SUSPENSION/EXPULSION The Head Start Program is an all-inclusion program that serves all children. Following Performance Standards, we do not suspend, expel, or remove a child from the program. NO ANIMALS / PETS Animals/pets (except for service animals) and live plants are Head Start parents or legal guardians are highly encouraged to visit their child’s school at any time during center’s hours of operation. If a parent would like to continuously visit their child’s classroom, they must then follow a policy and procedure for visitors and volunteers. FIELD TRIPS Field trips will take place throughout the school year. A notice of the field trip will be posted at your Head Start Center, and a flyer/permission slip will be sent home. All children participating in a field trip must have a permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers attending field trips must adhere to Volunteer Policies and Procedures which includes: no video, no photo, and no cell phone use during the field trip. WATER ACTIVITIES Water activities will take place only at the end of the school year as a part of the end-of-the-year celebration activities. Water activities will consist of splashing and sprinkler play. Notices will be sent to parents requesting appropriate clothing and additional items necessary for these activities. If you request for your child not to participate in the water activities, other activities will be provided to ensure your child participates in the end-of-year activities. not allowed in the classrooms. PARENT PARTICIPATION
REGULATORY AGENCIES • A copy of Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standard Rules for Child Care Centers is available for review upon parent’s request. • A copy of the current Texas Health & Human Services report is posted for review on the Administration Bulletin Board at each Head Start Center. • A certified pest control company may be used occasionally to provide pest control services in accordance with Texas Pest Control procedures. • A copy of the Certificate of Liability of Insurance is posted on the Administration Bulletin Board. • Additional Regulatory Agencies reports are posted on the Administration Bulletin Board. • Head Start program policies and procedures are available for parents upon request. As a parent/legal guardian, you have the right to contact or visit the website of the Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulations at (915) 834-5739 or visit their website at: www.hhs.texas.gov
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