As the oldest Christian early-childhood education program in Santa Rosa County, our purpose is to provide meaningful, fulfilling experiences for your child in this important stage of mental and physical development.  At the Learning Center, our loving care-givers provide guidance and understanding while encouraging new challenges, developing self-confidence, and building positive relationships in a warm atmosphere.  We do not travel; all of our activities take place right here on our spacious campus.  Special events days are held periodically throughout the year that highlight fun-filled experiences.  Your child will be introduced to traditional Bible stories, lessons, and songs. Your child will be introduced to rudimentary academic readiness skills and pre-reading activities in a loving environment.  Our Learning Center is fully accredited by the Sonshine Association of Christian Schools, Inc.  We admit children of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin.         

OUR POLICIES

* PAYMENT must be made on the first day of attendance each week.  If payment is not received by Wednesday, a 10% late fee will be charged for those making weekly payments. Those paying by the month have a payment due on the 1st and if it is not paid by the 5th a 10% late fee will be added. If the monthly payment is not received by the 15th, another 5% late fee will be added. Those with past due balances will not be admitted to the Learning Center.  It is our policy to charge $25 for all checks returned to us by your bank for any reason.  If two checks are returned, the account will be on a cash basis.  (We do not accept post-dated checks.)    

*If a child comes when school is officially "out" on the school calendar, day care charges of  $100 (K-2), $95 (K-3), or $90 (K-4) per week will be charged. Late fees will be assessed.

* CHANGES from full-day program to half-day program (and vice versa) on the weekly payment plan must be made by Thursday of the previous week. Changes on the monthly payment plan must be made before the beginning of the next month.

* If you have older children in Santa Rosa Christian School, your statement for their tuition will not include a statement for K-3 or K-4 tuition. No statements will be mailed for these accounts once the school year begins.

* Tuition payments are not affected by student absences.

* Children who are registered for Santa Rosa Christian School are not automatically registered for the summer YAC Day Camp. You will need to register in May if you wish your child to attend YAC Day Camp.

Withdrawal Notice:  A two-week advance written notice is required to withdraw a child from the Learning Center.

Child Pick-Up:  If someone other than a parent or designated pick-up person is to pick up your child, please notify the Supervisor.  The person picking up the child will be asked for picture ID and must sign out the child at the desk.  This is for the security of your child.

Lunches are provided to all children who are registered in the Full Day program or students may bring a lunch. Half Day students (those not picked up by 12:00 p.m.) lunch is $2.00 or may bring lunch.    The menu will include a popsicle or ice cream for dessert on Tuesdays and Fridays. Ice cream may be purchased at $1.00 each on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays if desired. This must be prepaid to the child's classroom teacher in the morning when the child is dropped off for school. No charging for ice cream will be allowed. Ice cream money will not be collected in the school office - it must be paid in the classroom in the morning.

Please LABEL all bags, back packs, blankets, etc. with your child's name.  Extra clothes in case of accidents would be appreciated.  If the Learning Center has to supply clothes there will be a $2.00 charge per item used.  Please be aware that we do not use sippy cups.  We suggest leaving them at home or in your vehicle.  We do not supply diapers; Children must be potty-trained before enrollment.

We must have written authorization from parents or guardians in order to administer MEDICATIONS.  Medications must be brought in their original container with the child's name, date, doctor's name, dosage and expiration date clearly indicated.  We do not knowingly admit children with fevers, rashes, diarrhea, or vomiting.  Children with known communicable diseases will not be admitted as well.  Any child whom we suspect of having a contagious illness or who becomes ill  with fever or other symptoms of diarrhea, rash, pink eye, or skin infection, shall be removed from class and placed in the Supervisor's office to await parent's arrival. 

Our Discipline Policy is as follows:  It is our desire to help children develop self-control, respect, and consideration for the rights and property of others.  We assume that parents have a desire to establish clear behavior limits for children and purposefully direct them toward desirable behavior.  We have the same goal and desire to work to that end.  Notification of undesirable behavior will be given to parents.  Any child who causes continuous disruption, uses profanity, or is a behavioral problem may be dismissed from Santa Rosa Christian Learning Center.

DRESS POLICY - Girls are expected to dress neatly and modestly in dresses or skirts appropriate for school (no pants, shorts, spandex or skorts are permitted). Dresses or blouses can be sleeveless, but sundresses or those with spaghetti straps must be worn over a blouse. Clothing with wild designs or pictures of monsters, rock or country music stars, violent action figures, etc is not allowed. Girls must not wear tattoos. Hair should be kept clean and neatly arranged. Girls should wear socks and shoes suitable for running and playing.  Boys are expected to be well groomed and to dress neatly and in appropriate school attire. Hair should be kept neat and clean. It must be tightly tapered in the back and no longer than the natural hairline on the neck. Wild hair styles and fads including "bowl cuts" and shaved heads are not allowed. Boys must not wear tattoos, earrings, or necklaces to school. Boys should wear socks, and shoes suitable for running and playing.

Our Biting Policy is as follows:  Non-Vicious Bites: (bites that leave no bruises and/or broken skin) students will have time-out and an incident report given to the parents and a copy placed in the child's file.  Vicious Bites (bites that cause bruising and/or broken skin)  1st Time Offense: Parents are called and incident report written and filed.  2nd Time Offense:  Parents are called and biter suspended immediately for a period of time set at the Supervisor's discretion; incident report written and filed.  3rd Time Offense:  Parents are called and biter is dismissed from the Learning Center.  Incident report written and filed.

Drills: Santa Rosa Christian Learning Center has a crisis management plan in place for the safety and well-being of your child.  We practice monthly fire drills, severe storm drills, as well as lockdown drills.

Accidents:  In the case of a minor accident, assessment and treatment of the injury will be given under the supervision of a staff member certified in First Aid.  If further treatment is deemed necessary, the parent or guardian will be called as well as emergency personnel.  In the even of an accident deemed more serious, EMS will be called immediately as well as the parent or guardian and emergency treatment will be given. All accidents will be recorded on an accident report form by the care-giver in charge of the child and any other witnesses and given to the Supervisor.

In compliance with the State of Florida, the following forms are required for your child's file:  (*All forms must be received within three weeks of enrollment.  Failure to provide the necessary forms may put your child in jeopardy of suspension.)

1.    registration form

2.    emergency release form

3.    health/physical form (available from your child's physician or the health dept.)

4.    Immunization form

5.    Copy of birth certificate

6.    handbook verification

7.    photo release. 

Please do Not allow your child to bring toys to school.  We provide plenty of toys to keep your child happily occupied.  We accept no responsibility for lost toys or games brought to the Learning Center.