Rainbow Daycare

Contact Information:

Tay and Bob Norton - Administration

Rainbow: (310) 642-8386

Tay: (714) 397-4898

Staff:

Judy - Director: JudithNowikow@yahoo.com

Clair - Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten

Kelly - Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten

Timothy - 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade

Rahel - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade

Philosophy:

Our program at Rainbow encourages the development of a strong self-esteem and feeling of competence. All children are treated as individuals with warmth and acceptance. They are encouraged to communicate their feelings and verbally express themselves. A sense of accomplishment and self-worth can grow through a balance of free choice, structured play experiences and organized activities.

Program:

Our goals at Rainbow are to enhance your child's social, physical and academic growth. Social development occurs at Rainbow while learning to lead and follow, share, and take turns in activities with others. The use of language skills for problem solving and cooperative play are greatly emphasized.

Activities such as puzzle work, coloring, pasting, and cutting will stimulate fine motor development. Your child's gross motor skills will be challenged through dramatic play, organized games, and outdoor activities.

Participation in routine study time is expected of all upper grade levels children. During these study times, encouragement and assistance is offered by our staff.

Staff:

Our staff have been selected for their educational background, as well ad their warmth and patience. All staff are observed during a probation period before being hired. Our staff are encouraged to keep their skills and knowledge current through participation in seminars and local college courses.

Registration:

A registration fee and necessary forms must be submitted prior to your child entering Rainbows arranged to exchange important information pertinent to your child's well being.

IMPORTANT- Please keep us informed of any data changes such as telephone numbers, addresses and employment.

A PRE-REGISTRATION FEE for the upcoming summer and fall programs is due by May of each year. These fees reserve your child's space and are non-refundable.

Tuition:

Fees for tuition are paid monthly in advance no later than the 3rd. A 10% discount will be given off the second child's tuition when a family has two or more children enrolled in the program.

Our hours during the school year are from 6:30am- 6:00pm. A late fee of three dollars for every 5 minutes after 6:00pm will be charged to your account. Continual late fees may result in the termination of your child's enrollment. Due to the cost involved in processing checks, we will change your account fifteen dollars when a check is returned to our bank.

Absenteeism:

Tuition is charged on a reservation schedule basis. Regular tuition will apply for all absences including illnesses. In the event of a prolonged illness, in excess of one week, we will credit your account for time missed. Notice must be given to the director.

Departures:

Your child must be signed out daily on the attendance record. Prior written notice must be given to a director when a child is to be released to any person other than their parents.

Holidays:

Rainbow will be closed for the following holidays. During the months these hoilday's fall, regular tuition fees apply.

  • New Years Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Friday
  • Christmas Eve Day
  • Christmas Day

If a holiday listed above falls on a weekend, we will be closed on the previous Friday or upcoming Monday. Notice will be given.

Health:

To help limit your child's exposure to common childhood illnesses, the California Department of Social Services ask that you keep your child home when they show signs of:

  • Abnormal temperature
  • Cough and runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Irritated eyes
  • Nausea vomiting
  • Rash

If your child shows any signs of illness while at Rainbow, he will be temporarily isolated until he can be taken home. If your child cannot participate in the inside and outside day care routine, he should not attend.

Medication:

All medications to be administered must be prescribed by a physician and be in the original container with the child's name and prescribed dosage on the label. If an accident or emergency should occur while at Rainbow, we will try to notify you or your family physician as soon as possible. When necessary, the child will be taken to the nearest medical facility.