OUR LICENSING

OUR STAFF

We pride ourselves in hiring and retaining a well-educated and experienced staff. Our head teachers have advanced degrees in early-childhood education or a related field, as well as years of hands-on work with children. Assistant teachers are encouraged to continue their education and often go on to graduate school.

Our teacher-student ratio exceeds the state licensing standards: the Acorns have four full-time teachers for thirteen children; there are three Walnut teachers in the class of fourteen; and the seventeen Coconuts are supervised by three teachers. In addition, we have a floater who spends time in each classroom on a regular basis.

All teachers are certified in CPR and Red Cross First Aid. Each teacher performs fifteen hours of in-service training every year.

PHILOSOPHY

Our intention is to nurture the whole child, to make each and every girl and boy feel secure, loved, and well cared for. A child's self-esteem and ability to interact with peers and adults are of the utmost importance.

We address each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs through a well-planned, developmentally appropriate program steeped in convictions about community, preferences, equality, and fairness.

The key to our educational experience is to build an awareness of self, others, and the environment. We help children:

• become comfortable in their setting and develop the ability to separate from parents.
• develop positive self-concept and a sense of belonging.
• develop curiosity about the world and a sense of autonomy.
• develop trusting relationships with adults and peers. Learn to negotiate and apply rules of the community and/or group.
• understand and respect cultural and social diversity.
• use language to communicate effectively.
• represent ideas, thoughts, and feelings through pretend play, drama, music, dance, art and construction.
• think critically, reason and problem solve.
• construct understanding of relationships among objects, people and events (classifying, seriation, numbers, space, time).
• develop understanding of physical world, learn cause and effect.
• become competent in management of their bodies and acquire basic gross and fine motor skills.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Our hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. You may contract, at an additional cost, a 6:00 pm pick-up time. A late fee will be charged beginning at 5:35 pm and will increase after 6:00 pm in 15-minute increments. If an unexpected late pick-up is to occur, please call Oak Lane. Due to insurance restrictions, no staff member is permitted to transport a child either to or from the center at any time.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Oak Lane opens at 7:00 am. No one is permitted inside the building prior to 7:00. If you arrive earlier, please remain in your car. The adult bringing/picking up the child each day must make contact with the teacher. No child is to be dropped off/picked up in the parking lot or at the door. Parents are responsible for their children en route to and from the center.

Please allow enough time both in the morning and evening for a calm, smooth and relaxed separation and re-connection. All children must arrive by 9:30 for a successful transition and continuity of the program. In fairness to the child and structure of his/her day, if a child cannot be here by 11:00 am, we ask that your child remain home. Conversely, you should not pick up your child prior to 3:30. If an earlier pick-up time is necessary, it is with the understanding that your child will not be returning to the center that day. When you enroll your child at Oak Lane, you are required to list any person(s) authorized to pick up your child. Please keep this information current. If at any time during the day, another person will be picking up your child, you will be asked to inform the staff in writing, by fax or e-mail. Children will not be released without this information. In addition, please inform any person who may pick up your child that the teacher/staff may ask for a photo ID to verify his/her identity. A minor cannot be responsible for picking up a child.

TUITION DEPOSITS

Acorns, Walnuts and Coconuts: A tuition security deposit equivalent to one month's tuition for each child is given to the center prior to the first day of attendance. The security deposit is deposited into Oak Lane's general operating account, no interest is accrued and the amount paid is applied toward the August tuition fee of the child's final year at Oak Lane.

Coconuts Only: In addition to the security deposit required as set forth above, each child entering the Coconut class must provide an additional one month's tuition prior to September 1 of the year that child becomes a Coconut. This additional security deposit is deposited into Oak Lane's general operating account, accumulates no interest and is applied toward the July tuition fee of the child's final year at Oak Lane.

Siblings. Siblings of Oak Lane children attending Oak Lane are also required to have their own security deposits maintained in order to secure their spots in the program.

Oak Lane Year. The Oak Lane year runs from September 1st to August 31st. We expect children to attend Oak Lane for the entire year. If for any reason your child is withdrawn from the Acorn or Walnut program prior to August 31st, the one-month's security deposit is forfeited. If for any reason your child is withdrawn from the Coconut program prior to June 1, then one month's security deposit shall be forfeited. If for any reason your child is withdrawn from the Coconut program after June 1, then the two-month's security deposit is forfeited.

If you withdraw your child from the program and wish to return at a future date, you must re-apply, with a new security deposit(s), and be placed on the waiting list.

**If providing an additional month of tuition prior to September 1 will create a financial burden to your family, Oak Lane is willing, on a case by case basis, to consider establishing a payment system whereby the deposit is paid monthly on a pro-rated basis between September and June of your child's coconut year.

TUITION CONTRACT

When you enroll your child at Oak Lane you are asked to sign a tuition contract that covers the Oak Lane calendar year of September 1st to August 31st. This contract is renewed yearly.

Tuition is paid monthly, in advance, and is due on the 15th of the proceeding month even if your child is absent for illness or personal reasons. Any family finding monthly tuition payments to be a hardship, can discuss alternative payment arrangements with the director. Tuition is payable and due even for days when the center is closed for bad weather, holidays, and teacher training days.

Oak Lane reserves the right to penalize any late tuition payments at the rate of $10 per day. If a complete payment is not made by the due date, it is considered late and your account may be referred to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. If any portion of a payment is one month overdue, the center reserves the right to terminate this agreement and no longer admit your child. We can arrange payment schedules or terms if occasional difficulties in payment occur. You will be charged the bank's fee for any checks returned to the center for non-payment.

Oak Lane's purpose is to accommodate working parents and it is our expectation that children's schedules will remain consistent throughout the year. If, however, you request that your child's full-time schedule be reduced for the summer, the only option available will be a three-day schedule. There will be no reduction of days for three-day or two-day schedules.

Tuition is reduced by 10% for each additional child in one family enrolled in its programs. Such reduction is made to the tuition rate of the child paying the lower/lowest charge. For extended care (5:30-6:00), the same reduction applies, so long as the care is given on the same day for all children. If parents choose to waive this discount, the money will be used to fund scholarships for families with financial hardship as determined by the discretion of the Board.

The center reserves the right to charge minor, miscellaneous fees in connection with its programs; for example, the cost of field trips.

You will be asked to sign a release, which will allow Oak Lane Child Care Center to photograph/videotape your child. You will have the option of choosing if the pictures can be used for internal use (picture documentation of projects, etc.) or for publicity purposes.

Oak Lane reserves the right to modify its fees upon 30 days written notice of change. Extended hours can be contracted at any time with at least 30 days advance notice.

Oak Lane shall not be responsible for any failure to comply with the terms of this Contract due to fire, flood, explosions, acts of God, labor strikes, acts of a government agency thereof, judicial action, or any legislation, i.e., an ¡§unanticipated event

If one or more of these unanticipated events occur and render Oak Lane unable to operate for a period of greater than thirty (30) days, either party shall have the right and option to terminate this agreement by giving written notice to the other party to that effect. In such a circumstance, Oak Lane shall make its best effort to return to parents any unused tuition or security deposit amount as soon as is reasonably possible.

This policy agreement is subject to change/revision at any time with appropriate notification to parents.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate. It is based on what is known about how children develop and learn. Young children need concrete, hands-on experiences and lots of time to explore along with knowledgeable adults to facilitate their learning:

• They learn about cause and effect by mixing red and yellow paint to get orange, by raising caterpillars to be butterflies, by watching behaviors of others and talking about the consequences.
• They learn about seriation by building with blocks, playing with Cuisenaire rods and acting out stories.
• They learn about sequencing by cooking, getting dressed, repeating daily routines and observing the seasonal changes.
• They learn about comparing and contrasting by singing loudly and softly, by packing a snowball with and without mittens and by celebrating different holidays.
• They learn about classifying by sorting buttons, by finding a seat at the snack table or a place in line and by making collections.
• They learn about physics by watching snow melting in the water table, balancing on the beam, swinging on the swing and running down the hill.
• They learn about botany by collecting fall leaves, examining seeds and planting flowers.
• They learn about zoology by studying the butterfly, examining bugs through a magnifying glass and meeting with the naturalist.
• They learn about sociology by rehearsing adult roles in the housekeeping corner, learning about families and communities, adjusting to being part of the group and making and keeping friends.
• They develop eye-hand coordination by climbing ladders, pouring juice, turning pages in a book, coloring, cutting and painting.
• They learn various ways in which to paint. They learn to recognize various musical instruments and the joy of singing. They learn the difference between a hop and a jump. They learn the satisfaction of a job well done. They learn to employ new words and complex syntax, to be patient, to ask questions, to listen to answers, to share, to understand that is all right to make mistakes and to be silly.
• They learn that learning is fun and that childhood is a journey, not a race.

The teachers bring their knowledge of child development and their experience in working with children to the classroom. It is their responsibility to collect information regarding each child's progress, document what the children know and use the data to design learner-centered environments and plan effective strategies for implementing the curriculum.

Our teachers' classroom activities are supplemented by bimonthly visits from a music teacher and a naturalist. The Coconuts have a science specialist who comes once a month.

In addition, our teachers work collaboratively with any educational consultants that may be assigned to a child who has been identified as having special needs.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are an integral part of the curriculum for the Walnut and Coconut classes. The children travel several times each year to local areas of interest that add enrichment to their experience. The trips are planned over the summer for the academic year. Each family receives a list of the scheduled trips in September. We invite you to join us as chaperones.

The trips are always scheduled for mornings, so that we may return for lunch and naptime. Some of the trips will include a picnic lunch. If the trip should fall on a day your child is not scheduled to attend Oak Lane, your child may still accompany us. Please pick him/her upon our return to Oak Lane.

We use Chappaqua Transportation school buses for the trips. Please leave your child's labeled car seat by the fence. The teachers will install them on the bus. At the end of the day, you will find your car seat by the fence.

A few weeks prior to the trip, you will receive a permission slip in your child's mailbox. Please sign and return with a nominal fee, which covers admission and a portion of the bus expense.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The summer schedule for the Acorn class remains unchanged. For the Walnuts and Coconuts the last week of June is the start of our summer camp program. Both classes are combined for morning activities that include an art project, sports and games and a cooking experience. At lunch, classes regroup in their respective rooms for the remainder of the day. In the afternoon, water play either in the sprinklers or at the water table becomes the outdoor activity.

PARENT - TEACHER COMMUNICATIONS

We take the responsibility of communicating with parents very seriously. An ongoing dialogue is initiated when your child becomes a member of one of our classes. In each classroom, there are multiple sources of information including messages posted on bulletin boards and message boards, memos in mailboxes and conversation with the teachers. In the Acorn class, due to the children's sometimes limited language capacity, the staff creates an anecdotal journal with weekly entries to inform you of the developmental accomplishments of your child. This practice is continued through the Walnut year as well.

Formal conferences are scheduled twice a year, generally fall and spring. Additional conferences may be held at any time. If you have a concern, first speak with the child's head teacher and then if necessary, the director is always available to be included in these discussions.

We encourage frequent communication and involvement between home and school. You are welcome to call during the working day in order to speak with a teacher in your child's class or a staff member.

Each month we publish a newsletter that is distributed to all our families. There is a section for each class to share highlights of their activities as well as contributions from the director and the board of directors. There is also a listing of upcoming events and pertinent center information.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Discipline is the method by which children learn self-control in order to take full advantage of all the glorious possibilities life offers. The process of learning self-control is seen as part of the curriculum. Making mistakes is the method by which children learn their abilities.

The only rule that is uniform throughout the center is: ¡§No one may hurt another or destroy property.¡¨ Additional rules are set within each class as the need arises in order that the children learn to negotiate and compromise. Adults appropriately modeling positive behaviors with children and other adults do more to teach than does the constant setting of rules.

Children strive to please. The pushing of boundaries and the testing of rules is a normal part of growing up and achieving self-identity. However, a child who is continually in difficulties in the center and/or at home is a child sending a clear signal that he/she needs help. When clashes are constant and over-bearing, the center and parent must intervene.

NOTE: Any form of corporal punishment, hitting, abusive language, ridicule, or harsh, humiliating or frightening treatment for any reason is absolutely prohibited in the center. Additionally, children are not permitted to strike, bite or kick each other or any adult.

It is Oak Lane's goal to work with families and form strong relationships to best benefit each child. You will be required to withdraw your child from the center if, in the center's judgment, your child cannot benefit from the program or if his/her presence endangers the safety of your child or others.

TRANSITIONING

Oak Lane recognizes and supports the separation process that all children go through.

If your child is starting at the center as a toddler, to help ease the process we require that the toddler and a parent spend the first morning in the class together and leave before lunchtime.

On the second day, the teacher may deem it appropriate for you to leave the child with the class for brief intervals, depending on his/her progress. If you do leave, you must remain available. Your child leaves after lunch on the second day.

On day three, your child may stay until after naptime. You can leave, but please spend time after the morning drop-off. On day four, you will drop the child off for a full day.

If your child is starting as a 3 or 4 year old, please visit often prior to the child's first day. You may be asked to spend time in the classroom to ease the transition on your child's first day or two.

On September 1st, all eligible children move on to the next class. The Acorn children who will be moving up to the Walnut class begin the process in August. The last two weeks are dedicated to this process. The children begin by visiting the Walnut class regularly in small groups, along with an Acorn teacher. The Walnut teachers also visit the Acorn children in the Acorn classroom. The last week of August, we ask that you start the day by visiting the Walnut class with your child before you bring your child to the Acorn class to say good-bye.

The Walnut transition to Coconuts begins with the summer camp program. At that time, classes are combined in the morning, as groups move from activity to activity. The Walnuts naturally have the opportunity to get to know the Coconut teachers and become familiar with the classroom. The summer program also helps bring closure for the Coconut children who will be moving on to Kindergarten as they hand over their class and teachers to the Walnuts.

CLOTHING

A child should feel free to experiment with all our classroom materials and to engage in activities requiring large muscle actions. Washable play clothing and rubber-soled sneakers are the best clothes to wear to take full advantage of the activities. If girls wear dresses, then please leave a pair of sweatpants in their cubby to cover chilly legs during outdoor play.

Party shoes and sandals are unsafe when running, jumping and climbing. Please dress your child only in sneakers.

In keeping with the high level of outdoor activity that is a major component of the curriculum, we strongly suggest that you leave a set of seasonally appropriate outdoor clothing in your child's cubby.

Please apply sunscreen to your child before coming to Oak Lane in the morning. We will re-apply in the afternoon after nap. Sunscreen should be used not only in the summer but also in the spring and fall.

Each child is to bring a labeled change of clothing to the Center to keep in his/her cubby. Please check the clothing frequently for size and seasonal appropriateness. Please bring a small blanket and sheet to put on your child's cot at naptime. These are to be taken home and washed each Friday. A special animal or doll may be brought if necessary for naptime security. In the Acorn class, you are required to provide diapers, wipes and any ointments your child uses.

PERSONAL TOYS

Our classrooms are equipped with the most up-to-date educational toys, games and other intellectually stimulating materials. When a child brings a home toy, it causes unnecessary disruption and conflict. Please do not permit your child to bring toys from home.

We teach peaceful, non-violent negotiated solutions to problems. War toys, guns, swords or other objects typifying violence are not allowed under any circumstances.

We always encourage and welcome books, music, items from nature, photographs, etc. If you are unsure about any item your child wishes to share with his/her classmates, check with the teacher.

NUTRITION

We employ an experienced cook who serves a hot lunch and two nutritious snacks every day. We strive to offer lunchtime options to satisfy the pickiest child. Our cook, who is able to accommodate any dietary requirement, specializes in creative solutions to the challenge of helping young children enjoy eating healthily. Daily menus are posted outside the classrooms.

In addition, cold cereal and milk are available for breakfast. Breakfast is offered until 8:45 am. We ask that you do not bring your child to the center with food from home. It can be upsetting to the other children who cannot share your child's special item. By our licensing agreement, we are required to meet each child's dietary needs, so sending in food is not necessary.

Please be sure to let the staff know of any food allergy, no matter how minor. Food allergies are not to be considered as insignificant. We want to be as vigilant as possible for the safety and health of all the children at Oak Lane. If you inform us of an allergy, you will be asked to complete an additional form that will also be signed by the child's doctor.

Birthdays and special holiday celebrations are important events at Oak Lane. Please coordinate with your child's teachers regarding the date and the special treats you plan to provide.

SNACK BOX

It has become an Oak Lane custom for children to stop by the kitchen for a snack on their way home. It is our pleasure to provide a small snack to tide the children over until dinner. The designated snacks are always located in the blue-topped container on the shelf unit on the right as you enter the kitchen. Any other food that is in the kitchen is either for the staff or part of the planned weekly menu and is not intended to be used a snack (i.e. cereal and bread).

CLASSROOM SCHEDULES

• 7:00 - 8:30 Welcome, breakfast, free play
• 8:30 - 9:00 Diapering
• 9:00 - 9:30 Teacher directed open-ended activity
• 9:30 - 10:00 Clean up
• 10:00 - 10:15 AM snack
• 10:15 - 11:15 Large motor play -- outside or inside depending on the weather.
• 11:15 - 11:30 Diapering, potty training, wash for lunch
• 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
• 12:00 - 3:00 Naptime. After nap, children are changed.
• 3:00 - 3:15 Snack, birthday parties
• 4:00 Diaper change
• 3:15 - 6:00 Outside/indoor play, pick up

• 7:00 - 9:30 Welcome, breakfast, free play
• 9:30 - 9:45 Clean up time
• 9:45 - 10:00 AM snack
• 10:00 - 10:30 Group time, story
• 10:30 - 11:00 Activity groups
• 11:00 - 11:30 Outside
• 11:30 - 11:45 Wash hands
• 11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
• 12:15 - 12:30 Bathroom (diapers)
• 12:30 - 2:45 Naptime
• 2:45 - 3:10 Bathroom, table activity, cots away
• 3:10 - 3:30 PM snack, birthday parties
• 3:30 - 6:00 Activity, outside/inside play, free play

• 7:00 - 9:30 Welcome, breakfast, free play
• 9:30 - 9:45 Calendar, news of the day
• 9:45 - 10:00 Clean up, AM snack
• 10:00 - 10:30 Group time (stories, games, discussion)
• 10:30 - 11:00 Activities (art, manipulatives)
• 11:00 - 11:45 Outside play
• 11:45 - 12:00 Wash hands
• 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 - 1:00 Storytime, bathroom
• 1:00 - 3:00 Naptime, rest
• 3:00 - 3:15 Snack
• 3:15 - 4:00 Group time
• 4:00 - 6:00 Outside/inside play, pick up

NAPTIME

Upon arrival at the center, you must use the designated parking spaces. Parking by the dumpster or fire lane is dangerous and prohibited. There aren't enough spaces for everyone simultaneously, so please be patient. In addition, as you travel down Memorial Drive, it is strongly recommended that you drive no more than 10 mph. Be alert for small children.

When you park your car, you must turn off the engine.

YOU MAY NOT LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN YOUR CAR FOR ANY REASON.

When leaving the parking space, be certain there are no children around or near your car, or exiting from the gate area.

PLAYGROUND

When the weather permits, the children are out on the playground at dismissal time. Often when parents come to pick up their child, they are accompanied by older siblings. It is our policy that you are responsible for both your Oak Lane child and any other child who may be with you. It is expected that you will monitor your older children while they play on our playground equipment. The older children should be mindful of the younger children. They may not climb fences or trees, jump off equipment or use riding toys that are designed for younger children. If the children are inside at dismissal time, it is your responsibility to keep the older children with you and not leave them on the playground unattended.

ABSENCES

We like to know if a child will be absent. Please call the center and leave a message or speak with a staff member. Please notify us if your child has a communicable disease or has been exposed to one.

In keeping with our policy of ongoing communication between the center and families, please notify us in advance about vacations, extended weekends, etc.

HEALTH POLICY

Every child is required to have a physical examination by a doctor upon admittance to the program, and once a year thereafter. All vaccinations must be kept up to date. The doctor's report must be made on the New York State Medical Form.

If your child should become ill at the center, the child will be isolated from the other children until either you or your emergency person listed in your child's file can arrange pick-up.

If your child should be injured and need immediate attention, an ambulance will be called and the director or teacher in charge will arrange to meet you at the hospital. The child's file containing the medical record and medical emergency release will be brought along to the hospital.

We recognize that small children tend to ¡§catch¡¨ everything, and this can add up to a lot of sick days. Still, out of respect for others we ask that you keep your child at home on the first day of a cold, if he/she has vomited the night before or early in the morning, and on the day following antibiotic treatment. If you arrive at the center and the teacher feels your child is not well enough to participate in the activities of Oak Lane, you will be asked to take your child home.

While you may have a different standard for your child, we must be concerned about the more than 40 children who are here. In consultation with local pediatricians, these policies have been implemented:

Your child will be sent home from the center if he/she shows evidence of the following:

• Temperature of 101„a with a Thermoscan Instant (Ear) thermometer.
• Diarrhea (two or more episodes, liquid or green stools)
• Frequent, persistent cough
• Vomiting
• Undiagnosed rash
• Runny nose (green or yellow nasal discharge)
• Any contagious disease or infection
• General malaise/fatigue; an inability to participate in the regular program activities. At times this condition may be evident without an elevated temperature.

• Temperature has returned to normal for 24 hours
• Diarrhea has stopped for a minimum of 24 hours
• Vomiting has stopped for a minimum of 24 hours
• Persistent cough has been checked by a physician
• Rash has been checked by a physician
• The condition is no longer contagious, as confirmed by a physician
• 24 hours after strep medication has started
• All chicken pox are crusted, 6-7 days after onset
• 24 hours after conjunctivitis medication is applied
• If your child has seen a physician and is placed on an oral antibiotic, he/she may return to the center after 24 hours (due to potential allergic reaction).

If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness (chicken pox, strep throat, scarlet fever, conjunctivitis, etc.), please notify the director and/or head teacher immediately. We will communicate the information to the families and staff where necessary.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

The administration of medication by day care staff is a voluntary service which Oak Lane provides. Oak Lane reserves the right to choose not to participate in administering medication to the children in care.

The administration of medication is subject to New York State Office of Children and Family Services Regulations. Rules regarding the administration of medication are detailed in Oak Lane's Health Care Plan.

If Oak Lane opts to administer medication, staff will comply with these regulations. Oak Lane reserves the right to refuse to administer medication to any child whose parent has not provided the properly executed documents.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

We do our best to keep the center open in bad weather, but in the event Oak Lane needs to close or delay opening, an announcement will be made on WFAS radio.

In addition, we will activate a phone chain to notify everyone as early as possible. Each classroom has a customized phone chain that is distributed in late fall. This phone chain is a vital communication link and should be kept in a handy yet safe place. The director contacts the parents who head the list when the decision is made, usually by 6 am. They call the next parent on the list, and the chain continues until the last family on the chain calls the contact parent to report the chain has been completed.

If we need to institute an early dismissal, you will be notified at the number(s) that you listed on the questionnaire when you enrolled at Oak Lane. Please keep the office advised of current numbers.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

We maintain a library of articles and pamphlets pertinent to the major issues that are faced in early childhood development. You are encouraged to ask the teachers for information on any topic that you would like to know more about. They will be glad to suggest reading materials and/or provide you with copy of any article.

Located outside the office is a board designated as a parent bulletin board. Routinely, interesting topics are displayed for the benefit of your understanding of the work your child does here. Your comments are always appreciated regarding the information posted.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

The difference between childcare centers can be measured in many ways, but the one consistent area that transcends socio-economic disparity is the level of parent involvement. A child learns that an activity a parent is involved with is an important activity. Through your involvement in the center, you teach your child that Oak Lane is an important place.

There are many opportunities for you to participate in your child's school experience: accompanying us on trips, sharing special talents, bringing special snacks, attending birthday parties. Please speak to your child's teacher. We welcome families at many of our special functions throughout the year. In the past, these have included bagel breakfasts, potluck suppers, picnics and pizza parties. We encourage participation by the parents and siblings of all Oak Lane children. CPR and First Aid classes are also available to parents annually.

Oak Lane is a not-for-profit center. We rely on our parents for help with fundraising. The monies raised by our fundraising events go toward the purchase of special equipment for the center, scholarships for area children, and everyday expenses.

PARENT SERVICE

As homeowners, we are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. Each Oak Lane family is required to help in some way. Aside from providing a much-needed service, and saving the Center money, these joint efforts help foster a sense of family within our Oak Lane community.

Oak Lane requires families to attend two (2) Parent Service Days each contract year. We hold service days at least twice a year. Your obligation can be fulfilled in the form of home improvement, classroom maintenance and seasonal maintenance. Other ideas may be submitted to the director for approval. A family may opt to pay a fee of $50 in lieu of performing a day's service, for a total of $100 per year if neither service day is attended. Oak Lane reserves the right to deny renewal of a contract to any family not fulfilling this commitment.

PRIVACY POLICY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Oak Lane is a community of families and staff working together to create the best environment for your children. We invite parents to join our Board of Directors. The board is composed of individuals who represent a wide spectrum of the community: parents of past and present Oak Lane children and community residents. Members serve for two years on a volunteer basis.

The board meets at the center on the second Wednesday evening of the month from September to July. The board oversees the operations of the center and addresses any current issues that arise. Another of the Board's major functions is to oversee Oak Lane's annual fundraising efforts.

In the interest of privacy, we do not provide the names of our board members online. If you'd like a list of members, please see Therese.