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Longwood
Medical Area Child Care Center
Frequently Asked Questions
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What
are the Center's hours of operation?
The LMACCC
is open Monday through Friday 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Care is
provided 52 weeks a year. The Center is closed for 12
legal holidays.
 What is
the policy on illness?
A child is
sent home with a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, in accordance
with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Handbook for Health in
Child Care. A child must be fever-free for 24 hours in
order to return. The Center provide care for children recuperating
from a diagnosed and treated illness and administers
prescription and non-prescription, pediatrician-ordered
medications with signed parental consent. When a child is
enrolled, families will receive a more detailed health policy.
Where
is the Center's playground?
The Center
has an inviting rooftop terrace play space. The space is
equipped with developmentally appropriate play items, such as
slides, water tables, and a sandbox, and other toys that
stimulate learning and challenge the imagination.
How
does part-time care work?
The Center
provides part-time schedules to families when they are
available. The schedules vary from classroom to classroom
and from year to year. Families accepting a part-time
position are invoiced at a prorated cost; there is a small
added fee for part-time care.
Is
there a sibling and discount policy?
The Center
maintains a priority waitlist for siblings of children
enrolled. There is no discount for a second child who
attends.
What is
the procedure for meals and snacks?
Lunches
are brought from home and may be warmed in the classroom. The
Center offers a morning and an afternoon snack that may consist
of crackers, cheeses, fresh fruits, school-made breads, milk,
and juices. Snack foods often reflect a curriculum topic.
What
are the staff's qualifications?
The Center's
staff meet the teaching qualifications of the Massachusetts
Office of Child Care Services. They love and respect
children and implement developmentally appropriate practices
based on the children's skills and abilities. Supervised
student-teachers from nearby colleges and mentoring volunteers
also enrich classroom teaching.
What is
the Center's turnover rate for employees?
The Center
has a 75 percent retention rate for staff members each
year. A competitive salary package and a positive work
environment help to retain staff members.
How is
discipline handled?
The Center
strives to support individual children to build self-esteem when
interacting with peers and adults. The Center maintains
consistent safety rules, and specific child issues are approached
carefully and respectfully and with full parental involvement.
Frequently
Asked Questions | Application
Procedures | Enrollment
Form
Longwood
Medical Area Child Care Center
395 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA
02215-5328
Telephone: 617-632-2755 Fax:
617-632-2724
E-mail: lmaccc@masco.harvard.edu
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