Parent Orientation
Health & Safety Checklist
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Additional Video Training
Parent Concerns
There are numerous videos in this playlist, which can be viewed on our Youtube Channel:
Infant/Parent Trainings
There are numerous videos in this playlist, which can be viewed on our Youtube Channel:
Parent Trainings
There are numerous videos in this playlist, which can be viewed on our Youtube Channel:
Parent Policy Council
Volunteers Needed
We need parents, grandparents, past parents and other committed community members to attend our monthly meetings to give input on our policies and procedures. Your thoughts and ideas are important to us. No prior experience is needed – we’ll support and teach you.
Download our Parent Policy Council Flier (opens in new tab)
We meet monthly, usually on the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of each month at the West Flint Church of the Nazarene on Dye Road, between Corunna and Lennon roads – 2254 S. Dye Rd. Flint, MI 48532 (opens in new tab). Meetings begin at 9:30am and typically conclude around 11:30am.
Snacks are always provided for Parent Policy members.
Participation in this is rewarding – it’s great on a resume, gives you information and input into your child’s program and you’ll make long-lasting friends who have kids in your community. Your child will see just how important their education is to you. This is a great way to give back to our program. We cannot make decisions effectively without parent and community member input!
For your time, we offer:
- Childcare reimbursement of $20 for a half-day to those who do not bring a child to our on-site childcare.
- Mileage reimbursement payments are sent via check.
As of January 2026, we are offering childcare again at the location of the meeting. If you cannot make it, you are welcome to stay at home with your children and join us via Zoom. You will receive a $20 technology reimbursement.
If you’d like to sign up, please email your name, phone number and address to Amber: [email protected].
Summary of Services
Child Development Services
- Use of Creative Curriculum by Diane Trister-Dodge that’s play based and environment rich
- Learning/interest centers is the focal point of the curriculumUse DIAL Developmental Screening
- Creative Curriculum Continuum Assessment
- Prepare children for kindergarten
- Uses learning centers, individualization & small group learning
- Field trips
- Outdoor play (nature walks, balls, climber, etc.)
- Children initiate own activities in learning centers
- Math & Science, Reading/Library, Writing , Art, Block/Construction, Dramatic Play, Sand & Water
- Fine and Gross Motor Activities
- Table toys (legos, puzzles, beads, interlocking toys)
- Teacher Directed Activities
- Information gathering and processing during circle time (Story time, music & movement, finger plays, flannel board, concept development)
Family Services
- Safe, enriching experiences for children while parents are at school and/or working
- Male involvement activities
- Volunteer work
- Local and out-of-town workshops/conferences
- Decision making
- Family activities
- Participation on council and committees
- Goal setting through family partnership agreements
- Advocate for family
- Familiarity with community resources and how to obtain
- Career development/employment
- Further education
- 2 home visits by child’s teacher and 2 parent/teacher conferences
Health/Dental Services
Children in Family:
- Complete physical, Up to date immunizations
- Hearing & vision screenings, dental screenings, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride varnish, heights and weights
- Dental screen, xray, fluoride varnish
Families/Parents:
- CPR/First Aid Training, help with obtaining health insurance, assist in obtaining a medical home, health related referral services
- Assist parents with finding a dental home for a child
- Help for pregnant moms
- Dental screenings, physicals, follow-up
Nutrition Services
- Children receive nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack
- Meals served family style
- Menus sent home
- Quarterly nutrition education newsletter
- Counseling
- Feedback on nutrition assessments
- Involvement with MSU Expansion Food & Nutrition Program
- Color Me Healthy & I am Moving I am Learning Curricula
– Parent component to curricula
Behavioral Health Services
- Uses Ages & Stages Social/Emotional Assessment for children
- Staff observe children on request
- Provides training, counseling and supportive services to staff and families
- Quarterly education newsletter
- Promotes family mental wellness
- Referrals to community agencies for long term counseling
Special Needs Services
- Uses DIAL Screening and observations to determine if further testing is needed
- Referrals to school districts or Early On & works with them to develop a plan to meet child’s needs
- Help parents be advocate for their children
- Transitioning of children and parents
- Provides supportive services to parents
- Helps children understand and accept differences