Our Lady of the Assumption School is fortunate to offer an extended day care program to serve those students presently enrolled in the formal school program. The policies, guidelines and procedures are consistent with the school's philosophy and mission, as well as the policy and rules of the school and Archdiocese of Los Angeles under the direction of the Principal. The Principal is the administrator responsible for the managerial aspects of the program, including financial management, and the recruitment, employment and, if required, termination of supervising personnel. Operations and organization for extended care at Our Lady of the Assumption is overseen by the Principal and in full consultation with the Daycare Director.
Daycare staff must be at least eighteen years of age and have undergone a tuberculosis check and comply with the “Safeguard the Children Program" and Archdiocesan Guidelines for Adults Interacting with Minors at Parish or Parish School Activities or Events. As with all school employees, all Daycare staff is fingerprinted and have attended VIRTUS training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Daycare staff may have formal training in child development, recreation, or education, and possess prior experience working with school-age children. However, all employees are very familiar with age-appropriate behaviors and abilities of children. The children are supervised appropriately at all times with no more than fourteen children to each adult staff member. For younger children, this figure is 1:10. Two staff employees are available at all times in the event of an emergency and no child is left unattended. Archdiocesan student insurance covers students while enrolled in the Daycare program.
The Daycare program is required to maintain up-to-date family information, emergency contacts, and maintains a record of arrivals and departures. The school requires an extended school day agreement with participating parents.
Full information on the cost, times and availability are published annually in the Daycare Handbook. This is available at the school office and from the Daycare Director, who may be contacted at 909-626-7135 ext. 227 and/or ext. 225 after 3:30 p.m. The fees charged to parents cover the total cost of the extended school day program.
