Summer Program 2024

The Summer Program will begin on Monday, June 24th for the following classrooms:

• Froggy

• Flower

• Bumble Bee

• Ladybug

• Grasshopper

Activities will be structured around summer themes and will focus on children playing and have fun. Some academic lessons will continue so that children do not backtrack before entering their new classrooms in the Fall. We will not post Weekly Activities, but our Thematic Activity Calendars will still be available every month.

For Froggy & Flower Rooms (Zone 2):

Mondays - Gross motor skills, Games, Music & Movement

Tuesdays -  Splash Day

Wednesday - Arts & Crafts

Thursday - Sand Play

Friday - Food Experience

For Bumble Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper Rooms (Zone 3):

Mondays - Splash Day

Tuesdays - Games, Music & Movement

Wednesday - Splash Day

Thursday - Sand Play, Arts & Crafts

Friday - Food Experience

A few details about the program:

• An Activity Fee of $35 for a single child, $60 for siblings is due by Monday, June 24th and goes towards supplies, special events, and performances - This fee does not apply to the Infant Room or the Graduating & Returning Grasshoppers who have already registered.

• There will be no Show & Tell for the Summer.

• "Splash Day" will occur twice a week where children will have Water Activities - See Below.

• Please refer to the Outdoor Play Policy for questions on appropriate clothing and Playground Time during Inclement Weather (including Code days.)

• Please refer to the Updated Ointment Policy for Outdoor Play. Make sure your child has Mosquito Repellent and Sunscreen for the summer. All ointments must have a current permission form on file, please submit if you have not done so already.

Reminder: teachers expect children to come to school wearing sunscreen and will only apply sunscreen in the afternoon on an As Needed basis.  Mosquito Repellent will only be applied in the Morning or Afternoon on an As needed Basis (unless otherwise discussed with Ms. Pashi.)

Please remember to have your children:

• Come to school already wearing their Bathing Suit with water shoes (crocs/water socks etc.)

• Bring a separate waterproof bag (like a plastic shopping bag) packed with the following:

• Change of clothes to include underwear.

• Close-toed shoes to include socks.

• A medium-sized bath towel

• A Swim Diaper - Please have your child arrive in a regular diaper/pull-up and we will change them into their Swim Diaper before the activity.

• Label all clothes and swim items, including towel.

• Remember to remove wet swim items and allow them to fully dry before your child's next Splash Day.

Your child will NOT be able to participate in Splash Day if they do not have a bathing suit and towel.

Your child will NOT be able to play at the playground without proper close-toed footwear (no flip flops, crocs, sandals. etc.)

Summer Program (2023)

The Summer Program will begin on Monday, June 26th for all Toddler & Preschool classrooms (does not include Infant Room.)

Activities will be structured around summer themes and will focus on children playing and having fun. Some academic lessons will continue for Preschool programs so that children do not backtrack before entering their new classrooms in the Fall. Summer Thematic Activity Calendars will still be available every month found on the Current Parents tab.

There will be NO Show & Tell for the Summer.

For outdoor play, please refer to the Outdoor Play Policy for questions on appropriate clothing and Playground Time during Inclement Weather (including Code days.) Make sure your child has non-expired Mosquito Repellent and Sunscreen for outdoor summer play. Please refer to the Updated Ointment Policy. All ointments must have a current permission form on file, forms will be sent home in your child's bag or you may print out the attached form and email/bring in.

Reminder: teachers expect children to come to school wearing sunscreen and will only reapply sunscreen in the afternoon. Mosquito Repellent will only be applied on an as needed basis (unless otherwise discussed with Ms. Pashi.)

Little Kids  (Froggy, Flower, Butterfly)

Mondays - Arts & Crafts

Tuesday - Splash Day

Wednesday - Gross Motor Activities

Thursday - Sand Play

Friday - Food Experience

Big Kids (Bumble Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper)

Mondays - Splash Day

Tuesday  Gross Motor Activities

Wednesday - Splash Day

Thursday   Arts & Crafts

Friday - Food Experience

For Splash Day, please remember to have your children:

• Come to school already wearing their Bathing Suit wearing close-toed shoes + socks for the playground.

• Bring a separate waterproof bag (like a plastic shopping bag) packed with the following:

  • Medium-Sized towel

  • Full change of clothes to include underwear.

  • Water shoes (crocs/water socks etc.) No sandals.

  • A Swim Diaper - Please have your child arrive in a regular diaper/pull-up and we will change them into their Swim Diaper before the activity.

  • Label all clothes and swim items, including towel.

  • Remember to remove wet swim items and allow them to fully dry before your child's next Splash Day.Y

  • our child will NOT be able to participate in Splash Day if they do not have a bathing suit and towel.

  • Your child will NOT be able to play at the playground without proper close-toed footwear (no flip flops, crocs. etc.)

Winter at YCP (2022)

Holiday Parties - Children will celebrate with special snacks and holiday activities on Friday, December 16th. We will not have a kids gift exchange (or Santa visit) this year. Parties are for students only. Food Sign-Up Sheets will be with each Greeting Teacher in the morning (no online links). Please sign up to bring any festive foods for your children and their friends to enjoy - no candy, juice, or nuts.

Holiday Recital for Bumble Bees, Ladybugs, Grasshoppers - This year we are happy to welcome parents INSIDE Your Child's Place for our annual Holiday Recital. Please join us at 10am on Friday, December 16th (performance runs about 30 minutes.) Feel free to bring siblings, grandparents, others - we ask that every guest wear a mask while indoors.

Gifts - Teachers do not expect gifts, but if you are so inclined, individual gifts of cash or gift certificates would be most appreciated.  Front Desk would be happy to offer suggestions.

Winter Break - We will be closed beginning Monday, December 26th through Friday, December 30th. School will open on Monday January 2nd. Full tuition applies during the annual Holiday Break. We stay open for a number of Federal Holidays throughout the year so that we may close for an equal amount of days over the break between Christmas and New Year’s. You may pay via check before break, or Online or through Zelle.

Holiday Celebrations - Your Child’s Place observes many seasonal celebrations throughout the year.  These holidays are not specific to any religion and only the cultural aspects are emphasized. Activities and lessons are kept secular in nature, focusing on secular characters and objects commonly associated with the holiday and avoiding all religious references.

We welcome parents who would like to share their family traditions with activities, songs, or foods. Please consult with your child's teacher if you are interested in sending in materials to share with your child’s classroom. Your Child’s Place respects and honors each individual’s preference in respect to religion.

Enhanced Measures for YCP during Covid-19

We are Open and looking forward to welcoming all of your kids! Please read our plan to keep our Staff and Families safe at this time. At this time, we are following Phase 1 Guidelines established by the State of Virginia and under guidance of the Virginia Department of Social Services and Virginia Department of Health. Ahy changes to updated procedures will be communicated to families asap and via email.

Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures

• Three separate Drop Off/Pick-up Zones will be established - Infant Room, Little Kids, Big Kids - children and staff will only uses these entry points throughout the day.

• Staggered schedules will allow for social distance of children as they enter and exit.

• Cars may remain on while waiting in line, once pulled up to drop-off/pick-up spot, please turn

  car off.

• For Drop-Off, parent is to remain in car with mask at all times:

  • Teacher will open car door and perform a health check - visual symptoms and temperature check.

  • Teacher will verbally confirm with parent that fever-reducing medication has not been given (failure to comply may result in termination of services) and child’s Morning Temperature.

  • Teacher will remove child from car with their bag (please make sure bag is placed by child’s feet.

  • Teacher will “Check-In” child and wave goodbye to parent.

  • Teacher will hand off child to Floater Teacher who will escort child inside to remove shoes,

    place tote in cubby, and use hand sanitizer before going to their classroom.

• For Pick-Up, parents are to remain in car with mask while Teacher approaches.

• Teacher will open door and place child in car seat, bag at their feet.

• Once teacher has walked back to door or gate, parent will buckle in child.

  Additional Health Measures

• Families will immediately inform YCP if any person in their family unit is exposed or infected with the COVID-19 virus (failure to comply may result in termination of services).

• YCP will inform every family if any staff, child is exposed or infected to the COVID-19 virus - staff will be required to stay home when sick, and any employee who becomes sick will be sent home.

• Regular health checks of children will be conducted throughout the day to look for symptoms of sickness.

• Student's temperatures will be taken three times daily - upon arrival, mid-day, and immediately before pick-up - any child with a fever over 100.4 (Ear/temporal lobe) will not be able to remain at the Center.

• Symptomatic individuals will be separated until they are picked up from the facility - if parent is not available to pick up child immediately, emergency contacts will be called (please make sure all additional contacts are up to date).

• Children must be free of fever for at least 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing or symptom-altering medications, such as Motrin or Tylenol before returning to YCP. For any prolonged sickness (over 48 hours), we will ask for a Doctor’s note before returning to the Center.

• YCP will be divided into 3 indoor zones, where teachers and children will remain to prevent exposure between groups.

• If a parent, sibling, student, or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19, their Zone will immediately close for 14 days - the rest of the Center will close for a 24-hour period for Professional Disinfecting Services.

• If a parent, sibling, student, or staff member has been exposed, but not diagnosed with COVID-19, their Zone will close for a 24-hour period for Professional Disinfecting Services and the exposed individual will be asked to not return to school for 14 days or until advised that they are safe to do so by their physician.

• Any school closures due to a COVID-19 diagnosis/exposure will be limited to the Zone your child is in.

  Social Distancing & Curriculum

• Social distancing will be practiced to the maximum extent possible while still allowing for the care of children.

• YCP will be divided into 3 indoor zones, where teachers and children will remain to prevent exposure between groups.

  • Infant Room - all entry/exits will occur on the side door of the Infant Room for staff and children (staff will only exit area for bathroom and kitchen access).

  • Little Kids, to include Flower, Froggy, and Butterfly - all entry/exits will occur via the Main Door.

  • Big Kids, to include Bumble Bee, Ladybug, and Grasshopper - all entry/exits will occur via the Main Door into multi-purpose area.

• Classroom settings will be limited to no more than ten individuals per room, with proper staff:child ratios maintained.

• For larger rooms, areas will be sectioned with clear barriers to ensure a minimum of six feet between groups.

• Groups will not be combined.

• Programming has been altered to increase distance between children, including staggered

  outdoor playtime, and activities that encourage distance between children.

• Small Group and Individual play will be promoted both verbally and by physically rearranging

  classrooms and areas.

• Floor and Table spaces will have clear markings that allow children to play with socially

  distanced spacing.

• Each child will have assigned seating at the tables for activities and meals.

• Children will be assigned a set of supplies for them to use weekly - supplies and toys will not be

  shared without being sanitized between use.

• Shared toys, books and learning aids will be considered single-use and removed after being

  used.

• Outdoor areas will be utilized by all groups staggered throughout the day, with time given for

  groups to transfer between spaces without exposure.

• Free Play will be encouraged outdoors and teachers will remind children to maintain

  appropriate distancing while still encouraging play with friends.

• Scheduling will allow for children to spend a majority of their day outdoors at Big & Little

  playgrounds, Porch Area, and Blacktop - weather permitting.

• No Morning Snacks will be provided, please make sure your child comes ready to participate.

  No outside food will be allowed at this time. (Infant Room excluded).

• Children will eat lunch and afternoon snack in individual classrooms (Bumble Bee and Butterfly

  rooms will eat in a separate area).

• Family style dining (for older groups) will be discontinued - staff will handle serving utensils and

  serve food to children to reduce the spread of germs. Sanitization Measures

  • Good Hygiene practices will continue to be emphasized including:
  • Children will wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer

  upon arrival, before meals or snacks, after outside time, after toileting or diapering, after contact with any bodily fluid, and after play time and prior to leaving for home.

• Shoes will not be allowed inside the classrooms. Children will be instructed to leave in their cubbies.

• Children will be reminded to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Surfaces in shared spaces (such as playgrounds and restrooms) will be cleaned and sanitized

  after use by each group.

• Objects and surfaces that are frequently touched will be regularly cleaned and disinfected

  (done throughout the day by staff and nightly by regular cleaning staff).

• A professional Disinfecting Service company has been hired to disinfect weekly and during

  all emergency closings when COVID-19 has been detected.

• Adequate supplies for good hygiene including clean and functional hand washing stations,

  soap, paper towels and alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be available and plentiful.

• Sheets will not be used for rest mats - mats will be sanitized daily.

• Sheets for cots will be washed daily and cots will be sanitized.

• Rest Blankets must go home and be washed before returning the next morning.

• Children under the age of 2 are not required to wear a mask.

• Children over the age of 2 will not be required to wear a mask, but per CDC

  recommendation can wear a mask IF they are able to properly maintain it (no excessive touching of face and proper removal). Parents may provide masks for their children if they desire. If so, we encourage practicing of mask wearing at home to allow children to feel comfortable. If child is observed to not be able to properly wear their mask, they will be placed in their totes to be taken home.

  Infant Room Procedures

• Many Infant Room procedures will continue as before - these strict protocols were previously designed to prevent exposure of communicable diseases.

• Social distancing will be practiced to the maximum extent possible while still allowing for the care of young children.

• Parents will not be allowed to enter the Facility.

• A Communication folder will be placed in your child’s tote bag - please fill out before arriving

  and teachers will place daily info sheets in the tote to take home.

• Specific requests and information will be emailed or called-in.

• Infant Room will not be able to store car seats at the Center.

• Room has been arranged to allow for 6’ between cribs.

• Crib Sheets, Exersaucer and Bouncy Seat covers will be washed daily.

• Soft toys have been removed and all hard toys will be considered single-use and placed in a

  bin to be sanitized.

• Staff will sanitize toys and high-contact surfaces throughout the day.

• It is not recommended that Children under the age of 2 wear a mask.

  Staff

• All Staff have been trained on specific COVID-19 practices and updated Policies.

• Staff have been trained on how to protect their Personal Health at YCP and at home.

• Scheduling of staff includes additional time for cleaning and disinfecting of classroom.

• Staff are required to wear a mask while at YCP.

• Staff will wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer upon

  arrival, before meals or snacks, after outside time, after toileting or diapering, after contact

  with any bodily fluid, and after play time and prior to leaving for home

• Additionally, staff will be instructed to wash hands/apply sanitizer every 60 minutes.

• Staff are being reminded to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Staff will not wear outdoor shoes inside their classrooms.

• Regular health checks of staff will be conducted throughout the day to look for symptoms of

  sickness.

• Staff will have their temperature taken three times daily and will be required to go home if

  they have a fever or COVID-19 symptoms where they will remain at home for 72-hours and will

  be required to present a Doctor’s note upon return.

• Staff at YCP receive paid sick leave and are encouraged to use it.

YCP Status effective March 30th 2020

Dear Parents,

We have been working around the clock with our teachers, vendors and licensing agency to determine if there is any way that our Center could reopen in a safe manner next week.  However, it is with a heavy heart that I share the news that YCP will be unable to reopen this Monday, March 30th. As we monitor state and national guidelines, we will reevaluate our operating status every week until this crisis is over as it is our intent to reopen YCP as soon as it is safe to do so. Our primary focus has always been to make sure that we are able to serve our families to the best of our ability, and we do not feel confident that we can provide the safest care to your family at this time. 

Our goal is to keep our staff on payroll during this interim period so that we are able to reopen for you as quickly and safely as possible. We are asking all families to commit to paying a reduced weekly tuition rate of 70% at this time, we will reevaluate this rate on a weekly basis based on available resources. The more families that are able to contribute, the more prepared we will be to reopen. We are aware of and actively exploring all recently announced government programs for small businesses that could help ease the burden, but access to relief will take time. We are also aware of the potential financial hardships of charging tuition during this time and do not take this situation lightly. We ask any family not able to contribute to contact us directly to discuss your individual needs. We will send a follow-up email by this Friday that will list a few different ways families can pay tuition, but we are working towards a system of electronic/online payments. Please let us know your family's status and intent to remain enrolled by this weekend,

We are a small family-run business who has been serving the community of Vienna for almost 25 years and that has been our greatest honor. We have always tried to be there for our families, but now we are in the difficult position of asking for your help during this unprecedented time. Because we are an independent business, we rely exclusively on our weekly tuition to cover recurring expenses such as payroll, benefits, insurance, utilities, etc. We don’t receive any public funding towards our operating expenses, and absent some form of relief on the part of the VA or Federal Governments, we will be unable to fully cover those expenses. Our most vital expense is payroll because we are not able to operate without teachers. Childcare guidelines are incredibly strict about teachers/child ratios, and for good reason.

While we remain closed, staff will continue to work to provide your children with learning packets and/or art projects to do at home. We are also working on setting up some online applications (Book Reading, virtual Show & Tell, Weekly Song, etc.) We will work to find a safe and timely way to distribute these materials to families. Please look for Teacher emails in the coming week and we thank you for your patience as we try to develop resources for you at home. We will also begin emailing all current families every Friday with a weekly Check-In that will include up to date information, including YCP's Operating Status.

Although there are no easy answers for childcare centers during a Pandemic, we are trying to do our part in helping to prevent the risk of spread in our community and "flatten the curve."

We thank all of our families for their patience and understanding as we navigate this difficult period and we hope that we will all be stronger as a community at the end of it all.

We welcome your thoughts and questions and please be safe and healthy!

Updated Procedures for Coronavirus

YCP is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and is following the guidance of the Fairfax County Health Department, the Center for Disease Control, and the Office of Personnel Management.

In addition to our standard health and sanitation practices, we are implementing a few new guidelines and procedures to keep the YCP community healthy:

When entering school, we ask that you immediately go to the bathroom with your child and wash both yours and your child’s hands or use hand sanitizer pumps located next to the doorways.

We will conduct an additional health check with each child in the morning at drop off. Teachers will take each student's temperature - any child with a fever over 100.4 degrees will not be able to remain at the Center.

If your child develops a fever at school, we will immediately isolate them and call parents (or emergency contacts if we cannot reach a parent) and ask that they be picked up immediately. Children must be free of fever (measured or perceived) for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing or symptom-altering medications, such as Motrin or Tylenol before returning to YCP. Depending on the severity/length of sickness, we may ask for a Doctor’s note before returning to the Center.

Staff will also record their own temperatures and will be required to go home if they have any “flu-like” symptoms – staff at YCP receive paid sick leave and are encouraged to use it.    

If a parent, sibling, student, or staff member is diagnosed with the COVID-19, the school will immediately close for 14 days – no tuition refunds will be available if this occurs in order for YCP to maintain operations and reopen in a safe manner as soon as possible. 

If a parent, sibling, student, or staff member has been exposed, but not diagnosed with the COVID-19, we will close the Center for a 24-hour period for a Deep Clean and the exposed individual will be asked to not return to school for 14 days or until advised that they are safe to do so by their physician. 

Any extended closures will be determined by the status of Fairfax County Public Schools and the Federal Government and we will keep everyone updated as the situation changes.

We also ask families to get into the daily habit of assessing wellness at home and to please communicate with us and keep your child home if they develop symptoms. You should contact your medical provider if anyone in your family develops a fever and respiratory symptoms and believe they have been exposed to influenza and/or COVID-19. You should call ahead prior to visiting a healthcare facility if you or anyone in your family has symptoms of influenza (fever/chills, cough, sore throat, muscle/body/headaches, fatigue) or COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath).

Recommended Prevention Measures for COVID-19 include:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer may be used if soap and water are not readily available.

Wash your hands when entering and exiting YCP, before and after meals, after diapering/toileting & taking trash out.

Stay home when feeling sick.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible – wash your hands immediately if you touch your own face or a child’s face.

Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow OR a tissue (immediately throw tissue in trash.)

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces including doorknobs and handles.

Although the influenza vaccine will not protect you against COVID-19, it is still highly recommended that everyone 6 months and older receive this season's influenza vaccine. Cases of influenza (Types A and B) are currently circulating in many communities across the U.S.

The CDC does not recommend individuals who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Facemasks should only be used if a healthcare professional recommends it.

We are continuing to follow our regular policies and procedures to help control the spread of infectious diseases, which include:

Washing hands frequently with soap and water using proper hand washing techniques - Handwashing procedures are posted at each handwashing sink.

Routine cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection of toys and surfaces according to the recommended schedule.

Encouraging everyone to follow procedures for covering mouths and noses when coughing and sneezing.

Performing and documenting daily health checks of children every morning. Parents are contacted for any concerning changes in behavior or appearance as they occur throughout the day.

Adhering to our illness exclusion criteria, which are designed, to align with current best practice and research as it relates to controlling the spread of illness within childcare centers and schools. 

Providing information via email to families about potential exposure to any unusual level or type of communicable disease. This notification includes signs and symptoms of the disease, modes of transmission, period of communicability, and recommended control measures for both the Center and home.

Welcome to March!

Re-Registration - You will find Re-Registration forms in your child's Tote Bag on Monday, March 2nd. If you would like to continue at YCP for the upcoming Academic year, please indicate on the form. All re-registration forms must be accompanied by the fee to guarantee your child's spot. Those who will be leaving us, must include a date as to your child's last day - we ask you to put down a specific day with the understanding that this might shift a day or two. Further information will be included on the form. Forms are due by April 1st and payment may be made via separate check or online - If your child started in 2020, you do NOT need to submit a Re-Registration fee only a form.

Grasshopper Summer Registration - We will be again offering a Grasshopper-only Summer Program, broken into two sessions. Parents please look for further information to be placed in your child's tote by Monday, March 9th - Grasshoppers do NOT need to submit Re-Registration forms.

Immunization Audit - The Health Department is scheduled to come and check our Immunization Records during the month of March. If your child has recently had or is about to have their 12-month, 18-month, or 4-year Annual check-up, please remember to bring in those immunization records. We appreciate everyone's cooperation!

Coronavirus - We are continuing to receive guidance from the Virginia Department of Health. At this time, we are continuing to focus on prevention of All Viruses because the coronavirus can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, such as fever, cough, sore throat, and feeling unwell. The symptoms that are currently being seen with the current coronavirus infection are fever and respiratory symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath. We will recommend the same practices that help to prevent the spread of those common illnesses:

• Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds - encourage children to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.

• Parents are encouraged to use the Hand Sanitizers placed around the Center when entering and exiting.

• Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible - teach children to use their sleeves or tissues if they need to touch their faces.

• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.

• Staying home when feeling sick.

• Covering coughs and sneezes with elbow or tissue, then throw the tissue in a trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

We are ensuring that all bathrooms are stocked with soap and tissue boxes/hand sanitizer are readily available. Additionally, all Staff are advised to stay at home if they feel unwell.

At this time, we will only require children to remain at home if they have a Fever over 100 (orally), Diarrhea and/or Vomiting, Rash WITH additional symptoms, Profuse discharge from Eyes, Ears, or Nose, Open/Wet Sores.

Events

March Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Welcome to February!

Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, February 14th at 10:30am (Both Houses.) Please look for sign-up sheets if you would like to bring in food items for the parties. All Valentine's cards must be given to teachers no later than the Monday, February 10th. Please do not include any candy or chocolate with your cards. Teachers will place class lists in your child’s bag this week. Children in the Infant Room will not be participating in the party. 

Illness Policy  - As we enter the 2020 Flu season, we will be taking extra precautions to make sure kids and staff stay as healthy as possible. We encourage kids to wash their hands often and ask parents to model this at home as well.

During this season, we will notify ALL parents of a contagious illness, regardless of class to give all families a heads-up. Whenever a case has been determined, teachers will fully sanitize the room, to include surfaces, toys, and linens (among other things.)

Teachers may send home certain supplies more frequently to be cleaned at home like blankets, sippy cups, pacifiers, etc. Please make sure to return these items in a timley manner.

And as always, please make sure to keep us informed if your child gets sick or if anyone in your family has contracted a contagious virus so that we can keep our school community as healthy as possible. As a reminder, you need to keep your child home if they have the following:

• Fever over 100 (orally), Diarrhea and/or Vomiting

• Rash WITH additional symptoms

• Profuse discharge from Eyes, Ears, or Nose

• Open/Wet Sores

Coronavirus  - We are consulting with the Health Department so that we may stay informed and will convey new information as we receive it. At this time, only persons who have the following symptoms should seek further medical advice:

Fever AND/OR symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, difficulty breathing) and either a history of travel from Wuhan, China or close contact with a person who is under investigation when that person was ill or a laboratory-confirmed patient.

Events

February Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

We will be OPEN Monday, February 17th (President's Day.)

Valentine’s Day Party will be on Friday, February 14th for both houses at 10:30am.

Welcome to January!

Virginia Department of Social Services Mandated Inspections - The Fairfax County Office for Children conducts multiple site visits over the course of a year to make sure that we are maintaining all regulations and standards.  Our most recent unannounced visit occurred on Wednesday, December 18th. The Inspector spent a total of 2 hours conducting a thorough inspection of facilities, records, and most importantly the staff's interaction and overall care of children. We are very pleased to report that there were ZERO violations to be found and the Inspector was pleased with the activities and interaction he witnessed from the teachers and children. We encourage parents to read the full report which are posted on the Information Boards in both houses. All past Inspection reports can be accessed online through the VDSS website.

Winter Playground Policy - We include Free and Structured outdoor play every day and see this as a vital part of your child's schedule. If your child is not able to participate in outdoor play for whatever reason, we ask that you keep them at home. During periods of extreme cold, playground times may be shortened. Young Toddlers go out once every morning. Children ages 2 and older go out twice a day, once in the morning and once in the late afternoon. Children will remain inside for any active snow showers.

In order for your child to comfortably play outside, they will need the proper attire, to include:

• Sturdy shoes/boots and socks

• Hats

• Gloves/Mittens

• No Scarves

• IF there is snow on the ground, you may bring a snowsuit - We are only able to play in the snow if at least 5-8 children (depending on the classroom) have proper cold-weather attire.

All playground visits are at the discretion of the Director and may be modified during extreme temperatures/weather.

Weather-Related Closings & Delays:

YCP follows the Federal Government (OPM) for Closings and Late-Arrival procedures based on Weather and Emergencies. Emails WILL be sent for ALL weather related events.

On the days when YCP has a delayed opening, Morning Snack will not be served. Please make sure your child has been fed before bringing them.

Emergency Closings during a Federal Holiday:

An Independent Decision will be made for any Emergency Closings during a Federal Holiday where YCP is open - this decision will be made no later than 5:30am on the day of. 

Do not check the OPM site during Federal Holidays as the status will reflect Normal Operating Procedures and not display Emergency Closures on Holidays.

Weather-Related Early Dismissals:

In the event of Unscheduled Leave, Unscheduled Telework, Liberal Leave, or Early Dismissals the Center will make an Independent Decision guided by the status of OPM and FCPS (Fairfax County Schools) and local Weather Reports. All Early Dismissals will be given with as much advance notice as possible as we understand this to be an inconvenience.

Decisions will always err on the side of safety for our staff and families traveling to and from school. The Center is also mindful of parent’s schedules and will try to remain open for the convenience of our working parents as much as possible - this is the reason we choose NOT to follow FCPS for all closings/delays/dismissals.

For Emergency Closings:

During all other emergency closings, including but not limited to Terrorist Alerts, the Center will observe Fairfax County Public School Procedures.  Please ask to see a copy of our Emergency Preparedness Policies and Procedures at the front desk for further information.

To check YCP’s status during an emergency, please go to:

• YCP Twitter Account (@yourchildsplace)

• YCP Home Page, the live feed at the bottom of the page.

REMINDER: Closings, Delays, and Early Dismissals will be at the discretion of the Director.

Events

January Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

We will be OPEN Monday, January 20th (MLK Day.)

Welcome to December!

Holiday Party & Concert for the Bumble Bee, Ladybug, & Grasshopper Rooms will be on Friday, December 13th at 10:30am.  We welcome parents and family members as we celebrate the season with a sing-a-long presentation followed by a gift exchange and visit from Santa.  Holiday snacks will be served immediately after - please look for a sign-up sheet in the coming weeks. Please make sure to bring in a small wrapped present with your child's name clearly displayed by Monday, December 9th. You may discreetly hand the present to Ms. Zinat or your child's teacher - this is the present that YOUR child will receive.

Holiday Party for the Froggy, Butterfly, & Flower Rooms will be also be on Friday, December 13th. We will celebrate with a gift exchange and a visit from Santa, followed by special snacks - please look for a sign-up sheet in the coming weeks. Please make sure to bring in a small wrapped present with your child's name clearly displayed by Monday, December 10th. You may discreetly hand the present to Ms. Zinat or your child's teacher - this is the present that YOUR child will receive. We ask that parents do not attend this event.

Gifts - Teachers do not expect gifts, but if you are so inclined, individual gifts of cash or gift certificates would be most appreciated.  Front Desk would be happy to offer suggestions.

Winter Break - We will be closed beginning Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st. School will open on Thursday, January 2nd. Full tuition applies during the annual Holiday Break. We stay open for a number of Federal Holidays throughout the year so that we may close for an equal amount of days over the break between Christmas and New Year’s.

Teddy Bear Portraits - We understand that a number of you were unhappy with the received portraits and we are currently in communication with the company about a new Portrait date, refund, or other compensation. We will let everyone know as soon as we can and thank you for your patience.

Holiday Celebrations - Your Child’s Place observes many seasonal celebrations throughout the year.  These holidays are not specific to any religion and only the cultural aspects are emphasized. Activities and lessons are kept secular in nature, focusing on secular characters and objects commonly associated with the holiday and avoiding all religious references.

We welcome parents who would like to share their family traditions with activities, songs, or foods. Please consult with your child's teacher if you are interested in coming to the Center to do so. Your Child’s Place respects and honors each individual’s preference in respect to religion.

Events

December Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Big Kids Holiday Party & Play will be on Friday, December 13th at 10:30am and Little Kids Holiday Party will be the same day.

Winter Break - We will be closed Monday, December 23rd - Wednesday, January 1st and will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd.

Welcome to November!

Fall Evaluations/Conferences are currently going on. If you have not scheduled one already, please see the schedule below. If you are not able to make it into school at this time, we strongly encourage you to sign-up for a Call-In conference. (No Infant Room Conferences.)

Froggy, Butterfly, Flower, Bumble Bee, Ladybug Classrooms:

• 1:15 - 2:45pm (15-Minute slots) from October 28th - November 8th

Grasshopper Classroom:

• 1:15 - 2:45pm (30-Minute slots) from October 28th - November 8th

Teddy Bear Pictures - Teddy Bear Portraits are scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th (Infant, Dragonfly, Froggy, and Flower rooms and Siblings) & Thursday, November 21st (Bumble Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper.) Family portraits may be scheduled with advance notice. Viewings of the completed portraits will be the same day from 4-6pm in the Little Kids house.

YCP Shared Photo Site can be found on Shutterfly. We post photos of larger Holiday events here. If you would like access to the Shared Site please follow these steps:

1. Set up a regular Shutterfly account.

2. Email info@yourchildsplaceva.com and request an invite to the shared site.

3. An invite will be emailed to your inbox.

4. Go to YCP Photo Album and click on the Shared YCP Site to begin looking at photos.

Warm and Extra Clothes - Please begin to switch out your child's extra clothes to Cold Weather items - pants, long-sleeve shirts, socks, etc. Please make sure your child has a warm jacket to wear at the playground - our playground is shaded and can be a bit cooler during Morning Recess and once it becomes darker in the late afternoon hours.

Events

November Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Show & Tell is listed in the Calendar portion of the website - click on the individual day to see what items your child needs to bring in.

We will be OPEN Monday, November 11th for Veteran's Day.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 28th - November 8th

Teddy Bear Portraits are scheduledule for November 20th & November 21st.

We will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.

Welcome to October!

Back to School Night - Thank you to all families who participated! If you were not able to attend, please ask your child’s teacher to make sure you receive a Classroom Information packet. If you haven’t already, make sure to return the Questionnaire by this week. We hope parents were able to get an overview of the YCP classrooms and all specific questions can be addressed at the Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled at the end of this month.

Halloween - We are very excited for the first Holiday of the Season! A few reminders:

• Please bring a Small/Medium Pumpkin for your child to decorate no later than Monday, October 21st.

• Halloween Party (kids-only) will be on Thursday, October 31st. Little Kids (including Infants) in the morning and Big Kids in the afternoon.

• Please bring your child's costume in a separate bag - teachers will change your child into their costume just before the party.

• We welcome Snack Donations for the parties - please look for Snack Sign-Up Sheets, remember no candy, nuts, or juices are allowed.

• YCP will close promptly at 5pm on Thursday, October 31st.

Federal Holiday Policy - YCP will remain open on a select number of Federal Holidays (like the upcoming Columbus Day Holiday) so that we may close for an equal amount of days over the Winter Holiday Break. Full Tuition applies during the Winter Break. And a reminder that if an Emergency Closing (like snow) falls on a Federal Holiday where YCP is open, all Closings/Late Procedures will be at the discretion of the Director.

All Holidays can be found on our Website Calendar.

Extra Clothes - Please begin to switch out your child's extra clothes to Cold Weather items - pants, long-sleeve shirts, socks, etc. Please make sure your child has a light jacket/sweatshirt to wear at the playground - our playground is shaded and can be a bit cooler during Morning Recess.

Fall Evaluations/Conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 28th - Friday, November 8th. See schedule below. If you are not able to make it into school at this time, we strongly encourage you to sign-up for a Call-In conference. We will not have any conferences on Halloween. (No Infant Room Conferences.)

Froggy, Butterfly, Flower, Bumble Bee, Ladybug Classrooms:

• 1:15 - 2:45pm (15-Minute slots) from October 28th - November 8th

Grasshopper Classroom:

• 1:15 - 2:45pm (30-Minute slots) from October 28th - November 8th

Events

October Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

We will be OPEN Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled for Monday, October 28th - Friday, November 8th.

Welcome to September!

Welcome back to Your Child's Place! - we hope everyone had a wonderful summer and we are looking forward to welcoming your children to their new classrooms and getting the year started! We would like to remind seasoned parents and inform new parents about some basic back to school items.

Updated Forms  - Please look for "Updated Contact Information" and "Authorization for Emergency Care" sheets to be placed inside your child's Tote bags next week. Fill out and return by Monday, September 9th. Please indicate on your Updated Contact sheet if you would prefer to NOT be included in the distributed Parent Contact List.

New Tuition rates go into effect the first week of September.

Supplies - All classrooms need the following items by the end of the first week:

• Box of Wipes

• Box of Tissues

• Blanket for Nap

• Extra set of Clothes (2-3 sets for Infant/Dragonfly/Froggy/Flower/Bumble Bee & 1 set for Ladybug/Grasshopper)

• Printed Family Picture

Show & Tell - Beginning Tuesday, September 10th, some classrooms will have “Show and Tell,” where we ask your child to bring in an object relating to the Week’s Theme.  Show and Tell items are listed in the Calendar and in the Monthly Activities. Show and Tell is an opportunity for your child to become comfortable with their Verbal and Sharing skills.  Children are also encouraged to listen and take turns during their friends’ presentations.

Please talk to your child about the object they would like to bring in and why - helping them construct a narrative the evening before will give them added confidence during their informal "presentation."

Consider the following criteria, when selecting an object:

• No Action Figures

• No Weapons of any kind (Guns, Swords, etc.)

• No objects that require batteries

• Must be able to fit into their bag or backpack

• Be an object that your child does not mind others touching

• Items will only be shared at the designated time and will remain in your child’s cubby for the remainder of the day

• Please label all items with your child's name.

Communication - The beginning of the year is quite hectic and we want to make sure that all questions, concerns, and comments are heard. General Information will be provided for each child on their "Daily Info Log" placed in your child's bag to go home. We ask that you do not ask teachers detailed and lengthy questions during pick-up and drop-off as these are very busy times and teachers will not be able to give you their undivided attention. If you are looking for specific information, please schedule a meeting with your child's teacher. We also have Communication Log Books placed in each house, where parents can write down basic instructions and information (if and when your child will be picked up early, details on birthday celebrations, Doctor's appointments, etc.) For immediate concerns, please discuss with Ms. Pashi. She is available to speak at length and in-person from the hours of 9:30 - 12:30 and 2:30- 4:30pm. Or if you would prefer, you may email her at any time with any concerns to pashi@yourchildsplaceva.com. All of this will be covered in the Back to School nights (see below.)

Monthly Newsletters are published here on our YCP Blog, with lots of great information that can be found in the archives. Immediate alerts will be communicated via Twitter @YourChildsPlace while general alerts will be emailed to your inbox.

Events

September Lunch Menu is posted online, please look for Monthly Calendars to be up by Labor Day.

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Academic Year begins on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Back to School Night for Bumble Bee, Ladybug, and Grasshopper Rooms is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th from 6-7pm.  Childcare will be offered at $15, to include dinner. Infants may attend, but must remain in your care.

Back to School Night for Caterpillar, Froggy, Butterfly, and Flower Rooms is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th from 6-7pm.  Childcare for preschoolers/toddlers will be offered at $15, to include dinner.  Infants may attend, but must remain in your care.

Please RSVP to info@yourchildsplaceva.com by Friday, September 13th.

Welcome to August!

Teachers ask that you bring in a plain white t-shirt for your child by Monday, August 5th.

Fall Classroom Assignments - Emails to current students will be sent on Friday, August 23rd with your child's Fall Classroom Assignment, School Calendar and new Tuition Rates (new Tuition and Lunch Rates will go into effect on Tuesday, September 3rd.)

Events

August Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Friday, August 2nd - Little Einstein presents “It’s Magic, No it’s Science!” science workshop

Friday, August 9th - Pajama Day - wear your PJS to School!

Wednesday August 16th - Fur, Feather, & Scales Petting Zoo

Friday, August 23rd - End of the Summer Ice Cream Social

We will be closed Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Tentative Back to School Night dates are set for:

• Wednesday, September 25th for Bumble Bee, Ladybug, and Grasshopper Rooms

• Thursday, September 26th for Caterpillar, Froggy, Butterfly, and Flower Rooms

Summer Program 2019

The Summer Program will begin on Monday, July 8th for all Toddler & Preschool classrooms (does not include Infant Room.)

Activities will be structured around summer themes and will focus on children playing and have fun. Some academic lessons will continue for Preschool programs so that children do not backtrack before entering their new classrooms in the Fall. We will not post Weekly Activities, but our Thematic Activity Calendars will still be available every month. A few details about the program

An Activity Fee of $35 for a single child, $60 for siblings is due by Monday, July 1st and goes towards supplies, special events, and performances This fee does not apply to the Infant Room or the Graduating & Returning Grasshoppers who have already registered.

Our "In-House Field Trips" are scheduled on most Fridays. Parents are welcome to attend these events, please look for these in the Monthly Calendars and let us know if you would like to come.

There will be no Show & Tell for the Summer.

"Splash Day" will occur twice a week where children will have Water Activities - See Below. Please refer to the Outdoor Play Policy for questions on appropriate clothing and Playground Time during Inclement Weather (including Code days.)

Please refer to the Updated Ointment Policy for Outdoor Play. Make sure your child has Mosquito Repellent and Sunscreen for the summer. All ointments must have a current permission form on file, please submit if you have not done so already.

Reminder: teachers expect children to come to school wearing sunscreen and will only apply sunscreen in the afternoon on an As Needed basis.  Mosquito Repellent will only be applied in the Morning or Afternoon on an As needed Basis (unless otherwise discussed with Ms. Pashi.)

Little Kids (Froggy & Butterfly) will have Splash Day on Mondays & Wednesdays.) Big Kids (Bumble Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper) will have Splash Day on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Please remember to have your children:

Come to school already wearing their Bathing Suit with water shoes (crocs/water socks etc.)

Bring a separate waterproof bag (like a plastic shopping bag) packed with the following:

Change of clothes to include underwear.

Close-toed shoes to include socks. A medium-sized towel

A Swim Diaper - Please have your child arrive in a regular diaper/pull-up and we will change them into their Swim Diaper before the activity.Label all clothes and swim items, including towel.

Remember to remove wet swim items and allow them to fully dry before your child's next Splash Day.

Your child will NOT be able to participate in Splash Day if they do not have a bathing suit and towel.

Your child will NOT be able to play at the playground without proper close-toed footwear (no flip flops, crocs, sandals. etc.)

Welcome to June!

Virginia Department of Social Services Mandated Inspections - The Fairfax County Office for Children conducts multiple site visits over the course of a year to make sure that we are maintaining all regulations and standards.  Our most recent unannounced visit occurred on Tuesday, May 28th. The Inspector spent a total of 3 hours conducting a thorough inspection of facilities, records, and most importantly the staff's interaction and overall care of children. We are very pleased to report that there were ZERO violations to be found and the Inspector was pleased with the activities and interaction he witnessed from the teachers and children. We encourage parents to read the full report which are posted on the Information Boards in both houses. All past Inspection reports can be accessed online through the VDSS website.

Preschool Graduation is set for Friday, June 21st for Graduates and Families only. The program will begin at 10:30 am sharp and end promptly at 11:30 am (please arrive no earlier than 10:15 am.) Light refreshments will be served and we welcome siblings, grandparents, and all other extended family - RSVP with total number of guests by Friday, June 7th. Please limit the amount of cars to no more than two (2) per family.

Extra Clothes - Now is a good time to switch out extra clothes in your child's cubby to warm weather attire. Infants need 4-5 extra sets of clothes, Toddlers need 2-3 sets of clothes, Older kids need 1-2 sets of clothes. Please check your child's cubby at the end of every week to make sure that they have enough extra clothing.

Summer Program - The YCP Academic Year will end on June 21st and the Summer Program will begin on Monday, July 1st.  Activities will be structured around summer themes and will focus on children playing and have fun. Some academic lessons will continue so that children do not backtrack before entering their new classrooms in the Fall. We will not post Weekly Activities, but our Thematic Activity Calendars will still be available every month. A few details about the program:

• An Activity Fee of $35 for a single child, $60 for siblings is due by Monday, June 24th and goes towards supplies, special events, and performances - This fee does not apply to Infant Room or Graduating Grasshoppers (who have already registered.)

• Our "In-House Field Trips" are scheduled on most Fridays. Parents are welcome to attend these events, please look for these in the Monthly Calendars and let us know if you would like to come.

• There will be no Show & Tell for the Summer.

• "Splash Day" will occur one day a week where children will have Water Activities. Please see below for details.

• Please refer to the Outdoor Play Policy for questions on appropriate clothing and Playground Time during Inclement Weather (including Code days.)

• Please refer to the Updated Ointment Policy for Outdoor Play. Make sure your child has Mosquito Repellent and Sunscreen for the summer. All ointments must have a current permission form on file - new formsshould have been placed in cubiies this week. All Ointments must be labeled and handed directly to your child’s teacher - do NOT leave in cubby/bag or on a counter.

• Reminder: teachers expect children to come to school wearing sunscreen and will only apply sunscreen in the afternoon on an As Needed basis.  Mosquito Repellent will only be applied in the Morning or Afternoon on an As needed Basis (unless otherwise discussed with Ms. Pashi.)

Events

Show & Tell - There will be no Show & Tell for the month of June through the end of August.

June Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online

Welcome to May!

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th - 10th) Please help us celebrate our teachers and all of the hard work and care that they put into your child’s day.  We know that they do their best to make your child’s time fun and stimulating, and we want to give you and your child a chance to acknowledge that.  Feel free to participate as little or as much as you want – below are some suggestions for possible gift ideas.

• Monday’s theme is Flowers (bulbs, cut flowers, seeds, flower art, etc.)

• Tuesday’s theme is Relaxation (candles, body spray, face masks, soap, massages, etc.)

• Wednesday’s theme is Sweets and Treats (you could bake a treat or bring in a favorite snack for your child’s teacher to enjoy)

• Thursday’s theme is Cards and Photos (you could have your child draw a picture, write a note, or include a photo thanking their teacher.)

• Friday’s theme is a Special Luncheon - Please let us know if you are interested in helping to coordinate.

Please note that we do not expect you and your child to participate each day. We offer multiple days so that each family can have a variety of options to choose from. (Participation is not required.)

Parent Teacher Conferences - Thank you to all the parents who are currently participating in conferences. If you missed signing up, please let us know if you are still interested in scheduling either a sit-down or phone-in conference.

Events

May Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Teddy Bear Portraits are scheduled for Spring and Graduate portraits on May 9th (Infant, Dragonfly, Froggy, and Flower rooms and Siblings) and May 10th (Bumble Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper.) Family portraits may be scheduled with advance notice. Viewings of the completed portraits will be the same day from 4-6pm in the Little Kids house.

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day.

Grasshopper Graduation will be on Friday, June 21st at 10:30am.

Welcome to April!

Re-Registration forms are due TODAY, Monday, April 1st - If you would like to continue at YCP for the upcoming Academic year, please indicate on the form. Those who will be leaving us, must include an approximate date as to your child's last day - we ask you to put down a specific day with the understanding that this might shift a day or two. Forms must be turned in to the Front Desk. Payment may be made via check or online - all forms must be accompanied by the associated fee. Re-Registration fees do not apply to Grasshoppers and those who have enrolled in the past 3 months.

Parent Teacher Conferences - Spring Evaluations/Conferences will be scheduled for Monday, April 22nd - Friday, May 3rd. Conferences will be scheduled in the afternoon hours from 1:30-3pm in 15-minute increments. Grasshopper conferences will be scheduled in 30-minute increments. If you are not able to make it into school at this time, we strongly encourage you to sign-up for a Call-In conference. No Infant Room Conferences.

Events

April Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Egg Roll will be on Friday, April 19th - please look for Sign-Up sheets for snacks.

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, April 22nd - Friday, May 3rd.

Teddy Bear Portraits are currently scheduled for May 9th & May 10th.

Show & Tell is listed in the Calendar portion of the website - click on the individual day to see what items your child needs to bring in.

Welcome to March!

Re-Registration - You will find Re-Registration forms in your child's Tote Bag by Monday, March 11th.  If you would like to continue at YCP for the upcoming Academic year, please indicate on the form. All re-registration forms must be accompanied by the fee to guarantee your child's spot. Those who will be leaving us, must include a date as to your child's last day - we ask you to put down a specific day with the understanding that this might shift a day or two. Further information will be included on the form. Forms are due by April 1st and payment may be made via separate check or online.

Grasshopper Summer Registration - We will be again offering a Grasshopper-only Summer Program, broken into two sessions. Parents please look for further information to be placed in your child's tote by Monday, March 11th.

Immunization Audit - The Health Department is scheduled to come and check our Immunization Records during the month of March. If your child has recently had or is about to have their 12-month, 18-month, or 4-year Annual check-up, please remember to bring in those immunization records. We appreciate everyone's cooperation!

Parking Lot - Please make sure that all speeds remain under 5 MPH when driving through the property - especially during the hours of 3:30 - 5pm (when children are going between buildings and playground.) And please slow down and look when turning corners and backing out of parking spaces.

YCP Opening & Closing Clarifications - The Center follows the Federal Government (OPM) for all Closings and Late Arrivals based on weather.

In the event of Unscheduled Leave, Unscheduled Telework, Liberal Leave, or Early Dismissals the Center will make an Independent Decision guided by the status of OPM and FCPS (Fairfax County Schools) and local Weather Reports. All Early Dismissals will be given with as much advance notice as possible as we understand this to be an inconvenience.

An Independent Decision will also be made for any Emergency Closings during a Federal Holiday where YCP is open - this decision will be made no later than 5:30am on the day of. 

Emails WILL be sent for ALL weather related events. If you are uncertain about a potential delay during school hours, you may call us on the day in question for verification.  

Decisions will always err on the side of safety for our staff and families traveling to and from school. The Center is also mindful of parents schedules and will try to remain open for the convenience of our working parents as much as possible - this is the reason we choose NOT to follow FCPS for closings/delays/dimissals.

Reminder: All Closings, Late Procedures will be at the discretion of the Director.

Events

March Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

Welcome to February!

Valentine’s Day Party on Thursday, February 14th at 3:30pm (Both Houses.) Please look for sign-up sheets if you would like to bring in food items for the parties. All Valentine's cards must be given to teachers no later than the Monday, February 11th. Please do not include any candy or chocolate with your cards. Teachers will place class lists in your child’s bag this week. Children in the Infant Room will not be participating in the party.

Clarifications on YCP Opening & Closing Procedures - The Center does follow the Federal Government (OPM) for closing and late arrival procedures based on weather. The Center will remain open during liberal leave policies. All Early Dismissals will be guided by the status of OPM and FCPS (Fairfax County Schools) and local Weather Reports. Early Dismissal decisions will be given with as much advance notice as possible as we understand this to be an inconvenience. Decisions will always err on the side of safety for our staff and families traveling to and from school. If you are uncertain about a potential delay during school hours, you may call us on the day in question for verification. 

Reminder: all Closings/Late Procedures will be at the discretion of the Director.

Events

February Monthly Activity Calendars and Lunch Menu are now posted online.

We will be OPEN Monday, February 18th (President's Day.)