SCHOOL GUIDELINES/FAQ's

• Holidays
  Great Beginnings will be closed for the following holidays:
    New Years Day
    Presidents Day
    Memorial Day
    Independence Day
    Labor Day
    Veterans Day
    Thanksgiving (2 days)
    Christmas (2 days)
  
  
• Hours
  Full days are from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Friday
  (Santa Clarita location closes at 6:30 pm)
  Half days are from 8:30 am to Noon Monday – Friday
  
  Your child must be picked up by closing time or late fees may apply.
  
  
• Lunch/Snacks
  Your child may bring his/her own lunch or participate in our hot lunch program.
  We provide morning and afternoon snacks.
  
  
• Clothing/Dress/Toys
  Each child needs to have a complete change of clothing at school. All belongings and clothes should be marked with your child’s name. Children should come to school dressed in comfortable play clothes and tennis shoes. For your child’s safety, please do not have them wear sandals, flip-flops or slippery shoes.
  
  Please do not send your child to school with toy guns, war toys, money or valuable articles.
  
  
• Rest Time
  There is an approximate two hour rest time after lunch when your child could relax or sleep.
  Please provide a fitted crib-sized sheet for their mat.
  
  
• Music and Dance Class
  We provide weekly music and dance classes to all enrolled children.
  
  
• Potty Training
  We are happy to assist you with potty training (additional fees may apply).
  
  
• What is your child to teacher ratio?
  Usually nine or ten children to one teacher. (Learn more about our curriculum).
  
  
• What are your teacher’s credentials?
  All teachers have completed the necessary Early Child Education (ECE) courses and many of our staff hold bachelors degrees or are pursuing higher education.
  
  
• What measures do you take to keep your school clean and safe?
  We work diligently to create and keep a clean environment for your children.
  We employ the services of a cleaning crew that cleans every night,
  disinfect toys and teach the importance of hand washing.
  
  As well as conducting periodic earthquake and fire drills,
  all staff is trained in CPR and 1st Aid.