Mission Statement

What is our focus? The child

Every child has the right to grow and learn it is our responsibility to help them do these things. It is my goal to see to it that the staff and parents can come together for the best interest of the children enrolled at the center. Rising Starz CCC will always have our focus on the children so that they are in a fun, loving, and safe environment, were they can learn and play.

Directors are Julie and Jesse Martinez

Revised edition 2017

1) Tuition Agreements

This price is per week regardless of attendance

WeeklyMonthly

Babies$200$800

18 Months to 24 months$190$760

2 Year olds$175$700 3 year olds $170 $680

4 & 5 year olds$170$680

Summer 6 & Older$160 Includes Field Trips

After School kids $80N/A

  1. Full tuition is due regardless of attendance
  2. Tuition is due the Friday before Services are rendered.
  3. If tuition is paid late, a fee of $15 will be added to your tuition each week it is late.
  4. If tuition is paid late twice or more it will be mandatory to enroll in automatic bank draft for future payments.
  5. If you pick up your child late after 6:30pm the late fee is a $1 per minute, per child until your child has left the building, and the fee will be automatically added to your tuition account.
  6. Any unpaid tuition will be subject to penalties, or legal actions.
  1. Rising Starz Child Care Center reserves the right to expel a child for any reason including but not limited to parent behavior, child’s behavior, lack of attendance, or payment. (See Expulsion policy)
  1. A two week written notice is required if you are withdrawing your child.
  1. Each child shall receive 1 week of vacation per year.
  1. We must have an email address and working phone numbers on file for each parent, this email address will be used for billing and communication regarding the child / children enrolled.
  1. Children attending field trips must be present within 30 minutes before the scheduled leave. Also any child can be excluded from a field trip for any reason such as behavior, tardy, payments, or at parent request. Discretion is up to a RSCCC Director Julie & Davin Martinez. No refunds.
  1. Teachers are not allowed to baby sitter for any parent on the weekend or any other time it will cost the teacher their job and your child’s spot at our center.
  1. We do not hire any parents for a job at our facility

2) Vacation Time

Vacation time is earned after one year of full time enrollment. During Vacation the child cannot be in attendance and must be used consecutively. Your account must also be in good standing.

3) Supply fee

Supplies are provided for you child year round, when you enroll you will not pay a supply fee, however September 1st a supply fee of $50 will be added to your tuition for all children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and $20 per year for school age children. These fees are per child and not per household.

4) Parking

Please find a Space to park in for the safety of all children.

Do not leave you children unattended in your car for any reason at any time.

5) Hours of Operation

Monday thru Friday 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.

The above hours will be consistent through out the year unless it is one of the following Holidays.

January 2nd New Year’s

*Martin Luther King Day January 16

April 14th Good Friday

May 29th Memorial Day

July 4th Independence Day

September 4th Labor Day

*Columbus Day October 9th

November 23 & 24 th Thanks Giving

December 25th Christmas

January 1st 2018 New Year’s Holiday

*Staff Development Day

6) Bad Weather

If there is a bad weather day for CFBISD then the center will follow that weather day as well. If the CFBISD closes the center will close. If CFBISD has a delayed opening or closing the center will open 30 minutes before or close 30 minutes after the school.

7)Late Pick Up

Late Pick up after 6:30 pm is a penalty of $1 per minute per childuntil you have left the building, with a limit of no more that 5 late pickups per year. If you exceed 5 late pickups your child will be asked to find a school that stays open later. After 30 minutes late without any contact the local police department will be notified following code Tex. Penal Code § 22.041 (2006)§ 22.041. Abandoning or Endangering Child

8) Arrival / Drop Off

1)Make sure you do not leave your child unattended at anytime you must leave them with an adult in charge do not push them in the door, and leave.You must sign them in for the day at the front computer using your fingerprint.

2)Please bring everything your child will need for the day these items may include but are not limited to Diapers, Wipes, Change of Clothes, Medication, and Pillow & Blanket.

3)Please keep drop off brief, if your child is suffering from separation anxiety it is easier for your child if you drop off quickly.

4)Late drop off we ask that all children be in attendance by 9am unless you call and notify us of their late attendance.

5)The latest a child can be dropped off for the day is 11am. Stable routines begin early.

9) Pick up

1.)You child will be released to the parent or guardian that enrolls the child.

Any other person must have a valid ID and their name must be listed in writing on the authorized pick up list, this person will be fingerprinted and must check your child In/out for the day.

2.)No child will be released to any other person unless the above is followed or a court order is presented with the proper authority to remove the child from the facility.

10) Absents and Illness exclusion

  1. If you child will be absent please notify us in the morning so we can let the teacher know.
  2. If you child needs Tylenol, or Motrin to avoid running fever they cannot be in attendance.
  3. As a privately owned facility we reserve the right to dismiss any child at anytime for any reason without notice or refund.

If your child experiences any of these illnesses you are not allowed to bring them to school.

Please review our health policy it is enforced to prevent the spread of illness.

Cold. Mild, no temperature, feeling okay. If there are no other symptoms, and if discharge from the nose is clear, then your child may attend school.
Fever. A warning that all is not right with the body. If your child has a fever of 100 degrees or higher after adding a degree under the arm, then you must keep your child at home for 24 hours after it goes down to 98.6 degrees.
Sinus Infection. Greenish discharge from nose might be a sign of infection. Child needs to stay home until gone or return with approval from your doctor.
Coughing. If the cough is minor, your child may attend school.
Coughing. If the cough is chronic, deep, or hacking, it might mean an infection. Child needs to stay home until gone or return with approval from your doctor.
Sore Throat. If mild, child may be in school.
Sore Throat. Child may appear to have one of the following: Swollen Tonsils or glands, white spots in throat, hurts when swallows and/or complains of not feeling well. You might need to seek advice from your doctor. Child needs to stay home until gone or return with approval from your doctor.
Rash. Not contagious, may attend school.
Rash. We are unable to determine what it is. Child needs to stay home until gone or return with approval from your doctor.
Stomach Ache. Light stomach ache, no diarrhea, vomiting or temp. Fed light foods to him/her today. May return to school. / Stomach Ache. Vomiting, severe cramping. Must be kept home for 24 hours after last episode.
Diarrhea. After the third really loose stool or if hard cramping, child must stay home 24 hours after last episode.
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Suspected redness or discharge from one or both eyes. Very contagious. Your child will need to be on medication for 48 hours and have a doctor’s release before returning to the school.
Ear Infection. Suspected, complains of ear hurting. Needs to be on medication and have a normal temperature with no pain before returning or return with approval from your doctor.
Head Lice. If we detect the nits or lice you will be required to pick up your child. Child may return after he/she has been treated with a medicated shampoo and ALL THE NITS ARE REMOVED. A vinegar and water rinse will soften the nits so you can comb them out.
Allergies. Runny nose and slight congestion. Your child may remain in school.
Flu. You must keep your child home for 24 hours after the last symptom.
Vomiting. Mild. Your child only vomited once and he/she may still attend school.
Vomiting. Chronic. Your child vomited more than one time today. You must keep your child at home until 24 hours after he/she vomits.
Medications. A medication release form must be filled out with your name, amount and dates to be administered. All medications must be kept in their original container. Ask your child’s teacher where the medical release forms are located.

11) Student Dress Code

  • Footwear should ensure the safety of students during regular school activities. Closed shoes are to be worn on campus at all times.
  • Being shoeless or wearing flip-flops on campus (by students) is prohibited.
  • Platform shoes should not increase a student’s height by more than .5 inch.
  • Heelies, rollerblades, bicycles or skateboards are prohibited.
  • Pants will not be worn in a fashion that prevents students from full and active participation in physical education and other regular school activities.
  • No Belts of any kind.
  • The hem of shorts (no less than a 4” inseam) and skirts must be long enough to touch the end of the middle finger when arms are resting at body's side.
  • Length and size of pants cannot compromise safety. No oversized baggy or saggy pants are allowed.
  • “Short shorts”, mini skirts, and spandex are prohibited.
  • Clothing that displays obscene language or symbols are prohibited.
  • Tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs will not be displayed. Messages or pictures depicting vulgar or discriminatory inferences or messages (implied or stated) unacceptable to the general school population will not be acceptable.
  • Shirts that show the chest area are not acceptable. The midriff of students will be covered at all times. Halters are unacceptable. "Immodest" will be determined by the administration and the teachers.
  • Tube tops and spaghetti straps must have T-shirts underneath.
  • Any attire related to negative group behavior (gangs, etc.) will not be permitted.
  • Earrings and other jewelry are permitted unless deemed unsafe such as lip rings, eyebrow rings, nose rings and hoop or dangling earrings.
  • Spikes, chains and wallet chains are prohibited.
  • Hats are not to be exchanged with other students for health safety.
  • Makeup is not appropriate for children. No makeup/cosmetics may be brought to school.
  • No telephones, laser pens, or electronic devices of any kind such as Ipads/Ipods/Kindles or Nooks are allowed.
  • Other fashion items or trends, which might create disruptions, may also be limited at the school’s discretion.

12) Potty Training

No matter your child’s age or stage of potty training, if the child is not 100% potty trained they must be in our two year old room for sanitation reason, you will also be responsible for the two year old tuition until your child is fully potty trained and allowed to move up to the next class.

We will coordinate with you when your child is ready. An appropriate age of 24-30 months is normal; however this is an individual thing and varies from child to child. Cooperation is essential for toilet training to be effective. It must be a joint team effort between all parties involved and the staff of Rising Starz Child Care. If joint effort is not reached, the child care center will postpone training until all efforts are combined.

Potty Training Agreement

We will follow through and encourage your child while in our care. Toilet training will be done in a relaxed manner. We require that the child must be at least 24 months old and must be showing signs of readiness. Please keep in mind that the activity level here can distract your child from responding to an urge to use the potty so make sure you bring Pull Ups. If Potty Training is going well please bring your child in panties or underwear.

Please don’t ask us to begin potty training your child if you haven’t successfully made the commitment for training at home. We will gladly follow your means of potty training if you let us know what it is. During potty training you are asked to supply us with at least 3 extra full changes of clothing, including socks and training & plastic pants or pull ups. These are to be left at the day care and replaced as needed. Soiled clothes will be returned in a plastic bag at the end of the day.

13) Medications

Medication can be give with written consent from the doctor.

Over the counter medication will be given according to the direction by the Dr., and must be in the original unopened container.

14) Medical emergencies

If critical illness or injury requires immediate attention of a physician, Rising Starz will do the following

1) Contact emergency medical services or take the child to the nearest emergency room;

2. Give the child first-aid treatment or CPR when needed;

3. Contact the child's parent, and write incident report

4. Contact the physician identified in the child's record,Contact the child's parent and state licensing if the child needs to be hospitalized for any reason at 1-800-582-6036

Medical facility available if my child is in need of medical treatment. Typically, this location will be

Baylor Medical Center located at 4343 N. Josey Ln.
Carrollton, TX 75010 Ph: 972-492-1010 Fax: 972-394-4783 Unless we are on a field trip and another location is closer

Procedures for parental notification. After safety of the child is ensured, Rising Starz will notify the parent immediately, and file any reports there after. Parents will be notified of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center in writing. Less serious injuries include, but are not limited to; minor cuts, scratches, and bites from other children requiring first-aid treatment by employees. Parents will be asked to initial all reports placed in child’s file.

15) Development

We will conduct milestone check list evaluations on your child as needed and we will have a conference following the evaluation, if no conference is needed the evaluation will be in your child’s backpack for you to keep.

16) Meals and food practices.

This center participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and serves nutritious meals each operating day. The information requested on the attached Income Eligibility Form for Child Care or Adult Day Care Centers determines how much reimbursement this center will receive from CACFP for these meals and snacks, based on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) family income criteria listed below.

We encourage you to complete the form promptly so your center can maximize its reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks. One form needs to be completed for each household every year except for children enrolled in Head Start or At-Risk Only programs. All information on the form will be confidential and used only for determining CACFP reimbursement for meals and snacks served at this center.

Foster children are automatically eligible for the highest rate of reimbursement from CACFP. Households with both foster and non-foster children in day care may complete one form, including the foster child as a household member. Eligibility determination for the non-foster children will be based on the information reported on the form by the household.

Menus are posted on the Menu Board outside Kitchen.

Breakfast is served from 7 am to 8: am.

Lunch begins at 11:00am until 12:00 pm.

Snack will be served at 3:30 pm.

If for any reason a parent wishes to bring their Childs lunch they may do so.

Infants Feeding – Breast feeding is available in our library or in the classroom for you convivence. If you are needing assistance with Formula or Breast feeding the following are references that are available to you.

  • BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH LOVING SUPPORT. It is natural for a mom to feel unsure about breastfeeding at first. After all, maybe she has never breastfed or maybe she tried to before but it didn’t go well. You can provide a mom with loving support so she will feel confident breastfeeding. Most women can breastfeed – regardless of a mom’s age, breast size, and schedule. Breastfeeding often, avoiding bottles and pacifiers in the first few weeks, and finding a comfortable breastfeeding position are keys to success. Learning how to breastfeed takes time and patience. Encourage a new mom to ask her health care provider questions, attend breastfeeding classes, or talk with WIC – especially if she has any doubts or concerns about how breastfeeding is going. Breastfeeding can work, with a little loving support.
  • DADS, GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS CAN PROVIDE LOVING SUPPORT. New mothers need support with breastfeeding and help with child care and household chores. Dad and other family members can cuddle, bathe, diaper, or play with the baby. Families can show the breastfeeding mom how proud they are of her. This is a very important time in a baby’s life.
  • BREASTFEEDING GIVES BABIES A HEALTHY START IN LIFE. Research proves it, again and again. Breast milk helps baby’s brain grow and is easier for babies to digest, causing fewer upset stomachs. Breastfed babies get sick less often. Breastfeeding reduces baby’s risk of respiratory and GI infections, eczema, diabetes, obesity and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In other words, breast milk is the perfect food for babies.
  • BREASTFEEDING IS GOOD FOR MOM TOO. Breastfeeding moms produce a special hormone that helps her relax and feel close to her baby. Breastfeeding after birth helps moms recover from childbirth faster and it also reduces her risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and diabetes. Support a breastfeeding mom and be proud you are helping her do something good for the baby, for herself, and the entire family

WIC --The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants