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Is JUST KIDS for me? JUST KIDS operates in the elementary schools and in some districts, the middle schools under the name of Target Teen. Each site is licensed for school-age childcare by the State of New Jersey. Children in grades kindergarten through six, receive a program of high quality care provided right in the child's school. Regular preschool students are served in some districts. Care is available before and after school and during scheduled early dismissals. JUST KIDS operates between the hours of 7:00 a.m. until the start of school and from the time of dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Subsidized childcare is available through county eligibility. What does the program offer?
Individual school
districts and Archway Programs realize there is a great need for quality
center-based school age care in our area. To meet your needs and
concerns, we have tailored a before and after school child care program in
a loving, safe and secure environment. Together, staff and children make
choices and plan a program which is both fun and
stimulating.
Is there flexibility in enrollment? YES! JUST KIDS
offers a variety of schedules to meet your needs. Schedules of 5
days per week are offered in morning only, afternoon only or a combination
of both. For changing work schedules or periodic use, Flex-tickets
can be purchased and utilized as needed. Drop-in enrollment is
also available to utilize in case of emergencies. For information on costs
and enrollment. Please call our office and talk to one of our
representatives at (856) 768-8190 or email
us. What makes us different: Our
Childcare Providers: ·
110+ mature and experienced
staff · Consistent
staff to child ratio below 1:15 · Average
length of service for supervisor is 8 years · Average
length of service for childcare assistants is 3 years · Average
length of service for support/ managerial staff is 13 years · Over
40 hours of extensive summer staff training and routine monthly training · Childcare
staff focus on supervising children– not in enrollment or payment Our
Program: · Monthly
individualized curriculum calendars · Curriculum
includes: Science,
Cooking, Music, Anti-Bullying, Safety, Community service, and Parent
Participation opportunities · Activity
Centers for student choice · Soft
space for comfort and individual quiet activities · More
than $1,750 spent on supplies per program yearly · Breakfast
and afternoon snack served, meeting federal regulations Customer
Service and Enrollment: · On-line
registration forms · Payment
electronically from debit card, credit card, or bank account monthly · Flex
ticket option for affordable occasional use · Extra
services are billed to parent rather than paid for in advance · Yearly
registration fee; not required to re-pay if re-enroll within year Safety
and Monitoring: Above all NJ State Licensing Requirements · Notification
to County Office of Emergency Management · Monthly
Code Blue Drills- strangers in building or playground · Medical
Emergency Drills– three times per year · Policies
and Procedures for emergency preparedness, evacuation, lock down, etc. · Thorough
medication administration practices · Internal
monitoring system to ensure monthly compliance with licensure standards
and Just Kids standards. Just Kids presently serves children in the following school districts. Districts
Served: In Camden County Barrington, Bellmawr, Collingswood, Magnolia, Merchantville, Runnemede In Salem
County Frequently asked Questions:
Answer: Just Kids needs enrollment paperwork, registration fee and tuition prior to be given a start date. The deadline to enroll your child for the first day of the school year is August 21, 2009. However, your child can start through out the school year. Please contact Just Kids for specific start dates.
Answer: We
have an enrollment packet to be completed. You can obtain this
packet by downloading the following forms, calling Just Kids to have the
packet mailed to you, or requesting the packet by e-mail.
Washington Twp. Just Kids Programs: As part of our agreement with
the Washington Township School District, Just Kids pays a “use of
facilities fee”. As a result there is a $27 per child “space usage fee”
for any child enrolled in Just Kids. This fee is due at the time of
registration along with your registration fee.
Answer: Your options are to mail the Just Kids office a check, money order, or have the tuition deducted from you credit card or bank account through and EFT draft. This deduction can be set up on-going for each month or for one month only. Complete the form below and fax or send it to the Just Kids office. Please note that the childcare providers can not take your payment at the program. EZ-EFT Authorization Form 2010-2011
Answer: Flex tickets are available for periodic use of the program. Each ticket costs $24.00 and they are sold in books of 5 for $120.00. One ticket is good for one morning program, one afternoon program or both on the same day. They are prepaid and nonrefundable. Flex tickets can be used for the entire school year but can not be transferred to another school year. Your child must first be enrolled in the Just Kids program. Your enrollment selection would be for Flex Tickets. Provide Just Kids with the registration fee and payment for at least one book of tickets. The enrollment requirements in question #1 and #2 are the same for Flex schedules. The tickets then can be sent to your home or given to the program for you.
Answer: Yes, we just ask that you call the Just Kids office to inform us of what school you would like to observe. We will then inform the Just Kid Supervisor to expect you. This procedure is for the safety of all the children in the program as well as to prepare the Supervisor to have time to talk with you about the program once you get there.
Answer: Just Kids policy is to only administer medications for special needs if failure to take the medication would jeopardize the child’s health or prevent the child from attending childcare. If this criteria includes your child’s needs, there are two medication forms that need to be completed and signed by your attending physician prior to the medication being to the childcare providers for administration. These forms must be given to Lorin Powell, Just Kids Director for approval prior to the program starting any administration.
Please contact JUST KIDS at 856-768-8190 or e-mail us Mailing
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