ENHANCED HEALTH PROCEDURES

To protect the health and safety of all children, parents and Y associates, all Y Preschools are strictly adhering to all health and safety protocols recommended by the Maryland State Department of Health.

 

Y PRESCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK

The Preschool family handbook contains very important information regarding program procedures, policies and expectations. It is provided to each new family at the time of enrollment. All parents are responsible for understanding and following the handbook policies and procedures.

 

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

All parents must sign their child in and out every day. When dropping your child off, please walk your child to their classroom and put their belongings in their cubby. When picking your child up, please check your child’s mailbox and cubby for any special projects, notes from the teacher and important announcements.

 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

All Y Preschool centers have an emergency preparedness plan. We have local and non-local evacuation plans, as well as shelter in place (lockdown) plans. Drills are regularly implemented to practice our emergency routines for fire; weather emergencies (tornado); chemical emergencies (local chemical spill); criminal activity in the area; and other situations. 

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

  • If Carroll County Public Schools has a delayed opening, Y Chipmunks will open at 10:15am.
  • If Carroll County Public Schools closes early, Y Chipmunks will close at 12:00pm.
  • If Carroll County Public Schools is closed or virtual, Y Chipmunks will be closed.
  • All inclement weather announcements will be communicated to families through the Tadpoles communication system.