, se
requieren 3 dosis y hay que dar una de ellas a los 12 meses de edad (primer cumpleaños) o más tarde. Si
el niño recibió la primera dosis a la edad de 12-14 meses, solamente se requieren 2 dosis.
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
INTEREST SURVEY-TOPICS FOR PARENT MEETINGS
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Student Name
Listed below are categories with topics that could be presented at ECE parent meetings. Please read all the choices and
check five topics that you would like to have presented during the year. Topics that interest you but are not described
may be written in the section marked “Other”.
Child Growth and Development:
_____ Cognitive development
_____ Emotional development
_____ Motor/physical development
Language/Education:
_____ Reading to your child
_____ Drama, storytelling, classroom productions
_____ Language development
_____ ECE centers
_____ Developing pre-reading skills
Arts:
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Music activities for home
Dance activities for home
Art activities for home
Make and take activities for home
Cooking activities for home
Technology/Science:
_____ Computers and young children
_____ Science activities for home
_____ Television and learning
Family Services/Parenting:
_____ Parent involvement activities
_____ Children’s self-esteem
_____ Positive discipline/Behavior management
_____ Information on community services
_____ Building strong families
_____ Parenting a gifted child
Health:
_____ Child health concerns
_____ Adult health concerns
_____ Overweight children
_____ Low-cost health care services
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
Safety:
_____
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_____
_____
_____
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Fire safety
Seat belts, child safety seats and helmets
Gang awareness
Drug awareness
Violence prevention
Prevention of child abuse
Adult Education:
_____ College education
_____ Graduate Equivalency Diploma classes (GED)
Employment:
_____ Resume writing
_____ Interviewing skills
Family Finance:
_____ Planning a budget
_____ Preparing tax returns
_____ Investments
Housing:
_____ Home loan qualifications
_____ Home ownership program
_____ Home Energy Conservation Program
Legal Aid:
_____ Housing issues
_____ Child custody and child support issues
_____ Domestic conflict
_____ Divorce issues
Other:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Parents are acknowledged as the child’s first teachers and are encouraged to share ideas and diverse cultural
backgrounds in the classroom and at parent meetings. If you would like to share information please list your topic
below.
Topic of information:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
ENCUESTA DE INTERESES-TEMAS PARA REUNIONES DE PADRES
__________________________
Nombre del estudiante
A continuación presentamos categorías con temas que se podrían presentar en las reuniones de los padres. Por favor
lean todas las opciones y marque cinco temas que desearía que se presenten durante el año. Los temas que le interesan
y que podrían no estar indicados, márquelos en la sección “Otros”.
Desarrollo y Crecimiento del Niño:
_____ Desarrollo de conocimientos
_____ Desarrollo emocional
_____ Desarrollo físico/motor
Lenguaje/Educación:
_____ La importancia de leer a su niño
_____ Drama, relato de cuentos, producciones del
salón de clase
_____ Desarrollo de lenguaje
_____ Centros ECE
_____ Conferencias padre/profesor
Artes:
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Actividades musicales para la casa
Actividades de baile para la casa
Actividades de arte para la casa
Hacer y llevar actividades a la casa
Actividades de cocina para la casa
Tecnología/Ciencia:
_____ Computadoras y niños pequeños
_____ Actividades de ciencia para la casa
_____ La televisión y el aprendizaje
Servicios para Padres/Familia:
_____ Actividades de participación de padres
_____ El amor propio de los niños
_____ Disciplina positive/Administración de
conducta
_____ Informatión sobre servicios comunitarios
_____ La formación de familias fuertes
_____ Cómo ser padres de un niño dotado
Salud:
_____
_____
_____
_____
Preocupaciones de salud infantil
Preocupaciones de salud del adulto
Niños de demasiado pesado
Servicios de cuidado de salud a bajo precio
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Seguridad:
_____ Seguridad contra incendios
_____ Cinturones, asientos y cascos de seguridad
_____ Información sobre pandillas
_____ Información sobre drogas
_____ Prevención contra la violencia
_____ Prevención contra el abuso infantil
Educación para Adultos:
_____ Educación universitaria
_____ Clases para Diploma de Graduación (GED)
Empleo:
_____ Redacción de resumes
_____ Habilidades para entrevistas
Finanzas Familiares:
_____ Planeamiento de presupuesto
_____ Preparación de devolución de impuestos
_____ Inversiones
Vivienda:
_____ Calificaciones de préstamos para casas
_____ Programa de propiedad de vivienda
_____ Programa de Conservación de Energía en el Hogar
Ayuda Legal:
_____ Problemas de vivienda
_____ Problemas de custodia y pagos del menor
_____ Conflictos domésticos
_____ Problemas de divorcio
Otro:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Se sabe que los padres son los primeros profesores del niño y es por so que se los anima a compartir sus ideas y sus
diversos antecedentes culturales en el salón de clases y en reuniones de padres. Si desea compartir información, por
favor indique el tema a continuación.
Tema de información:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
REPORTING ABUSE / MAKING A COMPLAINT
Dear Parent,
Your child is enrolled in a child care program licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services and by
the Department of Excise and Licenses. These licenses indicate that at the time of inspection the provider has
met standards needed to operate either a licensed Family Child Care Home, Child Care Center, or School-Age
Child Care program. These standards include:
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Written policies and procedures
Communications, emergency, and security procedures
Personnel requirements for education, experience, training, and supervision
Requirements including procedures for admissions: health care; personal hygiene; physical care; food
and nutrition; discipline; overnight care; field trips and transportation; holiday schedules; and fee
policies
Activities
Equipment and materials
Facility requirements
Fire and other safety requirements
Maintaining children’s records
Administrative reports and records
In addition to the above standards, all licensed child care providers are required to report suspected physical,
emotional, or sexual abuse of any of the children in their care.
As a parent of a child/children in licensed child care, you may report any suspected abuse by calling:
Child Abuse Hotline at 720-944-3000.
If you wish to make a complaint or have a concern regarding your provider you may call:
Colorado Division of Child Care
Denver Public Health Inspection Division
303-866-5958
720-865-5485
Your provider’s State Child Care License and Denver Department of Business and Excise License should be
posted and available for you to see at your request. You may also review inspection reports at the facility upon
request.
We hope the services you and your child/children receive in this licensed child care facility will be both
positive and productive.
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2012-2013
SECTION 2 – PARENTS
DENUNCIANDO ABUSO / PRESENTANDO UNA QUEJA
Apreciados padres,
Su hijo(a) está inscrito en un programa de cuidado infantil autorizado por Colorado Department of Human
Services (servicios humanos) y por Department of Excise and Licenses (licencias e impuestos indirectos.) Estas
licencias indican que en el momento de la inspección, el proveedor de este servicio cumplió con las normas
necesarias para operar, ya sea un hogar familiar para el cuidado infantil, un centro de cuidado infantil o un
programa de cuidado de niños de edad escolar. Estas normas incluyen:
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Políticas y procedimientos escritos
Comunicaciones, emergencias y procedimientos de seguridad
Requisitos del personal en cuanto a educación, experiencia, capacitación y supervisión
Requisitos incluyendo procedimientos para la admisión: cuidado de salud, higiene personal, cuidado
físico; alimentos y nutrición; disciplina; cuidado de la noche a la mañana; excursiones al campo y
transporte; horarios con los días feriados; y reglas pertinentes a las cuotas.
Actividades
Equipo y materiales
Requisitos de las instalaciones
Requisitos contra los incendios y otros requisitos de seguridad.
Mantenimiento de los expedientes de los niños
Informes y expedientes administrativos
Además de las normas arriba mencionadas, toda persona con autorización para proveer cuidado infantil tiene
la obligación de denunciarlo si sospecharan algún abuso físico, emocional o sexual de cualquiera de los niños a
su cargo.
Como padres de niños que están bajo la tutela de un centro autorizado de cuidado infantil, pueden denunciar
cualquier abuso llamando a la línea de emergencia 720-944-3000 en caso de abuso infantil.
Si desea Ud. presente alguna queja o tiene alguna preocupación relacionada a su proveedor, puede Ud. llamar
al:
Colorado Division of Child Care
Denver Public Health Inspection Division
303-866-5958
720-865-5485
La licencia estatal para cuidar niños y la licencia para operaciones comerciales e impuestos indirectos de su
proveedor deberían estar a su disposición para verlas con sólo pedirlas. Asimismo, pidiéndolos puede Ud.
revisar los informes sobre la inspección que están fijados en la pared del plantel.
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 3 – LICENSING
ABC’s FOR ECELICENSING
This section contains the information and forms ECE classrooms must post, maintain or reference to
be in compliance with state licensing requirements.
Post the following:
_____ Current State of Colorado Permanent Child Care License
One classroom MUST POST the original license; other classrooms may post a copy.
(emailed and mailed from Early Education Dept.)
_____ Current City & County of Denver Business-Professional License
(emailed and mailed from Early Education Dept.)
_____ Daily Parent/Guardian Sign-in/out Sheets
_____ Available upon request for review notice for Reports of Inspection
_____ Emergency Phone Numbers list
_____ Adult/Child Ratio and Capacity notice
_____ Immunization Notification
_____ To file a complaint notice
_____ Visitors Policy
Maintain the following:
_____ Classroom Licensing Checklist
_____ Visitors Sign-in sheet
_____ Health Consultant Log
Reference the following:
_____ Licensing Policies & Procedures A-Z
_____ Licensing Violations List
_____ What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Licensing Visit
_____ How to Respond to a Licensing Inspection Violation
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 3 – LICENSING
DAILY PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGN-IN/OUT SHEETS
A legal document required by State Child Care Licensing, the parent/guardian signature and time upon a
child’s arrival grants the teacher permission to care for him or her. At the end of the school day, the
parent/guardian signature and time assures that the child has departed safely. It can also be used to
determine student attendance. (For an example of acceptable signatures, see the following page.)
Blank spaces, initials, quotation marks and/or unreadable time numbers
on the sign-in/out sheets are not acceptable.
Sign-in/out sheets are date-continuous. It is not necessary to start a new sheet on the first of the month.
The key to meeting licensing requirements is to:
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provide parents with clearly printed sign-in/out sheets
explain the importance of times and full signatures
follow up in a timely manner on any necessary corrections
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SECTION 3 – LICENSING
Available upon request for review are the following Reports of
Inspection:
 Fire Department
 Health Department
 Human Services
Los siguientes Informes de Inspección están disponibles a petición de
los interesados:
 Cuerpo de Bomberos
 Ministerio de Salud
 Servicios Humanos
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 3 – LICENSING
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
EMERGENCY – 911
Local Police:
(720) 913-2000
Local Fire:
(720) 913-2400
Nearest Hospital:
Phone Number:
Poison Control
Metro Area:
Outside Metro Denver:
(303) 739-1123
(800) 332-3073
Health Department:
311 or (720) 913-1311
Emergency Substitute:
Phone Number:
County Social Services:
(720) 944-3666
Child Care Licensing:
Metro Area:
Outside Metro Denver:
(303) 866-5958
(800) 799-5876
Licensing Specialist:
Phone Number:
(720) 865-5485
Family Support Line
Metro Area:
Outside Metro Denver:
(303) 695-7996
(877) 695-7996
Medication Administration
Nurse Hotline
Metro Area:
Outside Metro Area:
(303) 739-1125
(800) 513-0215
Abuse & Neglect Hotline:
(720) 944-3000
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EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 3 – LICENSING
The licensing capacity of this classroom is
20 children.
State Regulations for adult/child ratios are
1 adult for every 10 children
mixed age group 2-1/2 years to 6 years.
Our classroom adult/child ratios are
1 adult for every _____ children
mixed age group 2-1/2 years to 6 years.
La capacidad autorizada de este salón de clase
es de 20 niños.
Reglamentos del Estado par las proporciones de adulto/niño son:
1 adulto por cada 10 niños
edades de 2-1/2-6 años
Nuestras proporciones de adulto/niño del salón de clase son:
1 adulto por cada _____ niños
edades de 2-1/2-6 años
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – ECE HANDBOOK
2012-2013
SECTION 3 – LICENSING
IMMUNIZATION NOTIFICATION
Denver Public Schools accepts children that may
not be fully immunized.
AVISO DE VACUNACIÓN
Las Escuelas Públicas de Denver aceptan niños
que pueden no tener las vacunas completas.
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To file a complaint about this State Licensed Program contact:
The Colorado Dept. of Human Services Division of Child Care
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714
311 or 303-866-5958
To file a report about suspected child abuse contact:
The Colorado Dept. of Human Services – Abuse Hotline
1200 Federal
Denver, Colorado 80204
720-944-3000
Para entablar una querella sobre este Programa con Licencia del Estado, contactar:
El Departamento de Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidado Infantil de Colorado
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714
tel. 311 o 303-866-5958
Para poner una denuncia sobre la sospecha de abuso infantil, contactar:
El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Colorado-Línea Directa de Abuso
1200 Federal
Denver, Colorado 80204
tel. 720-944-3000
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Parents and visitors are welcome in this
Early Childhood Education classroom.
Please fill out our Visitors Sign-In Sheet.
If you are a visitor unknown to us, we will need to see at least
one piece of identification.
Thank you!
Padres y visitantes son bienvenidos en este salón de clases de
Educación de la Primera Infancia.
Vengan a unírsenos
Por favor, llenen nuestra Hoja de Firmar de Entrada de los
Visitantes.
Si es un visitante al que no conocemos, necesitaremos ver por lo
menos una pieza de identificación.
¡Muchas gracias!
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CLASSROOM LICENSING CHECKLIST 2012 - 2013
Classroom Safety and Hygiene:
_____ ECE Licensing Policies & Procedures A-Z (in ECE Handbook and distributed to parents)
_____ Flashlight (working)
_____ Outlet covers (in all outlets and power strips)
_____ First Aid Fanny Pack (complete)
_____ All edible consumables, including pet food, must be kept in closed
plastic or metal containers on a shelf or at least 6” above the floor. Cleaning
supplies and pet food are stored separately.
_____ All items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are inaccessible to children
_____ A separate sink must be utilized for hand washing after toileting than is used
for any cooking activity.
_____ Soap and disposable towels must be available at all times.
_____ Children and staff wash hands at appropriate times.
_____ Water temperature must be at least 90° but not exceed 120° and/or use is monitored
Sanitizing solution to clean equipment and materials: (disinfecting solution is a custodial responsibility)
_____ 3/4 teaspoon bleach per quart of cool water if using 5.25% (Regular) bleach
or 6.0% (Ultra) bleach (see Percent Chlorine page) but use chlorine test strip
to determine 50-220 ppm.
Solutions need to be prepared or tested at a minimum frequency of once per day.
_____ Water Table is emptied after use by each group of children or at least daily. If organic
materials are used in a sensory table, they may be used for a maximum of one week and then
discarded.
Playground Equipment and Safety
_____ A minimum 6” depth of a resilient surface is present under all
permanent equipment.
_____ Children are not allowed on any equipment six feet high or higher.
_____ Children are actively supervised when outside.
Pet Issues:
_____ No Psittacine birds - parrot family (including parakeets)
_____ No turtles whose shells are less than 4 inches long
_____ No more than 3 adult animals (does not include fish)
_____ No snakes more than 6 ft. long - NO BOA CONSTRICTORS!
_____ It is preferred that rabbits do not roam free in the classrooms.
SCHOOL
DATE
SIGNATURES_______________________________
PRINCIPAL
TEACHER
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VISITORS SIGN-IN SHEET
SCHOOL_________________________
TEACHER____________________________
At least one (1) piece of identification must be inspected for
visitors who are unknown to ECE staff.
VISITOR’S NAME
DATE
ADDRESS
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PHONE
PURPOSE OF
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HOJA DE FIRMAR PARA LOS VISITANTES
ESCUELA_________________________
MAESTRO__________________________
Por lo menos una (1) pieza de identificación debe inspeccionarse de los visitantes
que el personal de Educación de la Primera Infancia o ECE no conoce.
NOMBRE DEL
VISITANTE
FECHA
DOMICILIO
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Nurse Consultation
And
Medication Delegation
Nurse Consultation and medication delegation services are provided to the Kaleidoscope
Corner Program and ECE Program by Denver Public School Nurses. A Denver Public School
Nurse is considered highly qualified, licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Colorado
and as a School Nurse by the Colorado Department of Education. All required licensure
documentation is maintained by the Denver Public Schools Nursing Office located at 900 Grant
St.
Medication delegation and supervision is provided to Kaleidoscope Corner and ECE personnel
using the Qualistar guidelines for medication delegation and supervision. Documentation is
kept at each site and a copy is maintained in Denver Public Schools Nursing Office.
For further information please contact:
Jean Lyons BSN, R.N.
Nursing Supervisor
Denver Public Schools
Division of Student Services
Department of Nursing and Student Health Services
900 Grant ST.
720-423-3416
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HEALTH CONSULTANT LOG
FULL DAY ECE CLASSROOMS: Record on this form the date and content of your monthly
consultation with your school nurse (licensed and registered in Colorado). It must include
information from one or more of the following topics: training, special health procedures,
health care, hygiene, disease prevention, equipment safety, nutrition, interaction between
children and adult caregivers and normal growth and development.
Date
Content
Consultant Signature
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
LICENSING POLICIES & PROCEDURES A - Z
A written statement of the center’s policies and procedures must be made available to parents and guardians
and to staff and must include the following:
A.
The center’s purpose and its philosophy on child care. Denver Public Schools Early Education
Department Mission Statement:
To create an integrated and comprehensive system of diverse, high
quality early childhood education and care services that enhances the development of young children so they
are “ready to succeed” when they enter school; to support families in their role as nurturers and first teachers;
and to meet the needs and financial abilities of Denver’s working parents.
B.
The ages of children accepted. 2 years, 10 months-6 years. Children must be three (3) or four (4) years
of age on or before October 1 of the year of enrollment and, for Head Start classrooms, meet the income
qualification guidelines.
C.
Services for special needs children in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Children
who qualify for ECE are served by the school staff at their location. Preschool children who do not qualify for
ECE or whose needs cannot be met in a regular ECE classroom may be served by the district’s Early Learning
Center (ELC) programs. All programs are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
D.
The hours the center is open, specific hours during which special programs are offered, holidays
when the center is closed. Half-day Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes are 2 hours/40 minutes per day
and full-day ECE classes are 6 hours/30 minutes per day Monday through Friday except for predetermined
days for Parent Meetings and Professional Development. Specific hours of operation are determined by the
individual school. Holidays and District Planning Days are determined by the district calendar. Head Start
classes meet 5 days a week for a minimum of 6 hours/30 minutes per day.
E.
The policy regarding inclement or excessively hot weather. If the school administrator determines the
outdoor weather to be too extreme, either due to heat, cold or other conditions, for children to participate in
outdoor activities, ECE children will not go outside.
F.
Procedure concerning admission and registration of children. Children must be three (3) or four (4)
years old on or before October 1 of the year of enrollment. A legal birth certificate or other acceptable records
shall be required for enrollment age verification. Payment of tuition at various levels or tuition-free status is
based on family income provided at the time of application. Residents of the city and county of Denver will
have priority in filling available classroom slots. Families living outside the city and county of Denver may be
accepted at non-Denver resident tuition levels if space is available. Additional income requirements must be
met in Head Start classrooms. ECE children register according to DPS registration and Colorado state child care
licensing requirements.
G.
Itemized fee schedule. ECE student tuition is determined by a sliding fee scale based on family size
and income. Each applicant is given a copy of the fee scale at the time of application.
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H.
Procedure for identifying where children are at all times. Children are signed in and out at the start
and end of each class by the parent/guardian or other person for whom written authorization has been given
by the parent/guardian. Only full signatures are acceptable on the sign-in/out forms, not initials. Teachers do
regular roll-calls and head counts at daily transition times, such as returning from the playground, lining up for
a trip to the library, etc. Children are not allowed to leave the classroom or group unaccompanied at any time.
Teachers are expected to use reasonable accountability procedures at all times.
I.
The policy on discipline. Each school’s discipline policy is in effect in the ECE classrooms and is in
compliance with the Colorado Department of Human Services Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (a copy is
available for review upon request). A copy is signed by each parent/guardian and kept on file in the classroom.
J.
The procedure, including notification of parents and guardians, for handling children’s illnesses,
accidents and injuries. Parents are informed in writing of all illness, accidents and injuries on the day of
occurrence unless the incident warrants immediate attention in which case appropriate procedures are
initiated and the parents are contacted. ECE classrooms follow Denver Public Schools Policy JLCE regarding
First Aid and Emergency Medical Care.
K.
The procedures for handling lost children and other emergencies at all times, including during field
trips. Staff attempts to locate the child informing appropriate authorities, including police, sheriff, etc., based
on location from which child is missing. After 15 minutes, emergency procedures, as defined in H, J, and any
other related procedures, apply.
L.
The procedure for transporting children, if applicable, including transportation arrangements and
parental permission for excursions and related activities. Parent permission for excursions is signed upon
enrollment. Parents are notified prior to all field trips requiring transportation of children. District
transportation procedures (see Denver Public Schools Policy JICC-R) are used for field trips and in cases of
scheduled transportation of children to and from school in compliance with Colorado Department of
Transportation regulations.
M.
The written policy and procedure governing field trips, television and video viewing and special
activities, including the staff’s responsibility for the supervision of children. Parent permission for excursions,
media and internet use is required annually in Denver Public Schools and is furnished at registration. TV
and/or DVD use is NOT encouraged in Early Childhood Education classrooms. If such use is believed to be
relevant by an ECE teacher, school policies, as determined by the principal and Collaborative School
Committee, will apply. Computer use in the ECE classroom is designed to support and enhance children’s skills
in alignment with curriculum goals.
N.
The policy on children’s safety related to riding in a vehicle, seating, supervision, and emergency
procedures on the road. Public school transportation guidelines in compliance with Colorado Department of
Transportation regulations are followed. No enrolled preschool child in Denver Public Schools may ride a
district bus to and from school on a daily basis unless their parent/guardian applies for and is granted an
exception by the DPS Department of Transportation.
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O.
The procedure for releasing children from the center only to persons for whom the center has
written authorization. Parents are required to complete a Parent Permission Form when enrolling their ECE
child that lists only those persons to whom their child may be released. Children may be released to other
people with written parental approval. At least one piece of identification must be inspected (and a copy kept
in the child’s file) for individuals who are strangers to ECE staff. Per state licensing requirements, parents,
guardians or others authorized in writing by parent or guardian are required to sign children in and out of the
classroom daily.
P.
The procedures followed when a child is picked up from the center after the center is closed or not
picked up at all, and to ensure that all children are picked up before the staff leave for the day. Parents are
expected to advise the school in advance if they know they are going to be late so that arrangements can be
made and explanations given to the child. Children not picked up after class is over will be left with the school
office staff and emergency numbers called. If a designated adult cannot be located, the school will follow
district guidelines and contact the Department of Human Services.
Q.
The procedure for caring for children who arrive late to the center and their class/group is away
from the center on a field trip or excursion. All children will be taken care of upon arrival by school personnel.
A plan is in place at each school that meets the needs of their community.
R.
The procedure for storing and administering children’s medicines and delegation of medication
administration in compliance with Section 12-38-132, C.R.S., of the “Nurse Practice Act.” No medications are
stored or distributed by classroom staff. Per Denver Public School Policy JLCD, each school’s procedure for
storage and administration of medication as designated by the “Nurse Practice Act” is applicable to the Early
Childhood classrooms. School staff trained and designated to administer medications to ECE students will be
specified in school nurse’s planning book.
S.
The procedure concerning children’s personal belongings and money. A limited space is provided for
each child’s personal belongings. Parents are advised that children do not bring money or valuables to school.
Should a child bring money or valuables or when special event purchases occur, classroom staff collects the
money or valuables at the beginning of the session for safekeeping. Valuable items and cash for non-specific
uses are returned at the end of the day.
T.
The policy concerning meals and snacks. Meals and snacks are nutritious and either determined by
program requirements, or can be site-based choices.
U.
The policy on diapering and toilet training. Children enrolling in Denver Public Schools ECE will be
supported in becoming independent in their toileting routine. In case an accident occurs, the staff will treat
the child with care and respect. Parents will be notified.
V.
The policy regarding visitors to the center. Per Denver Public Schools Policy KI, visitors must report to
the school office when entering, receiving authorization before visiting elsewhere in the building. In the ECE
classroom, visitors will sign in with name, date, address, phone number and purpose of their visit. At least one
piece of identification must be inspected for individuals who are unknown to ECE staff.
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W.
The policy on parent and staff conferences to inform the parents or guardians of the child’s behavior,
progress, and social and physical needs.
Conferences are held twice a year or as needed.
X.
The procedure for filing a complaint about childcare (see 7.701.5, General Rules for Child Care
Facilities). Posted in each classroom:
To file a complaint about this state licensed program, contact:
The Colorado Dept. of Human Services Division of Child Care
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714
303-866-5958
OR by dialing 311, Denver City Information system.
Y.
The policy regarding the reporting of child abuse (see 7.701.5, General Rules for Child Care Facilities).
Posted in each classroom:
To report suspicion of abuse or neglect, contact:
The Colorado Dept. of Human Services – Abuse Hotline
1200 Federal
Denver, Colorado 80204
720-944-3000
Z.
The policy regarding notification when childcare service is withdrawn and when parents or guardians
withdraw their children from the center. In order to withdraw a child from an ECE classroom, parents are
required to inform the teacher and school office staff. Individual school procedures for withdrawal are
implemented. In extreme cases, withdrawal of childcare services may occur after parents have been informed
of steps necessary to maintain services and compliance has not been achieved within specified time period.
If a child is absent:
3 consecutive days……teacher calls the home
5 consecutive days……refer to social worker
10 consecutive days…... the child may need to be dropped
from the program and replaced with a child on the waiting list (based on Principal/CSC policy).
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ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE DENVER
DEPARTAMENTO DE EDUCACIÓN TEMPRANA
NORMAS Y PROCEDIMIENTOS DE LICENCIA
Una declaración escrita de las normas y procedimientos del centro debe darse a los padres y a los tutores y al personal, y
debe incluir lo siguiente:
A. El propósito del centro y su filosofía sobre la atención infantil. La Declaración de la Misión del Departamento de
Educación Temprana de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver: Con el fin de crear un sistema integrado y amplio de servicios
de diversa y alta calidad de educación y cuidado de la primera infancia, que mejore el desarrollo de los niños pequeños,
de modo que estén “listos para tener éxito” cuando entren a la escuela; apoyar a las familias en su papel de educadores
y primeros maestros; y satisfacer las necesidades y la capacidad financiera de los padres de Denver que trabajan.
B. Edad de los niños aceptados: 2 años, 10 meses – 6 años. Los niños deben tener 3 ó 4 años de edad el 1º de octubre,
o antes, del año de su inscripción, y para los salones de clase de Head Start, llenar las normas para calificar según los
ingresos familiares.
C. Servicios para los niños con necesidades especiales en cumplimiento de la Ley de Americanos con Impedimentos.
Los niños que reúnen los requisitos para ECE (Educación de la Primera Infancia) reciben servicios del personal de la
escuela de su localidad. Los niños preescolares que no reúnen los requisitos para ECE o aquellos niños cuyas
necesidades no pueden satisfacerse en un salón de clase regular de ECE pueden obtener servicios en los programas del
Centro de Primer Aprendizaje (ELC). Todos los programas cumplen con la Ley de Discapacidades.
D. Las horas en que el centro está abierto, las horas específicas durante las cuales se ofrecen programas especiales,
los feriados cuando el centro está cerrado. Las clases de medio día de Educación de la Primera Infancia (ECE) son de 2
horas y 40 minutos al día, y las clases de todo el día de ECE son de 6 horas y 30 minutos al día de lunes a viernes, con
excepción de los días predeterminados para las reuniones de padres y para la Capacitación Profesional. Las horas
específicas de operación las determina la escuela específica (ver lo adjunto). Los feriados y los días de Planificación del
Distrito los determina el calendario del distrito. Las clases de Head Start se realizan 5 días a la semana, por un mínimo
de 6 horas y 30 minutos por día.
E. Las normas sobre el clima inclemente o de excesivo calor. Si el administrador de la escuela determina que la
temperatura afuera es extrema, ya sea debido al calor o al frío para que los niños participen en actividades al aire libre,
los niños de ECE no irán afuera.
(Política del bloqueador de sol: Los empleados de la escuela no aplicarán bloqueador a los niños. Los padres que quieran
que sus niños usen bloqueador deben de aplicarlo antes de mandarlos a la escuela).
F. Procedimiento sobre admisión e inscripción de niños. Los niños deben tener 3 o 4 años de edad el día 1º de
octubre, o antes del año de inscripción. Se requerirá presentar un acta legal de nacimiento u otros registros aceptables
para verificar la edad de inscripción. El pago de colegiatura en varios niveles o el estado sin el pago de colegiatura se
basan en los ingresos de la familia proporcionados cuando se presenta la solicitud. Los residentes de la Ciudad y
Condado de Denver tendrán prioridad para ocupar los lugares disponibles en los salones de clase. Podrá aceptarse a los
que no residen en Denver, pagando el total de la colegiatura, si hay lugar disponible. Deben reunirse requisitos
adicionales de ingreso económico para los salones de clase de Head Start. Los niños de ECE se inscriben de acuerdo con
los requisitos de inscripción de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver (DPS) y los requisitos de licencia de guardería infantil del
Estado de Colorado.
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G. Desglose de cuotas. Se determina el pago de colegiatura de estudiantes de ECE en base a la siguiente tabla del
número de personas en la familia e ingresos económicos. Al tiempo de la inscripción se entrega a cada solicitante una
copia de la escala de cuotas.
H. Procedimiento para identificar en todo momento dónde están los niños. El padre o la madre/el tutor u otro adulto
a quien se le ha dado autorización escrita traen y recogen a los niños al comienzo y al final de cada clase. Los hermanos
menores de 18 años de edad pueden traer y recoger a un niño/a solamente si previo permiso por escrito del director de
la escuela está en el expediente del niño/a. Se aceptan solamente firmas en los formularios de firma para traer y
recoger al niño/a, no aceptándose iniciales. Los maestros pasan lista y hacen un recuento regular contando cada uno en
los momentos de transición diaria, tales como al regresar del patio de recreo, al ponerse en fila para una visita a la
biblioteca, etc. No se permite a los niños dejar el salón de clases o el grupo sin estar acompañados en ninguna ocasión.
Se espera que los maestros usen procedimientos razonables de rendición de cuentas todas las veces.
I. Normas de disciplina. Las normas de disciplina de cada escuela están vigentes en los salones de clase de ECE (ver lo
adjunto) y cumplen con las Reglas del Departamento de Servicios Humanos que Regulan los Centros de Cuidado Infantil
(una copia está disponible para su revisión a solicitud). Cada padre o madre/tutor firma una copia y se archiva en el
salón de clase.
J. El procedimiento, incluyendo la notificación a padres y tutores, para el manejo de las enfermedades, los accidentes
y las lesiones de los niños. Se informa por escrito a los padres de cualquier enfermedad, accidente y lesión que ocurren
en el día a menos de que el incidente requiera de inmediata atención, en cuyo caso se inician los procedimientos
apropiados y se hace contacto con los padres. Los salones de clase de ECE siguen la Norma JLCE (adjunta) de las
Escuelas Públicas de Denver sobre la Atención Médica de Emergencia y de Primeros Auxilios.
K. Los procedimientos relacionados con los niños que se encuentran perdidos y otras emergencias en todo los
momentos, incluso durante las excursiones. El personal intenta ubicar al niño, incluso informar a las autoridades
apropiadas, a partir del lugar del cual el niño ha desaparecido. Después de 15 minutos, se aplican los procedimientos de
emergencia, según su definición en H, J, y se aplican otros procedimientos relacionados.
L. El procedimiento para el transporte de niños, si es pertinente, incluyendo los arreglos de transporte y el permiso
de los padres para excursiones y actividades relacionadas. Se firma el permiso de los padres en la inscripción. Se
notifican a los padres antes de cualquier excursión que requiera transportar a los niños. Los procedimientos de
transportación del distrito (ver la Norma JICC-R de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver) se usan para las excursiones y en
casos de transportación con horario de los niños a y de la escuela en cumplimiento de los reglamentos del
Departamento de Transporte.
M. Las normas y procedimientos escritos que rigen las excursiones, mirar la televisión y vídeos y las actividades
especiales, incluyendo la responsabilidad del personal para la supervisión de los niños. Se requiere el uso del permiso
de los padres para excursiones, uso de los medios y del Internet anualmente en las Escuelas Públicas de Denver y se lo
entrega en la inscripción. NO se fomenta el uso de televisor y/o vídeos en los salones de clase de la Educación de
Primera Infancia. Si un maestro de ECE cree que tal uso es pertinente, se aplicarán las normas de la Escuela, así
determinadas por el director y el comité CSC (ver lo adjunto). El uso de la computadora en el salón de clase de ECE
tiene el propósito de apoyar y mejorar los conocimientos de los niños en conformidad con las metas del programa de
estudio.
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N. Las normas sobre la seguridad de los niños en relación a ir en un vehículo, el asiento, la supervisión, y los
procedimientos de emergencia en el camino. Se siguen las pautas de guía de transportación de las escuelas públicas en
cumplimiento de los reglamentos del Departamento de Transporte de Colorado. Ningún niño preescolar en las Escuelas
Públicas de Denver puede ir en el autobús del distrito a y de la escuela diariamente a menos que su padre/tutor solicite
el transporte y que el Departamento de Transporte de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver le conceda una excepción.
O. El procedimiento para dejar a ir a los niños del centro solamente con las personas para las cuales el centro tiene
autorización escrita. Se requiere que los padres llenen un Formulario de Permiso de Padres al inscribir a su hijo en ECE
que enumera solamente a aquellas personas con las que se puede dejar ir al niño. Se puede dejar ir a los niños con otras
personas con aprobación ya sea verbal o escrita. Según los requisitos de licencia del estado, se requiere que los padres
o tutores firmen cuando sus hijos entren y salgan del salón de clase diariamente.
P. Los procedimientos seguidos cuando se recoge a un niño del centro después de que se cierra el centro o que no se
haya recogido al niño, y para cerciorarse de que se recojan a todos los niños antes de que el personal se vaya. Se
espera que los padres informen a la escuela con antelación si saben que van a llegar tarde, de modo que se puedan
hacer arreglos y dar explicaciones al niño. Los niños que no son recogidos después de clases se quedarán con el personal
de la oficina de la escuela y se llamarán a los números de emergencia. Si un adulto autorizado no puede ser ubicado, la
escuela seguirá las pautas de guía del distrito y se pondrá en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos.
Q. El procedimiento para cuidar de los niños que lleguen tarde al centro y que su clase/grupo esté lejos del centro en
una excursión o visita. El personal de la escuela cuidará de todos los niños en cuanto lleguen. Se tiene un plan vigente
en cada escuela que satisface las necesidades de su comunidad (ver lo adjunto).
R. El procedimiento para guardar y administrar las medicinas de los niños y la delegación de la administración de
medicación en conformidad con la Sección 12-38-132, C.R.S., del “Acta de Práctica de Enfermera.” El personal del
salón de clase no guarda medicinas ni las distribuye. De acuerdo con la Norma de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver JLCD,
el procedimiento de cada escuela para guardar y administrar los medicamentos según el propósito del “Acta de Práctica
de Enfermera” se aplica a los salones de clase de Primera Infancia (ver lo adjunto). El personal de la escuela adiestrado
y designado para administrar medicinas a los alumnos de ECE será especificado en el libro de planificación de la
enfermera de la escuela.
S. El procedimiento sobre las pertenencias personales y el dinero de los niños.Se provee un espacio limitado para las
pertenencias personales de cada niño. Se informa a los padres que los niños no deben traer dinero a la escuela. En caso
de que un niño traiga dinero u objetos de valor o en caso de que haya eventos especiales en los cuales se puede
comprar, el personal del salón de clase recolecta el dinero o los objetos de valor al comienzo de la sesión para
guardarlos en un lugar seguro. Se devuelven los objetos de valor y el dinero en efectivo para usos no específicos al final
del día.
T. La norma sobre comidas y refrigerios. Las comidas y los refrigerios son nutritivos y están determinados ya sea por
requisitos del programa o pueden ser seleccionados según el lugar. (Ver la norma adjunta.)
U. La norma sobre pañales y entrenamiento para usar el inodoro. Los niños que se inscriban en la Educación de
Primera Infancia de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver recibirán apoyo para que sepan cómo usar el inodoro
independientemente. En caso de ocurrir un accidente, el personal tratará al niño con cuidado y respeto. Se notificará a
los padres.
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V. La norma sobre visitantes al centro. Según la Norma KI de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver, todos los visitantes
deben decir el propósito de su visita y firmar al entrar en la oficina de la escuela. En el salón de clase de ECE, los
visitantes firmarán con su nombre, fecha, domicilio, número telefónico y propósito de la visita antes de visitar cualquier
lugar en el plantel. Por lo menos se debe pedir una identificación para su inspección a los visitantes que el personal de
ECE no conoce.
W. La norma sobre las conferencias de padres y personal para informar a los padres o tutores sobre la conducta,
progreso, y necesidades sociales y físicas del niño.
Las conferencias tienen lugar dos veces al año o según fuera necesario.
X. El procedimiento para entablar una querella sobre el cuidado o guardería infantil (ver 7.701.5, Reglas Generales
para las Instalaciones de Cuidado Infantil). Está a la vista en cada salón de clase:
Para entablar una querella sobre este Programa con Licencia del Estado, contactar:
El Departamento de Servicios Humanos, División de Cuidado Infantil de Colorado
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, Colorado 80203-1714
tel. 303-866-5958
O llamar 311, Sistema de Información de la Ciudad de Denver
Y. La norma sobre hacer la denuncia de abuso infantil (ver 7.701.5, Reglas
Generales para las Instalaciones de Cuidado Infantil). Está a la vista en
cada salón de clase:
Para entablar una querella sobre este Programa con Licencia del Estado, contactar:
El Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Colorado – Línea Directa de Abuso
1200 Federal
Denver, Colorado 80204
Tel. 720-944-3000
Z. La norma sobre la notificación cuando se retira el servicio de cuidado infantil
y cuando los padres o tutores retiran sus hijos del centro. Con la finalidad de
retirar a un niño de un salón de clase de ECE, se requiere que los padres informen
al profesor y al personal de oficina de la escuela. Procedimientos individuales de
la escuela para retiro están puestos en práctica (ver lo adjunto). En casos
extremos, el retiro de los servicios de cuidado infantil puede ocurrir después de
que los padres hayan sido informados de que no se han logrado las medidas
necesarias para mantener los servicios y el cumplimiento dentro de un período
específico de tiempo.
Si el niño se ausenta 3 días consecutivos … el profesor llama a la casa del niño
5 días consecutivos … se refiere el niño a la trabajadora social
10 días consecutivos … puede necesitarse retirar al niño del programa y reemplazarlo con un niño de
la lista de espera (según la norma del Director/Comité de Colabo-ración de la
Escuela o CSC)
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LICENSING VIOLATIONS
IN THE
ECE CLASSROOM
Following is a list, in alphabetical order, of items for which DPS ECE classrooms have received licensing
violations in recent years. Please note that many of these things were in teacher desks, closed cabinets or
drawers but if not locked could potentially be reached by children.
Acrylic gloss coating
Adult scissors
Ajax
Apple slicer
Candles
Children’ scissors with sharp edges
Cough drops
Cup hooks
Dawn dishwashing liquid
Deodorant
Extension cords (not permitted!)
Eye drops
Floss
Germ-X
Glass jars
Hair brush
Hair dryer
Hand wipes
Hand lotion
Hand sanitizer (labeled “Keep out of reach of
Needles
Permanent markers
Personal items such
as purses, bags,
coats
Pine Sol
Perfume
Potato peelers
Razors
Rodent traps
Rubber cement
Safety pins
Screws
Screw drivers
Shaving cream
Staple pullers
Stick pins
Tacks
Tool box
Toothpaste
Vaseline
Vases
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
White board cleaner
Wire (any kind)
Wire hangers
Ziploc bags (labeled “Keep out of reach of
children.”)
Hand soap-Gojo brand
Ibuprofen
Insect repellent
Knives
Liquid paper
Lighters
Maalox
Nails
children.”)
Using this list as a guideline, please either REMOVE any item(s) that might be considered a risk to children
from the classroom OR keep them under lock and key.
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING A LICENSING VISIT
If the pitter-patter of a licensing inspector’s little feet is arriving in your near
future, how can you be prepared???
1. DON’T PANIC!
2. You have everything on file from your checklist:
ABC’s for ECE-Teachers & Paraprofessionals
3. You have everything in student files from the checklist:
ABC’s for ECE-Parents
4. You have everything filed, maintained or posted from the checklist:
ABC’s for ECE-Licensing
5. You’ve gone over the list of Licensing Violations and nothing is within reach of children
that shouldn’t be.
6. You’re familiar with the ECE Handbook and its Table of Contents as a reference guide
for questions that may come up.
7. You’re in great shape! Bring on the inspection…
8. If you do end up with a violation, see the next page for how to respond and simply
follow the instructions, 1 – 4.
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LICENSING INSPECTION RESPONSE
ECE classrooms, as licensed child care centers, will receive annual inspections by the City and County of
Denver Department of Environmental Health. The same personnel conduct both the Environmental Health
and Sanitation inspection and the Child Care Licensing inspections.
The inspector will complete a Report of Inspection on-site which the ECE teacher will sign and date. If the
inspector finds any violations, they will be listed on the report and they will leave with the teacher a blank
Report of Inspection Response to be completed and returned to the inspector.
Instructions for completing the response:
1. List the violation number from the Inspection Report.
2. State HOW the violation was corrected and WHEN (date) the violation was corrected. If the violation is
scheduled or contracted for correction, please include that information. The Health and Sanitation
Inspection response must be submitted separately from the child care licensing Report of Inspection
response.
3. Send the signed and dated response to the address on the Report of Inspection Response.
4. Fax a copy of the Report of Inspection AND Report of Inspection Response to the Early Education
Department, 720-423-8260.
Examples:
Child Care Licensing Report of Inspection Response:
Violation:
3. Observed a can of shaving cream stored under sink in an unlocked cabinet (7.702.91C) in the
classroom.
Response:
3. (7.702.91C) Shaving cream moved to an upper cabinet, inaccessible to children, on 11/6/11.
Violation:
22. Observed that provider could not produce documentation on site at time of visit a signed
Abuse Reporting statement in 2 of 2 staff files reviewed (7.702.43C). Please correct and
respond by 12/1/11.
Response:
22. (7.702.43C) Signed and dated Abuse Reporting statement completed and filed in 2 of 2
staff files 11/7/11.
Health and Sanitation Inspection Response (Separate Page):
Violation:
5. Observed carpet with multi-colored squares stained/unclean (3-103g).
Response:
5. (3-103g) A district work order was placed 11/6/11 by building custodian. A request for
completion of the carpet cleaning is 11/30/11.
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
FAX: 720-423-8260
EARLY EDUCATION MAIN OFFICE:
TITLE
Director
Manager
Accountant
Secretary II
Office Support II
Office Support II
Early Education Specialist
Early Reading First
Data Manager
Teacher Mentor
NAME
Cheryl Caldwell
John Crawford
Angela Perea
Rosie Nicholls
Maddie Henninger
TBD
Cathrine Floyd
Jane Walsh
Susan Deutsch
Kathy Joyce
PHONE
720-423-8207
720-423-8215
720-423-8211
720-423-8213
720-423-8212
HEAD START PERSONNEL:
TITLE
Project Coordinator
Supervisor, FLS
Education Coordinator
Health Coordinator
Health RN
Disabilities Coordinator
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
Family Liaison Specialist
NAME
Jan Burke
Stephanie David
Diana Rollerson
Lisa Golden-Ipson
Thuy Nguyen
Liz Beindorff
Dianne Cooks
Nydia Gonzales
Pam Villavicencio
Karen Labuda
Irma Martinez
Wali Osborne
Fernando Perez Soto
PHONE
720-423-8218
720-423-8210
720-423-8191
720-423-8219
720-423-8282
720-423-8936
720-423-8262
720-423-8253
720-423-8237
720-423-8246
720-423-8247
720-423-8021
720-423-8248
EARLY EDUCATION COORDINATORS:
NAME
Lucy Davis
Elise Edwards
720-423-8217
720-423-8209
720-423-8074
720-423-8136
HOW TO CONTACT
Email
Email
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COMPUTER REPAIR POLICY
As the computers purchased for the ECE classrooms age, the Early Education (EE) office receives more calls
about repair and inquiries about replacement. We hope that the following information will be helpful in
determining a course of action.
When an ECE-purchased computer malfunctions, your school technology representative should first take a
look at it. If he or she is unable to get it up and running, please call the EE Department, 720-423-8212, 8213 or
8208. We will call Netbuilders, the district’s contractor for computer repair, and give them a Contract Release
to pick up the computer from your classroom for evaluation.
Should the necessary repairs on a computer that is less than three (3) years old be more than half the cost of a
new one, financial assistance from the Early Education Department for a replacement will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
Please call the EE Department at the above numbers should you have additional questions.
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Requisition Secretaries
FROM:
Cheryl Caldwell, Early Education (EE) Department
DATE:
August 8, 2012
SUBJECT:
Materials & Supplies Accounts for 2012-2013
This is to advise elementary schools of the account numbers for materials and supplies dollars available to ECE
classrooms through various funding sources. These dollars are designated for support to children and families in these
classrooms in your building.
The dollars in the following accounts must be spent or allocated prior to March 1, 2013. This year, 100% of the dollars
(based on capacity enrollment) will be available to you at the beginning of the school year. You will be advised of
adjustments to this amount, which may reflect any under enrollment, FOLLOWING OCTOBER COUNT ADJUSTMENTS.
COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CPP) FUNDED ECE CLASSROOMS:
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by CPP, whose maximum enrollment is 16 students, will receive $48.25 for
materials and supplies for each CPP-FUNDED student included in the October Pupil Count for your classroom. If you have
an all-day ECE and your funding is blended with TSP (see below), you will receive funding for a maximum of 16 students
for each .5 FTE. These funds can be accessed through account:
19-XXX-11-0040-3141-0-0610
TUITION SUPPORTED PROGRAM (TSP) (INCLUDES PARENTAL TUITION AND DPP FUNDING) FUNDED ECE CLASSROOMS:
The maximum enrollment for TSP is 20 students.
If you have a half-day ECE funded by TSP (.5 FTE), you will receive $48.25 for materials and supplies for each TSPFUNDED student included in the October Pupil Count for your classroom.
If you have a full-day ECE funded by TSP (each .5 FTE is funded by TSP and NOT BLENDED WITH ANOTHER FUNDING
SOURCE), you will receive $96.50 for materials and supplies for each full-day TSP funded student included in the October
Pupil Count for your classroom.
If you have a full-day ECE funded by TSP and your funding is blended with CPP (one .5 FTE funded by CPP and one .5
FTE funded by TSP), you will receive $48.25 for materials and supplies for a maximum of 16 students for your .5 TSP FTE.
See CPP information above for account number and materials and supplies dollars for the .5 CPP FTE.
TSP funds can be accessed through account:
29-XXX-11-0040-1913-0-0610
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HEAD START CLASSROOMS:
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by Head Start will receive support for materials and supplies purchases directly
from the Department of Early Education. All full-day Head Start classrooms have blended funding with CPP or TSP. Head
Start dollars must be spent through the EE Department; CPP and TSP funds are spent with your school requisition
secretary as noted in this memo. Please contact the Early Education Accountant, Angela Perea, 720-423-8211, or Maddie
Henninger, 720-423-8212, with any questions.
STATE-FUNDED KINDERGARTEN (SFK) CLASSROOMS:
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by SFK (formerly CPKP Kindergarten), whose maximum enrollment is 25
students, will receive $48.25 for materials and supplies for each SFK-FUNDED student included in the October Pupil
Count for your classroom. These funds can be accessed through account:
19-XXX-11-0010-3142-0-0610
19-XXX-11-0018-3142-0-0610 (for K-8 schools only)
TUITION-BASED (TBK)/ADVANCED TUITION-BASED (ADK) KINDERGARTEN
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by Tuition-Based Kindergarten (TBK) or Advanced Tuition-Based Kindergarten
(ADK), whose maximum enrollment is 25 students, will receive $48.25 for materials supplies for each TBK/ADK-FUNDED
student included in the October Pupil Count for your classroom. These funds can be accessed through account:
29-XXX-11-0010-1912-0-0610
29-XXX-11-0018-1912-0-0610 (for K-8 schools only)
EXTENDED-DAY KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS:
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by EDK (formerly General Fund Full-Day Kindergarten), whose maximum
enrollment is 25 students, will receive $48.25 for materials and supplies for each EDK-FUNDED student included in the
October Pupil Count for your classroom. These funds can be accessed through account:
13-XXX-11-0010-1911-0-0610
13-XXX-11-0018-1911-0-0610 (for K-8 schools only)
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS:
Each .5 FTE in your school that is funded by FDK (formerly Mill Levy Kindergarten) to provide a full-day kindergarten
classroom, whose maximum enrollment is 25 students, will receive $48.25 for materials and supplies for each FDKFUNDED student included in the October Pupil Count for your classroom. These funds can be accessed through account:
13-XXX-11-0010-1923-0-0610
13-XXX-11-0018-1923-0-0610 (for K-8 schools only)
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO:
ECE Teachers
Community Sites
Early Education Department Staff
FROM:
Cheryl Caldwell, Director, Early Education (EE) Department
DATE:
August 2012
SUBJECT:
Using the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) at Fox Street
The IRC, located at 1330 Fox Street, 3rd Floor South, phone 720-423-8113, is available for teacher use
throughout the school year. They have laminators, book binders, copiers, art materials, an Ellison machine,
and much more for your use.
When you use the IRC services, fill out your “Lab Tab” as follows:
Teachers:
Under Account, enter your name (it must be a teacher name, not a
paraprofessional name); under School, write your school and “ECE”.
Community
Site Teachers:
Under Account, put “Community Site”; under School,
write your center name.
EE Staff:
Under Account, put “Early Ed. Staff”; under School, write “Fox Street”.
If you speak with someone at the desk, be sure to describe yourself as noted above.
For questions, please call the Early Education office at 720-423-8213, 8212 or 8208.
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