TINY TOTS RECREATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM INFORMATION
WHAT:
Peoria Tiny Tots Recreation Program provides an opportunity for
children to participate in a variety of activities and to expand
social and developmental horizons in a supervised and secure
environment. The goal of the program is the total well being of
each child.
WHO:
Children must be 4 or 5 prior to attending. Children may be
enrolled at anytime throughout the summer. All children must be
able to feed & fully toilet themselves (No Pull-ups).
AZ DEPT of HEALTH SERVICES (DHS) LICENSING
Tiny Tot Recreation Program is regulated by DHS, located at
150 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85007, (602) 364-2539.
Inspection reports are available upon request and are located
in the Black Book.
Log on to the website for more information at
http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
DATE: May 27 - July 17, Monday - Friday
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
COST: $50 resident /$90 non-resident
(Includes required t-shirt)
LOCATIONS: Paseo Verde Elementary
7880 W Greenway Road
Parkridge Elementary
9970 W. Beardsley Rd.
Oasis Elementary School
7841 W. Sweetwater
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
1. Complete, in detail, the following forms:
A. Registration Form -“ Waiver of Liability” and “Policy”
must be signed.
B. Emergency Blue Card with a copy of child’s
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS attached.
2. Where can you go to REGISTER YOUR CHILD:
Downloadable registration forms available online at:
http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov cannot register online
A. AM/PM RECREATION PROGRAM SITES
April 7, 2008 - May 21, 2008
Go to the AM/PM site Monday – Friday
6:30a.m.- School Opens or Dismissal – 6:00p.m.
B. WALK-IN REGISTRATION
April 16, 2007 – July 19, 2007
Community Services Department
9875 N. 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Peoria Community Center
8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria, AZ 85345
Monday – Thursday,
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
C. 2008 SUMMER CAMP LOCATIONS:
May 23 – August 1
Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Apache 8633 W. John Cabot Rd.
Cheyenne 11806 N. 87th Ave.
Cotton Boll 8540 W. Butler Dr.
Desert Harbor 15585 N.91st Ave
Ira Murphy 7231 W. North Ln.
Frontier 21268 N. 81st Ave.
Paseo Verde 7880 W Greenway Rd.
Parkridge 9970 W. Beardsley Rd.
Zuni Hills 10851 W. Williams
Children are not allowed to bring CELL PHONES to Tiny Tots. If you
or your child needs to be in contact for an emergency or for urgent
matters, we will allow occasional use of site phone for short calls.
HOLIDAY DAY/ SAMPLE DAY
Closed July 4, 2008 – Independence Day
TAX ID # 86-6003634
FIELD TRIPS
Parents may choose to pay for the daily field trips throughout the
summer. Parents will be notified in advance of the place and time
of each trip and will be required to complete a permission slip
allowing the child to attend. Transportation is provided by Peoria
Unified School District buses. Proper identification will be provided
to all students for safety purposes. Apply sunscreen to your child
prior to attending the program.
A SAMPLE DAY
8:00 - 8:30 AM Welcome, Attendance, Daily Activities
8:30 - 8:45 AM Snack
8:45 – 11:30 Field Trip or Class Room Choice
11:30 - 12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 PM Outside Play
1:00 - 2:00PM Class Room Choice
Class Room Choices:
Creative Play: House, School, Dress up etc.
Lincoln Logs Board Games Blocks
Dolls Cars Reading
Drawing Coloring Lego’s
Outside Play Choices:
Active games Jump rope Catch
Sand Toys Hop Scotch Tag
Playground Equipment Sidewalk Chalk Art
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
SIGN IN/OUT
For the safety of your children, we require that a
parent or an authorized person sign the children in
and out each day. Children MAY NOT sign
themselves in or out of the program. They will only be
released to those persons specifically authorized on the
registration form with their signature. NO exceptions will be made
without the advance written permission or telephone authorization
from the parent or guardian. Individuals will be required to show a
valid picture I.D. at the time of pick-up. If only one person has the
sole legal custody of a child, we must have a certified copy of the
court ordered custody agreement on file.
LATE PICK UP FEE
The Tiny Tots Recreation Program open at 8 a.m. and closes at
2:00 p.m. Children may not arrive before program time or be
picked up after program time. If children arrive early or are not
picked up on time, consequences will be as follows:
1st Incident - The parent will receive a written reminder.
2nd Incident - The child will be suspended for the following day.
3rd Incident - The child will be suspended for the next five days.
4th Incident - The child will be suspended for the remainder of the
program.
INSURANCE
The City of Peoria carries liability insurance for all its operations,
including city-sponsored recreation programs. However, the City
does not carry medical insurance for any participant's injuries or
illnesses associated with any specific recreational activity. Medical
claims are your responsibility.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Please do not permit your child to bring personal items such as
electronic games, favorite toys, etc. to the program. The City of
Peoria is not responsible for any lost, stolen or broken items. The
site has several toys and lots of activities to keep your child busy
and entertained. Children are not allowed to bring cell phones to
the Tiny Tots Recreation Program. Staff are not responsible for
money or personal items. Please review proper handling of money
and other personal items (ie glasses) with your child.
FEE INFORMATION
PROGRAM FEES
A $50 resident /$90 non-resident, non-refundable
registration fee is required for all participants at time of
enrollment. Registration will be accepted any time during the
summer. All field trips fees are as follows and must be paid prior
to attending.
RETURNED CHECK FEE - $30 PER CHECK
A returned check fee of $30 and the amount of the returned
check must be paid in cash, cashier’s check, debit/credit card or
money order at City Hall-Community Services or over the phone
with a debit/credit card by calling 623-773-7505, 623-773-7192 or
623-773-7139. All future payments will be required in cash,
cashier’s check, or money order for a period of 6 months from the
date of the returned check.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Program sites –Cash . check or money order ONLY.
2. Community Services Department – Cash, check, or
debit/credit card, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
3. Phone Payment - Call 623-7737137, 623-773-7505,
623-773-7192 or 623-773-7139 with a credit/debit card
Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm
4. Peoria Community Center – Cash, check, or
debit/credit card, Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 8 pm,
Friday, 8 am-5 pm
DAILY TRIP FEES:
Schedule at site & at http://recreation.peoriaaz.gov
after May 19, 2008 No trip first day, meet and greet.
Monday-Thursday Field Trips:
Weekly rotation of Gymnastics/Bowling/Peter Piper Pizza -$7
Library - $0 Pool - $1 Movie - $7 Pump It Up - $7
Friday - Big Trips -Times and costs will vary, depending
on the trip. Check site for detailed information
HEALTH, MEDICATION, & CLOTHING
HEALTH and EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If your child becomes ill during the program, we
will place your child in an isolated area. According
to the degree of illness, the Leader will decide to
keep the child at the Tiny Tot Recreation Program
or call the parents and make arrangements to have them taken
home. Please keep your child home if they display any of the
following symptoms; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, temperature
above 99° without medication, red/inflamed eyes, cold symptoms,
headache, rashes or other pains within the previous 24 hours.
Minor scratches and cuts will be treated at the Site. If a
serious accident should occur, the City of Peoria Fire Department
will be summoned for treatment and they will decide whether your
child should be taken to the nearest hospital or doctor's office by
ambulance. You will be notified immediately. Treatment may only
be rendered if we have your written authorization on file, which is
located on the emergency registration form.
MEDICATION
The Tiny Tots Program staff may administer medication. To
authorize giving medication to a child, the parent/guardian must
complete a Medication Release Form and bring the prescribed
amount of medication in the original container. Forms are
available at the program.
CLOTHING
Program T-shirts must be worn for all field trips. Extra T- shirts
are for sale. Clothes should be comfortable, relaxed and washable
for messy projects and outside fun. Nothing fancy for fun. To aid
in preventing injuries, shoes should be comfortable and fit firmly
on the foot to avoid coming off during play or other active times
during the day.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Parents of a child with a disability may request a reasonable
accommodation by contacting Community Services at 623-773-
7137 and completing the “REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION”
form with appropriate supporting documentation turned in at least
2 weeks prior to attending. Life Skills such as, but not limited to,
feeding, dressing and toileting are not provided by staff.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
PARENT/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
The Tiny Tots Program staff would like to work as a team with the
family to provide the best environment for the child's growth and
development. Exchanges of information between parents and
staff will be a formal or informal format. Information regarding
Tiny Tot issues will be provided to the parents as they arise. It is
requested that any changes occurring within the family for
example, a sibling moving, a sick grandparent or pet, or
alterations in the parents’ relationship will be provide to the staff
to gain insight into the child’s behaviors or attitudes that may be
displayed at the program.
GUIDANCE and DISCIPLINE
When a child does need guidance, the following options are
utilized: 1. Encourage the child to verbalize his/her feelings and to think
of alternative solutions.
2. Focus on the act, not the child. “Hitting hurts. We do not hit.”
Use words to tell her/him what is acceptable.
3. Redirect the child. “You may play with the blocks, or paint at
the easel.”
4. Minimize attention given for inappropriate behavior, while
giving attention to desirable behavior.
5. Employ natural consequences. If a child dawdles during
cleaning time, the natural consequences would be that they
might be the last child in the room cleaning up their materials,
while everyone else is outside playing.
6. If a child has lost control a “time out” will be utilized. This
technique will only be employed as long as the teacher feels it
is needed for the child to calm down and will last five minutes
or less.
Extreme behaviors that put a child or those around them in danger
and/or several offenses in one day may accelerate this process and will
be dealt with on a case by case basis. Extreme behaviors are, but not
limited to: Physical attacks such as hitting, biting, spitting, kicking, etc.,
abusive language, disrespect to staff (verbally or physically by parent or
child), or leaving the program area without permission. No refund for
suspensions or early pick-ups.