Requirements for St. James School for Little Folks

ST. JAMES SCHOOL FOR LITTLE FOLKS accepts children ages 1 to 5 years of age. One and two-year-olds are not required to be potty-trained prior to starting school. However, they must be completely trained before moving into a three-year-old classroom. Due to building restrictions, our 12-month-old students must be able to walk alone, drink from a regular cup, and eat normal table food. Sippy cups and pacifiers are not allowed in the classroom. This policy helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our youngest students by reducing germ swapping and sharing of illnesses.

We are proud of our Open Door Policy and parents are encouraged to visit our school with their child prior to enrollment.

To register your child, a $60.00 non-refundable fee is required with completion of the parent/school contract.Should we not have current openings or your child is under age, we would be happy to place you on our waiting list. This list is given first priority when spaces become available.

We encourage you to place your child on our wait list, especially if they are under 1 year of age as our capacity is limited and openings are filled quickly.

Admission Requirements:
Prior to Attendance, All State-Required Forms Must Be Completed & Brought to the School Office:
• Completed Preschool/Parent contract and $60.00 Non- Refundable Registration Fee
• Child's application (2 pages)
• Children's medical report which includes a physical that must be dated within a year of starting
• Up to date Immunization history or physician's record of immunizations
• Discipline and behavior management policy
• Travel and activity authorization
• CACFP Participant Enrollment Form
• CACFP Child eligibility application

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Weekly Parent Responsibilities:
• Backpack That Fits in Child's Cubby*
• 2 or More Changes of Clothes (extras if your child is potty training)
• Underwear & Extra Shoes
• Crib Sheet–Must Fit in Backpack*
• Blanket–Must Fit in Backpack*
• Pillow–Must Fit in Backpack*
• 1 Soft Nap Time Buddy (Soft Animal That Fits in Backpack)*
• Diapers or Pull-ups^®, Wipes, & Tissues

* Items should be taken home each week and washed, then returned to school on Mondays. Please be aware that these are the only things allowed in student backpacks!

Please Make a Special Note of the Following Things:
1. Toys are not permitted from home at school.
2. Play or toys promoting violence is not acceptable.
3. Cowboy boots and flip-flops are not allowed due to safety concerns on the playground.
4. Sandals must have straps on the heels due to safety concerns on the playground.
5. Parents may be required to intervene should their child's behavior affect the safety
    and/or learning of our other students.
6. Children may be sent home for physically aggressive or verbally abusive behaviors.
7. Biting, that breaks the skin, will result in the child being sent home for the day.
8. Excessive biting may result in a child being dismissed from school.
9. Parent participation and involvement is encouraged.

 Make sure you're prepared for your daily visit to ST. JAMES SCHOOL FOR LITTLE FOLKS
by contacting us at (828) 692-9274 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, for more information.