Preschool Early Childhood Education Program Description

 The Rosebud Preschool of the Presbyterian Church of the Roses seeks to provide a caring, nurturing and safe place for children between the ages of two years until kindergarten. Our multi-age classroom provides your child with unique learning opportunities. Emphasis is on enjoying the planned environment, indoors and outdoors, by exploring a variety of activities within the limits established by the teaching staff. Experiences are planned to enable children to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually using their natural abilities, interests and temperaments to develop positive feelings about themselves and their world.

California Licensing

The preschool is licensed for children ages two years until kindergarten. The Rosebud Preschool licensed by the State California since September, 2004.

 Hours of Operation

The preschool is open year round, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

 There is a morning enrichment program from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, and an extended enrichment program from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Nutrition

The preschool and parents will provide mid-morning snack.

Children who participate in the afternoon program will bring lunches from home. 

Illness and Medication

The staff will dispense medication only with written consent by the parent. All medications must be clearly labeled with the child’s name. It is the parent’s responsibility to apply sunscreen.

 The responsibility for keeping a child home when there is any doubt about a child’s health is to be accepted by the parents. Please keep children at home if they have: a contagious infection, a fever, heavy continuous nasal discharge or a constant cough.

 Every child will have a current Consent for Medical/Dental Treatment form (LIC 627) on file in the case of emergencies. 

Daily Sign in

Parents are required by law to sign their children in and out each day. A sign-in sheet will be provided. 

Parent – Teacher conferences

A parent – teacher conference can be requested at any time during the year by the parent or teacher.  

Admission Policies 

Pre-Admission Requirements:

• Signed and dated copy of the Admissions Agreement
• Completed registration form
• Registration fee
• First month’s tuition payment.

State forms

In addition, the following state licensing forms must be completed an on file: 

• Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC 995)
• Personal Rights (LIC 613A)
• Identification and Emergency Information (LIC 700)
• Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC 627)
• Child’s Preadmission Health History (LIC 702) Physician’s Report (LIC 701)
• Up to date immunization record

Discipline Policies

 Limits are established to assure the safety and well being of all children and inappropriate behaviors are redirected in a positive way. 

Disruptive behavior is normal at certain stages of development. Teachers understand this and will take responsibility for stopping unacceptable behavior until children are able to do so for themselves. 

It is clearly understood that corporal punishment is a violation of personal rights and will not be administered under any circumstances.

Teaching and Administrative Staff

The Staff of the Rosebud Preschool is highly qualified and experienced.

Director

The Director of the Rosebud Preschool is Cheryl Cushman

With 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Cheryl is the mother of three grown daughters and the proud grandmother of four.

·         She was the Founding Director of the Covenant Corner Preschool in Albuquerque, New Mexico -- a multi-age preschool program.  She served as Director/Teacher for 20 years.

·         Cheryl was the founding Co-Director/Teacher of the Hope Community Presbyterian Preschool in Virginia, Minnesota. 

Education and Licensing:

·         Vanguard University – Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate – 2005

·         Santa Rosa Junior College Early Childhood Education Certificate.

·         Child Development Associate Certificate from the National Association for the Education of Young Children

·         Member, National Association for the Education of

Young Children (NAEYC)

·         Montana State University 

Teaching Staff

Janet Buxton

Janet is the mother of two grown children.

·         She has taught at the Brush Creek Nursery School; the Maryhill School, in Santa Rosa.

·         She was a teacher on the staff of the Wellshire Presbyterian Church Preschool, Denver, Colorado.

Community Service:

·         President of PTC at Montgomery High School, Santa Rosa, California

·         President of the PTC at Yulupa School and Strawberry Elementary School

Education:

·         University of California at Davis, B.S. in Child Development

Lynn Jones  

Lynn was the founding Director of the San Francisco Theological Seminary Children’s Center that serves the students, faculty, and staff of the SFTS in San Anselmo, California.  She served as Director/Teacher for 25 years.  Prior to that she was a founding Co-director of the Little Acorn School in El Cajon, California.

Education:

·         San Diego State University, B. S. in Child Development

·         San Francisco Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity

·         California Program Director Permit - California Teacher

Credentialing Program

·         Member, National Association for the Education of  Young Children (NAEYC)

Honors:

·         Distinguished STFS Alumni Award in 2000

·         Established the STFS Children’s Center Endowment Fund

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Welcome

The Rosebud Preschool of the Presbyterian Church of the Roses welcomes all children regardless of race, creed or national origin. Our multi-age group provides unique learning opportunities for children ages two years until kindergarten. Emphasis is on enjoying the planned environment, indoors and outdoors, by feeling free to explore a variety of activities. Experiences are planned to enable children to grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually.